Review of The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) by Reuben P — 23 Oct 2008
It was quite unusual for Hitchcock to remake one of his own films, but in doing so he showed just how much his filmmaking techniques had developed over the years. As he said, the original 1934 version was the work of a talented amateur, whereas this version was the work of a professional.
And to be fair, it's only really a remake in name and basic premise. A couple have their child kidnapped, and there is a suspenseful scene in the Royal Albert Hall, but other than that the majority of the plot and script varies substantially from the original.
Essentially it's the same story, only told in a much more accomplished fashion. The remake also benefits from the extensive use of music.
This review of The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) was written by Reuben P on 23 Oct 2008.
The Man Who Knew Too Much has generally received very positive reviews.
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