Review of Vertigo (1958) by Matt M — 11 Jan 2014
Perhaps the most poetic movie by the master of suspense. A retired detective is hired by a friend to follow his wife, whom he believes to be possessed by a dead woman. She quickly becomes an obsession, as he falls in love, and the investigations lead him down a path of death, deception and madness.
The psychological studies of its characters ensures this movie a reputation for being one of the most delightfully complex thrillers ever made, gripping from its high spirited beginning to its unforgettably tragic ending, told with a dreamlike flow, a filmmaking style that is son of Hitchcock's meticulous pre planning, and a wonderful score by Bernard Herrmann.
This review of Vertigo (1958) was written by Matt M on 11 Jan 2014.
Vertigo has generally received very positive reviews.
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