Review of Rope (1948) by Luke B — 28 Dec 2008
Hitchcock's experiment in creating a seemingly one take film in real time is a major success. It's this approach that both compliments and enhances the stage play origins of the film. Dall plays a charismatic and and well educated "villain".
It's a fantastic performance where you soon forget about the acting and concentrate on the story. Hitchcock also uses other well placed techniques, such as the pan around the room during Stewart's assessment of how he would have carried out the crime and neon lights from outside creating a chaotic and tense environment.
The final few moments of film, as the camera pans out, wonderfully shows the characters as they await their fate. It's talky, but also an excellent evaluation of morals and superiority. An engaging thriller with both style and intellectual substance.
This review of Rope (1948) was written by Luke B on 28 Dec 2008.
Rope has generally received very positive reviews.
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