Review of Marnie (1964) by James J — 02 May 2009
With tones of Antonioniâ??s Lâ??avventura and Renoirâ??s Rules of the Game, Hitcockâ??s film is rather deep, delving more purposefully into the realm of psychotherapy and human fears. This leads to a more striking film than some of his others, a film with a greater poignancy than some of his others (as if, after proving that he could make a hit of B films with Psycho four years earlier, he took the look and feel and brought it back around in full control of his auteur skill).
The metaphors used throughout are strong, the tension palbable, and probably the only thing holding this movie back from being greater is the way in which the story sort of skirts key climaxes and facts that the audience can guess, or at least know are coming.
Despite a slightly longer run time that may have been necessary, Marnie still stands as a strong addition to Hitchockâ??s resume.
This review of Marnie (1964) was written by James J on 02 May 2009.
Marnie has generally received positive reviews.
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