Rope

Starring: James Stewart, John Dall, Farley Granger, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Constance Collier, Joan Chandler
Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
Rating: PG
Genre: Suspense
1948

Times Seen:
Tim: 1

Summary: Two young men (John Dall, Farley Granger) strangle a fellow classmate to death, then hide his body in their apartment have a dinner party, partly in his honor. One of the invitees, a professor (James Stewart) begins to suspect something is very wrong.

Review:

Tim: This is one of Hitchcock's most underrated films. This movie is terrific, and deserves much more respect than it gets. The subject matter is chilling- young people killing for an intellectual thrill. Their subsequent plan is so wrong that it will make you blood chill.

James Stewart is remarkable. From the first moment you see him, you know he is going to make the film his own. His facial expressions reveal everything and clearly show what an amazing acting job he does. It is a truly great performance. His every move and word is important and holds our attention.

Alfred Hitchcock's camera techniques are incredible. Without going into too much detail (it is better to discover this yourself), his unedited and long takes technique give the film an interesting quality to it. Hitchcock's filming and what he captures with the camera is great. Watch for the swinging door and the camera staying on the trunk, closer to the end of film. These are two examples of genius at work.

I love Stewart's character. Not only is he intelligent and has a sharp sense of humor, but his questioning curiosity is what makes the film nerveracking and exciting. His speech at the end is something to behold.

Rope shouldn't escape your notice. It is somewhat disturbing, but very memorable.

Rating 1-10
Tim's Rating: 8



If You Enjoyed This Movie, We Recommend:
Rear Window, Vertigo, The Man Who Knew Too Much, North by Northwest, Murder by Numbers