Review of Strangers on a Train (1951) by Tony P — 29 Nov 2009
This Hitchcock fable, written with vigor and an edge of dark humor, is a consistently surprising work. Such an implausible story would normally lag from the thinning plot points, but Hitchcock's direction, with some surreal cinematography, suspends the perameters of reality and boldly assumes a nightmarish absurdity that is nothing shorty of ghastly.
The acting is great, especially Robert Walker's performance. His disarming charm, understated intellect, and brutality combine for a crowning achievement in villainy. Unfortunately, the film wains near the end due to a few suspense tactics that are daftly inconceivable and one gigantic deus ex machina.
The finale, however, practically makes up for it. It's a gripping movie, exceptionally made.
This review of Strangers on a Train (1951) was written by Tony P on 29 Nov 2009.
Strangers on a Train has generally received very positive reviews.
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