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| Nelson_Mandela 06/05/19 4:11:03 PM #262: | #142. The 39 Steps https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/95/The_39_Steps_1935_British_poster.jpg Dir: Alfred Hitchcock Genre: Suspense/Thriller, Adventure Year: 1935 The 39 Steps is a movie that's similar to North by Northwest but, in my opinion, superior in just about every way. I rarely hear this talked about amongst Hitchcock's greats, but it really exemplifies why he is a legend--it's supremely polished, clever, and fun the entire time. This is really a two-part movie. The first is your standard "you got the wrong guy" escape film, but the second half veers into an Indiana Jones-like romantic adventure. Without spoiling much, the two leads become handcuffed together as they attempt to evade their pursuers. And this is where the movie really shines--in the banter and chemistry between the two of them, which culminates in a really satisfying final shot that would make any auteur envious. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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