The Man Who Knew Too Much

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Feb 1, 2019 The best mystery movie ever made! The best movie song ever sung: Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)!

Hagrid S Jan 29, 2019 A great, suspenseful Hitchcock movie, however it is not his best.

Ron G Sep 11, 2018 James Stewart at his finest and HITCHCOCK'S ability to generate SUSPENSE combine to produce this 1956 classic. Returning to the theme on an innocent man ACCIDENTALLY involved in larger events Hitchcock has great fun with his characters and managers to balance his cast and plot to perfection. See more

Han S Aug 13, 2018 Alfred Hitchcock gives his 1934 British thriller a Hollywood makeover with big-name leads in James Stewart and Doris Day, Technicolour and a Bernard Herrmann musical score. Not amongst Hitchcock's best films by a fair stretch but certainly enjoyable. See more

Harry M Jul 15, 2018 Although the story itself hinges on a scenario that makes little sense as far as the actions of the antagonists go, Hitchcock directs with such flair, using his locations wonderfully and creating a crazy amount of suspense as things get more and more tense with each passing minute, that you barely even notice or care. The characters are interesting with a number of twists and turns, and the performances from the cast are great, with Stewart and Day playing their roles to perfection. Overall, it's just a lovely looking, well-paced film that's engaging all the way through. See more

Luke R Jun 10, 2018 Hitchcock crafts a decent thriller. While never reaching the heights of his greatest thrillers, Alfred Hitchcock directs a competent suspense film. James Stewart is better utilized in Rear Window and Vertigo, but he pulls off a fun bumbling husband trying to find his son. Doris Day is clever and sharp as the vocal wife, but she does not quite charm like Grace Kelly or Kim Novak. Overall, The Man Who Knew Too Much is an entertaining watch, but very simplistic. The plot is full of holes and characters are conveniently placed to fit the narrative a few too many times. I feel like Hitchcock was uninspired as only a few unique panning shots down alleyways even intrigue the viewer. There is a brilliantly tense sequence at a symphony, but many other locales feel dry. At least we get to see Bernard Herrmann, who composed an enchanting score for the film, conduct the symphony on screen for a bit of Hitchcock's dry meta humor. In short, The Man Who Knew Too Much is fun for a single watch, but leaves much to be desired. The plot is filled with inconsistencies and ludicrously ineffective police work. It always feels like something else should be happening. Characters act what is in the script instead of what would be natural or rational. I would recommend Vertigo, North by Northwest, The Birds, Rear Window, or Psycho before The Man Who Knew Too Much. It's a basic thriller that is well made, but run of the mill as far as Hitchcock pictures go. See more

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