Rear Window Reviews

Hitchcock Classic.

James Stewart confined to a wheel chair with a broken leg relieves the boredom by harmless spying on his neighbours.It`s hot summertime so all the windows in the appartments opposite are open,most of the time.He gets suspicious when the wife of the arguing couple who live opposite go missing.He enlists the help of his girlfriend(Grace Kelly) to do the leg work.You see as he does,through their windows,people living different lives.Stewart and Kelly interact marvelously and she`s never looked more beautiful.

Rear Window

I dont think I even ordered this movie.

An Ode to Lovers and Peeping Toms

According to his book on Hitchcock, this is one of Truffaut's two favorite Hitchcock films - and it's easy to see why. Arguably the greatest of all his movies, "Rear Window" combines everything that is Hitch.

We follow the story of L. B. Jeffries (Jimmy Stewart) as he sits out his last week stuck in a wheelchair with a broken leg. Since he is trapped in his apartment, Jeffries has taken to looking out the window, and into the lives of other people in his apartment complex. There is the single sexpot, the amorous newlyweds, the empty-nesters, and many other people at varying stages of life and love.

The story takes off when Jeffries thinks he has overheard a man murder his wife across the way, but has no way to prove it. His spying intensifies, and he even enlists his society girlfriend (Grace Kelly) in helping him to do some investigation.

What Hitchcock does well is all here. His sarcasm, his brilliant use of cutting, his careful construction, and finally his romanticism all show up in this great film.

[Highly rated reviewer]

Rear window

Not really into old fil,ms so did'nt enjoy it......

Gripping Stuff

A genuinely classic movie. Got it out for the family (kids 9,11,13) who've been rasied on a diet of Disney & Hollywood blockbusters. Wanted to expand their horizons a little. 'Oh no this is an old film!' was their first response. Following which it was an absolute joy to see them steadily drawn in, and eventually absolutely gripped by it. By the time they got to Grace Kelly's flat searching scene they weren't even blinking! The story, the atmosphere, the tension, it's all there. A great education in the art of film making and goes to show you don't need $100m to make a great movie. It's about story telling and Hitchcock was a master story teller.

Classic

Fantastic film, Hitchcock at his best. All set in one room, great acting, great set, great film.

Hitchcock at his very best!

This is a true master piece! It's one of those rare films that you can watch over and over again and still find something new to mill over.

James Stewart's wheel chair bound peeping tom totally sucks you into his world, by making you watch everything from his view point. You start to feel claustrphobic and suspicious of his neighbours, which just showcases Hitchcock's amazing talent and ability to manipulate his audience.

Grace Kelly is also totally captivating when she's on screen and the supporting cast are extremely well suited to their roles.

In my opinion, this film is totally awesome and a lesson in simple but incredibly effective film making. Once you've seen this film, you'll see it referenced in hundred's of other films!

Thrilling Hitchcock masterpiece

Unquestionably a classic with one of the most tense ending you are likely to see. James Stewart delivers one of his finest performance as the noisy neighbour comfined to a wheelerchair after breaking a leg. Gene Kelly is as gorgeous as ever and the story and direction is faultless. Stewart and Hitchcock portray the isolation and feeling of confinement is impressive. The way Hitichcock switches between several difference scenes at the end (all seen from the perspective of James Stewart charater) is masterful, culminating in one of the most tense finales I've seen. If you love thrillers and haven't seen this do yourself a favour and rent it now. You won't be disappointed!

Tense and thrilling

Typical Hitchcock, really. The dialogue between Jefferies and his nurse is cracking.

Rear Window (1954)

This film was absolute rubbish. Could not send it back quick enough.