Review of The 39 Steps (1935) by Private U — 26 Mar 2009
Very Amusing.
This is a classic Hitchcock film.
However I've only rated it three stars because it totally doesn't do justice to the original story that it?s based on. The 39 Steps is a brilliant classic novel, that?s complex and well worth reading. However the basic elements in that story do make a good starting point for this film, unfortunately that is it as it turns out to be a slight little story.
However it is full of thrilling spy moments and lots of excellent dark humour, which kept me amused throughout. There are also plenty of those trademark interesting camera effects and shots. Also (for the unobservant reviewer) the Man himself does make one of his trademark cameos.
A plus also on this DVD is the documentary on Hitchcock's early years in film-making, which was very interesting.
So if you forget that this is meant to be the story of the 39 Steps, despite the title, then this is definitely worth renting. Especially for all those interested in Hitchcock. It's a good example of his earlier work.
This review of The 39 Steps (1935) was written by Private U on 26 Mar 2009.
The 39 Steps has generally received very positive reviews.
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