Rope [DVD]

A nice blu ray version of an underestimated classic. Although still betraying is theatrical origins it is both tense and entertaining (and due to Hitchcock’s sly humour even has you partially rooting for the villains of the piece). Less a whodunnit than a will they get away with it. More than a simple exercise in style ( with the play being shot in a seemingly single, but in reality a number of 10 minute takes) . A worthy companion to the later and more illustrious Rear Window. One star deducted because of the absence of meaningful extras ( although it does contain a short making of documentary with the participation of Farley Grainger. Recommended.

Released in 1948, yikes, and the first colour film for hitchcock rope is a daring film that pushes a few boundaries and adds good suspense which hitchcock was famed for. The acting is first class from start to finish. not a very long film but a skilled,brooding film that looks and acts like a play which was the very intention.Its interesting when you read back on the film and learn about it and how some citys didnt show the film because of the implied homosexuality in the film, to be fair i can see how it can be viewed but it was a different world then and it was illegal as i understand it.This is a great film, really enjoyable , clever and quality.

Surely that joke's been done? I won't string you along with a long review. How long, you ask.Classic Hitchcock thriller where the whole is greater than the sum of its considerable parts. Legendary for having incredibly long, seemingly uncut scenes.

Rope is certainly not viewed by some critics as one of the high points of Hitchcock's glittering career. It usually languishes along with the likes of Lifeboat, Spellbound and other 'not quite there' Hitchcock films. However to look over this gem would be to miss out on one of Hitchcock's finest suspenseful thrillers.Rope tells the story of two gay men (you certainly weren't allowed to say they were gay in the film in those days... or even outside of it) who's delusional belief in a theory of superior beings leads them to murder their friend David, who they believe inferior to their intellect. On the face of it a bit daft, but then we learn more about their devotion to their teacher (Jimmy Stewart) who taught them all about the idea of superior beings and the worthlessness of their 'inferior' counterparts.The two men throw a party, with the body of the friend David dumped in a large chest, (unbeknownst to their party guests) to further 'celebrate' what they've done. Two of the guests are David's father and his girlfriend who become more and more concerned that David is late to the party. As too does the former teacher (Jimmy Stewart) who also has an invite. The plot moves forward with the two men finding it hard to conceal their growing guilt and suspicion growing.I think the best part of this film it's a slow build. Hitchcock doesn't give us suspense overload he slowly introduces new pieces of the puzzle. In this way our sympathies for the characters change over the course of the film. The two leading actors (Granger and Dall) do a perfect job of showing the eventual change guilt has on them. Jimmy Stewart is almost the 'detective' attempting to slowly unravel everything he sees and hears. But more than that even his character changes with the events that unfold.It's so beautifully acted and scripted (taken more or less from the excellent play by Patrick Hamilton) that you can't help but make this one of your favourite Hitchcock films (even if Hitch was less than sure about it himslef).

This is one of Hitchcock's best films in my opinion. It happens to be my 4th favourite of his. What makes this film so enjoyable is the suspense. Knowing that the dead body can be discovered at any moment really makes the tension almost unbearable, but it's on the edge of your seat stuff done perfectly. James Stewart is really good in the role as the hero character, and the performance from John Dall as the determined and self-confident perpetrator of the killing, along with the performance from Farley Granger as the reluctant and nervous accomplice makes for a good contrast. Overall, Rope is a great Hitchcock film, and out of his one location based films (e.g. Rear Window, Lifeboat, Dial M for Murder, etc.), this is my personal favourite.

A classic film and yet possibly one of James Stewarts lesser known films.Great cast and you can tell it was taken from a stage play as it is based on one room.Tense film, and one I would recommend

Guess you have to watch it all the way through to see what happens in the end, but certainly not one of Hitchcock's best. The whole of the movie is based in one room (yawn) and follows the attempt of 2 guys to get away with murder.

Don't know how I missed this Hitchcock thriller, fantastic story line, brilliant characters, one is brazenly proud, the other is mentally disturbed by their actions. A must see!