Review of High Anxiety (1977) by Justin M — 16 Mar 2010
In terms of comedy it's definitely one of Brooks' lesser efforts, but as a love letter to all things Hitchcock, it's a great success. The film perfectly recreates moments from all sorts of Hitchcock classics, and film buffs get to feel clever for knowing what's being spoofed.
Still, while there are several great gags that gave me some big laughs, the over-arcing plot tying it all together isn't quite enough to hold interest. For a Hitchcockian comedy, I prefer Dave Foley's The Wrong Man.
This review of High Anxiety (1977) was written by Justin M on 16 Mar 2010.
High Anxiety has generally received positive reviews.
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