Rear Window is an obvious classic. The film is so well directed and well shot. The dialogue is very sharp and the story remains interesting even after 60 years. Its one of Alfred Hitchcock's best movies.

Hitchcock at his best. Great concept and execution, sadly they don't make movies like this anymore.

A great work of art! This film perfectly captures and tells the story of an entire neighborhood all from the perspective of a Mr. Jefferies. In my opinion, one of Hitchcock's finest creations!

Classic, though the storyline is a little boring than his others classic works but I never watch a movie like this and in this point of view, so special. Obba hitchcock style!

An endless classic. Great acting

Captivating and hilarious in the 1950's special effects kind of way.

3 Thoughts After Watching ‘Rear Window’:

1. If _The ‘Burbs_ and _Melrose Place_ had a baby.

2. I was surprised by the lack of a Hitchcockian twist.

3. All in all, it was an enjoyable film. It was interesting to see all the various characters in their own little worlds. The beginning was fairly dialogue-heavy, and I found the end to be somewhat anticlimactic, but Jimmy and Grace were fantastic.

Story: 8/10...love the premise and the small container of in which the story plays out. One backyard shared by a dozen or so tenants. One week of action. One grand narrative with a few interesting side-narratives to make it interesting. Only complaint is that it all wrapped up so quickly with a neat little bow on top. And Jeffries' paranoia and chauvinism is rewarded in the end. Blah.
Dialogue: 9/10...funny, intriguing, with a deep sea of meaning hidden beneath the surface of the words.
Performances: 8/10...basically a stageplay on screen, which delivered some pretty predictable stage-acting performances from several characters. Kelly and Stewart are phenomenal (Kelly especially), but the other characters all LOOK like they are acting.
Misc.: 10/10...Hitchcock is just masterful with the camerawork, editing, score, lighting. All the subtle stuff you aren't supposed to notice isn't noticeable, which is what makes it noteworthy! Phenomenal directing.
Overall: 9/10...a few parts age quite poorly, but it's clearly a masterpiece and the inspiration for so many single-set movies that followed in it's wake.

A classic for a reason, Rear Window is nothing short of extraordinary. It's a slow burning anticipation thriller that feels anything but slow. Dynamic performances by both James Stewart and Grace Kelly bring light to the human condition in a way that is both inward and outward. The external threat perceived outside Jefferies' (Stewart) rear window is paralleled almost unknowingly by the internal conflict between him and Fremont (Kelly). That, paired with a diverse and meaningful cast — some of which never even speak a word — makes for quite a wonderful viewing experience that nigh everyone can truly enjoy.

Absolute masterclass. An old movie that you can enjoy as much as a modern one.

A classic, one of the best ones.

The concept for this movie is really great, and the way it’s shot is so satisfying to watch. I did think some things were a little silly and didn’t hold up as well with time, but overall a great, original film and story. Amazing what Hitchcock managed to achieve, without ever leaving the same set. Brilliant! Also this is the first film I’ve watched with her, but I’m in love with Grace Kelly :heart_eyes:

"A perverse celebration of the thrill of voyeurism."