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Created Nov 09, 2011 11:22AM PST • Edited Nov 09, 2011 11:22AM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Great 4.0

   Great acting, and a suspenseful story make Vertigo a great thriller that still holds its charm today.

   Scottie (James Stewart) is a retired police detective suffering from a fear of heights, who is asked to investigate Madeleine (Kim Novak), a mysterious and beautiful wayward wife. The two become entwined in an elaborate story that features twists and turns that keep you on edge to the end.

4. Acting

   Great 4.0

5. Male Stars Really Great 4.5

   James Stewart is in fine form as the inquisitive, yet vulnerable detective, searching for answers. A typical toure-de-force form the legendary actor. Hitchcock’s daughter said in the bonus materials that Stewart represents every man, and that audiences can relate to him. I agree.

6. Female Stars Great 4.0

   Kim Novak is alluring and mysterious, radiating beauty and intrigue in every scene.

7. Female Costars Really Great 4.5

8. Male Costars Great 4.0

10. Film

    Really Great 4.5

11. Direction Perfect 5.0

    Magnificent job by the master story teller. The subtle use of colors, camera angles, and sets create a masterpiece.

12. Play Very Good 3.5

    Although a bit slow in spots by todays standards, the film does manage to hold your interest.

13. Music Really Great 4.5

14. Visuals Perfect 5.0

    a recurring spiral motiff, innovative camera shots, and use of colors are just some of the keys to making this movie special.

15. Content

16. Edge

    Tame 1.5

17. Sex Innocent 1.4

18. Violence Gentle 1.5

19. Rudeness Polite 1.5

21. Reality

    Glib 1.9

22. Circumstantial Surreal 2.3

23. Biological Glib 1.7

24. Physical Glib 1.8