Review of Shadow of a Doubt (1943) by Joel H — 26 Jul 2018
'Shadow of a Doubt' is a masterpiece.
It continues to be well understood and enjoyed in both the present and the future because of its smart characters and script. I'm not exaggerating, this film is home to, quite possibly, the smartest female lead character at the time of its release.
This is just one of many parts that make 'Shadow of a Doubt' so brilliant because when all is said and done, this film was a game changer.
Many Thrillers since have been inspired by its modern writing, pacing, and cinematography. It is such a pleasure to watch these film elements unfold because I had fun comparing some scenes from the film with the future films it inspired.
Whenever Hitchcock was asked in interviews, 'What is your favorite film from your filmography?' His response was "Shadow of a Doubt". It was certainly a damn fine choice.
This review of Shadow of a Doubt (1943) was written by Joel H on 26 Jul 2018.
Shadow of a Doubt has generally received very positive reviews.
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