Shadow of a Doubt
Dir: Alfred Hitchcock
1943
*****
Shadow of a Doubt is a masterclass in film direction. Hitchcock's use of light and shadow and the compositions of his shots make this film a contender as one of his best from a technical point of view. As for the film itself, the acting from the two leads, Joseph Cotten and Teresa Wright are spot on, it's a wonder why neither actor worked with Hitchcock more (apart from the 'Hitchcock presents' stints they both did). It's not my favourite of his but it's up there, apparently it was his favourite though, it certainly brought him stateside recognition and is a brilliant incite as to what was to come. Brilliant.