Review of Rope (1948) by Jack P — 15 Dec 2013
Two young men strangle a friend to prove that they are intellectually capable of committing a crime, and treating it like a work of art, they invite friends to a party where the body lies hidden in a chest.
One of the most original works in Hitchcock's filmography. Rope is groud breaking and experimental in bringing to the screen the perfect equivalent of a theatre play, with the camera really serving as a tool that is constantly searching for elements of interest and suspense with meticulous technical co-ordination and careful and delicate photography.
The cast proves to be up to the challenge as well. A riventing take on thrilling claustrophobia that would fascinate Hitchcock throughout his career, with other classics such as Rear Window and Dial M for Murder.
This review of Rope (1948) was written by Jack P on 15 Dec 2013.
Rope has generally received very positive reviews.
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