Review of Strangers on a Train (1951) by March Y — 09 Dec 2009
Alternatively terrifying, riveting, complex and hilarious, it is endlessly fascinating to see Hitchcock push the envelope not only in terms of of appropriate content for the time (graphic murder and implied sex!) but also in stretching out suspense to the point of near absurdity without ever derailing his own film.
The climax is a perfect balance of deranged fun and actual captivating suspense, and Robert Walker makes one of the most grotesquely smooth and manic antagonists in cinema history, well supported by a solid lead performance by Farley Granger.
Spectacularly melding the spheres of cinematic fun and complexity, Strangers on a Train is a must see.
This review of Strangers on a Train (1951) was written by March Y on 09 Dec 2009.
Strangers on a Train has generally received very positive reviews.
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