Review of Strangers on a Train (1951) by Lynne N — 27 Oct 2008
Hitchcock wastes no time and gets stuck straight in to this superb story of suspense. There are moments in this movie that clearly demonstrate just why Hitchcock is hailed as one of the greatest directors of all time.
The tension is cleverly built and the cinematography is fantastic. The character of Bruno Anthony, as the film's villain, is expertly drawn - dangerously deluded and conscience free - and played brilliantly by Robert Walker.
The only weak link for me was Farley Granger's character, Guy, who was annoyingly pathetic. I actually liked the sociopath much more! Considering the fact that 'Strangers on a Train' was first released in 1951, it is a dark and tense story that, for the most part, doesn't feel dated at all.
This review of Strangers on a Train (1951) was written by Lynne N on 27 Oct 2008.
Strangers on a Train has generally received very positive reviews.
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