Review of Rear Window (1954) by Joss M — 01 May 2012

I wish I was alfred hitchcock! this is a film soooo before its time!!

This review of Rear Window (1954) was written by Joss M on 01 May 2012.

Rear Window has generally received very positive reviews.

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