Review of Marnie (1964) by Kevin L — 19 Dec 2012
Title character (Hedren), a mysterious but frigid woman, makes a living my applying for secretary jobs at various companies, then robbing her employers blind and skipping town. When her current boss catches her in the act he blackmails her into marrying him, where he finds himself intrigued by her dark and bewildering past.
Though Hitchcock's direction is as polished and imaginative as ever, the technique frills fail to hide the horrendous script and eye-rolling plot holes. Hitchcock's real life torment of Herdren gives the film a disturbing edge (and not in a good way) Critically panned at the time of it's release, it has since gone on to be praised as a classic.
We were right the first time. Rated: PG-13, originally released unrated.
This review of Marnie (1964) was written by Kevin L on 19 Dec 2012.
Marnie has generally received positive reviews.
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