Saboteur 4K 1942

It is strange, of course, that there are no reviews at all for this particular Hitchcock film. In my opinion, it is one of the best films of the 1940s. It is very dynamic, topical and simply interesting. The film is also remarkable in that, for the first time in the history of his cinema, Sir Alfred wrote in the credits - "Hitchcock's film 'Saboteur'", i.e. it is no longer just a film, but a Hitchcock film. That's right! Starring the popular actors of the time, Robert Cummings and Priscilla Lane. And Hitchcock himself as the director of one of his first films of the 'Hollywood' period. It was the first time he shot at Universal and the first time he returned to his favorite genre, the spy thriller.

Undoubtedly, 'Saboteur' is an entertaining picture, which is, however, not deprived of its author's handwriting. I especially liked the scene atop the Statue of Liberty. Not for nothing Hitchcock was called the 'master of suspense and intrigue'. I can imagine how scenes from such films drove audiences crazy in the 40's. It still looks spectacular. In fact, I think Hitchcock would have made it in Hollywood today. He wouldn't be some Antonioni. He always made movies for an audience, and 'Saboteur' is also a movie for an audience. Watch this film. If only just for the sake of ticking off so you can say 'I saw a film yesterday, directed by a very good director named Alfred'.

I don't think there's any point in talking about the technical side. This is Hitchcock, and Hitchcock is a delicate business. We do not make a bad movie!