Review of The Trouble with Harry (1955) by J T — 20 Oct 2007

The Trouble With Harry is he sux! I still can't believe I am failing a Hitchcock movie, one of my all-time favourite directors, but I am left with little alternative. The narrative is silly, the acting is hamish (even Shirley MacLaine, one of the few notable actors is awful), and the film quite simply is boring.

I know it is intentionally designed as a whimsical, black comedy, a bit of fun for old Hitch, yet I still struggle to enjoy, even endure this 90 minute frolic. But why Hitchcock chose to make this film in the mid 50s in the middle of an acting revolution, and on the back of such greats as Strangers, Dial M, Rear Window and Catch a Thief I cannot understand.

Should I change it to 2 1/2? It is Hitchcock. And it does mark his first collaboration with Hermann. Despite this I can only describe this film as very disappointing.