Review of Dial M for Murder (1981) by Adam F — 05 Nov 2014

"Dial M for Murder" is an enjoyable thriller that will keep you interested all the way through. As the crime is set up, I had a lot of fun seeing how (or if) the plan by the villain could/would go wrong and it's gripping to see all the events play through.

I enjoyed it quite a bit, particularly the ending, but I do have one gripe with it. The film is shot like a play so there is a distinct lack of visual style, which is disappointing. I have heard that this movie is also sometimes shown in 3-D, maybe that somehow hindered the look of the film, or maybe it's the fact that I saw it in 2-D that made it seem like there was something missing.

I don't know for sure, but that's my theory. Otherwise, the movie plays out just fine and it's a lot of fun to watch, particularly towards that conclusion where all of the clues and everything start falling into place.

(2-D version on Dvd, September 9, 2012).