Review of Rear Window (1954) by Jhon E — 29 Sep 2012
Rear Window is an excellent view into people's private life, through some very well thought out and clever observations. Rear Window is another Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece. James Stewart does excellent, as a photographer with a broken leg, who takes a fancy in watching his neighbours.
The film follows James Stewart, who is a photographer who broke his leg taking a photo during a race. He then is in a wheelchair for seven weeks, in that time he watches the neighbourhood. There is a songwriter, a couple which sleeps on the balcony, a newly married couple, a young attractive ballerina -- who likes to keep her curtains open, a suicidal woman and so much more.
The most interesting neighbour though is a salesman, and his bedridden wife. Soon he notices that the salesman's wife disappears, and the salesman starts acting suspiciously. No one believes James Stewart, no matter what he tells them, the salesman -- Lars, just keeps putting holes n his evidence.
This film is an exciting thriller/drama; the film uses clever observation to make a realistic ensemble of characters and activities, as well as a breakthrough performance by James Stewart.
An excellent film, one of the greatest of all time.
This review of Rear Window (1954) was written by Jhon E on 29 Sep 2012.
Rear Window has generally received very positive reviews.
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