Shadow of a Doubt (1943)

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[Goffe]

I found it strikingly similar to other Hitchcock movies, without the little things that made them special. Charlie being the real murderer was a nice twist considering Hitch's filmography, but it was handled in such poor way, never gave margin for true doubt, whether the guy was truly guilty or not. Also, the characters are outdated as fuck.

 

If there's anything worth praising, it's the way it was shot, some shots are simply breathtaking.

 

45/100

[Jake Gittes]

My second favorite Hitchcock after Vertigo. A clear predecessor to Blue Velvet, except I like its more straightforward execution even more. And Joseph Cotten is the fucking man.