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With Dial M For Murder, Alfred Hitchcock made a temporary transition from suspense to mystery and of course handles it excellently. Suspense is still present, just not as prominent as in Hitchcock films of the past or future.

Grace Kelly in her role in Dial M For Murder this unique presence is detectable, even obvious, at first, but thanks to her superb performance it shrinks and vanishes as the film progresses. Her on screen male counterparts undergo similar transformations, and very authentically thanks to their own excellent acting.

Of course, none of this would have been possible without the direction of the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. This film is not so much suspense as Rear Window or Strangers on a Train, but Hitch keeps it exciting and lively regardless, thanks to his brilliant, as always, cinematography. In his hands Dial M For Murder grows into much more than it ever could have been without him. Although not the best the Master has to offer, Dial M For Murder is an enormously well-done “whodunnit” mystery that thrills and entertains. Should be enjoyed by old and young folks alike.

(2 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5)

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