Rear Window

Whilst its unlikely any Hitchcock film will ever beat masterpiece Physcho, Rear Window is certainly a strong competitor. As ever the expertly weaved story is central to the film, and it leaves you in a state of constant suspense right up until the ridiculously dramatic ending!

The concept is simple. Photographer LB jeffries played by James Stewart is made house bound by a broken leg and becomes obsessive over watching his neighbours, especially one who he suspects has murdered his own wife. It never gives the game away, only at the very end do we really know if he did or didn't murder his wife.

The rest of the various neighbours we meet are also intriguing and I felt the same nosey curiosity as LB as he quietly observes his oblivious subjects. The actors/actresses all perform to the expected standard Hitchcock level which is probably because of the same recurring character types in his films. Typical chiseled man facing an unusual unwanted circumstance and adventurous romantic blond caught in the midst. Maybe thats why psycho is so speical, because Norman Bates is so different of a character compared to the standard ones.

Aside, this has to be one of the most interesting Hitchcock films I've seen. [A-]