To Catch a Thief evaluation action
2022-01-03 08:01
In "To Catch a Thief", in addition to the visual enjoyment of the charming and charming scenery of the Mediterranean in southern France, director Alfred Hitchcock also deliberately changed his style and chose a more relaxed theme to make the film full of romantic comedy. The male protagonist Cary Grant's inherent gentlemanly demeanor, gentle and unique temperament and handy humor, so that the audience can immerse in a kind of elegant spiritual enjoyment
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Although "To Catch a Thief" also has suspense, there are also police chases, jewelry thefts and life-and-death struggles, but this Hitchcock work is more humorous and romantic. The role of lonely and calm John Robbie has been recognized by the audience from the very beginning. The suspense part of the film also gave way to love. Some humorous details in the film are enough to explain Hitchcock’s intentions. The love scenes directed by Hitchcock are as seductive as his suspense and horror, and even have a kind of Elegant demeanor
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Extended Reading
To Catch a Thief quotes
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H. H. Hughson: The pastries are light as air.
John Robie: Germaine has very sensitive hands and an exceedingly light touch. She strangled a German general - without a sound.
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John Robie: You don't have to spend every day of your life proving your honesty, but I do.