For the third time in the last five years or more! I saw this film again on TV. It was preceded by a film about Hitchock so this time I was looking for his identity as a Director more than the content of the film.
I was disappointed with the story, the acting from two great actors, and the very limited set. There was no suspense that normally could be expected from a Hitchcock film, even taking account that I had seen it before.
The problem is that films date, we expect more now from writers, actors, producers and directors. Everything moves on and up. For example does anybody really enjoy silent movies anymore. Would our children ever bother to see them?
Although current technology in film making does not replace good acting and a good storyline, it does save a film which is deficient in these. We used to accept almost anything put on the magic screen, because it was an experience. Now we want more. I wonder if the producers of the new Star Wars epic have learnt the lesson - not rely on any one of the following three, all are important, storyline first, acting and then the effects to stimulate the senses. Although I have not seen the film yet, and I will when it comes to the UK, I suspect by the many negative comments that there is too much reliance on technology and not enough on story and acting. I hope I'm wrong . If not, an ideal chance to get it right would have been missed . I will reserve judgement.
I was disappointed with the story, the acting from two great actors, and the very limited set. There was no suspense that normally could be expected from a Hitchcock film, even taking account that I had seen it before.
The problem is that films date, we expect more now from writers, actors, producers and directors. Everything moves on and up. For example does anybody really enjoy silent movies anymore. Would our children ever bother to see them?
Although current technology in film making does not replace good acting and a good storyline, it does save a film which is deficient in these. We used to accept almost anything put on the magic screen, because it was an experience. Now we want more. I wonder if the producers of the new Star Wars epic have learnt the lesson - not rely on any one of the following three, all are important, storyline first, acting and then the effects to stimulate the senses. Although I have not seen the film yet, and I will when it comes to the UK, I suspect by the many negative comments that there is too much reliance on technology and not enough on story and acting. I hope I'm wrong . If not, an ideal chance to get it right would have been missed . I will reserve judgement.