North by Northwest (50th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Book) | 
| Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Actors: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, Martin Landau
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  385 reviews
Sales Rank: 1,195
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen, Dubbed
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Blu-ray
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Running Time: 131 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 5.7 x 0.5
MPN: 883929064953
UPC: 883929064953
EAN: 0883929064953
ASIN: B0017HMF6W
Release Date: November 3, 2009
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Product Description
A New York advertising executive is kidnapped by a gang of spies, who believe he is CIA agent accused of murder.
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A strong candidate for the most sheerly entertaining and enjoyable movie ever made by a Hollywood studio (with Citizen Kane, Only Angels Have Wings and Trouble in Paradise running neck and neck). Positioned between the much heavier and more profoundly disturbing Vertigo (1958) and the stark horror of Psycho (1960), North by Northwest (1959) is Alfred Hitchcock at his most effervescent in a romantic comedy-thriller that also features one of the definitive Cary Grant performances. Which is not to say that this is just "Hitchcock Lite"; seminal Hitchcock critic Robin Wood (in his book Hitchcock's Films Revisited) makes an airtight case for this glossy MGM production as one of The Master's "unbroken series of masterpieces from Vertigo to Marnie." It's a classic Hitchcock Wrong Man scenario: Grant is Roger O. Thornhill (initials ROT), an advertising executive who is mistaken by enemy spies for a U.S. undercover agent named George Kaplan. Convinced these sinister fellows (James Mason as the boss, and Martin Landau as his henchman) are trying to kill him, Roger flees and meets a sexy Stranger on a Train (Eva Marie Saint), with whom he engages in one of the longest, most convolutedly choreographed kisses in screen history. And, of course, there are the famous set pieces: the stabbing at the United Nations, the crop-duster plane attack in the cornfield (where a pedestrian has no place to hide), and the cliffhanger finale atop the stone faces of Mount Rushmore. Plus a sparkling Ernest Lehman script and that pulse-quickening Bernard Herrmann score. What more could a moviegoer possibly desire?--Jim Emerson Also on the Blu-ray disc
North by Northwest is a great-looking Blu-ray disc, with a sharpness and colors that seem like you're watching the film for the first time. New on the 50th anniversary edition are a one-hour documentary on Hitchcock's work "The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature Style," and a shorter one (25 min.) specifically about the film, "North by Northwest: One for the Ages." It's packaged in one of Warner's Blu-ray books, with trivia, character profiles, and stills and vintage art. Older extras include screenwriter Ernest Lehman's commentary track, a 90-minute profile of star Cary Grant, the documentary from 2000 "Destination Hitchcock: The Making of North by Northwest" hosted by Eva Marie-Saint, a music-only audio track, and theatrical trailers. --David Horiuchi Stills from North by Northwest (Click for larger image; not Blu-ray screen-captures)
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 The Definitive Hitchcock August 26, 2010
macmovies66
I wont go so far as to say that North By Northwest is Alfred Hitchcock's best film. Many,myself included, think that honor belongs to Vertigo. But I do believe that I've come to consider it my favorite, after many viewings going back almost three decades. If I had to recommend one Hitchcock film to some poor unfortunate that had never been privledged to see one, this would be it.
Some complain that it doesn't make much logical sense,and I wont gainsay that. I do say that most people that watch it end up not caring a jot. It moves with breakneck pace from the first few seconds and never slows down. Along the way you get action,suspense,mystery,humor,romance,and some unforgetable dialogue. It's almost worth the purchase price just to listen as two of the greatest voices in movies history,Cary Grant and James Mason, share the screen. Sheer magic.
As far as the extras go I think as with the film itself you are getting the appropriate bang for your buck. There are two features on the movie itself and one each on Cary Grant and Hitchcock. I enjoyed them all,and learned a few things that I didn't know before. All in all an excellant dessert to complement the feast that is North By Northwest.
Best Transfer of old Movie August 16, 2010
A. A Slezak (Chicago, IL USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Now this is the classic thriller and I think that because of this adventure they started the James Bond series. I have always enjoyed this movie but the think about it was I was worried that it would not be much different on Blu-ray. Boy was I wrong I don't know how they got the classic copy of this film but even though it was made in the 50s the picture is excellent and it almost looks like 3D. I cannot tell you how nice this version is you have to see it for yourself. I hope you have a large enough screen to enjoy this.
Best ever made even better August 15, 2010
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0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Cary Grant and Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece collaboration is well preserved and beautifully remastered in this Blu-ray release.
Highly recommend for your BD library. The story is pure Hitchcock formula: mistaken identity, being chased by spys and police, and of
course a blond heroine. Especially enjoy James Mason's cool, evil under-toned role.
 North By Northwest July 10, 2010
James Fischer (BRIDGMAN, MICHIGAN, US)
1 out of 11 found this review helpful
I have no idea if the disk worked or not, because I'm from region 1 and the disk was from region 2
There's a good reason why there's high praise for this film July 7, 2010
Eric S. Kim (Southern California)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
A superb film by Alfred Hitchcock! This has to be one of the most suspenseful films of the 20th Century. Even though it was made back in 1959, it still has high tension all over it even today. It's an interesting premise: a man is wrongfully accused and is being pursued all around the country. It might be simple enough, but it's much more complicated than it seems. Here, we get a romantic subplot, a government conspiracy, several chase sequences, clever dialogue, perfectly-timed humor, brilliant performances by Cary Grant & Eva Maria Saint, etc. Basically, you get a whole lot from this film, but it's not overstuffed. Hitchcock, one of the finest directors in the 20th Century, has given us a marvel. It's a definite classic among top thrillers. I wouldn't necessarily say that it's perfect, but it's an excellent film nonetheless.
Grade: A
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