Viewed in
2012
Formats
HDTV
Premise
A husband plans to murder his wife. When things go awry, he plots a Plan B.
Liked
Story and performances.
Disliked
The first and last act.
Thoughts
It was pretty good murder drama. It was intriguing, had a cool plot, and strong acting, especially Ray Milland and Grace Kelly.
The first act was a bit slow and exposition-heavy, partly because it was all set up, partly because the film was derived from a play. The last act jumped the shark with its attempt of a crazy twist ending.
You can't go wrong with an Alfred Hitchcock film, but compared to his later masterworks, Dial M for Murder paled in comparison.
