I saw it in 3D at the Film Forum many years ago. What I remember most are the shots from below, revealing the ceiling over the characters. Ceilings are rare enough in movies, but in 3D it suddenly made the room feel real. Anyone else have any reaction on seeing it?
shareI haven't but would be interested to see it in 3D. I bought the DVD recently along with Casablanca (and two musicals I'll never watch) and listened to the commentary. They said Hitchcock made interesting use of the technology rather than use it as a gimmick a la Count Floyd's 3D House of _____ on SCTV.
In the commentary, it's said that's why there are so many shots of objects in the foreground and down low. Do you recall how the overhead shots looked? Someone else was complaining about those shots in another thread. I like those shots in a movie, especially establishing shots, which so many contemporary filmmakers simply do not understand. Having a sense of where everything is draws a person into a movie. I get so tired of movies that have slam-bang action sequences that make no sense or people suddenly sneaking up on a character that would have been impossible for the other character not to notice.
Once thing I remember is how little he used the old "something suddenly is thrust into the face of the viewer" trick. As best I remember it was only used in three places: when the killer steps forward with the scarf, when Grace Kelly grabs the scissors, and when the detective presents the lost key.
shareIm watching in 3D right now (3dTV). And i have to agree the room has a lot of depth. The weird thing about these old 3D movies is they seem to have better 3D than a lot of modern films. Ive also watched House of Wax, Creature from the Black Lagoon and Man in the Dark.
shareI have watched it in 3D twice. It is a much better movie in 3D. I feel like I can guess what Hitchcock was thinking when I watch it in 3D. It's like I understand why he chose the camera angle of each shot.
Has anyone noticed that early on in the film the camera focus seems to be a little off?
I saw this film in San Francisco around 1980 in the original two projector format.
Both projectors running a slightly different film, at the same time. People are not aware today that the original early 50's 3D films offered that option. It provided the highest level of dimensional perspective, and made the film fun to watch. We see the characters round instead of flat. The beautiful Grace Kelly is preserved forever in 3D. Lots of depth to every shot, the apartment seems much larger, and the people more real. Moments like when Tony throws the money on the couch, the strangulation scene and aftermath, and when the curtains are opened and closed make the 3D very effective. Yes, the original 3D process was superior to today's version...but they had to stop everything to change reels ! Might have more to say when i watch it again...
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I too saw it in 3D in the 1980's, and the thing I remember the most is when Grace Kelly is being strangled and her body is flung across the desk she reaches OUT to the camera, to US as if for help! (this is the cover of the dvd). it's one of the best uses of 3D I have ever seen (next to the paddleball man of course)!
shareIf you're not watching this in 3D, you're not really watching it. This movie was made to be watched in 3D. I bought the 3D Blu-ray a few years back and it's great to watch this move in 3D format.
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