Dial M for Murder

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darlene r First time seeing this movie. My favorite Hitchcock so far. Stunning acting Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/19/24 Full Review Kevin Absolutely one of Hitchcocks best movies, seen it 25 times and it never gets old. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/08/24 Full Review Jacopo D Come il delitto, anche il film è perfetto Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/15/25 Full Review Luis I Classic Hitchcock through and through. This film takes the director’s familiar theme of couple power dynamics and takes it into the realm of murder. While it may not stand out as one of his most celebrated works, it’s still a sharply executed crime story. The writing is precise and purposeful, revealing key details at just the right moments and allowing us to follow the characters’ quick thinking and deductions with ease. One character in the love triangle could have been given more prominence, especially given his stake in the conflict, but he’s somewhat sidelined by another figure with less at risk. The resolution also leans on what could be seen as a convenient turn of events. These are minor nitpicks in an otherwise tightly woven plot. It’s impressive how the film keeps us engaged from the opening beats while rarely leaving the confines of a single apartment. Hitchcock’s camerawork reinforces the tension; close-ups and inserts guide us through the details of the plan as it’s formed and set in motion. Performances land effectively, even if they carry the style of their time, which might feel dated to some viewers. The central murder may appear a bit implausible to modern audiences, but that’s largely due to the constraints on how violence could be portrayed at the time. Focus instead on the craftsmanship, and the film reveals glimpses of Hitchcock’s genius. It’s consistently engaging, keeping us guessing at every turn. A must-watch for fans of the genre, and, of course, of Hitchcock himself. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/15/25 Full Review Blobbo X Pretty good movie. (Blobbo get slightly confused near ending but that normal for Blobbo.) Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/13/25 Full Review Garry A It's not my favorite film from Hitchcock. It's a lot of rapid fire dialog and I found some of it to be ridiculous. It was a clever way the inspector figured out how the husband was guilty. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/26/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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