Rebecca
starring: Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, Judith Anderson, George Sanders, Gladys Cooper
directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
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Rebecca is an ageless, timeless adult movie about a woman who marries a widower but fears she lives in the shadow of her predecessor. This was Hitchcock's first American feature, and it garnered the Best Picture statue at the 1941 Academy Awards. In today's films, most twists and surprises are ridiculous or just gratuitous, so it's sobering to look back on this film where every revelation not only shocks, but makes organic sense with the story line. Laurence Olivier is dashing and weak, fierce and cowed. Joan Fontaine is strong yet submissive, defiant yet accommodating. There isn't a false moment or misstep, but the film must have killed the employment outlook of any women named Danvers for about 20 years. Brilliant stuff. --Keith Simanton
Rebecca is an ageless, timeless adult movie about a woman who marries a widower but fears she lives in the shadow of her predecessor. This was Hitchcock's first American feature, and it garnered the Best Picture statue at the 1941 Academy Awards. In today's films, most twists and surprises are ridiculous or just gratuitous, so it's sobering to look back on this film where every revelation not only shocks, but makes organic sense with the story line. Laurence Olivier is dashing and weak, fierce and cowed. Joan Fontaine is strong yet submissive, defiant yet accommodating. There isn't a false moment or misstep, but the film must have killed the employment outlook of any women named Danvers for about 20 years. Brilliant stuff. --Keith Simanton
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- Rebecca
She's stunning - he's so handsome - it's all so beautifully mysterious - you HAVE to watch this!
Rating: - They don't make them like this anymore - a real beauty
I saw this film not too long ago and recently bought it. It's a must have. It's beautifully made. The black and white is just luscious. The casting is perfect. I'd say this is flawless. Joan Fontaine gives a wonderful performance as the new Mrs. DeWinter. Olivier as Maxim is just terrific. AND Judith Anderson as Mrs. Danvers couldn't be better. The look of the film is splendid. The supporting cast, especially Florence Bates as Mrs. Van Hopper - in her first film role - is wonderful. Especially wonderful ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent film adaptation of the classic novel!
Having read Daphne du Maurier's classic for the second time about a year ago, I looked forward to watching the Hitchcock film adaptation.However, obtaining this film became almost impossible.Netflix doesn't have it, and various home rentals or DVD stores sell/rent it for steep prices.I don't often buy a DVD until I've seen the film first.My city library was a last resort.To my luck, they had the DVD!Released in 1940, and under the direction and cinematography of Alfred Hitchcock and George Barnes, ... Read More
Rating: - dvd purchase
Received in excellent condition, expeditiously!Definitely commend the seller and will buy from them again.This was, I believe, my first experience purchasing from this vender.:)
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- Fine Hitchcock Film with One Serious Plot Flaw(I think)
This is a film I've always admired and watched many times -a skillfully directed gothic romance/suspense tale based on Daphne du Maurier's novel with beautiful black and white cinematography by George Barnes. The cast is first-rate with Joan Fontaine who received best actress Oscar the following year for Hitchcock's "Suspicion", a notably inferior picture.Some say that this award was really for her performance in "Rebecca".Olivier is good as always, but a bit stiff at times in this one I think.And then ... Read More
- RebeccaShe's stunning - he's so handsome - it's all so beautifully mysterious - you HAVE to watch this!
- They don't make them like this anymore - a real beautyI saw this film not too long ago and recently bought it. It's a must have. It's beautifully made. The black and white is just luscious. The casting is perfect. I'd say this is flawless. Joan Fontaine gives a wonderful performance as the new Mrs. DeWinter. Olivier as Maxim is just terrific. AND Judith Anderson as Mrs. Danvers couldn't be better. The look of the film is splendid. The supporting cast, especially Florence Bates as Mrs. Van Hopper - in her first film role - is wonderful. Especially wonderful ... Read More
- Excellent film adaptation of the classic novel!Having read Daphne du Maurier's classic for the second time about a year ago, I looked forward to watching the Hitchcock film adaptation.However, obtaining this film became almost impossible.Netflix doesn't have it, and various home rentals or DVD stores sell/rent it for steep prices.I don't often buy a DVD until I've seen the film first.My city library was a last resort.To my luck, they had the DVD!Released in 1940, and under the direction and cinematography of Alfred Hitchcock and George Barnes, ... Read More
- dvd purchaseReceived in excellent condition, expeditiously!Definitely commend the seller and will buy from them again.This was, I believe, my first experience purchasing from this vender.:)
- Fine Hitchcock Film with One Serious Plot Flaw(I think)This is a film I've always admired and watched many times -a skillfully directed gothic romance/suspense tale based on Daphne du Maurier's novel with beautiful black and white cinematography by George Barnes. The cast is first-rate with Joan Fontaine who received best actress Oscar the following year for Hitchcock's "Suspicion", a notably inferior picture.Some say that this award was really for her performance in "Rebecca".Olivier is good as always, but a bit stiff at times in this one I think.And then ... Read More
