Review of Rope (1948) by Mauro R — 11 May 2010
It feels like Hitchcock's little masterpiece. This based on a true story murder will manage to keep you entertained (assuming you are used to old movies) with the use of only one camera, yes, one camera and not filmed like its handy-cam. Most of the film, is also filmed in one shot, overall I think it only swapped shots 3 times in the entire movie, so it's almost like watching a play.
The way the actors have managed to keep it going very well for long periods of time is amazing. And they all acted very well. Particularly the three mains, it was amazing, the camera didn't stop rolling for about half an hour and there they are swapping between each on who has to go in front of the camera. It also shows you how great a filmmaker Alfred was.
Sort of in response to the review before me, yes we are let know who the murderer was and there isn't much mystery, but one still wants to find out how they will catch these guys and what Rupert's reaction will be which kind of leaves something for us to want to know and find out.
This review of Rope (1948) was written by Mauro R on 11 May 2010.
Rope has generally received very positive reviews.
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