Review of Dressed to Kill (1980) by Greg B — 31 Jul 2008
Perhaps the best De Palma suspense thrillers.Often called a rip off of Hitchocks it is not if anything its an homage to the master of suspense.Some have called it campy but to me its surrealistic and with that one needs to suspend reality when watching a De Palma genre film cause he takes it to a level of pure cinema that is the equivalent to a haunted house ride.
Nancy Allen is good in the role her than husband gave to her again (the hooker) in his follow up "Blow Out".Michael Caine as always flawless giving a great performance in what was at the time a low period for him after "The Man Who Would Be King" and "Sleuth".
Angie Dickinson in her half hour role gives a performance and impact to that of Janet Leigh in "Psycho".
This review of Dressed to Kill (1980) was written by Greg B on 31 Jul 2008.
Dressed to Kill has generally received positive reviews.
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