Pure atmosphere, somehow the grandfather of "Lost Highway," "Mulholland Drive," and "Body Double," extremely stylishly directed, and Bernard Herrman's score is amazing! And the Technicolor colors! And the shot compositions (especially all those involving mirrors)! The script does seem a bit contrived, though nowhere near as contrived as "Rear Window," which I find increasingly worse with increasing distance (?!). And James Stewart is THE face of Hollywood cinema in the 1940s and '50s, but I still don't consider him a particularly good actor. In any case, I highly recommend it; it already hints at some of the things Hitchcock would later explore in "Psycho" and "Marnie."

Excellent psychological thriller which is ahead of its time in a lot of ways. Hitchcock pulls what later becomes one of his signature moves: giving us a main character with questionable morals to whom it gets harder and harder to relate as the film goes on. In this case, James Stewart’s performance anchors the character’s emotions and allows us to infer a lot without a particularly rich backstory. The film is dated in a few ways, too, especially in the way that men and women interact. Sometimes it works to its benefit, making us even more uncomfortable than audiences probably would have been in 1958, but other times it feels incidental and just icky. And personally, I found the ending to be slightly disappointing – a bit of a copout. I would have loved to see it continue its darkening trajectory to really question John’s sanity and morality, rather than taking the easy, tragic way out. Lastly, it almost goes without saying that this film is visually stunning. The colors pop like nothing I’ve seen from this era, and Hitchcock’s masterful work of the camera throughout the city really takes it over the top. In Vertigo, San Francisco itself feels real and alive, like a character in itself, waiting to be explored and felt (on-location filming surely helps this aspect). Overall, a few minor flaws have appeared over the last 65 years, but this film is arguably timeless and set a new standard for thrillers.

1950s San Francisco looked like heaven on earth

Ponderous mystery-melodrama just can't seem to get off the ground. San Francisco locations and a majestic score by Bernard Herrmann are not enough to overcome a lackluster plot and questionable acting.

Vertigo - 10/10. Considering the studio is considering a remake with RDJ, I decided to rewatch Vertigo after ages. And damn does this movie hold up oh so well. First off, I don't think people talk about this movie's cinematography as much as they should. The colours are vibrant and so distinct, and Hitchcock has made his cinematographer capture California in such a beautiful airy glow. This movie delves into a man's obsession. It's interesting, because Hitchcock worries more about how it happens than the effects of it. Its slowly taking over Stewart's character, and we see as the movie runs along, the poor man being stricken with a love that ends up taking over his life. Its not a fast paced thriller, but one that grows more tense and more interesting with every minute passing. An all time classic, that DOESN'T need to be remade!

A thrilling psychological thriller from Alfred Hitchcock that hooks you with its engaging noir mysteries unraveling with so many legitimately surprising dark twists and turns and some intriguing commentary on mental health that feel mostly ahead of its time. The thoughtful visual cues of the color red and green were cleverly implemented along with a mesmerizing score by Bernard Hermann and some excellent performances by Jimmy Stewart and the rest of the cast (Midge’s characterization and performance felt refreshingly realistic for a female character that isn’t an outright love interest and can casually command the room). There are some beautifully visually stunning art sequences with the vertigo dreams as well as a really hypnotic dream-like feel to the whole movie with the alleged possession scene. The ending was a bit rushed with some questionable conclusions about gender roles and could’ve used one last epilogue, but everything else is expertly crafted as easily one of Alfred Hitchcock’s best works.

Take any great movie of the past. Vertigo as just 1 single example. There has been almost zero movies since 2019 that are even close to as good as any classics of the past! Most movies are only time fillers now and most of which I want my time back! Joker and Top Gun Maverick are only 2 more recent entries I can come up with that achieved a rare 10 out of 10 score! I have yet to see Oppenheimer still as per so super long (but on my short list to see still) and Barbie received a super solid 8.5! Agree? You must! The amount of sequels and lack of new ideas is only PATHETIC! Vertigo is yet another timeless classic from the great mind of Alfred Hitchcock!

A stunning film, almost flawless. Expect a slow burner and relish every moment.

Filme bacana, o roteiro é legalzinho, o começo eu achei legal, gostei da cena que ele estava sonhando com Coisas ruins na sua cabeça, como caras de diferentes Cores verde, vermelho azul, dando medo nele e falando sobre a morte de sua mulher, achei bacaninha esse história de amor e tensão no filme, achei bacana o final a mulher do cara e a sósia se matam. O filme até que tem partes boas.

All-time classic thriller.

1958's 'Vertigo' saw Hitchcock produce an exceptional thriller but also a deeper and darker look at love, loss and human comfort. SYNOPSIS: 'A former San Francisco police detective juggles wrestling with his personal demons and becoming obsessed with the hauntingly beautiful woman he has been hired to trail, who may be deeply disturbed.' The film is one of Hitchcock's most lauded movies even though it wasn't very popular on its release. It's a gorgeous looking film, like an artist's masterpiece, which focuses on one man's obsession of the woman he's supposed to be investigating. Not only does Hitchcock demonstrate a total mastery of cinematic point-of-view, but he turns what might have been a boring crime caper into film poetry. Stewart and Novak are just perfect in their roles. Their chemistry is electrifying. A perfect movie. 10/10

It is an amazing mystery thriller with top notch performances from Stewart and Novak

Extremely well made film that journeys into depressing territories for the two leads involved when you really think about it- no more no less....

I could feel the firm grip of masterpiece in every moment of this film. Top tier emotional suspense.

Great Stewart performance. One of the Hitchcock's best films

This was four thirty minute episodes stitched together into one two hour film. Once the action from the first climax died down, it took a while for the film to rev back up to the second climax, so there was a good chunk of the middle of the film where my interest was completely lost. Good on Hitchcock for finding a way to regain that interest and make the rest of the film worth watching. I only wish there was a little more consistency in terms of how interesting the film was - I was always either enraptured or thoroughly bored. One star off for this consistency problem.

94/100 It's so unpredictable, mind-twisting...kinda irritating and agressive but certainly Alfred's best.

A sensação de ficar paralisado e perder os sentidos é brilhantemente retratada aqui. E diferentes dinâmicas. Afetivas, narcisistas, intelectuais, visuais. É um filme que se vale de sutilezas para provar uma perspectiva legítima. E os espirógrafos da intro são lindos!

Wow! 70 years old snd sooo mych better than todays garbage movies

I appreciate the perspective switch halfway through and colours, but the movie is otherwise bland. The characters are undeveloped, the motif is vague in an unproffesional sense, and the effects... Gotta respect the acting, though.