Review of Topaz (1945) by Anima B — 29 May 2006

This is a wonderful spy thriller, Hitchcock at his best!

This review of Topaz (1945) was written by Anima B on 29 May 2006.

Topaz has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Rumsey Taylor (94) for Not Coming to a Theater Near You (268) on 20 Dec 2011

It is a technically accomplished film, and its narrative is robust and complex, even if its destination is ultimately of no great significance…

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By Alex S (2,786) on 03 Dec 2009

This is an intense spy thiller! I love the drama and the amazing cinematography in this movie…

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By Cecilia C (159) on 06 Sep 2009

Not Hitch's greatest, but a tremendous film with a political slant…

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By Gary T (2,283) on 02 Aug 2014

Wow.....fantastic.....amazing.....brilliant.....i have just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is such a brilliant movie 2 watch....its…

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By Sgt. C (526) on 11 Mar 2014

(32%) What to say about this film without bad-mouthing one of the greatest film makers of all time…

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By Penelope Houston (126) for The Spectator (1,162) on 07 May 2018

Hitchcock's most 'realistic' spy film has turned out to be one of his most stealthily abstract…

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By Adam D (1,043) on 13 Aug 2015

TOPAZ, based on a novel of the same name by Leon Uris, was Hitchcock's second (and final) foray into the Cold War, and is about a French agent…

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By Pierluigi P (335) on 15 Oct 2010

Even a Hitchcock misfire has more to offer than other director's best attempts…

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By Eric B (2,026) on 28 Nov 2009

I was in utter disbelief at just how dull this film was. Wow…

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By Jack G (1,167) on 30 Sep 2016

It's a shame to go into a film by a director with a massive, amazing career and reputation and knowing that this particular film isn't regarded…

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