Highly Overrated But Still Good

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

The idea is fantastic, but the realization failed. Don't get me wrong, this is a great movie, but it could easily have been much better.A former professional tennis player finds out that his wife, for which he left his career and from which he depends financially, plans to leave him, so he plans a "perfect murder" to inherit her wealth. When things go wrong, he improvises a nearly perfect plan B. The original and the plan B are well designed, the film follows an intelligent and well-written outwitting of the main protagonists, and the story is so interesting that many will not even notice that the whole film takes place in one room with only a few characters. But this "mystery thriller", although very interesting, is neither mysterious nor thrilling, because the most of the "mystery" was revealed to us at the very beginning. The audience knows from the start the entire plan for "perfect murder" and follows the main character at every step of the improvised plan B, so there is no room for tension or speculation.The movie should have been opened by the scene of Grace Kelly answering the phone and the mysterious man attacking her from behind. From there they could build plot further, with occasional flashbacks to the time before the attack, where mystery would slowly unfold. If the audience observed the story from the angle of Grace Kelly or the police, instead of a man who devised the crime, the movie could have been straight ten. This way I rate it eight and, if it was made a few decades later, even that would be too high. 8/10

Dial M for Murder "Well, because in stories things usually turn out the way the author wants them to; and in real life they don't... always." Yes, this murder didn't go quite as expected. In the beginning, the betrayal of Mrs.Wendice(Grace Kelly) gave the audiences a sense of leading turmoil, and Mr.Wendice(Ray Milland)' meeting with a special guest(Anthony Dawson) slowly revealed their conspiracy..."Dial M for Murder" was a crime drama that directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1954, starring Grace Kelly, Ray Milland, John Williams, Robert Cummings and John Williams. This film described a tennis player Tony wants to murder his wife to obtain her possession after he found out his wife's affair with Mark Halliday. Tony came up a perfect plan of killing his wife that will create an alibi for himself. When things didn't happen as expected, Tony has trouble to prove his "innocent" to the inspector(John Williams) who later arrived the scene.The movie mainly shot in one room, which makes it harder for audiences to focus for a long period. Instead of changing in location, the fast pacing of the story constantly hooked audiences' attention.The acting part was sophisticated which means every expression on their face tells their inner emotion. For example, when Tony's presses his lips together to force a stiff smile, it gives you an idea of untrustworthy.The movie is one of those classic films you will watch over and over again without getting out of interest.

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.

Dial M for Murder by Alfred Hitchcock is a crime/thriller. Starring Ray Milland, Grace kelly,and Robert Cummings. the film is set in London.Tony Wendice (Ray Milland) a retired tennis player has found out that his wife doesn't love him anymore. In response to this Tony wants to kill his wife. He follows someone that he knew form college and tricks him into having to listen to his bribe to kill his wife. Tony bribes the man with 1,000 but payed 100 pounds in advance. The plan is drawn out and as it is being executed the plan goes wrong and Tony quickly must make a plan B.Like in all Alfred Hitchcock movies there is a huge amount of camera work. Hitchcock uses camera angles to show how close the people are and emotions. The closer they are in his wide shots the closer they are in a relationship. Instead of using the actors voice more he uses their faces and their reactions to specific scenes to show their emotions.The acting in this movie is outstanding. You can really see the improvement on acting from this movie alone. You can see the emotion in the actors' face and in their voice.I thought that the movie was very well made and that it deserves a 9/10. I recommend this movie for anyone who likes crime/thriller movies.