But what makes Vertigo stand out are two primary elements: its themes and its inventive use of film form. In Vertigo , Hitchcock returns to his meta investigation of film, but from the perspective of the director. Any Vertigo analysis needs to address Hitchcock as a man. The director was outright abusive toward the star, making advances towards her and, when she declined, taking his anger out on her on set. Hedren collapsed from mental and physical exhaustion after a brutal day on the set of The Birds where Hitchcock had actual birds attack the actor.
This controlling and abusive relationship Hitchcock had toward women is reflected clearly and with purpose in Vertigo characters. The most devastating scenes of the film are when Scottie taking the role of director forces Judy to look like Madeleine.
Thus, this form of erotic directing is in the end futile, resulting in nothing but heartbreak and devastation.
This dissection of filmmaking is a main reason why Vertigo has endured all these years — the moral paradox at the heart of the film remains a moral paradox within Hollywood to this day, as many powerful filmmakers walk the line between demanding director and manipulative abuser.
This Vertigo explainer video discusses this theme and its interaction with other ideas investigated throughout the film, such as fear and desire:. These themes are what make Vertigo such a fascinating movie elevated beyond just a captivating thriller. The pure filmmaking of Vertigo is near-perfect. Every scene could be dissected for a showcase of a different film element: editing , score, cinematography , direction , acting, set design.
Immediately, Vertigo establishes itself as boundary-pushing. Take a look:. From the very beginning, Vertigo is preoccupied with women as objects to be molded. The tower shown in the film is a matte painting. Arguably, the most influential technique coined in Vertigo is the dolly zoom also, fittingly, called the Vertigo Effect. Any time he gets too high up, we are put into his perspective with a dolly zoom that is disorienting and off-putting.
And this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the form on display in Vertigo. Cinematographer Robert Burks is filling each scene with stunning compositions, like this:. James Stewart gives one of his most nuanced performances, playing a deeply troubled soul who exists in the moral gray a type of character Stewart would usually avoid.
Vertigo is a film put together by creatives operating at the peaks of their power, and it comes through in every frame. To this day, Vertigo looms large over filmmakers. Many directors still get inspiration from Vertigo.
Listen to Martin Scorsese discuss the film:. Or, more obviously, the sequence is referenced in Toy Story 2 :. And these are just some of the more blatant disciples of Vertigo. Vertigo might be the consensus pick for the greatest film of all time; Parasite might be the consensus pick for the greatest film of the past five years. Check out our examination of what makes the film successful on so many levels.
Create robust and customizable shot lists. Upload images to make storyboards and slideshows. Previous Post. Quotes Scottie : Don't you think its kind of a waste for the two of us Crazy credits The opening Paramount logo is in black and white while the rest of the film, including the closing Paramount logo, is in Technicolor.
Alternate versions An additional ending was made during post production for some European countries due to certain laws prohibiting a film from letting a "bad guy" get away at the end of a film. In the new ending, after Scottie looks down from the bell tower the original ending there is a short scene of Midge in her apartment sitting next to a radio and listening to reports of the police tracking down Gavin Elster hiding out in Europe.
As Midge turns off the radio, the news flash also reports that three Berkeley students got caught bringing a cow up the stairs of a campus building. Scottie enters the apartment, looks at Midge plainly, and then looks out a window. Midge makes two drinks and gives one to Scottie. The scene ends with both of them looking out the window without saying a single word to each other.
This alternate ending can be found on the restoration laser disc. Soundtracks Symphony No. User reviews Review. Top review. Classic Hitchcock and Stewart. An interesting psychological piece that richly displays Hitchcock's talents. It is unfair to compare this film to the suspense thrillers of today which are subjected to more realism in sex and violence. Also the acting here seems histrionic; not that people actually spoke like that in the 50s but the audiences liked such dictionally refined dialogue back then as opposed to the lines of modern-day scripts that more accurately portray the way individuals speak.
James Stewart and Kim Novak are appealing on numerous levels, the former mainly because he doesn't wander far from the amiable joe we have come to expect even though he does weird-out near the conclusion and the latter because she maintains a veneer of vulnerability that we can relate to. This is not a film I especially like I couldn't watch it again and again but I respect for its strong filmmaking. FAQ Why did Judy help Elster murder his wife?
What is 'Vertigo' about? Is 'Vertigo' based on a book? Details Edit. Release date May 22, United Kingdom. United States. Official Facebook. Darkling I Listen. Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions. Box office Edit. Sign up here. Already have an account?
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