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Rope
1948
Based on the famous Leopold and Loeb murder case (from which two other films, COMPULSION and SWOON, were also derived), ROPE both challenges and terrifies the audience. Alfred Hitchcock disdained the whodunit crime story, which he felt lacked emotional force, and ROPE shows the director's preference for letting the audience .. Read more
| Starring | James Stewart, John Dall, Farley Granger, Cedric Hardwicke |
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| Director | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Genres | Thriller |
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Critics' reviews (4)
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Alfred Hitchcock here places a pair of homosexual student murderers (Farley Granger and John Dall) in a fashionable New York apartment, where they give a party for academic James Stewart and relatives of the young victim, whose body is present in a trunk from which they serve the drinks. Curiously devoid of suspense, the film is more of an intriguing cerebral exercise, famous as an experiment in the technique of the continuous take than a characteristic Hitchcockian entertainment or character study. Based on the real-life Leopold and Loeb case, it remains historically interesting, but both subject (see Richard Fleischer's 1959 film Compulsion) and technique have moved on, and Rope, today, disappoints.
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An effective piece of Grand Guignol on the stage, this seemed rather tasteless when set in a New York skyscraper, especially when the leading role of the investigator was miscast and Hitch had saddled himself with the ten-minute take, a short-lived techni
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One of Hitchcock's more experimental films, with the tale of two young gays, keen to prove their intellectual and... read more on Time Out
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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8 out of 10 people found this review helpful
Only Hitchcock.....
Not only is the film shot in real time and on one set, but it is also uses only one camera shot without cuts! This means one take for the entire film, and yet Hitchcock still crafts an excellent film around this technical trick. Highly recommended to anyone interested in people as well as anyone intersted in film technique, this film really makes a change from todays rapid fire cutting.
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Disappointing version of an English play
This play was far in advance of its time, covering homosexuality which was taboo in those days. The fact that the American censors had got their hands on it took away much of the atmosphere of a Patrick Hamilton plotline.
The film just did not have the right feel about it when you consider the seriousness of the the crime. -
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Unusual classic
Whodunnit is revealed in the first scene. The just-for-the-hell-of-it playboy murderers throw a dinner party for the victim's friends and relations, and for the teacher who inspired them to carry out the crime.
A gripping watch, especially once Jimmie Stewart is on-set.
The hitchcock gimmick of making the film look as if it is shot in just two very long takes is technically impressive; but since several joins are rather obvious, I think it would have been even more impressive if he had made it look like the 12 takes it actually is. -
Most recent members' reviews (2)
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Unusual classic
Whodunnit is revealed in the first scene. The just-for-the-hell-of-it playboy murderers throw a dinner party for the victim's friends and relations, and for the teacher who inspired them to carry out the crime.
A gripping watch, especially once Jimmie Stewart is on-set.
The hitchcock gimmick of making the film look as if it is shot in just two very long takes is technically impressive; but since several joins are rather obvious, I think it would have been even more impressive if he had made it look like the 12 takes it actually is. -
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Disappointing version of an English play
This play was far in advance of its time, covering homosexuality which was taboo in those days. The fact that the American censors had got their hands on it took away much of the atmosphere of a Patrick Hamilton plotline.
The film just did not have the right feel about it when you consider the seriousness of the the crime.
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8 out of 10 people found this review helpful
Only Hitchcock.....
Not only is the film shot in real time and on one set, but it is also uses only one camera shot without cuts! This means one take for the entire film, and yet Hitchcock still crafts an excellent film around this technical trick. Highly recommended to anyone interested in people as well as anyone intersted in film technique, this film really makes a change from todays rapid fire cutting.
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Disappointing version of an English play
This play was far in advance of its time, covering homosexuality which was taboo in those days. The fact that the American censors had got their hands on it took away much of the atmosphere of a Patrick Hamilton plotline.
The film just did not have the right feel about it when you consider the seriousness of the the crime. -
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Unusual classic
Whodunnit is revealed in the first scene. The just-for-the-hell-of-it playboy murderers throw a dinner party for the victim's friends and relations, and for the teacher who inspired them to carry out the crime.
A gripping watch, especially once Jimmie Stewart is on-set.
The hitchcock gimmick of making the film look as if it is shot in just two very long takes is technically impressive; but since several joins are rather obvious, I think it would have been even more impressive if he had made it look like the 12 takes it actually is. -
Rope
Every element of this film is testament to Hitchcock's genius. Watching films of this calibre made in 1948 can make you completely baffled by the bigger / better 'blockbuster' mentality which occurs in so much film making today. A masterpiece and a gem.
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A excellent movie
I watched this many years ago on TV. It one of the best Hitchcock movies I have seen.
Excellent peformance from the three main characters. -
It's Hitchcock...
I liked it. I won't try to add to the masses written about his films.
Highly complelling.
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AMAZING !!!
God, this film was like nothing I have seen before. Hitchcock was so innovative for that time, ie 1948. The acting was excellent especially by James Stewart. One of the best thrillers ever made. Keeps you on the edge of your seat all the way through.
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Hitchcock Classic!!
Amazing! Thats the only word i could think when the film finished. Hitchcock was just so ahead of his time, to create so much suspense where a film is shot in one entire take is just brilliant, your constantly on the edge of your seat. It starts with two college students murdering a fellow student right before a party is to take place in there apartment, the guests (not knowing the dead body is in the same room throughout the film!!!) include family & friends of the victim! including the brilliant James Stewart who grows more suspisious of the victims wereabouts as the film progreses. It's really good stuff and keeps you entertained throughout, i'd highly recommend to anyone a brilliant suspense thriller.
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- spinswimscream from west bromwich
- Posted 07 Oct 2005 15:45
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Entertaining plot, excellent acting
'Rope' revolves around the two central roles and is held up well by the quality of their performances by John Dall and Farley Granger, and James Stewart as their mentor is brilliant. Good script full of one liners, and you really care what will become of the pair.
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Enjoyable
Interesting psychology, but felt that this would have been more impressive on stage - it felt like a play that had been filmed....
Critics' reviews (4)
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Alfred Hitchcock here places a pair of homosexual student murderers (Farley Granger and John Dall) in a fashionable New York apartment, where they give a party for academic James Stewart and relatives of the young victim, whose body is present in a trunk from which they serve the drinks. Curiously devoid of suspense, the film is more of an intriguing cerebral exercise, famous as an experiment in the technique of the continuous take than a characteristic Hitchcockian entertainment or character study. Based on the real-life Leopold and Loeb case, it remains historically interesting, but both subject (see Richard Fleischer's 1959 film Compulsion) and technique have moved on, and Rope, today, disappoints.
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An effective piece of Grand Guignol on the stage, this seemed rather tasteless when set in a New York skyscraper, especially when the leading role of the investigator was miscast and Hitch had saddled himself with the ten-minute take, a short-lived techni
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One of Hitchcock's more experimental films, with the tale of two young gays, keen to prove their intellectual and... read more on Time Out
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"...One can not understand the truly bold originality of [Hitchcock] without seeing it."
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Rope
Based on the famous Leopold and Loeb murder case (from which two other films, COMPULSION and SWOON, were also derived), ROPE both challenges and terrifies the audience. Alfred Hitchcock disdained the whodunit crime story, which he felt lacked emotional force, and ROPE shows the director's ...
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