I watched this movie night before last with my mom and the twins, in an effort to introduce my brothers to Hitchcock, and, more specifically, my favorite Hitchcock film. It's a one-setting thriller (how weird that I would enjoy a one-room movie!) with an amazing and chilling performance by Ray Milland as an ex-tennis player who plots to have his wife (the lovely Grace Kelly) murdered. But then, when things don't go as planned, he uses all his guile and conniving to create a back-up plan.
John Williams (not the composer, of course) is at his droll best as the head inspector assigned to the case. It is interesting to note that this was a 3D movie back in the day, as well, which you can kind of see in scenes where Milland is doing the title activity, and Kelly is reaching toward the screen for the scissors. I just love this film every time I see it: for its suspense, for the acting (especially Milland), for the terrific story and screenplay, for the amazingness of the camera work and direction, and for the intricacy which weaves all this together. It's pitch perfect for me always.
Score: 10/10
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