Based on the popular mystery play by Frederick Knott, Dial M For Murder is more talky and stagebound than most Hitchcock films, but no less enjoyable. British tennis pro Ray Milland suspects that his wealthy wife Grace Kelly is fooling around with handsome American Robert Cummings. Milland blackmails a disgraced former army comrade (Anthony Dawson) into murdering Kelly and making it look like the work of a burglar. But Milland's carefully mapped-out scheme does not take into account the notion that Kelly might fight back and kill her assailant. When the police (represented by John Williams) investigate, Milland improvises quickly, subtly planting the suggestion that his wife has committed first-degree murder. He almost gets away with it; to tell you more would spoil the fun of the film's final thirty minutes. Hitchcock claimed that he chose this single-set play because he was worn out from several earlier, more ambitious projects, and wanted to "recharge his batteries." Compelled by Warner Bros. to film Dial M for Murder in 3-D, Hitchcock perversely refused to throw in the standard in-your-face gimmickry of most stereoscopic films of the era--though watch how he visually emphasizes an important piece of evidence towards the end of the film. ~ Hal Erickson, RoviIf You Like this movie you can streaming Dial M for Murder movie without downloading HERE
Genre Movie :Mystery & Suspense,Classics
Mpaa Rating : PG Release Date : May 29, 1954 Wide
Actors :Ray Milland,Grace Kelly,Robert Cummings,John Williams (II),Anthony Dawson,Patrick Allen,Leo Britt,George Leigh,George Alderson,Robin Hughes,Guy Doleman,Sam Harris,Thayer Roberts,Jack Cunningham,John Williams
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All Critics Ranting For Dial M for Murder : 7.2If You Like this movie you can streaming Dial M for Murder movie without downloading HERE
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The fun of Dial M lies in its duel of wits...-TIME Magazine
Dial M is less a filmed play than a highly cinematic investigation of theatricality.
B. Kite-Village Voice
Dial M remains more of a filmed play than a motion picture, unfortunately revealed as a conversation piece about murder which talks up much more suspense than it actually delivers.
Variety Staff-Variety
The screenplay tends to constrain rather than liberate Hitchcock's thematic thrust, but there is much of technical value in his geometric survey of the scene and the elaborate strategies employed to transfer audience sympathy among the main characters.
Dave Kehr-Chicago Reader
It all moves along in a rather efficient if lifeless fashion, with only John Williams shining as a canny police detective.
Geoff Andrew-Time Out
[Hitchcock] tried once before, in Rope, to build up a whole continuous drama in one set. He wasn't as successful in that venture. Dial M has all the space it needs.
Bosley Crowther-New York Times
The risk with clever thrillers is always that they will focus on pleasing the intellect at the expense of developing more depth. Dial M For Murder is a different kind of animal.
Jennie Kermode-Eye for Film
Rather than let someone else mess with a play that has a formal perfection, Hitchcock did the adaptation himself, his only such credit while in Hollywood.
Philip French-Observer [UK]
Milland's sinister sophistication catches the eye, but Kelly's subtly shaded suffering is superb.
David Parkinson-Radio Times
Ray Milland is great as cold fish Tony Wendice, a former tennis pro who plans to bump off his adulterous wife. Still, Grace Kelly is mis-cast (or misdirected) as the spouse in question.
Charlotte O'Sullivan-This is London
The depth of focus, framing of characters and objects and use of the claustrophobic sets add extra pleasure to what was already a thoroughly enjoyable "perfect crime" nail-biter.
Allan Hunter-Daily Express
The set-up is ingenious and the "kill" scene genuinely thrilling.
Peter Bradshaw-Guardian [UK]
Grace Kelly reaches out into the audience for murder scissors; foreground tea tables all but clonk your knees; a tell-tale door key - how many Hitchcock revelation moments feature those! - is brandished inches from your nose.
Nigel Andrews-Financial Times
Second tier Hitch perhaps, but no less enjoyable for it, and still a marvel of cinematic technique.
Matthew Thrift-Little White Lies
Despite Hitchcock's own reservations this is definitely worth a look. Interesting to his aficionados and darkly funny and depressing in turns.
David Parkinson-Empire Magazine
A tightly wound psychological parlour game, expanded only slightly from its claustrophobic stage roots.
Emma Dibdin-Total Film
This second-tier Hitchcock is best known for Grace Kelly's star turn and sleek production values, including use of 3D.
Emanuel Levy-EmanuelLevy.Com
Dial M for Murder is often dismissed as lesser Hitchcock, yet its intricate plot and sterling performances thrill me every time I watch it.
Matt Brunson-Creative Loafing
Based on a magnificently intricate script ... it benefits immensely from Hitchcock's razor-sharp direction.
Mike Scott-Times-Picayune
...a completely watchable yet less-than-consistent effort from Hitchcock...
David Nusair-Reel Film Reviews
In Alfred Hitchcock's Dial M for Murder, even the innocent have poker faces.
Rob Humanick-Slant Magazine
A modest thriller in comparison to Hitchcock's later works, but one that's nonetheless taut and cleverly managed.
Laura Bushell-Film4
Lower case Hitch, but diverting and sleek.
-TV Guide's Movie Guide
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