Rebecca

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Albus S Apr 28, 2019 well, I know I have seen it before, but don't recall when. Watched it after reading the book. It was very well acted, Joan Fontaine showed real depth in the pantheon of emotions she experiences. See more

Poe S Apr 2, 2019 The first American film from British auteur Alfred Hitchcock, who brings his highly distinctive style and inimitable talent for mystery, Rebecca is a movie chock full of suspense, atmosphere, and gothic horror. It features a trio of incredible performances, but its Judith Anderson who steals the screen every time she appears. She's regarded as a classic movie villain, and it's easy to see why. The way she's shot, her lack of human movement, her tendency to never blink and the muted, unfeeling way she talks and the words she uses. She's like a nasty teacher who's singled out a particular student to be punished, hovering over our increasingly tormented and uneasy heroine like a spectre. Joan Fontaine's character is given no name, and this adds to her sense of anonymity and fish out of water disposition. The film is beautifully shot, and the lighting and shadows place almost as much a part in the story as the characters do. The ending goes on a bit longer than it should, but it's a magnificent tale of deception and mystery which unfolds slowly but constantly, and keeps you guessing right up until the end. It's little wonder why we still considering Hitchcock to be one of the finest ever filmmakers all these years later, and the fact that he never won the big prize for his directing is nothing short of a crime. See more

Theodore M Jan 3, 2019 Marital Issues. Rebecca Hitchcock's thriller drama is more drama and less thriller this time. And this fabrication of Du Maurier's infamous novel is the apt projection of her explicit writing. And even though it fumbles a lot in its earlier stage due to its eerie editing and intangible tone that does wear off quickly. This conflict doesn't last for long, Hitchcock's eyes grows wiser and vision sharper, after our protagonist enters the spooky palace. Brimmed with speculations on each steps, the multiple characters are staged skillfully on the screen. On terms of adaptation, there are few bits lopped off to keeps the audience enchanted and at the brisk of their seat, which may shuck the uncertain element out of the park. Nevertheless, with a gritty and cheesy elements installed to glorify the sequences, the film stays a thrilling art that survives for the rumors rather than its characters mingling in a complicated strings tied for the dramatic effect. Fontaine, the protagonist and also the audience of the storyline, as she too is figuring out the trajectory and the environment of the room by testing the temperature every now and then is brilliant. Olivier with a dark past and a fret plastered in his face even hidden behind his smile, is convincing. But he fails to challenge Fontaine, as her curiosity and a sudden crumble due to the guilt overpowers any other actors on screen within a snap. One of the most sensitive moments of the tale where Fontaine dresses up for Olivier and it doesn't go as anticipated, the build up of that sequence feels short handed that might itch eerily to the readers of the book. Hitchcock jumping on a different genre train in Rebecca was a wise choice, his calculative and constructive steps to the final punch cannot be and is not less than a knockout. See more

Poe P Nov 20, 2018 Mysterious, suspenseful, atmospheric and eerie thriller which marked Hitchcock's first Hollywood film after earlier British made works of brilliance. Creepy, darkly beautiful and expertly made and acted. See more

Leia S Nov 14, 2018 Definitely has an air of mystery and suspense until the fiery ending.

Hermione L Oct 19, 2018 this film is so uncomfortable to watch i cringe every time both characters are on screen. just my opinion, but im not too into relationships where they act like father and child. maxim is probably the worst catch, and the fact that his nickname is maxim says it all. just call yourself fucking max you twat. no wonder bex went to go bang her cousin, when old maxim is probably the worst love interest ever. also, its probably right that new mrs de winter has no name, as shes so boring we'd forget it anyway. no hate man, just my op. See more

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