Archive Analysis: "North by Northwest"

North by Northwest

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason
Rated: PG for violence, sexual themes, brief mild language, and smoking

The aspect one has to love about Hitchcock is how he can create adventure and intrigue from purely nothing. Thankfully, the “master of suspense” found an adventure across the United States an exciting prospect for his suspense film North by Northwest, which feels more like a 60s Bond film then what we associate with Hitchcock, but it’s a solid diversion nonetheless. The film’s premise follows Cary Grant’s character who is mistaken as a secret agent and framed for murder. He, with the help of a female companion played by Eva Marie Saint, must run from not only the police, but also the criminals who started this mess, all the while trying to unravel the mystery of what is happening. While it’s certainly not one of Hitchcock’s most mind-bending films (and is certainly lacking any characters with integrity), North by Northwest is a fun, suspenseful film that captures the adventurous locations of the United States in an exciting and creative fashion.

Enjoy this entertaining trailer, featuring "The Master", himself.