Review of Strangers on a Train (1951) by Tasos L — 22 May 2010
This movie is based on a Patricia Highsmith novel.
Hitchcock?s opening is very strong and takes you immediately to the protagonists: Guy Haines, a famous tennis player, and Bruno Anthony, the aspiring criminal. The two guys share a chemistry which in that day and age was probably a lot more than what the audience could chew. Bruno tries to persuade Guy that they could commit the perfect murder (leaving no clues), if they switch victims. Bruno will kill Guy?s wife who wouldn?t give him a divorce, and Guy would kill Bruno?s father. The motives are respectively love and money.
?Strangers on a Train? is a very deep movie but more importantly this is another excellent Hitchcock thriller. Masterpiece in my collection now!
This review of Strangers on a Train (1951) was written by Tasos L on 22 May 2010.
Strangers on a Train has generally received very positive reviews.
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