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North by north west - A critical analysis.
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C.T.I.F.S FILM REVIEW - 28th FEBRUARY NORTH BY NORTH WEST A CRITICAL ANALYSIS By STEPHEN DE VILLIERS This film arguably called Hitchcock's greatest work holds a place, again debatably, amongst the top twenty films ever made. It indeed has timeless elements and its influence can be seen through the Bond series', to Indiana Jones, right up till today's mistaken identity action chase thrillers, like The Matrix and Minority Report. In breaking it apart, its many strengths and fewer weaknesses do become prevalent. This paper will examine the major theme and tone of the film; assessing what part they play in turning this movie into the classic masterpiece it has become today. North by Northwest draws its name from the classic line in Hamlet when, speaking to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern he tells them he is "mad but north northwest: when the wind is southerly I can tell a hawk from a handsaw." Meaning, Hamlet is giving the...
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