I Confess
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Movie Reviews of I Confess
Movie Review: Directorial Magnificence
Summary: 4 Stars
Others have told the story of the plot and its contrivances and of Montgomery Clift's peculiarities. All good and true. But for my money its Hitch's direction that carries the day here. In fact, I'll go further than that. This may be Hitchcock's best directed film (possibly exceeded only by "Psycho") in terms of pure visual narration. Is it the nimbleness afforded by whatever black-and-white cameras were used? I don't know. But the fluidity and grace of his cuts, the rich rhythm of the shots used (varying beautifully among close/medium/distant) and some powerful individual framing spell directorial magnificence. See for yourself. The next time you watch this, pay close attention to what this man is doing and marvel at his mastery of cinematic grammar. (And lament that so few modern-day "directors" have a clue about grammar.) "Supreme technician" indeed.Movie Review: A classic Hitchcock thriller does not disappoint
Summary: 4 Stars
This is the classic Hitchcock thriller. Wonderfully done, it takes place in Montreal. The movie begins with a Catholic priest hearing the confession of a man who just committed murder.
Of course, the priest can say nothing. He cannot even say whether or not he even heard the confession of the man.
The Catholic Church is treated respectfully in this 1950s movie. (Which is probably why it is never shown on TV!) It is not a religious movie by any means, but it is, like so many Hitchcock movies, an excellent character study on life, choices people make and how people behave under incredible stress.
Movie Review: Decent but with a weak third act
Summary: 4 Stars
The Bottom Line:
For the first two thirds this is a very atmospheric and engaging "wrong man" style mystery (as only Hitch could deliver) with Monty Clift practically sweating Method intensity out of his very pores and a much better than usual Karl Malden; the film unfortunately doesn't really know how to end itself without completely flouting all logic but for a while it's an enjoyable ride.
3/4
Movie Review: another Hitchcock classic
Summary: 4 Stars
Hitchcock's "I Confess" with Montgomery Clift and Anne Baxter is not necessarily among his greatest directorial acheivements. however, it is engrossing entertainment with Clift and Baxter both delivering stellar performances. any Hitchcock fan should enjoy this little gem.Movie Review: Cassocks Aren't For Everyone
Summary: 3 Stars
A standard Hitchcock plot device: the wrong man. Dark, sinister, foreboding, and claustrophobic with exteriors shot in Quebec. (Hitchcock lamely claimed he chose Quebec because the clergy still wore cassocks.)
Essentially a one-actor film. Without Montgomery Clift (the priest), the movie may not have been possible. Most of the supporting players are outstanding especially Carl Malden (the totally focused Inspector Larrue) and most especially O.E. Hasse (the ungrateful killer) who was a star on German stage and screen before WW II. Anne Baxter (Montgomery's pre-priest squeeze and not Hitchcock's first choice), however, delivers a so-so performance (she was not an especially happy camper during production). Many script variations were considered, but abandoned in face of the censorship still prevalent at the time (early 1950's) including a Clift/Baxter love child and the execution of the priest for murder.
A must for Hitchcock enthusiasts.
WILLIAM FLANIGAN, Ph.D.