Review of I Confess (1953) by Patrick Y — 28 Sep 2012

"I Confess" is a great suspense film in true Hitchcockian style. Montgomery Clift and Anne Baxter are amazing as they play opposite of each other in this film. His attractiveness and her classiness make each perfect for his/her role.

Hitchcock used so many creative camera angles that have become standard in thrillers today. Some of my favorites in this movie include the view from behind Baxter's chair during her phone conversation where we just see part of her head leaning against her hand with the phone and hearing her sad voice.

Also, when Clift and Baxter are on the ferry and suspicious that there are cops on board and the music booms each time the camera cuts to a different person. The concept of this movie is fantastic. It would be good if we had to wonder whether the priest would reveal what was told to him in confession.

But it is GREAT when he would have to do so in order to prove his own innocence. All of the actors display great talent in this film, as every emotion can be seen each time Hitchcock shows a close-up of their eyes.

You will feel frustration, uneasiness, and angst as you are left to anticipate the final resolution of this film.