Mysterious F.
19Sep11
The acting is great.
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29Jan12
The concept of different windows as portrayals of what's happening to everybody's life in general is such a wonderful concept. Each window may represent o subplot of it's own but picking just one is more than enough to stress the protagonist's main interest. This film is a mix of enough combination of details, not too much, not too little.
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Stu Witmer
19Dec11
Hitch's attention to detail has never been better. From Raymond Burr's straw hat to the reflections in Stewart's lenses to the soundtrack with invisible kids playing, everything is calculated and perfect. Stewart's features are flawless as well. His facial contortions as he satisfies an itch under his leg cast are uncanny. I found myself sticking my tongue sideways between my teeth right along with him. A full load of Hitchcock suspense is delivered in measured doses right up to the climax. The cigarette smoking in the dark bit was one of the most frightening scenes I remember from my childhood movie watching. The final shot is a complete mystery to me.
Ryan Nichols
14Dec11
not like, a perfect movie as perscribed by all the people who told me i was insane for not seeing this yet, but it was still pretty good. the pacing and James Stewart's performance pulled this off for me. the cinematography was just a bonus. by far the best ending of any Hitchcock movie I've seen yet. which probably isn't saying much.
Steven Mort
19Nov11
Although I had caught the ending on television a few months ago, seeing the film as a whole, just last night, was still as thrilling as if I hadn't known what was to happen.
Dave
28Oct11
Just watched on the big screen in a gorgeous hi-def print and it only reaffirmed the film's greatness. It was already my favorite movie of all time, and I had seen it countless times, but seeing it in a theater on the big screen was one of my greatest movie experiences.
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Ben Wheeler
6Oct11
An affirmation for the study of structure, juxtaposition and hidden exposition. Perfect foils, perfect ensemble. Hitchcock exploits the simple-yet-subtle method of Sergei Eisenstien's theory of montage. Action/Reaction/Action/Reaction and then a helpful foil character to make sense out of the protagonist's verbalized thoughts. The movie could thrive on aesthetics alone, yet it is dynamic and thoroughly meaningful.
Daniela
21Aug11
Terrible, terrible acting. Not as good as Vertigo or Psycho. Still pretty entertaining.
John Moore
8Aug11
My favorite film by director Alfred Hitchcock. By editing much of the film as a montage, giving us brief images to convey an idea, we are able to understand what Jimmy Stewart is going through.
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Chuck Vollers
4Aug11
Just perfect. A couple very minor observations: The slow-motion (actually step-printed) kiss always seems somehow sinister to me. I think it in some way reminds me of the climactic kiss in Cronenberg's Shivers. Second: Anybody else notice that Stewart first contemplates (aloud) the difficulty of dismembering a body while gazing at "Miss Torso"? As Thelma Ritter says, “I don’t want any part of it!”
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Shelley
26Jul11
another great film from Hitchcock. Kelly and Stewart do a fantastic job here. I love the fact that this whole film takes place inside of his apartment/everything behind his rear window. it was at times hilarious, and other times extremely suspenseful probably his most yet. I saw this in theatres which sort of ruined it when everyone obliviously pointed out his cameo but I still loved it!
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charlyafton
2Jul11
Incroyable réalisation très brillante, Stewart livre une sublime performance et Grace Kelly toute en douceur est sublime dans un rôle clé du film
Bruno Bugine
10Jun11
Just saw it in 35mm, and it's one of the most amazing things I've ever seen in a cinema.
Platform_Magazine
5Oct10
The first time you see Rear Window is the most fun you can have watching a movie. Promise.
Savannah
1Oct10
Not at all what I was expecting. Effectively fascinating. With Hitchcock films it can feel like you're trying to see the movie over the shoulder of his obstructive fetish for women in danger. Sometimes I think that character flaw is what makes his movies interesting, somehow-- that the elephant in the room is what separates his films from other mundane thrillers.