In a Nutshell. Mini reviews of movies old and new. No fuss. No spoilers. And often no sleep.

Wednesday 17 August 2011

THE BIRDS [1963]

Alfred Hitchcock wraps himself around the classic story of man against nature in this colorful and eerie thriller.

Tippi Hedren and Rod Taylor lead the cast, rounded out by Jessica Tandy (was she ever young?), Suzanne Pleshette and a very, very young Veronica Cartwright.

Hitchcock has a wonderfully brilliant way of "watching" people, setting scenes up and inserting his wicked humor at the best moments.

4 ½ gouged out eyes out of 5

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