directed by Alfred Hitchcock
I spent a week analysing this film. So if you’re searching for something to watch for two hours and move on, forget about “Vertigo.” I mean, you can just watch it, but I’m sure some of you might find it incredibly cheesy and boring. Personally, I didn’t like it that much at first. Hitchcock is an absolute genius and his films are exceptional, but this one disappointed me. But then I started analysing, reading some interpretations and even listening to the director’s opinions. And I realised that this production is fantastic, yet a bit too confusing. So for those who haven’t seen it, here’s the story. Everything starts on a rooftop where detective John Ferguson (James Stewart) finds out about his fear of heights. He’s too scared to climb and a policeman, who’s trying to help him, falls down and dies. After this accident, John retires and decides to fight with his fear. Then one day he’s asked to follow his friend’s wife, Madeleine (Kim Novak). The husband is worried that she may be in some kind of danger. John starts following the woman, who’s acting mysteriously, and that will lead to very interesting events… It’s impossible to write about Hitchcock’s films without revealing too much. This is enough, you have to see what happens next yourselves. Honestly, this story just seems like a random drama/romance, but it’s so complex I can’t even handle it. I mean, nothing is as it seems. You think you understand? You don’t. You think you know why he did this or that? You don’t. I think the idea for this film was very good, but Hitchcock made everything too complicated. I mean, he knew what’s going on and why some things occur, but it’s not that clear for someone who watches the film for the first time without analysing it. Besides, I think you would have to watch it at least 10 times to notice the small elements that change the meaning of some scenes. It’s not my favourite film by Hitchcock, but I admire him anyway. If I was to rate it after the projection, that would be 5/10. But since I’ve learnt more about all the details, it’s definitely a strong 7/10 (minus points for making it too messed up and unclear). And that obsessive score from the film keeps playing in my head. I hope I won’t start suffering from vertigo myself. In case I start following a blond woman in a green coat, stop me.
My rating: 7/10
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I have nothing to watch 