Review of I Confess (1953) by Shiela E — 27 Jun 2011
Alfred Hitchcock's underrated thriller depicts conflicting morals when Montgomery Clift's Father Logan overhears a murderer's confession. Due to his vows of priesthood he cannot tell anyone what he heard, which ultimately makes him a suspect by the police.
His only alibie for the night of the murder is the wife of a lawyer, played with such heart by Anne Baxter, but complicatioins ensure when she reveals to everyone that many years ago they were once lovers.
If this fact is made public it could ruin her marriage and destroy Father Logan's reputation. Though lacking Hitch's trademark humor it nevertheless has his style and shows a world few people know of.
With just his eyes than words Clift gives the film a grounded performance of a man haunted by his duty to God and his own responsibilities. His Method style of acting did not win over Hitch, who preferred an actor to be in character between "Action" and "Cut".
This review of I Confess (1953) was written by Shiela E on 27 Jun 2011.
I Confess has generally received positive reviews.
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