Review of Vertigo (1958) by Kace C — 20 Nov 2017

I'm increasingly convinced that this or the Shining is the greatest film ever in terms of theme, significance, and duality. Vertigo is one of several Hitchcock films to have a hidden theme emerge but I think this movie executes that motif the best of any of his works.

Unlike say Rear Window or North by Northwest - excellent in their own ways - there is no cheesy acting or lame effects. The ending to North by Northwest always felt too cliche whereas Rear Window's finale is a special effects disaster for 10 whole seconds.

This movie pulls none of those punches. You have to watch this film if you claim to be a movie buff.