Marnie (Marnie (DVD))

Member Name: Macfarlane65

Product:	Marnie (DVD)
Date:	05/07/09 (2 review reads)
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When it first appeared, 'Marnie' was not universally well reviewed. As with a few of Hitchcock's later films, the unsuccessful 'Frenzy', for example, it dealt with some uncomfortable subjects, and the treatment of the heroine, Marnie, was seen by some judges to be troubling, a view supported by rumours that Hitchcock had taken an unhealthy and unwelcome interest in Tippi Hedren, the actress who plays her. Certainly Marnie is treated at one point in a way which would now be seen as unacceptable (and probably was then) by the frustrated hero (Sean Connery). Whatever the rights and wrongs of that, this remains an interesting film which tells an involving story and has many tense scenes which bear Hitchcock's hallmark. Marnie's compulsion to steal, the significance of the colour red and the reason for it, the very effective ending down by the docks, are all well handled. It is perhaps a film which yields more on a second or third viewing ; I have certainly continued to enjoy it over the years. Hedren (who led also in 'The Birds', one of Hitchcock's late masterpieces and a better film than this) is good, as are all the cast ; this is a good film and can be recommended.

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