Vertigo (1958)
Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: James Stewart, Kim Novak, Tom Helmore, Barbara Bel Geddes
Rated: PG
Running Time: 2 h 8 m
TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Writing, Directing, Characters, Cinematography, Acting, Emotional Impact, Soundtrack
WEAKNESSES: -
At the request of a friend, a former detective investigates an acquaintance’s wife, whom has been acting mysterious. As he does, he finds himself falling in love with the woman.
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Mon Oncle (1958)
Directed by: Jaques Tati
Starring: Jacques Tati, Jean-Pierre Zola, Adrienne Servantie, Alain Becourt
Rated: NR (Suggested G)
Running Time: 1 h 56 m
TMM Score: 4.5 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Subtle Satire, Fun, Mis-En-Scene, Soundtrack
WEAKNESSES: Length
Monsieur Hulot visits his wealthy sister, brother-in-law, and nephew but can’t quite fit into their modern home.
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Elevator to the Gallows (1958)
Directed by: Louis Malle
Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Maurice Ronet, Georges Poujouly, Yori Bertin
Rated: NR (Suggested PG-13 for Some Violence and Thematic Material)
Running Time: 1 h 31 m
TMM Score: 4.5 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Writing, Directing, Soundtrack, Always Raising Stakes
WEAKNESSES: Some Pacing/ Drawn Out Scenes
A businessman murders his employer, which sets off a series of crimes.
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