Review of Strangers on a Train (1951) by Sean W — 08 Aug 2012

Strangers on a Train is one of Alfred Hitchcock's best movies.

This review of Strangers on a Train (1951) was written by Sean W on 08 Aug 2012.

Strangers on a Train has generally received very positive reviews.

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Inventive, smart, well-acted, and psychologically intense, Strangers on a Train is another of Hitchcock's absolute best, and it features one…

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The DC setting is good to see. But this one had an odd feel to it. The visuals were good and the merry go round run amuck was memorable…

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