Review of Strangers on a Train (1951) by Marta R — 02 Oct 2013
A chance meeting between two strangers leads to a proposition that they "trade murders.".
This is a fantastic thriller. The master of suspense unravels a compelling tale of a psychopath manipulating an average Joe into a complex murder plot. The one complaint I had with the film is that the characters are too black and white. There's never a chance that the "good guy" will yield to the "bad guy's" intentions, which would represent of a blurring of the "good" and "evil" lines and make for a more interesting character study.
Overall, with Hitch's incredible eye for glittering set pieces, human psychology, and gripping suspense, this is one of the best suspense films of all time.
This review of Strangers on a Train (1951) was written by Marta R on 02 Oct 2013.
Strangers on a Train has generally received very positive reviews.
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