Spellbound

Starring: Ingrid Bergman, Gregory Peck
Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
Rating: Not rated
Genre: Drama, Thriller
1945

Times Seen:
Tim: 1

Summary: In a mental asylum, a new doctor (Gregory Peck) arrives and falls for a cold and unemotional doctor (Ingrid Bergman). It soon becomes apparent that the new doctor is not exactly who he says he is.

Review:

Tim: Alfred Hitchcock is a master of psychology. With this film, that much is obvious. While many of his thoughts and ideas about the subject will seem ludicrous to today’s audiences, there is still a fascinating element to this side of his film. This is a very thrilling mystery, and Hitchcock keeps us thoroughly engrossed throughout the film. It is the work of a master director to tell a story so fascinating and so thought provoking. Gregory Peck, in one of his earliest roles, gives a fairly solid performance. He is enjoyable to watch. While he is not the greatest leading man Hitchcock ever used, he is still impressive in the role. Ingrid Bergman, however, steals the show in a fantastic role. She is really quite incredible. She is particularly good in interacting with Peck. These two together are very interesting to watch and pull us into the film.

While Spellbound is not one of Hitchcock's best films, it is still far better than many of his contemporaries'. I would recommend this film not only to Hitchcock or Peck fans, but to anyone who enjoys good filmmaking and excellent storytelling. I don't believe you will disappointed in this film.

Rating 1-10
Tim's Rating: 7.5



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