Review of Strangers on a Train (1951) by Christopher M — 02 Oct 2012
This film is classic Hitchcock. It starts off with an awesome set-up which springboards into a wonder of a film that rests comfortable among the likes the Rear Window & Vertigo as one of Hitchcock's best films.
Two men meet on a train, one a bright, young tennis player (Guy Haines, played by Farley Granger), the other a slightly older, mysterious man who says he is a big fan (Bruno Anthony, played by Robert Walker).
Bruno begins talking to him about a murder scheme he has thought up where one person takes care of the other's "problem", Guy thinks he is joking, but Bruno has taken Guy's passive agreement very seriously.
Thus begins a classic murder tale as only Hitchcock can tell it, filled with his unique imagery and creative choice of shots. It's really one of those untouchably brilliant films that leave the viewer totally taken and enraptured, like other classics from the same era such as Rebel Without A Cause.
The great cast and characterization keep the train running smoothly until the riveting conclusion. There is absolutely no reason not to see this film, it is a must-see classic of American cinema.
This review of Strangers on a Train (1951) was written by Christopher M on 02 Oct 2012.
Strangers on a Train has generally received very positive reviews.
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