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Post by ck100 on Sept 1, 2024 6:29:41 GMT
Any fans of this Alfred Hitchcock classic starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly? I saw it once many years ago, but I thought it was pretty good. Many critics/fans consider it to be one of director Alfred Hitchcock's finest films. I remember an episode of "The Simpsons" that parodied this movie. Leonard Maltin Movie Guide Review: Rear Window (1954) - 4 out of 4 stars
"One of Hitchcock's most stylish thrillers has photographer Stewart confined to his wheelchair in his apartment, using binoculars to pass the time "spying" on courtyard neighbors, and discovering a possible murder. Inventive Cornell Woolrich story adapted by John Michael Hayes. Stewart, society girlfriend Kelly, and no-nonsense nurse Ritter make a wonderful trio. Remade for TV in 1998 with Christopher Reeve."
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Post by moviebuffbrad on Sept 1, 2024 6:33:45 GMT
It's good but they really ripped off that Shia LeBeouf movie.
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Post by Captain Spencer on Sept 1, 2024 14:07:19 GMT
It gets a bit too chatty at times, but otherwise it's top notch Hitchcock.
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Post by Hurdy Gurdy Man on Sept 1, 2024 15:59:50 GMT
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Post by sdrew13163 on Sept 1, 2024 19:35:59 GMT
10/10. One of the few perfect movies.
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Post by jcush on Sept 1, 2024 19:36:50 GMT
One of my favorites. Great use of a single location, brilliant tension building, and wonderful performances from James Stewart, Grace Kelly, and Thelma Ritter.
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Post by janntosh on Sept 1, 2024 21:09:37 GMT
Dumb movie. Why would he care about what his neighbors are doing when his girlfriend is Grace Kelly?
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Post by Popeye Doyle on Sept 1, 2024 22:44:06 GMT
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Post by twothousandonemark on Sept 2, 2024 0:34:52 GMT
My #14 all-time... it's ageing magnificently, & dare I say even more timely with the digital/socials age.
I could see myself living long enough to see it leapfrog Vertigo on the Sight & Sound list. 2012 it placed 53rd; 2022 38th.
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Post by James on Sept 2, 2024 0:37:10 GMT
First saw it only a couple years ago. It's great even if it isn't my favourite Hitchcock (it'd make the top 3 though).
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