Bizzare

Rating: 10/10 (2 August 1999)

Thats the first word that comes to mind after seeing this film. It is a ghost story, a character study, and a thriller all in one. This is one of Hitchcock's films that requires more than one viewing. You miss so much the first time, that you need to see it a second. This is one of Hitchcock's best, and his best colour film. Bernard Hermann has received a lot of justified praise for his score. It is mesmerizing and beautiful. It stands alone, yet works stunningly in the film. The cinematography is also great. The zoom-in, dolly out shots are particularily well done. This was James Stewart's most unusual role, yet he gives an admirable performance.