A retired detective reluctantly takes on a new case at the request of an old friend. It’s an unusual case that leads him into a spiral of doubt and conflicting emotions. To the casual viewer it doesn't matter that it explores the fat man's favourite themes from a different perspective, or that it’s full of technical innovation, because the plot is fantastic and it has Jimmy Stewart as the leading man. That’s recommendation enough.
Hitchcock aficionados will happy-clap at every turn and change in lighting.
5 sentimental souvenirs out of 5
