Review of Strangers on a Train (1951) by Ryan S — 16 Jan 2009
Hitchcock was always good at taking ordinary situations, and turning them into something dark and sinister. This is definitely one of his finest examples of that ability, and it is evident throughout: a tennis match, a carnival ride, a simple train ride all turned on themselves.
Acting is top notch, too, even with the Hitchcock regulars being present, with Robert Walker turning in a truly terrifying role as a psycho with a bit of a thing for Farley Granger. And this quite possibly has my favorite shot from any of the master's films: a close up on a pair of glasses in which the reflection of a murder can be seen.
Astonishing.
This review of Strangers on a Train (1951) was written by Ryan S on 16 Jan 2009.
Strangers on a Train has generally received very positive reviews.
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