Surreal, mystifying, and masterfully done all around.

Rating: 9/10 (24 May 2016)

From the beginning, I was allured into it. The plot of this movie is more supernatural and magical than some of his others. It's largely a mystery and psychological thriller, but it has elements of numerous genres as well.
It's full of different plot twists, and while some things one can figure out well in advance, others completely took me off guard. Almost every moment gave me a feeling of apprehension and excitement. Everything in the film feels uncanny and too good to be true, yet so convincingly done. The evolution of the protagonist from a do-gooder, to a heartbroken lover to a total wreck is done swiftly though impactfully.
I love Hitchcock. There's a certain feeling you get when you watch a movie that's more than just a movie. It's something special.