Review of North by Northwest (1959) by Diego T — 07 Aug 2012

Hitchcock at his peak: a partnership with a great leading man, expert use of the MacGuffin and wrong man tools and a mix of suspense and surprise.

This review of North by Northwest (1959) was written by Diego T on 07 Aug 2012.

North by Northwest has generally received very positive reviews.

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