Review of Rope (1948) by Elaine J — 02 Apr 2010
Every element of this film is testament to Hitchcock's genius. Watching films of this calibre made in 1948 can make you completely baffled by the bigger/better 'blockbuster' mentality which occurs in so much film making today.
Whodunnit is revealed in the first scene. The 'just-for-the-hell-of-it' pair of homosexual, playboy murderers throw a dinner party for the victim's friends and relations, and for the teacher who inspired them to carry out the crime. A gripping watch, especially once Jimmie Stewart is on-set. Not only is the film shot in real time and on one set, but it is also uses only one camera shot without cuts! This means one take for the entire film, and yet Hitchcock still crafts an excellent film around this technical trick. Highly recommended to anyone interested in people as well as anyone intersted in film technique, this film really makes a change from todays rapid fire cutting. A masterpiece and a gem.
This review of Rope (1948) was written by Elaine J on 02 Apr 2010.
Rope has generally received very positive reviews.
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