Torn Curtain

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Robert H As an antidote to the over-the-top James Bond movies (highly entertaining but highly unrealistic) this works ok, but as a thrilling Cold War spy movie it’s sadly lacking thrills. The Hitchcockian touches are all rehashes of his other, better, efforts. And watching Paul Newman memorise a very complicated mathematical formula by moving his lips is just embarrassing. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/08/25 Full Review Blu B A Minor Hitchcock Classic but defintely has it's flaws. Mainly it revolves around the acting which isn't bad, but is the weakest thing. Which is crazy given these are two of the biggest stars of the 60's. But they just don't have really any spark or chemistry together at all. Julie Andrews in this is just alright and kind of forgotten about at certain points but has her purpose more often than not. Newman can be a bit wooden and emotionless in this at times but he isn't bad. Same can be said for the supporting cast. This needed more emotional performances. The music isn't bad but it can be a bit boring and generic at times. Everything else is pretty solid though. The first half is where most of the problems are. This is a slow burn the entire way for better or for worse. It makes perfect sense and does stay focused on Armstrong for the most part as well. The setting is memorable it has some good action/suspense scenes and really doesn't get bogged down in politics that much. It finds it's stride in the 2nd half when the plot escalates and the escape happens which is well done overall. It's just outside of the main plot, the main characters especially Andrews is just not that interesting and the chemistry isn't anything special which is what a lot of the first half focuses on. This defintely isn't for everyone though. It can be a bit too slow and boring and sometimes dry for some. But if your a big Hitchcock fan, fan of any actors in this, or love Cold War Thrillers than give this a try. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/14/24 Full Review Toni A Torn Curtain (1966), directed by Alfred Hitchcock, stands out with its exceptional cinematography, capturing the suspense and tension characteristic of Hitchcock’s style. The action sequences are engaging and well-executed, contributing to the film’s overall intrigue. This film is a commendable addition to Hitchcock’s illustrious body of work. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/08/24 Full Review harwee h Solid film, but at this point, you can tell that Hitchcock was recycling his own tricks (shovel and knife, anyone?). However, contrary to the initial critical reception, which was not very positive, I find it to be a significantly better film and believe that it stands on its own merit Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/01/24 Full Review Audience Member One of the worst movies Hitchcock made! So boring..the only reason I held on was because Paul Newman was in in and I adore him…they could have used a prettier and better actress than Julie Andrews! I also hoped it would get better, but sadly it didn't … Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 12/21/23 Full Review steve d some of the worst work from all involved. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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