Frenzy
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Movie Reviews of Frenzy
Movie Review: Frenzy
Summary: 5 Stars
In London, a serial-killer is raping women and then strangling them with a neck tie. When the reckless and low-class with bad temper bartender Richard Blaney is fired from the pub Global Public House by the manager Felix Forsythe, he decides to visit his ex-wife Brenda, who owns a successful marriage agency. Her secretary Miss Barling overhears an argument of the couple, and Brenda invites Richard to have dinner with her in a fancy restaurant. Then she put some money in his overcoat and does not tell him to avoid his embarrassment with the situation. Meanwhile Richard's friend Bob Rusk visits Brenda in her office, rapes her and kills her with his neck tie. When Richard finds the money in his pocket, he visits Brenda but finds the agency closed; then he goes with his girlfriend Babs Milligan to an expensive hotel. Miss Barling sees Richard leaving the building and finds her boss strangled; she calls the New Scotland Yard and Richard becomes the prime suspect. When Bob kills Babs, he frames Richard that is arrested and sentenced to life. But the Chief Inspector Oxford that was in charge of the investigation is not absolutely sure that Richard is the serial-killer. To me "FRENZY" is the final jewel in the Hitchcock crown, a movie to rank among his best. "FRENZY" is fearsome, wickedly funny, and strongly recommended, but not for the faint of heart.Movie Review: Unique Morbidity and Neckties
Summary: 5 Stars
From the opening shot and Ron Goodwin's very British score, 1972's FRENZY is a thriller that harkens back to the type of films he was directing in the 40's that combine his unique morbidity with incongruous humor and the element of the wrong man being accused of something he did not commit. However, the viewer (at least from my point of view) has no strong central character to identify with. Our protagonist Richard Blaney, played by Jon Finch, is a bit of an indifferent and somewhat grating sort of fellow who lacks both wit and charm gaining little sympathy from just about anyone. The true antagonist, the real Necktie Murderer and sociopath Robert Rusk, played with great charm and menace by Barry Foster, is very charismatic and demonstrates cunning intellect and perseverance throughout the film. At one pivotal and suspenseful macabre scene in the film Hitchcock actually has the audience identifying with the killer. The film's macabre elements are counterbalanced by Chief Inspector Oxford (Alec McCowen) who must undergo pseudo gourmet meals, which are gastronomically hideous contrivances, served by his wife (Vivien Merchant). FRENZY is a very British treat from Alfred Hitchcock returning to his roots one last time.Movie Review: Quinessentially British, and my favorite Hitchcock film...
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my favorite Hitchock film. As we well know, this was Hitch's return to England after nearly 40 years or so. Most of it was shot on location (lovely to see England in the 1970's), and it has some of the greatest dialogue ever in a Hitchcock film (courtesy of Anthony Shaffer, one of the great British screenwriters/playwrights). It is also quinessentially British, which is probably why I love the film so much. There is an incredible amount of dark humour here, but it's done so well and with such skill and grace. I love the appalling meals that the police inspector has to "get rid of" from his wife, and the scene in which 2 doctors are discussing the murderer is very hilarious indeed. The film's outcome is pretty much never in doubt, but getting there is fantastic. Every performance is superb, and Hitch's direction never falters. One of Alfred's greatest films....
Movie Review: HITCHCOCK'S FRENZY
Summary: 5 Stars
Alfred Hitchcock - The Legend Begins (20 Movie Classics)
I saw FRENZY from my Dad's collection. Hitchcock has that rare ability to evoke the most devastating fear with a minimum of on-screen blood and violence. My Dad used to say of Hitchcock films, " It's not what you see, but what you don't see that is so frightening." Hitchcock delights in turning macabre scenes into black comedy. Such is the scene in which a corpse's stiff leg refuses to be neatly packed, intact with its body, into a sack of potatoes. Hitchcock is taking something attractive and making it repugnant by its content and, in a sinister way, rather funny. Hitchcock thoroughly enjoys having a go at the audience by solving the complicated plot in the last ten seconds.
Movie Review: Another Great
Summary: 5 Stars
Continuing to utilize his infamous themes of mistaken identity and mix ups, Hitchcock puts Richard Blaney in deep trouble in this sexualized thriller.
What if everything you said and did in a matter of a few days made you the prime suspect in a string of serial rapes/murders? Well, Richard Blaney runs for his life. Co-starring Barry Foster and Anna Massey (from Peeping Tom), Hitchcock gives us thrills, chills, and even some highly sexualized scenes.
Not your typical Hitchcock, but it still employs his usual trademark plot points and ability to captivate and torment you. You will not be disappointed. Recommended for everyone, but especially for die-hard fans.