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Blu B One of the most insane things that's not a David Lynch film I've ever seen. I could talk about the fundamentals here but I don't even think I can list them all but here we go. -The first 30 minutes is kinda slow, takes it's time, and isn't as strong technically as the rest of the film. It's good but the thing is were still grounded in some semblance of reality. -Once that 15 minute trailing scene starts the film leaps out into the stratosphere and never returns. DePalma's trademark direction kicks into full gear and everything just takes a big jump in quality. -The love for Hitchcock's Rear Window, Vertigo, and Noirs is on full display here as much as the erotic elements. -This came out in 84' but it feels like a 70's movie. -The plot gets absolutely insane -THE PLOT GETS ABSOLUTELY INSANE -"Relax"...Just wow -There are a couple of plot conviences/farfetched moments but the film making on display is so first rate and the plot is so unpredictable that it is so easy to suspend disbelief. A testament to how well made this is. Even though the farfetched moments are the biggest issues here...I would'nt change them because it works so well. -This film is Hitchcock mixed with eroticism. -It's kind of meta and I'm 40% sure it's self aware but it's so nutty and my jaw is on the floor so I can't really make up my mind. Anyone who is a fan of thrillers, DePalma, any actors in this, or murder should check this out. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/26/25 Full Review Stephen C Success in 1 hour and 49 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/27/25 Full Review Blobbo X DePalma idolize HItch, is obvious, but not have talent to come close. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/11/25 Full Review Nick O Takes parts of Vertigo and Rear Window, blends em’ up into a sleazy neon cocktail of murder and intrigue in a way that only De Palma could pull off. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/03/25 Full Review Shooty B De Palma has always been kind of a low rent Hitchcock, and this movie is probably the best example - because it feels like he's trying to copy multiple Hitchcock movies at once - mostly Vertigo and Rear Window. The whole thing feels very cheap and has sloppy execution. The premise is absurd. If you've seen all the good thrillers and ran out of new ones to see, then this one is watchable, but only barely. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/25/25 Full Review Bruce M Maybe DePalma most stylized film, and probably his most humorous and playful, but not his best; Wasson is miscast, wooden acting all around, incoherent script. But the in-jokes re: moviemaking throughout the film are terrific. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/02/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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