Notorious

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Wayne K A film that marked a shift in Hitchcock’s career, demonstrating a newfound level of maturity that would lead him into his greatest period. At least that’s what the scholars say; for the rest of us its yet another banger in a filmography overflowing with them. Hitchcock knows how to ring the most suspense from a scene, whether it’s through cinematography, camera work, the actors performances or the use/absence of music. Notorious is a film that’s heavy on the romantic elements, and these are made so compelling by 2 dedicated and nuanced performances from cinematic legends Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman. Their chemistry oozes off the screen, and their moral and ethical ambiguity constantly keeps you guessing which way they’re going to go. The story isn’t the most complex or layered, but it provides a wide canvas for a multitude of plot threads, conflicts and revelations. I wouldn’t choose it over other Hitch films such as Rear Window, Rebecca or Psycho, but it’s still a fantastic movie that’ll keep you hooked to very end. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/06/24 Full Review Gur B Must watch at least once a year! A big time Hitch classic and maybe what the definition of "pioneer" is revealed as an auteur.I'm not sure it's the best of Hitchcock but surely one of the most personal.Do you still have any doubt that every single Hitch movie is a love story indeed? Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/12/24 Full Review Grant H Ignore the glaring holes in the plot and enjoy the suspense and eroticism delivered by three stellar actors - Grant, Bergman and Rains. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/05/24 Full Review Rob C Incredible movie. If you like Noir and great acting , you can't miss this. It aged like fine wine. Rains, Bergman and Grant are at the top of their game. So dang good. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/29/24 Full Review Mark K My time growing up in the Bronx during Biggie's era was unforgettable, filled with the incredible NYC hip hop scene. This film resonated with me, and the lead actor flawlessly portrayed the role. Kudos to the director for skillfully narrating this impeccably written story! Highly recommend it! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/13/24 Full Review Paul L A true classic from the golden age of Hollywood featuring some of the greatest talents ever put on film--Ingrid Bergman, Cary Grant and Claude Rains are all sublime. The groundbreaking (at the time) cinematography and stellar directing from Hitchcock make this movie a must see for any afficianado of vintage cinema. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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