The Los Angeles Citizen-News (5/29/58) concurred, but felt…
““The Los Angeles Citizen-News (5/29/58) concurred, but felt the picture had more serious problems in the story department: Unfortunately, the story, as adapted for the screen comes off less praiseworthy, for most of the time the picture is not a little confusing. The story line is not easy to follow. ... Vertigo is technically a topnotch film. Storywise, little can be said. Hitchcock does as well as he can, considering the script, in a directorial capacity. Vertigo is not his best picture.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Vertigo excels technically but suffers from a confusing narrative, making it less enjoyable overall.
In simple terms: Technically good, story weak.
Key Takeaway
Focus on clear storytelling.
Themes
film
critique
direction
storytelling
cinema
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
best picture:1
hitchcock:1
los angeles:1
time:1
hitchcock does:1
vertigo best:1
topnotch film:1
follow vertigo:1
When to use this quote
- movie reviews
- film studies
- directing workshops
Key Concepts
narrative structure
visual style
director's vision
Questions to Reflect On
- How does story affect film enjoyment?
- What makes a film technically impressive?
A Different Perspective
Technical skill cannot fully redeem a weak plot.