Movie Review #2 - Vertigo

For my second movie review, I'd like to discuss the movie "Vertigo" which is often considered Alfred Hitchcock's greatest masterpiece. When it was released in 1958, however, the film received generally poor reception from critics. It took many years for audiences to appreciate the true beauty of Hitchcock's most twisted and obsessive film. Vertigo can be categorized in a  number of different film genres, for example: film-noir, suspense, thriller, drama and even mystery. The movie's plot essentially revolves around ex-detective Scottie Ferguson,  played by James Stewart, and the deep psychological torment he experiences. As the film progresses, what starts off as a relatively straight-forward story quickly transforms into a complex and intricate web of story-lines. Hitchcock does a wonderful job of creating an atmosphere filled with tension and suspense. In addition to this, he develops characters in such a profound way that it draws in the audience and leaves us hanging on the edge of our seats. Although people may find Hitchcock's other works, such as North by Northwest or Psycho to be his greatest film, I personally feel that Vertigo possesses such a high-level of cinema excellence that it can not possibly by surpassed. If you have a passion for amazing movies, extreme plot-twists, or a love for all things Hitchcock, I definitely recommend watching Vertigo. It's the type of movie that requires multiple viewings to fully understand. In addition to this, you could watch it repeatedly and still discover something new on each viewing. You never forget the first time you see this movie; that's how good it is. My score = 10/10, (The Perfect Movie)