Review of North by Northwest (1959) by Brandon S — 02 Oct 2016
The phrase "they don't make 'em like they used to" has never had more meaning to me than when I watch this daring feat of extraordinary thrills, wit, and action. Hitchcock, for my money, never set his sights on a story that didn't crest perfection, and the thrilling and, surprisingly, hilarious NORTH BY NORTHWEST is no exception.
This one doesn't quite make the peak (that battle is still being fought by PSYCHO and REAR WINDOW), but this masterpiece is still closer to the most perfect spy film than any other before or since, with the one exception of Coppola's THE CONVERSATION.
This review of North by Northwest (1959) was written by Brandon S on 02 Oct 2016.
North by Northwest has generally received very positive reviews.
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