North by Northwest - NR
Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that this thriller features some suspense and violence, including a frightful chase with a crop duster plane and a murder set-up that frames an innocent man. None of the violence is very graphic. Also, there is some kissing and double entendres.
Families who watch this film could discuss the lasting appeal of Hitchcock movies. What makes this film a classic? What are some techniques that he uses that you've seen used in other movies?
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: David Gurney
Many of Hitchcock's most famous sequences are from this film, including the harrowing crop duster chase, the hilarious auction scene, and the thrilling finale at Mount Rushmore. Cary Grant stars as Roger Thornhill, an advertising executive who has been mistaken for a spy named George Kaplan. The character demands large tonal shifts, from mama's boy to suave sophisticate, from terrified man on the run to indignant pawn of the government, and Grant pulls it all off convincingly.
Eve Kendall (Eva Marie Saint) is a perfect foil for Thornhill's man under pressure. She's cool and mysterious, leaving Thornhill unsure of whether to trust her for much of their time together.
The film is consistently light and comic. Some sort of silly comment or joke relieves even the tensest scene.
Sure to entertain viewers with even the most diverse of tastes, NORTH BY NORTHWEST is a true cinematic pleasure with an impressive pedigree. If your family enjoys North by Northwest, check out other Hitchcock classics such as Rear Window, Rebecca, and Vertigo.
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