Dial M for Murder (1954)

Absolutely Fantastic

It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

Dial M for MurderAlfred Hitchcock's thrilling motion picture "Dial M for Murder," conceived in 1954, invites viewers on a cinematic adventure which places them at the front seat of a carefully devised homicide attempt, and continually keeps audiences engaged in the complex and precise assassination of the protagonist's wife. This gripping film communicates its plot and theme through various film making techniques which are now an iconic staple of Hitchcock's ability to tell a story through his use of the camera. The lifelike performances of Ray Milland and Grace Kelly also contribute an additional layer of fascinating onscreen action, and exhibit that dialogue isn't always a necessary element to a perfected film, and that pictures truly express more than words. The movie takes place in the dense urban area of London, where a couple of two (Tony Wendice and Margot Wendice) dwell in a small quaint apartment. This setting is where the entirety of the film is shot, and all the scenes display how crucial and important a single area can be in a person's life. Within the first few minutes, audiences see that Tony's wife is cheating on her husband with a young author, who becomes a critical supporting character and allows viewers to gain even more knowledge in understanding why Tony displays disappointment in his wife, and seeks true happiness. In his eyes, however, this happiness comes from the prospect of inheriting his spouse's wealth after she is murdered. The following segments of the motion picture all display the protagonist's pursuit to do this, and emphasize the growing tension in mood. Each fleeting second is utilized to Hitchcock's benefit, and clearly comprises to create an incredible product and result.As previously mentioned, the talent of the actors in the film can only be described as praiseworthy and the importance of this aspect should not be understated in the least. Through a divine aptitude for realism, each role inhabits a different perspective and ultimately is a culmination of abstract expression, and traditional acting devices. With a stroke of genius, each character elevates the quality of the story. Delving further into the creation of the movie, we can analyze that cinematography is the primary drive for this thriller, and it essentially serves as the main form of storytelling for audiences. With distinct camera shots, Hitchcock projects an idealized suspenseful drama with a variety of cryptic scenarios. His personalized take on film making shapes a motion picture which is both deeply captivating and moving. To wrap things up, we see how Alfred Hitchcock constructs an enthralling piece which captures onlookers with dazzling acting and cinematic displays. An utmost quality can be seen in every nook of this film's design, and should be looked upon as an exemplary model for this genre of movie. My vote is eight.

This movie has a great story line for the fifties and when he explains how he is going to plan her murder in detail is just mind blowing. Hitchcock had an amazing way of putting this movie together, but one thing I didn't really like was how cheesy the guys death was other than that i really didn't have much to complain about. Also when the main actor is blackmailing the guy it kind of draws your attention and has you thinking what going to happen next. I highly recommend watching this movie you wont be disappointed.

Watching it in 2017- a 63 year old film and being mesmerized by the concept, theme, acting, directing, and all the stuff of this brilliantly fabulous movie.All the actors (Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings, Anthony Dawson, John Williams) were absolute class on their respective characters. I just wish I could go back to those days to have the experience of those beautiful days. Everyone should watch this masterpiece. I know that most of today's viewers prefer movies having nudity or "f" words or sexuality, but a true movie lover must watch class films of yesteryear, and this one is certainly one of them.

Just a great movie to watch! Top notch Hitchcock! Loved the plot and loved the inspector! Especially his little mustache comb! A really good movie! I wonder if this would be titled something different in the age of smart phones. Maybe "Text M for Murder"? I also very much enjoyed the way the director made his cameo in this one! Bravo!