★★★★★ 

Watched 14 Apr, 2020

In 2012, Vertigo was voted by Sight & Sound as the greatest film ever made, dethroning Citizen Kane. I can see why. Vertigo is excellent on so many levels that I cannot begin to describe. Alfred Hitchcock is obviously considered one of the greatest if not the greatest filmmaker of all time for a reason, and it’s very apparent in this movie. The visuals are so beautiful that you wonder how this movie was made in the 1950s. The acting is phenomenal and Hitchcock’s perfectionism is very apparent in this masterpiece. But the reason that Vertigo is considered to be so great, is the story. It is an extremely interesting and intriguing film. There are so many twists and turns that you can never predict what will happen next. It constantly challenges your perception of the world. There’s so much symbolism and psychology theory that’s in this film that I cannot even begin to analyze because I’m simply underqualified for that. It’s too good of a film to dissect in any meaningful way by someone who’s knowledge of cinematic history and film literacy does not go too deep past the 21st century, This film is incredible on so many levels and is already hinting at being one of my favourites. But only time will tell. Definitely watch this one. It’s one you’ll never forget.