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Title: A bit slow, but entertaining
Review: Rear Window is somewhat languidly paced, lacking the taut direction of some of Hitchcock's best films (Notorious, North by Northwest, Dial M for Murder, etc.), and this one-set movie does start to feel claustrophobic. I was hoping for Stewart to be able to get out of that wheelchair, leave his small apartment with the oversized lamp shade, and get out into the world.The climax was a bit disappointing. It is chilling to hear Burr coming up the stairs, but once he comes in to the apartment he just starts asking questions -- that's not too scary! And he doesn't even have a weapon on him!It's not one of Hitchcock's best films, but it still is interesting and entertaining.
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