The Trouble with Harry - Comments & Tips

Even though, as with all Alfred Hitchcock films, a dead body plays an important role in "The Trouble with Harry," the film is unusual for the director. Because it isn't a thriller but a comedy. Although dark humor is prevalent in pretty much every Hitchcock film, it has rarely been the focus. For me, however, the change did not work. There are a few amusing moments, but overall, I found "The Trouble with Harry" to be rather boring. I really missed the usual suspense.

My main takeaway from this movie might be that Alfred Hitchcock might have been a big fan of the movie Weekend at Bernie's.

The dialogue in this film is fun. Everyone is so deadpan and matter of fact and I'm enjoying the sardonic nature of everyone's reactions. Feels like it would have been suited better as a stage play than a movie. Shirley MacLaine is as lovely as ever.

Most Hitchcock films are good, but this one is not worth the hour and thirty-nine minutes. 3/10 - for that cool title card, the natural scenery, and the cinematography (the framing in some scenes was very lovely).

It is a farce, but only in the literal sense. It's quirky, but sadly it's more to be laughed at rather than with. Hitchcock's good sense of humour, often referred to by others, doesn't really work on the big screen which is a shame because he really did seem funny off it. The scenery of Vermont is beautiful and is very well replicated in the studio. All of the characters are potty and the premise is ridiculous. One for completionists and fanboys only I think.

Considered a minor Hitchcock picture and now I can see why. Great premise but boring movie. There isn't even a memorable shot. Looks beautiful in 4k, though.

The funniest part of this movie is how unfazed everyone is when discovering a dead body.

Image 4.25 / 5 and sound 3/5. Different and comical? Film by Alfred Hitchcock