Strangers on a Train was A Fun Ride! | *First Time Watching* Movie Reaction & Commentary

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My first time watching Strangers on a Train (1951) My favorite Alfred Hitchcock film yet? This film was just a pleasure to watch. Made me uneasy, created tension, all in a way that kept me smiling throughout! I hope you enjoy my movie reaction and commentary for Strangers on a Train.
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Original Movie: Strangers on a Train (1951)
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[@CasualNerdReactions]

What do you think of this movie and what is your favorite Alfred Hitchcock film?

[@CelestialWoodway]

You should watch Shadow Of A Doubt which is Hitchcock's favorite movie he directed. Family Plot is my favorite. Last film he directed. Shadow of A Doubt is about a serial killer Uncle.

[@robertjewell9727]

Great fun reaction. Yeah, Hitchcock he wanted to counteract the tennis scene with the fallen lighter scene so he could see if he play with audienxes' emotions and make them sense complicity with the villain. Brilliant. Hard for me to single out a Hitchcock film as my favorite. This one a "back to form" film since the previous few films weren't big successes. My personal favorite is probably NOTORIOUS (1946), but so many of his films are like a big basket of favorite fruits, haha. MANIE(1963) doesn't get a lot of reaction attention, but as critic Robin Wood said, "If you don't like Marnie, you don't really appreciate cinema." And my pal Tippi Hedren gives a complex, stunning performance IMO. Best wishes 👍

[@ollietsb1704]

@@CelestialWoodway For me, too, FAMILY PLOT scores well because it's a fun re-watch. Every time. It also maintains Hitch's absolutely ambivelant disregard for realistic FX when he's got the careening cars on a sound-stage sled and 1930's "roll extra movie'" background. I laugh and think that's just dumb, but I really don't care - the action is in the faces and eyes, and wild positions - it has nothing to do with the background. Hitch is right - "Why bother using real stunt driving? Pay attention to the actors." But it's such a fantastically fun tale.

[@ollietsb1704]

I rate this one low on my list of Favorites because I don't really care to rewatch it very often. I think Robert Walker is somehow offensive to me and I dislike having his mug and character 'in my face'. It just doesn't appeal to me. I can't figure out why except, well, it's that one character.

[@allenschneider8579]

This is my favorite to rewatch, because of Bruno mainly. I think a few Hitch films are superior in overall quality, such as the others you've already watched on the channel. Edit: I didn't read the comment right above mine before posting. I wasn't intending to counter what that person said.

[@kathrynjones9938]

Hitchcock’s daughter, Patricia, played Barbara.

[@RickTBL]

Hitchcock films were always crafted, perfected and finished, down to the last cut, in his head, before any film would roll. Never any "last minute rewrites", as with less prepared directors. That's why they seem so perfect. Also, Hitch was committed to always showing the audience a great time. Hitchcock was never a "show off" as a director, although he certainly could have been. He kept his mind on showing the audience a satisfying good time, and it shows.

[@Webwyrm]

Hitchcock was such a master of how to build/make a movie. Loved watching your reaction. And as others have said...Throw Mama From the Train is awesome and really funny

[@richelliott9320]

I was going to say throw mama from the train

[@johnfraley8544]

See a very different Robert Walker in Since You Went Away playing opposite his real wife, Jennifer Jones. They were divorcing at the time. Also The Clock with Judy Garland. Great actor who died too young. Love your reactions!

[@sarahfullerton6894]

His son with Jennifer Jones, Robert Walker, Jr., was also an actor, in the 1960's! They looked a lot alike.

[@NoLegalPlunder]

All his movies are excellent, and I've seen almost all of them except for a couple of his silent ones. Some of my favorites are: Shadow of a Doubt, The 39 Steps, The Lady Vanishes, Lifeboat, Number 17 and Young and Innocent.

[@francoisevassy6614]

The merry-go-round song is « And the Band Played On ». This song has a very important role in a film that I love very much : The Strawberry Blonde » (Raoul Walsh - 1941) starring Olivia De Havilland, James Cagney, Rita Hayworth and Jack Carson. Though she got two Oscars in other films and played Melanie in Gone With the Wind, Olivia De Havilland said that The Strawberry Blonde was the film she liked the most. I´d like you to comment it !

[@chimpinaneckbrace]

There’s a parody of this from the 80s called Throw Momma From the Train starring Danny Devito and Billy Crystal. It’s pretty hilarious and underrated.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Definitely one I’d like to see now. Haha

[@reesebn38]

I came to see if anyone mentioned this. It was a big hit when it came out. It is very funny. After I saw the movie I ran around screaming "OWEN!!"

[@reesebn38]

@@CasualNerdReactions It was a big it when it came out in the 80s. Very funny!!

[@mckeldin1961]

Yes! Throw Momma from the Train is a hoot! Anne Ramsey as the nastiest mother this side of Joan Crawford, is hysterical! And every time time Danny DeVito says, "criss cross" in the manner of Robert Walker I just howled!

[@reesebn38]

@@mckeldin1961 OWEN!!!

[@MrMousley]

You may enjoy WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION It's not an Alfred Hitchcock film .. it's directed by Billy Wilder.. and based on an Agatha Christe book .. but it has a very 'Hitchcock' feel to it .. with a clever twist at the end.

[@CathleenMJennings80]

"Barbara" was in the front part of Psycho (Janet Leigh's coworker). She was great in that role, too.

[@canamus1768]

robert walker (bruno) was playing very much against type in this film. he was known chiefly for his wholesome, boy-next-door roles, so this was a tremendous change of pace, and one that he plays to wonderfully chilling effect, as you noted. unfortunately, he died shortly after the release of strangers on a train, at the age of 32.

[@BarryHart-xo1oy]

That’s sad.

[@bobmessier5215]

The Birds, starring Rod Taylor, was a very original horror story by Hitchcock and if you liked Rod Taylor's performance, I would recommend "The Time Machine" which was one of the best science fiction films of the 1960's, but not a Hitchcock film.

[@buckbeak72]

I enjoyed this reaction to my absolute favorite Hitchcock film. Im new to your channel and plan to binge more Hitchcock reactions. I also loved Barbara, she was my favorite character. Hitchcock's daughter was quite an actress.

[@terryv2006]

Hitchcock was such a master. I haven’t seen this one in many years and to be able to see his techniques for building tension is fascinating.

[@geoffm9944]

Another great murder/mystery film, directed by the wonderful Alfred Hitchcock. Robert Walker’s performance as ‘Bruno’ was brilliant, but sadly this was Walker’s last film. He was only 32 when he died.

[@antrimlariot2386]

Don't know if u know but the actress who played Barbara is Pat Hitchcock, the director's daughter. She also played Marion's co-worker at the the real estate business in Psycho.

[@cwdkidman2266]

Ian Fleming once said that the concept of Strangers On A Train was as close to a perfect murder as one would find, other than a Mafia boss in Detroit hiring a hit man in Kansas City to kill a man in New York. And Highsmith was just out of college! Fleming and Graham Greene both admired her Ripley books, as well, but all 3 said in various interviews that Antonioni's 1966 Blow-up changed forever how they felt about the murder mystery. Blow-up was a film that a lot of film scholars name as important to the language of film as Citizen Kane. It's set in London during the 60s and the protagonist was a fashion photographer who who was the huge inspiration for... Austin Powers.

[@evillemike2009]

One of Hitchcock's things is to put his hero in between - so he has to thwart the bad guys while outwitting the cops at the same time, because everybody's after him while he's just trying to do the right thing, and trying to make up for the mistakes that got him into the mess to begin with. It's a recurring theme - To Catch A Thief, North By Northwest About 11 minutes in, Hitchcock makes his signature cameo - he's the guy with the (edit: bass fiddle) boarding the train.

[@Tuning_Spork]

"To Catch A Thief, North By Northwest..." ...and one of my favorites of his early films, "Young and Innocent".

[@flarrfan]

Is there a more obvious cameo in any other Hitchcock? Oh, maybe the bus in N by NW?

[@michaelnemo7629]

Barbara is Hitchcock's daughter.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Really?! That’s actually awesome.

[@epsteinisms1483]

@@CasualNerdReactions You also saw her in "Psycho". She was the other bookkeeper in Janet Leigh's office. And she appeared in one other of her dad's films, "Stage Fright", as well as several of his TV shows!

[@ronsavage6491]

@@epsteinisms1483 She died just last August at the age of 93.

[@billolsen4360]

3:00 In this movie, Guy Haines is going to learn (the hard way) that you shouldn't be sarcastic with a psychopath.

[@HuntingViolets]

Bruno's mother later played Samantha's Aunt Clara on _Bewitched._

[@custardflan]

Barbara is Hitchcock's daughter, btw. -- When he sees the guy following him he should point him out to the cop who's tagging along.

[@histubeness]

This print had the alternate ending with the phone call, rather than the classic comical ending on the train. You still need to see that classic, better ending.

[@Lensmaster1]

Bruno was played by Robert Walker who sadly died at age 32 shortly after this film was released. He had just filmed one more movie that came out after this.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

That truly tragic.

[@CelestialWoodway]

Billy Crystal made a movie called Throw Momma From The Train with Danny Devito which is a dark comedy take on this movie.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Sounds like a blast!

[@perrymalcolm3802]

10/10 n ur fave so far?! High praise! It really is top notch stuff!

[@kojiattwood]

If you enjoyed Farley Granger's performance check out "Rope"; it's an experimental film that feels more like a stage play, because I think it was done in two or three complete takes.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Rope is one of the 4 films i absolutely have to see.

[@johnanderson5558]

I’m so glad you had such a great time watching this, Chris! One of my favorites, and what fun to see it with you!

[@CactusWren_]

Just read the book then watched the movie. It’s interesting there’s a lot of parts in the movie that was never in the book. Alfred Hitchcock made this story his way.

[@jerryhayes9497]

Thanks for doing this film, it seems to have been overlooked by many other KZbin reaction channels

[@CasualNerdReactions]

I’m so glad I did! Thanks for watching.

[@maceomaceo11]

Robert Walker (Bruno) passed away before this film was released. He was in his early 30's, and had a short run doing WWII movies as the boyish looking GI that audiences loved before this. I guess a Heath Ledger comparison isn't too far off, but Mr. Walker's personal life seemed incredibly tragic as opposed to Ledger's.

[@echocheck]

Barbara is played by Pat Hitchcock , Alfred's daughter. You may remember her as a secretary in Psycho.

[@echocheck]

Also Ruth Roman who played his girlfriend was the owner of the beauty shop on Murder She Wrote.

[@jamesharper3933]

Enjoyed your reaction to this classic. I kinda agree about the tennis match. Showing the back and forth of both characters versus a drawn out match was better but who are we to doubt the Master of Suspense.😁. Robert Walker (Bruno) died not long after this movie from "adverse reaction to prescription drugs". He suffered from alcoholism and mental illness. He was only 32. Wow, how sad. I don't know if he played these types or not. This was his signature performance.

[@jamesalexander5623]

Did you know Barbara is played by Patricia Hitchcock ..... Alfred's Daughter!

[@custardflan]

Based on a story by Patricia Highsmith, who also wrote The Talented Mr. Ripley. She's worth following.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Oh yes! The talented mr Ripley has been in a few polls on Patreon and will eventually make its way to the channel!

[@suzanapocas5270]

You must see Rebecca. I Know you gonna love it. It's my favorite of Hitchcock.

[@BigGator5]

"Just brings that up, casually!" (rimshot) Some have called this movie a nail-biting thriller. I'm not going to disagree with them. Fun Fact: The stunt where the man crawled under the carousel was not done with trick photography. Sir Alfred Hitchcock claimed that this was the most dangerous stunt ever performed under his direction, and he would never allow it to be done again.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Whew boy, that is something I totally believe and it looked like he barely made it in the end. I'm glad it was successful.

[@michaelceraso1977]

@@CasualNerdReactions the SEN daughter was Hitchcock's daughter (small role in psycho) and of course LEO G Carroll was the SPY boss in NORTH by NW, HE s in another v good A HITCHCOCK film from 1945 called Spellbound wth INGRid BERGMAN & very young GREG PECK

[@flarrfan]

I'm pretty sure he only crawled a short distance in, and then he was filmed coming out later. At least I hope that's what happened.

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

Robert Walker did such a good job of portraying an unhinged creep. You could tell something was wrong with Bruno even before he laid out his idea.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

100%

[@andrewforbes1433]

I just found your channel, and I'm so glad I did. So few people react to mid-century films, and even fewer move beyond the very biggest titles. Strangers on a Train is among my very favourite films, and I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Hitchcock's understanding of audience manipulation is never demonstrated better than when he has us rooting for Bruno to retrieve the lighter. Subscribed!

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Welcome to the channel Andrew! So glad you enjoyed this one since it is one of your favs. You nailed it with the audience manipulation. It’s so well done.

[@dlamancha5697]

This is a great movie! I love the old Hitchcock films. "Shadow of a Doubt" is a real favorite of mine. Along with Suspicion. Sad how Robert Walker died so young at 32. If you ever see his son Robert Walker JR in anything, he looks just like his father.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

I loved shadow of a doubt!

[@TTM9691]

I actually applauded the reaction when it was over, flippin' heck, that was GREAT!!!!! So happy you found this as satisfying as I did! I only saw this one relatively recently and couldn't believe I had waited so long. Then I'm watching it, I'm wondering who the heck is this actor playing Bruno? And why have I never heard of him? Turned out he died right after! What a loss! I would have loved to have seen what he'd gone on to do in the 50s and 60s. You know what I noticed during your reaction? Hitchcock - a Brit - set so many of his movies in different parts of the USA and really captured them all well: this had D.C., "North By Northwest" had Mount Rushmore, Vertigo is in San Francisco....he captures small town America great in "Shadow Of A Doubt", that's definitely one for your shortlist of Hitch stuff. That's my fourth fave after "Psycho", "Rear Window" and "Strangers On A Train". GAAAAAA, I'm in the best mood!!! THANKS!!!! You had virtually the same reaction I did from the very beginning to the very end. SO happy you liked it!!!

[@fringelilyfringelily391]

There are greater Hitchcock's, but along with Psycho, this is my favourite.

[@floppsymoppsy5969]

This movie is parodied by one of my favorite Billy Crystal/Danny Davito movie - Throw Mama from the Train.

[@dlamancha5697]

Love the way the murder scene was shot.

[@jamesalexander5623]

Bruno's Mother is "Aunt Clara" from Bewitched!

[@johnmoreland6089]

And Miriam was played by Kasey Rogers (under her temporary stage name of Laura Elliott) who played Louise Tate on Bewitched.

[@MyraJean1951]

Once again, thoroughly enjoyed your reaction to this great Hitchcock film. Patricia Hitchcock (the director's daughter) played Barbara in this film. She also shows up in Psycho as Janet Leigh's co-worker. It's always so great seeing her in one of her dad's movies. I thought she did great in this one. One of the reasons I love this film is the twist of a complete stranger posing the question of swapping murders and then, in his own mind being convinced the other (completely innocent) guy has agreed, he goes ahead and commits the murder of Guy's estranged wife. Bruno IS creepy but can play off that creepiness by acting the clueless fellow. For a different look at Robert Walker's talent, check out his turn in The Clock with Judy Garland. A sweet romance that has you rooting for the 2 lovers. He's equally wonderful in it.

[@sweetalice7475]

This is one of my favorite Hitchcock films. My absolute favorite though, is Rope.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Mine too! I can’t wait to see rope.

[@WUStLBear82]

'Rope' is near the top, and gives Farley Granger a bit more to work with. Hitchcock was one of the best at using subtext to undermine the Production Code's dictates.

[@leehallam9365]

Its a great film, notes on three of the actors, Barbara was actually played by Hitchcock's daughter, Pat. The lead Farley Granger starred in Rope for Hitchcock, these two films were probably the height of his career. Robert Walker who played Bruno would I think on the basis of this become a big star, but he died shortly after its release, aged 32.

[@timfoley332]

Read 2 books on Hitchcock and obviously a big fan since the early 70s. This is one of his best and the amazing shot of a murder being reflected in someone's glasses was incredible back then and still is. It's explained how it was done in numerous sources but it was a Hitchcock innovation which was difficult and highly technical for the time. You haven't seen Shadow of a Doubt and one of his last films Frenzy. Both suspensefull and excellent. You have already watched North by Northwest which is still my favorite. Thanks for your entertaining content

[@donbrown1284]

To be fair, it was Hitchcock's favorite cinematographer Robert Burks who came up with the solution to filming famous "eyeglass murder" scene (though it was Hitch's idea). He just shot into a concave mirror on the ground and superimposed the eyeglass frame around it in post-production. Burks was Oscar nominated for his B&W cinematography on this, the first time he worked with Hitchcock. He shot every film with him afterwards until his untimely death in a house fire after finishing "Marnie".

[@teddiberes1688]

Great riding with you on this trip. Be sure to check out "Throw Momma From the Train" a parody of this, and you'll laugh.

[@donna25871]

Robert Walker Je (who played Bruno) was such an underrated actor. Died in 1951 at age 32 after battling mental health and alcoholism.

[@DelGuy03]

This may be my favorite Hitchcock movie, and it certainly contains one of the most stunning pieces of acting in any of his films: Robert Walker as Bruno. This was the high point of his career -- he had played a number of more "ordinary" roles before, and apparently only Hitchcock saw in him the potential for something really special, which he certainly delivered. And then he died while shooting his next movie, so this portrayal stands sort of alone in his filmography. I think Farley Granger is equally good as Guy, in his different way; he conveys a bit of ambivalence or weakness that's needed for the story, to make his believe that he wouldn't just push Bruno away, and then wouldn't tell the police. And Barbara, whom you so enjoyed, was played by Patricia Hitchcock, the director's daughter. She didn't really pursue a full-time acting career, but she was good at portraying these no-nonsense sort of girls.

[@elaineteeter9485]

Robert Walker was married to actress Jennifer Jones and they had two little boys, seemingly happy together. But Jones was having an affair with producer David O. Selznick behind Robert's back. Jones won the Best Actress Oscar for "Song of Bernadette," produced by Selznick. The morning after she won, she filed for divorce from Robert which just crushed him. She had clearly decided that Selznick could do more for her career, so heartless. He struggled with drinking and spent six months at the Menninger Clinic. Strangers On A Train," was his comeback film and it was a huge success for him. Such a gifted actor. If you see his film, "The Clock," in which he starred with Judy Garland, you'll see a completely different side of him. In that picture he played a soldier on 48 hour leave in New York, a tender, romantic film. Wonderfully talented actor.

[@MrGadfly772]

You should watch the comedy inspired by this: "Throw Mamma from the Train" with Danny Debit and Billy Crystal.

[@McLir]

One of my FAVORITE Hitchcock movies. Great to enjoy it vicariously again. THANKS!

[@steved1135]

wow Chris. Nice pick. Rare to see people dig back into classic films. I love this one... interesting philosophical examination of humanity...

[@tracysills257]

I always refer to this movie as two smug douches who kill. And in actuality, Brandon never killed anyone. He got Philip to do the actual strangling

[@nuimaleko7]

Throw Momma From the Train is an 80s comedy with a similar premise.

[@TTM9691]

PS: Omg, I LOVE how high you rate this in comparison to all the (now) many Hitchcocks you've seen!! I agree! I saw "Psycho" when I was young, my first Hitchcock....and you never forget that experience. And seeing "Rear Window", also when I was young, was a revelation. But when I saw "Strangers On A Train" (decades after the other two) I thought THIS is what I want out of a Hitchcock movie, I am in total agreement with you. "Shadow Of A Doubt" is my fourth fave, textbook Hitchcock, goes down easy like this one. I love how you get hooked into the story right away with "Strangers On A Train" (you remarked about that!), and "Shadow Of A Doubt" is the same kind of thing. Ok, enough from me!! Thanks again, Chris!!!!

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Yes. I was immediately intrigued with how “off” Bruno was. Like you just never knew what he was going to do right away and he just kept delivering.

[@patriciabaumann8425]

Thanks! This is my favorite overlooked Hitchcock gem, and I've been waiting forever to see a reaction to it. I did hate to think of that priceless antique carousel being killed off to make that splendid ending, though.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Oh man I didn’t even think of that! It was really compelling though.

[@izzonj]

All the references to switches, criss-crosses, double crosses - from the initial train track switches to the tennis ball going back and forth. And Hitchcock showed up early, getting into the train with a double bass - his own twin! The actress who played Barbara is Hitchcock 's daughter!

[@donbrown1284]

Hitchcock first hired the famous Raymond Chandler to collaborate on the script, but RC HATED Hitch's flight of fancy that defied logic. Chandler walked out. For example, the Merry-Go-Round is not in the book and was in fact "borrowed" from another less known book. Logistically Chandler was correct -- a merry-go-round out of control is ridiculous, but you can't deny it's entertaining! Now can we talk about the policeman firing into a crowded carousel and the fact that most of the riders are dead as a result? Hitch is betting you don't think about that, and he may be right. It's probably his most amoral ending.

[@allenschneider8579]

Minor request...I'd love in your Hitchcock reactions to see his cameo and a quick comment, if you catch them. It's not every film, and I know it may be hard to catch them all, though I think it would be a nice little touch to your videos. Keep up the great work!!!!

[@goodowner5000]

Thanks CNR for a fantastic reaction to one of my all time favorite Hitchcock films. 👏👍 Fun Fact: (except for Ms. Roman, that is)- Actress Ruth Roman, who portrays Guy's love interest Ann, was a survivor of the 1956 Andrea Doria maritime disaster, approximately 5 years out from the time of this film.

[@eileensquirrely9880]

It's so much fun watching you watch Hitchcock films. Any who done it, twisty films actually. LOL! I had to laugh when you were "rooting/not rooting" for the guy to get the lighter that fell down the grate. I was with there too! It's not a Hitchcock but, my suggestion is "Arsenic and Old Lace" from 1943. Cary Grant stars and it's a Frank Capra film. It's a crime, thriller, comedy....it's a woot!

[@CindyNavarro]

I was thinking when watching the North By Northwest that I would love for Chris to react to Arsenic & Old Lace."

[@bfdidc6604]

A good comedy partially based on this film is Throw Mama From the Train.

[@jackmessick2869]

Barbara is Alfred Hitchcock's daughter.

[@laurab68707]

This is a great Hitchcock movie. Very suspenseful. Great reaction. Love your reactions.

[@kojiattwood]

The tennis scene is brilliant.

[@Robeirt315]

I liked your review, but I was surprised you didn't seem to realize who Robert Walker was or his history in films as a good guy, sweet, charismatic, playing opposite Donna Reed, Judy Garland, Hedy Lamarr, June Allyson, Jennifer Jones (to whom he was married). Here's a clip of some of his roles - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZu1fp1ujqmNnJosi=f3c_4amZFBpcLaUz

[@lordrahl2345]

Now you're all set to watch Throw Mama From the Train

[@AtomicAgePictures]

Barbara is played by Pat Hitchcock. Alfred Hitchcock's daughter. She is also in Psycho. The other secretary working in the real-estate office at the beginning.

[@8mycake244]

Barbara is Hitchcock’s daughter in real life. FYI.

[@amazinggrace5692]

My first time on your channel and I ADORE you! 💕🐝💕

[@CasualNerdReactions]

You’re kind, welcome to the channel!

[@SilvanaDil]

Ever seen "Sunset Boulevard" (1950)? It's a master class in understanding Hollywood from the silent era through 1950.

[@milescoburn1845]

Hello Chris! More great reactions to a terrific movie. You are fast becoming one of my favorite reactors. So much so that I became a Patreon member. Your content is different from other reactors in that, sure you react to some of the usual stuff others react to. But you also react and LIKE older movies, such as this one, "The Sting", "The Day the Earth Stood Still", etc. etc. It seems as though it's not WHEN the movie came out, but HOW GOOD of a story the movie tells, regardless of the release date. My favorite Hitchock film? Most of them. But to name a few (in no particular order), "The Birds", "Psycho", "North by Northwest", "Rear Window", "To Catch A Thief", "Dial M For Murder", etc. etc.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Yes! That’s it. I really strive to balance reacting to films that will help grow the channel, but also peak my interest and I’m grateful to those who suggest and help me discover new films. There’s far too many to choose from. Thanks so much for this comment as well as the support!

[@sallyatticum]

I suspect he went to the carnival at night because the lights and the action are beautiful in black and white.

[@bigroundsunglasses]

You should follow this up with Hitchcock’s ‘Rope’, if you haven’t done so already, I think you might notice some similarities.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Definitely in the top 4 I want to see!

[@matthewconstantine5015]

One of my favorite 80s comedies is a goofy play on this film. If you haven't seen it, I'd recommend Throw Momma From the Train.

[@reddwarf9422]

Oooo I forgot about this movie. It is a good one. I look forward to your reaction when I get a chance.

[@jamesbattista1466]

Hi Chris, just subscribed! By all means, do more Hitchcock! He is the master and there is a whole world of great movies under his masterful direction.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Definitely a watching more Hitchcock. I’m five or six films deep and plan to watch at least that many more on the channel this year.

[@flarrfan]

@@CasualNerdReactions Another slightly more contemporary director who doesn't seem to be featured in many reactions is Robert Altman. When you get a chance, his four best, from 1970-1992, are M-A-S-H, McCabe and Mrs. Miller, Nashville (in my all-time top 10) and The Player, a clever knock on what's happened to Hollywood in the years since people like Hitchcock stopped making movies.

[@Lensmaster1]

Never underestimate Hitchcock. Every shot in his films are there for a reason. He knew the suspense value of sometimes slowing down a story.

[@sallyatticum]

It made me think of a scene in Secret Window, where they put a glass of water on the edge of a table for no reason other than to cause the viewer anxiety.

[@jamesfewell7598]

sometime when you get the time, I suggest on of Hitchcock's lesser and not well received movies, I love it, "The Trouble with Harry." it's a hoot. But then I have a weird sense of humor. Don't react to it if you don't have the time, but it is worth a watch if you have ninety minutes free time. I really do enjoy your reactions. Also a movie that is a classic with Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart, "The Philadephia Story" put that one on a poll and see what you get.

[@flarrfan]

I don't think any movie had a better trio of great actors having the times of their lives than Philadelphia Story!

[@cynthianavarro4316]

Love your classic movie reactions! There were many great directors throughout the decades. Another great was Frank Capra. If you ever get a chance to see it, Meet John Doe (1941) ~ Gary Cooper & Barbara Stanwyck is a Capra classic. Of course, I am subscribed and eagerly awaiting your next classic movie reaction.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

So glad you enjoy them! There are many I want to see. Currently I’m doing one Hitchcock film and one classic a month, but sometimes there’s more. I enjoy the variety. :)

[@stlmopoet]

Great review of a fun movie.

[@richelliott9320]

Rover walker’s son was great in a Star Trek episode and in the war wagon with John Wayne

[@lisakovanen1975]

I suggested Notorious and Spellbound.

[@jamesfalato4305]

Hitchcock decided to "go against casting-type" for this film... Robert Wagner, Bruno, had almost always been cast as a Hero, and Farley Granger was almost always a Bad Guy... A brilliant decision...

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Definitely a great way to make things feel even more off kilter.

[@richardhinman3183]

That was a good reaction. For your next Hitchcock film, you might like "Frenzy"- 1972.

[@thunderstruck5484]

Great movie! Sad ending for Robert Walker who played Bruno died at 32 same year this movie came out, life can be so cruel, thanks again still my favorite Hitchcock movie is “North by Northwest “ and actually got to see Cary Grant in person at SMU in Dallas, it was a actors studio type event with a montage and discussion of his films with a Q&A segment, this was shortly before his death in 86 I believe, thanks again

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Oh wow, I didn’t know he died the same year this came out. Very sad indeed.

[@thunderstruck5484]

@@CasualNerdReactions yes just read that it was accidental reaction to a shot his psychiatrist gave him , apparently he had alot of demons but actually was making a comeback in Hollywood starting with this film , death can come like a thief in the night

[@allenschneider8579]

@@thunderstruck5484 thanks for this info, very interesting. I read years ago that Walker had drunk himself to death and just accepted it as fact. Thanks for clarifying this, truly!

[@celinhabr1]

It's indeed a fantastic movie. It's very hard for me to choose my favorite Hitch movie.

[@deidredenney832]

my favorite is Dial M for Murder.

[@custardflan]

Want to react to a movie about an Oepidus complex, see The Manchurian Candidate. The original with Frank Sinatra and Angela Lansbury.

[@punkat13]

If you liked this movie, I'd recommend you check out Rope from 1948 next! My favourite Hitchcock movie :)

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Coming Friday :)

[@jerryhayes9497]

The whole thing with Bruno dropping the lighter down the storm drain is really interesting to think about.... I honestly don't think any other director would have thought of doing that in the film. It seems to be pointless to the storyline, so why include it? It's Hitchcock playing with the audience's sense of morality. You find yourself wanting him to retrieve the lighter. Hitchcock has tricked you into rooting for the bad guy

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Right?! It was a great way to lead me into internal conflict as well as slow down the bad guy a bit while the tennis game finished.

[@christopherleodaniels7203]

@@CasualNerdReactions …also in Psycho, when Norman’s watching the car sink into the swamp, it stops sinking, and both the audience AND Norman have that “Oh S***” moment, before it finishes sinking all the way. And of course before that we’d spent the first part of the film, cringing every time Marion almost got caught embezzling the money.

[@Progger11]

This is in my view one of the more flawed and less believable Hitchcock films, yet I still can't help but love it, primarily due to the initial setup and of course the performance of the villain. It's one of my personal favorites despite the issues. Edit: I guess I should clarify. The only real issue I have with this one is the ending chase where cops shoot into a whole crowd of people, straight-up murder a guy, cause the carousel to break, wounding who knows how many of the riders, then call it a day at the end with no follow up. Really irks me.

[@custardflan]

You should do High Anxiety, which is a Mel Brooks parody of Hitchcock. It would help to react to Vertigo, Rear Window, Psycho and The Birds first if you haven't already.

[@gggooding]

It's amazing that the merry-go-round climax has never been homaged in another movie (to my knowledge, at least). It's *so* epic. Anyone know of a copycat?

[@michaelceraso1977]

actually that stunt was very dangerous, there may have been a model used But I have to check my go to FILM source

[@mrkelso]

I think I remember Brian De Palma (who loved to homage Hitchcock) did a similar out-of-control amusement park ride sequence in "The Fury". (Wasn't impressed with the movie, and it was a long time ago, so I might be wrong).

[@gggooding]

@@mrkelso Haven't seen The Fury. I actively dislike De Palms (except for Phantom of the Paradise. *LOVE* ) But yeah, it tracks that *he* stuck that in a film. No disrespect if you're a fan of his; I just ain't. His craft _was_ pretty tight, tbf.

[@MrRondonmon]

Tennis is easy, Love means zero, just think of the 15, 30, 40, then you win Game if you score at 40. Swap that for 1, 2, 3 and 4, the first one to 4 wins but you have to win by at least 2 points. So, one game could theoretically last for hours. You must win 6 games to win a set, and three sets to win a men's match. You have to win the games by at least 2 also, or it goes to a tiebreak. LOLOL. I used to love tennis in the 70s but its boring today, the rackets are made where its manly just a serve game, not a serve and volley game.

[@gamerxgg4813]

Hello Chriss

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[@robertshows5100]

There was sexual attraction between the two men. Guy lost his after the first meeting. Bruno just stalked Guy.