Review of Strangers on a Train (1951) by Jimmy M — 28 Oct 2009
One of Hitchcock's most overlooked films. Walker gives an amazing performance as a psychotic mama's boy who meets a famous tennis player on a train. After talking for awhile and realizing they both have someone they'd like to get out of the way Walker proposes that the two swap murders because no one would suspect them due to their lack of motives.
Granger brushes off the conversation but when Walker actually murders Granger's whore of a wife, Granger finds himself in a great deal of trouble when Walker comes to collect. The inventive story moves forward at a quick, suspenseful pace.
The lighting and cinematography sets a dark almost dream like atmosphere when Walker is around which adds to the film's appeal. Highlight: The scene when Bruno kills Marion at the amusement park.
This review of Strangers on a Train (1951) was written by Jimmy M on 28 Oct 2009.
Strangers on a Train has generally received very positive reviews.
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