kingofthething Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 We just finished watching Alfred Hitchcock's Rope in my film class, and my mind was blown. Aside from the amazing technical skill evident throughout the movie (continuous filming on one set for about an hour and a half before the use of portable steady cameras, the lack of a score, incredible color, a skyline with a fabricated sunset, etc) the movie is gripping in its screenplay. Not only that, it is is rich in philosophy. Based on a famous trial (Loeb and someone) it is the story of two Harvard students who kill a fellow student after either misinterpretating Nietzsche or at least expanding on his ideas in the wrong direction. I would hate to give away anything more about it, as I have only explained the first two minutes. Anyway, I highly recommend this movie not only for its aestetics and entertaining qualities, but also for its themes which were a suprising contrast to what I expected after hearing the synopsis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaszloWalrus Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 I think it was based on the story of Leopold and Loeb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofthething Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Yeah, thanks, I remembered this morning. Have you seen the movie Laszlo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaszloWalrus Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Yeah, thanks, I remembered this morning. Have you seen the movie Laszlo? No, but I'll see if it's availabe at any video places around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwertz Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 The camera was the size of a refrigerator. It rocked back and forth as it moved, causing the picture to bounce. You can see it every time the shot starts to move. Very good picture. Extra long takes, body in chest and sexual tension all feed into suspense in what, on paper, is not really all that suspenseful. Dial M For Murder was also shot with a gimmick (3D), and also managed to not let the gimmick get in the way (much). Hitch was always good about getting special effects to advance the story instead of override it. -Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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