Struz

I got this dvd as a birthday present with a gift receipt from Best Buy.

I have never seen the movie. Is it a good dvd to keep ?
Is it a movie that can be watched more than once ?

Thanks.

bboisvert

Original or Remake?

Actually, I suppose it doesn't make much difference for my review... they are both great with lots of rewatch value.

Do you like Hitchcock's films? If so, you should love it. If you don't -- seek help -- and return the DVD.

Struz

It's the remake with Jimmy Stewart and Doris Day.

I do like Hitchcock films. I own North by Northwest.

JaxComet

Not one of Hitchcock's better films. Nowhere near as good as "North by Northwest"......

bboisvert

I agree that it isn't as good as NbNW and that it isn't one of his best films, but it is definitely very, very good. ("Second-tier Hitch" is what I usually call films like this.)

If you like Hitchcock and you like NbNW, I don't see any reason why you wouldn't enjoy it. The picture/sound quality of the DVD is great, there's an interesting documentary and other extras, and the movie itself is very fun.

Hendrik

...yeah, but it does have Doris Day belting out that godawful song "Que sera sera" again and again and again and ag...

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GRAFF

Actually, this is one of her best dramatic roles (btw, the song was written for this film). The scene where her husband gives her a tranquillizer and then proceeds to tell her that their son has been kidnapped is excellent. Watch all the emotions at work as she fights against the effects of the drug at the same time. I thought she was great here.

ira joel haber

This actually is one of my favorite Hitchcock films,and I've seen it some many times I can't even count them. Saw it first in the theatre when I was a kid, and loved it. Also huge fan of Doris Day, so having her in a Hitchcock film was a big plus for me. As usual with Hitch, his process shots stand out like a sore thumb, and are especially noticeable on the new transfer. Otherwise I find this remake much better then the original, all though haven't seen it in many years. I always found the prints lousy. Day gives a fine performance, totally believable as an American mom.

evenswr

Seems like you should love it.
I suppose it's "second-tier Hitchcock," but that's not the same as "second-tier Adam Sandler" or "second-tier Carrot Top."