Review of Family Plot (1976) by Matthew D — 20 Feb 2016
One of Hitchcock's most balanced comedies; neither too frenetic nor too sluggish. The clever intertwining plots are allowed to develop at a natural pace and the laughs too, while only lightly sprinkled throughout, are mercifully unforced, a problem that plagued the director's other straight-up comedies.
The thing that makes Family Plot stand-out as worthy as Hitch's last film is the running commentary on his style, which adds more value to fans of the master of suspense than the casual viewer; the mention of a 'perfect murder' in someone's past made me realise it could be seen as a pseudo-sequel to many of Hitchcock's thrillers, a commentary on what would happen next to many of his protagonists.
As such it is a perfect swan song from the great director.
This review of Family Plot (1976) was written by Matthew D on 20 Feb 2016.
Family Plot has generally received positive reviews.
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