Originally Posted By JenniBarra I, too, think "Vertigo" was one of Hitchcock's best films, as well as one of Jimmy Stewart's. I'm a really big Jimmy Stewart fan so I had to peek into this topic. Unless I somehow missed it, I'm surprised that "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" was not mentioned.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Hmm, maybe if I didn't expect anything from "Vertigo" I would have enjoyed it...but probably not since I expected a lot out of other Hitchcock films and was very entertained/impressed. Oh, well...too bad I didn't have one o' you V fans with me for commentary when I tried to sit through it.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan I'm all confused. I don't know what to recommend now. If you didn't like Vertigo, how can i be sure that Rear Window will fare any better? Well, it's more action-oriented, but then again, very soundstage-y feeling. But I just don't know.... I was sure you'd like Vertigo being a Hitchcock fan.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy I don't know much about "Rear Window", which I'm keepin' on purpose so I'll be more surprised when I see it...but what I *do* remember of the premise sounds fascinating and suspenseful. With "Vertigo" there was just so much "dead time" for me...silent following around and no action, or talking with your female friend and most of it just being bland. Even Bernard Hermann's score couldn't keep my interest sustained higher, whereas his music for "Psycho" is utterly brilliant and perfect for the moods there. And hey, I don't mind a "sound-stagey" feeling or a film set only in 1 room/setting for 90 minutes...heck, that's what "Lifeboat" and "Rope" are all about, and I loved those---it forces the film to bring out character depth, interaction, and great dialogue which enriches the layers between the characters. I'm so sorry I've confused you, 2oony...but then again, from what friendofdd tells me, that's really one of the easiest things a person can do. ;-)
Originally Posted By chickendumpling I have my fingers crossed that you will like *The Man who shot Liberty Valance*. It is so silly that I am actually honestly curious to hear what Stewart movie you will try next and what your opinion will be. lol.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Well, these were just coincidence as they were Hitchcock movies that happened to star Stewart which happened to air on a movie channel when I happened to be home, lol. I don't think I even have a membership to any rental places, so most nights when I get home at 3 or 4 a.m. I scan the movie channels I have to see if anything promising is coming on.
