Vertigo: Similarities with Rear Window
-As seen in both films and the majority of Hitchcock's works, the leading female always tends to be a blonde . This is a prime example of Hitchcock's auteur . The POV (Point of View) shot is a trademark in Hitchcock's cinematic library and features numerous times in both of these films. The examples below include the opening scene in Vertigo (left) and through the lens of Jeff's camera (right). -Hitchcock was one of the founding pioneers of the cameo and features in every single one of his films. In Vertigo he walks across the camera in the street and in Rear Window he wear a blue dressing gown, a supposed guest to the piano man who's Jeff's neighbour. - Music in both films has a fundamental role in heightening suspense . In fact, in both films, music is used when Jimmy Stewart is in danger from falling from a tall building. Furthermore, we get a high angled shot...
Elliott, this is good in parts. It would have been good to have a little more information in regards to the social and political changes that happened throughout the time the film covers and what impact these changes had.
ReplyDeleteIf you could add more information specifically focusing on the political and social changes I think that will absolutely help in your further understanding of the film.
All the best
Mr Cooper