If you haven't figured out that I have a Hitchcock obsession by now, go read another blog. :)And this is a sorta thriller that's just beautiful. Grace Kelly is at her loveliest in a wonderful series of summer dresses and classic evening gowns (although the gold one is a bit much). Cary Grant is handsome and dashing, as he is in every movie. The French Rivera is impossibly beautiful, with sapphire blue water, charming vistas and adorable little houses. There's not a hint of darkness *anywhere.*
Even in the nighttime scenes, the rooftops the Cat scrambles over seem to glow. It's like something out of a fairy tale. But I will admit it's a little creepy seeing Kelly drive far too fast on the curvy Monaco roads.
I say this is pseudo suspense. Because really, if you're looking for a deep story, try another of Hickcock's movies. This is light and airy -- an escapist fantasy. Yeah, some rich people get robbed, and a couple of people die, but that's not a big deal, is it? This is the closest thing to romantic comedy I've seen out of Hitchcock.
Smart, sophisticated and sparkling.
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