This is a solid Hitchcock film. It delves into the feeling of how mesmerizing it can be sitting next to an upper floor apartment window in the inner city and watching the neighbors. If you've never lived in an apartment like that you won't understand what I mean. The main plot involves a murder (obviously) but there's also a nice side plot showing the character development of Grace Kelly. She appears shallow at first and Stewart thinks she is out of his league. However, as she helps him with the investigation Stewart gains more respect and admiration for her.
That was the good part of the movie. The bad part is that the movie felt too contrived. The dangerous and suspenseful situations they got them into seemed unnecessary. Why didn't Stewart call the police when he knew that Raymond Burr was coming up to his apartment? In general, the movie just wasn't as scary or suspenseful as many other Hitchcock movies. It was a good Hitchcock movie, but not one of the best.
That was the good part of the movie. The bad part is that the movie felt too contrived. The dangerous and suspenseful situations they got them into seemed unnecessary. Why didn't Stewart call the police when he knew that Raymond Burr was coming up to his apartment? In general, the movie just wasn't as scary or suspenseful as many other Hitchcock movies. It was a good Hitchcock movie, but not one of the best.