Feb 06, 2024lavasushi rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Interesting plot. But I’m not sure all of Hitchcock’s film stand the test of time. Such an involved story for a murder with a deadly (ha ha) twist. It is kind of a timed play. Few actors, story mapped out.
Sep 17, 2023EvanSchoenfeld rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Ray Milland’s sympathetic villainy more than makes up for Bob Cumming’s irksome hero. Hitchcock’s use of the camera to tell the story is praised; the look doesn’t strike me as beautiful per se, but Grace Kelly compensates the eye. …
This is very stagy, but so it should be: Nearly everything takes place on the one set. After films like "Notorious" and "Under Capricorn," this was a leap backward (though it was a hit). But you can see Hitch taking on fresh life as he…
May 20, 2023ThomasSharp1 rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
This DVDs library label makes the disc spin uneven and thus unable to play in my Samsung BluRay/DVD player. Ive played hundreds, maybe even thousand plus movies no problem but this thick library sticker ruins this copy.
May 30, 2022The_Most_Casual_Observer rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The film is very stagy, but so it should be: Nearly everything takes place on the one set. After films like "Notorious" and "Under Capricorn," this was a leap backward (though it was a hit). But you can see Hitch taking on fresh life as he…
May 30, 2022Onewhoissaved rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I was a young boy when my parents took to me to the movie theater on the block where we lived. I remember my mother trying to explain the title of the movie to me. well it has been over 60 years of seeing this movie countless times on…
May 20, 2021DBCooper2003 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This movie was pretty good (I mean, it’s Hitchcock, so how could it be bad?). I loved the cleverly thought-out conclusion, and how the whole murder plot comes full-circle (I won’t give any spoilers). The only complaint I have is in one…
Jul 16, 2019PiepieB rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The majority of this film takes place in the Wendice apartment, where Tony has apparently cooked up "the perfect murder." The victim? His beautiful wife, played by Grace Kelly, who has been having an affair with an American mystery writer…
May 09, 2019akirakato rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1954 based on the play by Frederick Knott, this American crime mystery depicts a well-planed-but-unexpectedly-goes-wrong murder.
The best of the story turns out to be John Williams as Chief Inspector…
Apr 28, 2019richibi rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
though the plot is way too clever for words, which is to say too contrived to be convincing, the production values are exceptional, sets, costumes, stunning cinematography, and, of course, consummate acting, with Grace Kelly a golden…
Apr 20, 2018ArapahoeJillA rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on a stage play written by Frederick Knott, (he also wrote the screenplay for the film), this Hitchcock movie is one I watch whenever I am in the mood for a good crime mystery. It takes place in mostly one room, which is always…
Apr 19, 2018JuanAntonioSamaraj rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of the great Hitchcock films that prettymuch only happens in one room. Great dialogue and interesting direction that would've made it a good view in 3D.
Aug 03, 2016ManMachine rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Hey, folks! - You know, I'm really trying to be fair and tolerant here about my rating and comments regarding this 1954 Alfred Hitchcock production - But, from my perspective - All that Dial M's story amounted to was just a stagy, little…
Jul 08, 2016strangerthanfiction rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I have seen this film many times, but this time I also watched the "special feature" documentary explaining some neat details of the film. I never knew that it was filmed in 3-D, since that was all the rage at the time. And I never…
Aug 12, 2015Derringer rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Well, "The Master of Suspense" (yes, that's director, Alfred Hitchcock, everyone) has done it again. "Dial M For Murder" is yet another one of "The Master's" misfired, mediocre tales of "murder-most-foul" that honestly doesn't even come…
Jan 29, 2015Ron@Ottawa rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A dated film by now, and limited by the plot which was originally meant for a play. For me it is one of the 'weaker' films from Hitchcock.
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Dec 27, 20147duffy rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Wow ! What a well made movie. A masterpiece that should be mentioned among Hitchcock's greatest works. I agree with reviewers, Ray Milland's performance is better than his Oscar effort in Lost Weekend. The difference being a smooth, …
Jun 05, 2014garycornell rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Ray Milland's best movie and Grace Kelly is marvelous as well. This Alfred Hitchcock at his best. He is the master of crime movies. Without hesitation I call this one of the best movies I have ever seen. "Dial M for Murder" is a…
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