I had to watch it three times in a row on my first viewing

Rating: 10/10 (2 May 2001)

This is the greatest film of all time for me...after I rented and saw the widescreen version on my first viewing, I had to watch it 3 times in a row afterwards. I then, in the next week, showed it to 3 friends.
First of all, the imagery and cinematography, notably the colors, the clothes, and the way that the actors are captured, are the best that I've EVER seen in ANY movie.
Every actor portrays their role perfectly...without this, the film would have been funny...it would have collapsed. Hitchcock truly had things in line. The plot is ingenious and the perfect for a thriller/romance. There are a few holes that people point out but I would like to say that they almost add to the wonder of the film.
James Stewart is his best...no, he isn't the typical american hero that most directors make him...in this, he is SERIOUSLY MESSED UP and it works perfectly.
Kim Novak is stunning...my eyes and mind obsess over her as much as Scottie does, the point of the film for a male viewer. Yet when watching this with a woman, watch how easily they identify with Madeleine/Judy.
This film changed my life. I was lucky enough to see a huge 70 millimeter vistavision restoration at my local theatre, the HEIGHTS.
A+++++++++++A++++++A++++++
10/10 GREATEST EVER!