In Shadow of a Doubt, Young Charlie realizes that Uncle Charlie is a killer from what source?3/9/2024 ![]() ![]() ![]() He had the ability to scare people, without shoving horror down their throats. Hitchcock was quoted in a 1998 review of “Shadow of a Doubt”, by Ted Prigge as saying “he enjoyed playing the audience like a piano.” Hitchcock did this almost effortlessly in this film (1). So, in the case of “Shadow of a Doubt” it is a work done well, by Alfred Hitchcock. It contains their blood, sweat, and tears, and maybe a little insight into their minds. Therefore, the work in question is more like a child to those who created it, rather than a work of art. Not only is it fully researched, but meticulously planned and painstakingly designed. ![]() But, what does “done well” mean? I think it means that the work is completed fully with the best efforts of everyone involved. “A work of art” is defined by Encarta Encyclopedia Online as “something made or done exceptionally well.” This film was unquestionably done well, if not exceptionally well. “Shadow of a Doubt” is an Alfred Hitchcock work of art, because of its originality, openness to interpretation, and different approach to suspense. I could tell by the many different film elements that this was a trademark Hitchcock film. It was surprisingly entertaining in both plot and dialogue. I didnt expect the suspense or the romance. I expected some twists and turns, since it is an Alfred Hitchcock film. But, being somewhat forced to watch “Shadow of a Doubt” in class, I had no choice other than to buckle down and pay attention. If it didnt captivate me within those few seconds, Id cruise right by until I found MTV. If I knew that it was a Hitchcock film, perhaps Id pause for a few seconds to see if it looked scary. “Shadow of a Doubt” was one of those movies I would flip right past if it happened to be on television. ![]()
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