Family Plot
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Movie Review: Out with a bang.......
Summary: 2 Stars
Poor ol' Hitch. He didn't go out with a bang. I was looking forward to this film so much, considering it was his last film. I thought it would be interesting to see how his style would hold up in 1976 compared to his prime of the 40's, 50's, and early 60's. Even Frenzy from 72 was a far superior film, actually one of my favorites. But I must say I was highly disappointed in this pitiful film. The only good part was the down the hill in the car scene. And Barbara Harris is pretty entertaining lady. Other than that, it was quite hideous. "Frenzy" should have been his last flick for sure. The question is, "Is it a comedy or suspense?" Well, unfortunately, neither, because it's not funny, suspenseful, or even interesting at all. No disrepect though because he is still one of the greatest directors ever.....Movie Review: It's a Rental first
Summary: 2 Stars
Hitchcock was one of those rare directors I could buy any DVD at the store, without even seeing the film first, and KNOW it was going to be a worthwhile purchase. Sadly, Family Plot has broken that.
Aside from the opening title sequence, it does not feel at all like a Hitchcock film, but rather a run of the mill talking head detective mystery of the 70s, with rather bland/dry acting. There is little of the Hitch suspense throughout, aside from a decent ending, it's fairly conventional and doesn't really scream Hitch at all - and in fact at times, feels more like a TV movie.
Frankly I'd say this is a rental only and I'd save the cash for any of the other 60 films Hitch made. Transfer was a bit subpar as many of the blacks are washed out, which is odd since the film is not that old.