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Dial M for Murder (re-release)
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  • Starring: Grace Kelly, Ray Milland
  • Summary: In this 1954 Hitchcock classic, quintessential cool blonde (and Hitchcock favorite) Grace Kelly stars as a society woman for whom jealous husband Ray Milland arranges the perfect murder. (Film Forum)

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  1. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: B. Kite
    80
    If the things here are homelier and less loved than, say, Marnie's neon yellow purse or Cary Grant's glowing glass of milk, and the film itself no one's idea of major Hitch, it remains a fascinating investigation of a stillborn process from one of cinema's most dedicated inquisitors of structure.
  2. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Dave Kehr
    70
    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 four main characters. (review of original release)
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not Credited)
    70
    Lower case Hitch, but diverting and sleek, with the climax early on. [review of original release]

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  1. GuyR
    10
    One of my favourite Hitchies. The cast is superb. And it's Grace Kelly, who was always beautifully photographed by Hitch.
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  2. michaelr
    10
    Dial M for Murder is one of those Hitchcock films that you can't sit still for do to all the captivating scenes, and this movie is one of the reasons that Hitchcock remains to be number one on my top ten directors list.… Expand
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  3. JayH
    8
    Excellent Alfred Hitchcock suspense thriller, and it is brimming with his classic touches. Great atmosphere and the pace is excellent, well produced. Grace Kelly is terrific as the innocent wife, Ray Milland does a good job as well.… Expand
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