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North By Northwest | Year: 1959 Classification: Mystery / Suspense Directed: - Alfred Hitchcock Actors/Actresses: - Eva Marie Saint - Cary Grant One Of The Best Spy Movies Ever Made Alfred Hitchcock's knack for suspense was never represented better than it was in 1959's "North By Northwest". With a strong cast, a sparkling script and possibly the greatest film sequence ivolving an airplane, this one is definitely a keeper. Roger Thornhill (Cary Grant in his final Hitchcock movie)is a New York businessman with the most boring life in the world. That all changes when he is mistaken for a spy named George Kaplan and kidnapped bya much of gun - toting henchmen working for a delightfully devillish James Mason. He esacpes, and is soon framed for murder at the UN. He avoids the law by travelling cross - country on a train, during which he meets a sexy stranger (Eva Marie Saint). They soon decide to get to the bottom of what's going on. From nearly being killed by a cropduster to the sequence at the stitlt house those chilling final moments on Mount Rushmore, every moment keeps you on the edge of your seat. Great dvd. Extras include making - of documentary, theatrical trailer, commentary by screenwriter Ernie Lehman, and a photo gallery. Next to "Psycho," This Is My Favorite Hitchcock Movie "North by Northwest" is Alfred Hitchcock's followup to 1958's moody "Vertigo." While it's not as "deep" as the latter film, "N by NW" is a first-rate action/mystery film that stands as one of the greatest films of all time. The ever-suave Cary Grant and the striking Eva Marie Saint star in a movie that has all the elements we've come to expect from Hitch: mistaken identity, the intriguing blonde, murder, and deception. And let's not forget the script, which is pregnant with witty one-liners and dodges cliches at all costs. I wasn't around in 1959, but watching a movie like this in the theatre had to have been such an incredible experience. You are literally hooked from the first frame. The DVD itself is an attractive affair. The picture is the best-looking I've ever seen in a Hitchcock movie. In another review, I stated that "Vertigo" is the only film by Hitch available in 5.1 surround sound. I was wrong! "N by NW" is also in 5.1, and while the sound won't necessarily rock your system, it's a pretty decent soundtrack for a movie this old. So, what are you waiting for? I saw this on a friend's recommendation, and I'm kicking myself for not discovering it sooner. "North by Northwest" is action filmmaking at its absolute peak and should not be missed. I repeat: it's one of the greatest films of all time. HIS BEST CHASER... It seems 2 me that Hitchcock sort of stole many elements from his pre-chaser-films and said: "Good-eeeeevening..... You think you have seen my best efforts, but I must unfortunately dissappoint you.....!" Indeed this is a neurotic and clastraphobic chaser and suspenser - maybe the BEST EVER - thanks 2 the talents of Ernest Lehman, Hitchcock himself, his crew and the entire cast. There are numerous highlights from this film; I prefer NOT 2 single out any of them in favour of others. This film belongs IN EVERY HOME:-) Buy North By Northwest at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on North By Northwest Search with the Priority Search Engine on North By Northwest This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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