Review of Torn Curtain (1966) by Petros T — 26 Apr 2012
3 things occur to me when watching Torn Curtain. 1) Paul Newman is amazing. 2) Julie Andrews is amazing and 3) Hitchcock is a true genius!!!
Torn Curtain isn't regarded as one of his best and for that I reckon it's highly underrated. It was a troubled production and Hitchcock didn't care much for his two lead actors. Thats an amazing revelation because I think they're both fantastic. In true Hitch form, this is a film packed with suspense. Every shot is masterful and the majority of scenes are tense. There's a particular farm house scene that obviously inspired the opening scene of Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds. At 2 hours in length there isn't a single droll moment. Torn Curtain is simply another masterstroke from cinemas greatest auteur.
Oh and the "spot-hitch" moment in this is one of my favs! =).
This review of Torn Curtain (1966) was written by Petros T on 26 Apr 2012.
Torn Curtain has generally received positive reviews.
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