North by Northwest

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Abraham R Apr 2, 2019 Perfect in almost every way a movie can be perfect in.

Ron R Jan 28, 2019 Funny and suspenseful movie.

Ron S Jan 1, 2019 ONE OF MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE MOVIES. IT HAS IT ALL---SUSPENSE, HUMOR, ROMANCE, AND TWISTS. ALSO GREAT QUOTABLE LINES THOUGHOUT THE MOVIE See more

Ron L Dec 7, 2018 Hitchcock's risky and briskly adventure is the apt catalyst to this complex espionage thriller North By Northwest Hitchcock's risky and briskly adventure is the apt catalyst to this complex espionage thriller. As much as simply enthralling its first half is, that follows a linear singular path collecting its plot points like a reward the film moves with ferocious pace and nail biting close calls. But the second half is the one with the real meat. Its complex and at times overstuffed characters with their own agendas and schemes does work since the man behind the camera is Hitchcock. He never lets the content go damp which often happens in such husky script. There is a sense of similarity in here to Polanski's Chinatown, starring Nicholson. And similar to it, the uncertainty is the key to its success. The makers are consistently revealing cards in order to keep the audience tangled in the whirls of these flips and turns that can be difficult to swallow. It is a mature script that always chooses over leaving the room with a cutthroat message rather than an explosion. The euphoric energy of the ping pong that the writers play of who is with whom theories, with Hitchcock's sharp execution it never wears off. Also, there is real ruggedness in here, the characters have the range to look elegant and also pull out the most sinister deed of all. Grant as the real victim proving his innocence isn't always in his A game, his performance isn't persistent in its tone. But what saves the day is both Saint's performance and her character, her alluring suave nature and guns blazing unflinchingly puts her on top of the list. Armed with a smart and meticulous adaptation, Hitchcock takes his time, he is milking out the best from each moment. North By Northwest is less Hitchcock-ish than usual, and it is certainly refreshing. See more

Poe W Oct 26, 2018 This movie is foundation of action thriller all over the world. A advertisement man is a caught between the cat and mouse game of a intelligence agency. Its action packed a nd one of the best movies ever. See more

Luke W Oct 22, 2018 Among Hitchcock's "you got the wrong guy" thrillers, this is second only to "The 39 Steps". I don't think it's among his very best films ... while it has some fantastic set pieces and a great cast, it's also got a lot of awkwardly staged effects footage that pulls me out of the film. See more

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