i had rented this from netflix about 5 months ago. it was in my queue merely for the fact it was a movie i felt i must see. i thought it was going to be in black and white and i just wasn’t in the mood. after getting yet another charge to my credit card and having the same 3 movies still, i decided either to watch them this week or return them. this was the longest of the 3 so it was the first up. to my surprise the movie was in color. it’s been an interesting movie going experience. i felt the movie was a little oppressive, almost making me feel “heavy” at times. midge was the answer to this “heaviness” for me. i was confused and disappointed she disappeared near the end. i was completely thrown when the twist was enacted. i absolutely loved the colors when judy emerged from the bathroom after scotty had transformed her into madeline. the sea-foam green was beautiful and i liked how ethereal it seemed. i’m glad i watched it but won’t be in a rush to see it again.

This is tied as my favorite Hitchcock film along with Rear Window. I haven’t seen them all yet, so that may change…

The movie is long, dull, and boring. There are occasional bits that intrigue, but most of the time I was bored waiting for something exciting to happen.

I just got back from seeing Vertigo on a big screen at The National Film Theatre in London, I’ve seen it so many times over the years, and every time I’m astounded by the madness at the heart of the film. How did such a strange film work its way into the mainstream? Either way, I’m glad it did.

Everything, from the colour schemes, the directorial techniques, the glacial Kim Novak and the use of San Francisco as a backdrop to a parade of mentally ill and tragically fragile characters, makes Vertigo worthy of two hours of your time.

You’ll believe that a man can love a dead girl.