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Originally Posted by Sculpt
Indeed, Dial M is so clean and tight. The plot has complication, but Al keeps it very simple and concise, with breathing and absorption room, and the directing and actors don't get in the way.
'Rope' is done quite well in a similar fashion.
But, you know, I much prefer De Palma's Body Double to Al's Rear Window. I think it's much more enjoyable. The vast majority appear to think otherwise. Not sure what script Hitch was working with, but I found the overall direction of Window to be a bit tedious, grating and too noticeable. I don't get the hype.
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I'm a huge DePalma fan, and I love Body Double but I really think a lot of Rear Window as well. Admittedly, being a big fan of Jimmy Stewart helps.