tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post3948241519099648899..comments2024-01-11T02:44:30.916+01:00Comments on Lime Reviews and Strawberry Confessions: Blind Spot Fixed: Rear WindowMettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-85481732055439873632014-06-03T14:28:53.378+02:002014-06-03T14:28:53.378+02:00That's a very interesting thought, I think I m...That's a very interesting thought, I think I might've liked that ending. This one was okay but certainly rather predictable. I zoned out a bit during the second half because of that. <br /><br />I'm sure you can still join the blind spot series! Just try to contact Ryan McNeil. Touch of Evil is supposed to be good so why not?Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-82913975028322522392014-06-01T20:59:57.557+02:002014-06-01T20:59:57.557+02:00Rear Window is certainly a great film in terms of ...Rear Window is certainly a great film in terms of atmosphere. It does the job of putting you into Jimmy Stewart's shoes and forcing you to stay in the one room really well, but I always felt like the story could have had a more interesting resolution. this might be just me but I personally think the ending was a bit predictable and it might have been more interesting if it turned out the neighbor had not actually killed his wife and that there was a mundane explanation for everything. I even did an article of my own about it, so far the only piece I've done actually discussing a Hitchcock movie.<br /><br />http://hitchcocksworld.blogspot.ca/2014/04/how-rear-window-should-have-ended.html<br /><br />I really should try one of these blindspots sometime. I'm not sure if it's too late to one for this year, though and I'm not entirely sure what I'd put on (Touch of Evil is one that seems to stand out as a possible candidate for some reason).John Hitchcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13373653979400552490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-1542499569536325592014-05-23T23:41:25.398+02:002014-05-23T23:41:25.398+02:00They did, really- how weird though, that you notic...They did, really- how weird though, that you noticed this in a museum. <br />I haven't seen To Catch a Thief but I just trust your judgement on that. Yes, Rear Window has some tense scenes, it's merely the frame that is sort of light-hearted.Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-32450767562966159872014-05-23T17:11:13.215+02:002014-05-23T17:11:13.215+02:00As you say, Rear Window is probably too light-hear...As you say, Rear Window is probably too light-hearted and funny to be a "real" thriller in the way we think of Hitchcock films. It is probably closer to some aspects of To Catch a Thief - at least in the bantering romance department - but the viewer is in the dark about the main plot for too long here. However, it does have some wonderfully-tense scenes, and it is stunning, visually. The courtyard itself is just amazing - inspired and lovely to behold and used to great effect.<br /><br />Funny observation: I was in a museum and walked by some Roman busts. I was stunned because one of the male figures looked just like a young Paul Newman, and the other looked like Grace Kelly. Both of those actors had timeless and perfect beauty to them.Thaddeushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17414047155226211676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-45510156510881885602014-05-23T13:44:25.813+02:002014-05-23T13:44:25.813+02:00I think Hitchcock is one of those things we will n...I think Hitchcock is one of those things we will never truly agree on :)<br /><br />But I still liked the film so it's fine - and by the way, James Stewart was almost naked in one of the scenes but it really wasn't that attractive.Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-75253825318953354122014-05-23T13:41:21.174+02:002014-05-23T13:41:21.174+02:00Oh, that's great to hear! I hope you enjoy it,...Oh, that's great to hear! I hope you enjoy it, it's very entertaining and thrilling.Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-60656579809809810572014-05-23T13:40:26.137+02:002014-05-23T13:40:26.137+02:00Thanks, Fisti. I'm in the middle of opinions h...Thanks, Fisti. I'm in the middle of opinions here - I don't think it's dull but I don't *looove* it either.Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-56853722834266399242014-05-23T13:39:33.410+02:002014-05-23T13:39:33.410+02:00Same to you then! We'll see if we agree on bot...Same to you then! We'll see if we agree on both films. I do think we will though, Rear Window is a good film and I've only heard great things about 12 Angry Men.Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-13958030600925566582014-05-22T16:20:07.917+02:002014-05-22T16:20:07.917+02:00Oh I don't exactly agree, Rear Window was such...Oh I don't exactly agree, Rear Window was such a thrilling film for me, one my Hitchcock favourites! <br /><br />It felt like I was looking through Jeff's camera lenses, and when the presumed killer stares right at the camera it sent chills down my spine -- absolutely unforgettable scene to this day. And I actually didn't see it coming at all (though I never really try), I kept wondering whether Jeff was right or imagining it all. Plus I love their relationship, the way he seemed afraid of her and how that translates to Hitchcock's treatment of this motif. <br /><br />But I do agree that Grace Kelly is magnetic, it is impossible to take our eyes off of her when she's on screen. James Stewart could be butt naked and I wouldn't notice at all. And her wardrobe is so dreamy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100758997830469219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-761400130110554052014-05-22T15:34:03.300+02:002014-05-22T15:34:03.300+02:00Great review! I don't remember a lot of this f...Great review! I don't remember a lot of this film, but I know I watched it. I did it right before Disturbia came out. I'm glad to see you think North by Northwest is brilliant, I have that one on my Blind Spot list!Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-45219436067633299852014-05-22T14:43:55.549+02:002014-05-22T14:43:55.549+02:00Nice write up. This is, oddly, my least favorite ...Nice write up. This is, oddly, my least favorite Hitchcock. I know that it is beloved by so many, but for me this just feels sort of dull and pointless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-67048627100372454462014-05-22T14:37:16.320+02:002014-05-22T14:37:16.320+02:00Rear Window is one my blind spots this year as wel...Rear Window is one my blind spots this year as well. By your review, it looks like I'm going to enjoy the film. <br /><br />12 Angry Men is a great film. I watched it last year and was very taken with it. They don't do movies like that anymore. I hope you enjoy the film!Big Screen Small Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047376725272000920noreply@blogger.com