Evelyn (2002)

Nothing Not to Like Here
There are solid reasons why this is justifiably considered one of the greatest movies of all time.

The plot is intelligent, the characters well-developed, the actors top notch, Princess Grace is incredibly glamorous, the dialog is memorable and the social observations and commentary quite thought-provoking. It's a visual and verbal treat at every level.

I do agree that the murder is not so much the main point of the movie (since we never actually see the murder and there's no doubt as to whodunit), as it is the exercise in pseudo-voyeurism that Hitchcock provides. The viewer gets to take advantage of the neighborhood espionage of L.B. Jeffries (Jimmy Stewart). It should be pointed out that in 1954, television had fortunately not yet become the staple feature of American home life - which makes it understandable that a homebound individual in an urban neighborhood would unintentionally find himself watching real people instead.

If you're looking for mindless, action-filled entertainment full of gratuitous sex, gadgetry and/or special effects, then it is true that you will probably not enjoy this movie. But that will be your loss.

Grace and James at their best!
I watched both the Alfred Hitchcock movies "Rear Window" and "Torn Curtain" at about the same time. Though both of them are great movies, I think I like "Rear Window" a little bit better.
James Stewart is L.B. Jeffries, a photographer who injured his leg while on an assignment. While sitting in his wheelchair near the "rear window" in his room, he notices everything going on around him...including the disappearance of the invalid Mrs. Thorwald, who lives across the complex from him. He notices also, that Mr. Thorwald leaves quite a few times during the night. Jeffries soon starts to suspect Mr. Thorwald of murdering his wife and carrying away her body, and He refuses to believe the story that Mrs. Thorwald is away visiting relatives.
Grace Kelly is absolutely stunning as Lisa Freemont, Jeff's glamorous girlfriend who soon becomes involved in helping him solve the murder. She was one of Alfred Hitchcock's favorite actresses and he put her in another of his successful films, "Dial M For Murder," the same year she made "Rear Window."
This movie does show alot of scenes of the people around the apartment complex that don't have anything to do with the story or the murder that can get old, but other than that I would say that this is one of Hitchcock's most enjoyable films.

A fantasic movie with okay extras.
The movie doesn't need reviewing in my opinion. Everyone at least knows about it. It's one of the greatest movies made. Not everyone loves it but most do, and should be on the shelf of anyone who likes classic movies. Not many reviewers comment on the extras. They are decent and are enjoyable enough to watch if you're interested in film. I will say that the hero worship of Hitchcock is still going strong and colors the extra features. Hitchcock was VERY talented but was possibly more master of PR rather than suspense. He did know how to put together a good team, though. A look at the extras on [[ASIN:B000AL733G Alfred Hitchcock Presents - Season One]] (I think this was the one) was much more interesting.