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Created Jul 15, 2007 07:14PM PST • Edited Dec 24, 2011 12:16PM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Perfect 5.0

   A lavish Hitchcock treat, full of glamour, suspense and wit. The establishing scene is a virtuoso display of filmmaking all by itself, while Grace Kelley graces – there is no other word for it – the silver screen like a goddess amongst mortals.

4. Acting

   Very Good 3.5

   Jimmy Stewart’s characteristic self-deprecation deftly lightens the mood, even as evidence of murder mounts in front of him, while Raymond Burr makes for a memorable heavy and Grace Kelley shows why she is one of the all time most beautiful movie queens.

5. Male Stars Very Good 3.5

6. Female Stars Great 4.0

7. Female Costars Very Good 3.5

8. Male Costars Very Good 3.5

10. Film

    Really Great 4.5

    Others may choose differently, but for this fan, Rear Window is as good as Hitchcock gets.

11. Direction Perfect 5.0

12. Play Very Good 3.5

13. Music Good 3.0

14. Visuals Perfect 5.0
15. Content

16. Edge

    Tame 1.3

    Yes, there is an apparent murder and dismemberment, but 1950s master Hitchcock delivers the goods without rubbing the film in gore.

17. Sex Innocent 1.0

18. Violence Fierce 2.0

19. Rudeness Polite 1.0

21. Reality

    Glib 1.2

22. Circumstantial Glib 1.5

23. Biological Natural 1.0

24. Physical Natural 1.0