Vertigo

I had heard a lot about Vertigo before watching this movie. It is considered to be the most powerful and deep movie of Alfred Hitchcock. I have also read that when it was released the first time, it was a big flop on box office. Story and the plot of the movie are amazingly suspenseful, and it binds you like anything. The suspense of the plot almost finishes with the entry of Judy in the story and still a quarter of movie still remains. Judy’s love towards Scott in the movie seemed to be bit perplexing. The very start of the story shows only that which it is supposed to reveal to viewers at that point of time and by mid it convinces them; that is it. But this twisted tale was never so simple. Ending sequence of the movie is also a triumph. The film ends with the tragic, dissatisfying image of Scottie, having overcome his debilitating fear, viewing downward from the tower. It is a triumph that results in loss.The acrophobia problem of Scott was one of the most important factor around which movie revolved for sometime. This truly is an outstanding piece of work by Alfred Hitchcock. In my personal opinion, Psycho is a better thriller than Vertigo, but the plot in later is like never before. Two thumbs way up for Vertigo!!!! The title talks about dizziness but when you watch the movie, believe me you will be more than awake and attentive.

My Rating: 7.4/10
Entertainment Value:80%