This is a rather ordinary film from Alfred Hitchcock than looks very little like his previous films. And this is a problem, as many in the audience will no-doubt expect more suspense and a psychological thriller--which this is not. Paul Newman plays a scientist that defects from the West to the Soviet Bloc. His wife, Julie Andrews, impulsively follows--this all takes her by surprise but she must find out why Newman would do such a thing. And, as the movie unfolds, you too discover why he did this. Unfortunately, the real reason really doesn't come as that big a surprise and the film, though original in some ways, just isn't all that interesting. All-in-all, a bit of a letdown.
Review of Torn Curtain
