Review of Marnie (1964) by Blake P — 17 Aug 2011
Though not always considered great, "Marnie" to me, is the best of the post- "The Birds" 1960's Hitchcock films. Marnie (Hedren) is a thief, who gets jobs at high end companies, and then robs them.
When she's done, she pretty much changes her identity. The next company she chooses belongs to Mark Rutland (Connery), but when she attempts to rob him, he blackmails her into marrying him or telling the police.
Their marriage, of course, is experiencing some strange things. But all of the problems were caused by Marnie's mother (Latham). "Marnie" is a psychological drama that is one of the Hitchcock films that just seems so unlike him.
Previously, he made "The Birds", which is pretty darn scary, and then he makes this, a character study(ish) film that has no holds barge great acting. Tippi Hedren herself said "Marnie" was her favorite of her two Hitch films, because this one a) proved she could act and b) it has more depth.
Both those statements came across in my mind too. Not only does this film keep you entertained for its long duration, but when it's done it haunts you, because you never know if Marnie will ever end up OK.
Though moments in this movie are downright silly, "Marnie" is a very well done psychological drama that has chilling results.
This review of Marnie (1964) was written by Blake P on 17 Aug 2011.
Marnie has generally received positive reviews.
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