Review of Rope (1948) by Luke H — 10 Sep 2013

As far as Hitchcock films go Rope is one of his more mellow ones but is still very interesting. Based upon the case Leopold and Loeb, it is about two young friends who strangle a man for just a curious thrill-kill.

Afterwards, they put his body in a chest. Expecting guests over to the apartment for a party, one of them thinks it would be a hoot to serve food off the chest with the corpse inside. They proceed with the party while one of the guests (James Stewart) begins to grow suspicious due to the behavior of the two boys.

This film is 81 minutes long, and consisting of ten to fifteen minute long takes at a time with out cutting. The camera follows the actors around the apartment throughout the film as they keep up interesting conversations.

The ending is quite suspenseful. Definitely a memorable classic and just another reason why Hitchcock is the master!