Review of The 39 Steps (1935) by Guy G — 09 Jul 2011
[100/A+] This is an utterly masterful, witty, charming thriller and spy caper that harnesses all the delicious energy of old-time suspenseful, entertaining cinema.
Robert Donat is delightful and funny as a man wrongly accused and chased to and fro across Britain, as he tries to disentangle himself from the deadly machinations of lurking espionage agents, as well as the arm of the police. Donat's natural aplomb whisks us along through foggy streets and landscapes, train stations, music halls, and other brilliant setpieces in a series of narrow escapes from some sticky situations. Can he clear his name, and thwart the threat to his country?
Great, jolly fun.
(This review is for Hitchcock's 1935 version, starring Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll.).
This review of The 39 Steps (1935) was written by Guy G on 09 Jul 2011.
The 39 Steps has generally received very positive reviews.
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