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Rating: 7/10 (21 June 2015)

Vertigo is one of Alfred Hitchcock's mysteries, a story where former police officer John Ferguson (James Stewart), acrophobia-plagued, was asked by friend Gavin Elster to follow his wife Madeleine because he is afraid of his mental well-being; he thinks she might be possessed by deceased woman's spirit.
Hitchcock brilliantly combines mystery and romance in this movie, keeping you engaged from start to finish. From Ferguson following Madeleine everywhere to her paranormal behavior, the mystery and suspense builds as the story momentum goes along, giving you an unpredictable outcome and plot twits. It makes you guess if Madeleine is really possessed. And, even John's acrophobia contributes somehow into the plot.
There is also some slight humor in the form of quick comebacks and sarcasm delivered by the movie leads. The acting was well done as each actor gave memorable performances; James Stewart and Kim Novak made a great duo and added onto the story's romance and dramatic subplots.
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I was, however, was bummed at the ending - they really should have kept the Judy character on and actually show the true antagonist apprehended. With such a captivating movie from the start to come to an abrupt end, it was a bit of an unpleasant shock.
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Overall, it is still a nicely done and truly mysterious movie that will keep you guessing until the end.
Grade B