Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (18 July 2012)

Kim Novak then the #1 Female Star in the World was loaned by her studio Columbia Pictures to next door neighbor Paramount Pictures and Alfred Hitchcock for this brilliant film. At the time it was thought to be a fine opportunity for Ms. Novak to co star with legendary actor James Stewart and to be Directed by the great Hitchcock. I have always felt that Hitchcock new what he was doing by spooking Kim Novak by telling her that Vera Miles was his real choice for the film. Kim Novak was insecure all during the filming and its shows! Vera Miles a lovely leading lady never was in the league of the box office clout of Novak nor the outstanding beauty of Kim Novak in her high starring days of fame. I cannot think of any other actress who could have done this role as well as Novak possibly only Garbo.
Vertigo was not well reviewed in 1958. In the rear view mirror of film history this masterful film was never nominated for Best Picture nor was James Stewart nor Kim Novak nor Alfred Hitchcock. All of them should have been nominated. Bernard Herrman created a brilliant score.
Whenver I see Vertigo I see new things, amazing, the film is hypnotic and beautiful to watch
I view this as Alfred Hitchcock's film masterpiece.
Bravo to Hitchcock, Stewart, Novak and Herrman.