Body Double

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Torin F @nonlinearize Dec 31 BODY DOUBLE doesn't seem like the kind of a film that a mid-career star Hollywood director would make, and that's definitely part of its charm: it's a B movie with brains. A sexy, sleazy neo-noir erotic thriller that also serves as an engrossing love letter to Los Angeles, filmmaking and the film industry, cheap thrills, Hitchcock, and more. It doesn't all hang together perfectly—clunky plot, moments of melodrama, some garish violence, etc—but there's a lot that works too, in a way that both exemplifies and critiques 80's excess. Stay thru the credits, and watch the original trailer too. See more Taha C Dec 3 An excellent movie that one doesn’t truly appreciate until it’s sunk in for a day or two. There is a lot of nudity but it’s needed for the plot to work. Very reminiscent of an Alfred Hitchcock work. See more Rami A @Bunt101 Sep 21 Director Brian De Palma has once again proven himself to be the modern Alfred Hitchcock. Unlike many who tend to parody or copy Hitchcock, De Palma pays homage to the man as he blends old and new filmmaking techniques. See more Blu B Jul 26 One of the most insane things that's not a David Lynch film I've ever seen. I could talk about the fundamentals here but I don't even think I can list them all but here we go. -The first 30 minutes is kinda slow, takes it's time, and isn't as strong technically as the rest of the film. It's good but the thing is were still grounded in some semblance of reality. -Once that 15 minute trailing scene starts the film leaps out into the stratosphere and never returns. DePalma's trademark direction kicks into full gear and everything just takes a big jump in quality. -The love for Hitchcock's Rear Window, Vertigo, and Noirs is on full display here as much as the erotic elements. -This came out in 84' but it feels like a 70's movie. -The plot gets absolutely insane -THE PLOT GETS ABSOLUTELY INSANE -"Relax"...Just wow -There are a couple of plot conviences/farfetched moments but the film making on display is so first rate and the plot is so unpredictable that it is so easy to suspend disbelief. A testament to how well made this is. Even though the farfetched moments are the biggest issues here...I would'nt change them because it works so well. -This film is Hitchcock mixed with eroticism. -It's kind of meta and I'm 40% sure it's self aware but it's so nutty and my jaw is on the floor so I can't really make up my mind. Anyone who is a fan of thrillers, DePalma, any actors in this, or murder should check this out. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 27 Success in 1 hour and 49 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Blobbo X @Blobbo Jun 11 DePalma idolize HItch, is obvious, but not have talent to come close. See more Read all reviews

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