Review of Rear Window (1954) by Adrian Z — 14 Jul 2013
Hitchock's genius lied in the fact that as a filmmaker he could pull off what on paper would have sounded improbable. Case in point, Rear Window is an effectively taut thriller which takes place within the confines of a single room.
Stewart plays a photographer who bored out of his wits while recovering from a broken leg indulges in spying on his neighbours while recovering from a broken leg, detects what may have been a murder committed by one his neigbours (Burr) against his wife.
Stewart soon enlists the help of his friend, nurse, and girlfriend (Kelly, as gorgeous as ever). Clever script filled with smart dialogue, it also makes a point earlier on of bewailing how 1950s society has become a society of peeping Toms, never taking the time to look inwards into their own homes.
It turns out that with the preponderance of voyeuristic reality TV shows, Rear Window remains relevant 60 years on wards.
This review of Rear Window (1954) was written by Adrian Z on 14 Jul 2013.
Rear Window has generally received very positive reviews.
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