Rear Window (1954): Dir: Alfred Hitchcock / Cast: James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Thelma Ritter, Raymond Burr, Wendell Corey: Spellbinding thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock about invasion and watchful eyes. James Stewart plays a photographer laid up in a wheelchair in his apartment where observing his neighbors passes the time. There is Miss torso the ballet dancer whose apartment is frequented by bachelors. Miss Lonely Hearts is the opposite and sinks into a depression. The struggling pianist stoops to alcohol to cope with failure. The newly weds arrives where passion turns to nagging demands. Finally there is the salesman whose ill nagging wife suddenly disappears and Stewart believes murder has taken place. Fantastic suspense masterpiece told completely by observation. Stewart is excellent as a man with limited resources but becomes paralyzed with horror when he can only watch. It is interesting that his one weapon is his profession. Grace Kelly is gorgeous as a woman whose lifestyle eludes him yet she welcomes adventure in the form of seeking evidence. Thelma Ritter plays Stewart's visiting nurse who adds sound advice and also welcomes adventure. Wendell Corey plays Lieutenant Doyle, friend of Stewart's who engages in his accusations but not convinced. Raymond Burr plays the suspected murderer. Mystery suspense symbolizing temptation resulting in brilliant filmmaking. Score: 10 / 10
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