ROPE film analysis--using light and a window to tell a story
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- ROPE film analysis. In this video, I will show how Alfred Hitchcock uses time, the light of an open window, and the bruised vanity of a beautiful woman to tell a story in this single-shot masterpiece based on the 1928 murder of a 14 year old boy named Bobby Franks by teenagers Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold from Kenwood situated on Lake Michigan in Chicago’s South Side.
Rope is based on a story by Hume Cronyn and the script is by Arthur Laurents. The film stars James Stewart, John Dall, Joan Chandler, Cedrick Hardwicke, Farley Granger, Constance Collier, Douglas Dick, Edith Evanson, and Dick Hogan.
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Rope is one of my favourite films. Hitchcock was master of suspense 😊👌
When I saw the video quality, I didn’t have much hope, but WOW this man knows what he’s talking about. Great analysis.
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I recently rewatched Rope twice. It had been some time since I had seen it. The pacing is interesting -- highlighted by exciting protractions. And unlike most films the murder is performed at the beginning. Thank you for your insights.
Rope and Lifeboat are my favorites of his older films. Amazing what the man can do with limited space. Much appreciated
This is such a great film analysis.
I've literally been going through so many film analyses trying to get a clear, concise yet detailed, breakdown of a film.
I am a student with a film analysis project, and I was looking for an example of how to convey the analysis through verbal format - not written format. This is so helpful, thank you!
Thanks a lot for watching the video and leaving this comment I am glad that this Video was able to help you and give you some insight on your project what film are you planning on doing an analysis on. this is such a great film on so many levels this and life boat Are my favorite Hitchcock movies
I've seen this movie many times and consider myself a Hitchcock fan. This is probably my favorite Hitchcock movie. Your insights are spot on. I appreciate the review. Glad to find others out there who appreciate this movie as much as I do.
Right on, Jimmy. Much appreciated!
I never considered that Brandon never actually got his hands dirty !
Thank you for your video ❤❤❤
Thanks for watching it, Ave🙏🏿
You single-handedly saved my essay! Thank you so much for your wisdom!
All right Austin glad to hear that. Now you know where to come to where you need some help on those essays lol
Great analysis. As a 23 year old, im grateful that I watch film like this because it’s so much better than action heavy CGI stimulation roller coaster. This whole movie is like a lesson in how to write compelling characters and have perfect suspense throughout. Definitely a little slow for my generation. But it’s worth it. For people my age that get bored easily, try to appreciate the beauty of the set, amazing visuals with technicolor, and dialogue and you will eventually find yourself in a very compelling plot that you will want to watch again. It’s one of those that you’ll be amazed at how good a simple story and setting can be.
Glad you liked my analysis and this film. It's definitely everything you say and then some. Shows that you don't need a gazillion dollars to craft a compelling film. Also a good example for aspiring filmmakers short on resources.
I know he was the Master Of Suspense TM. But I think William Friedkin actually topped the Master with his rope bridge sequence in Sorcerer.
Never been on the edge of my seat more than with that sequence.
I've never seen the Sorcerer! Once again, Tanzi, I'll have to check it out on your recommendation! Thanks a mil!😎
Good review. I'm a fellow Lifeboat fan. What I also found interesting is that the NYC skyline in the window seems a little off. Looks like some of the buildings along Central Park West alongside some of the buildings in the financial district.
Thanks for watching the video. You must be from New York to spot this error. Thanks for the comment.
Just started watching Rope and found this review. Instantly subscribed and can't wait to see more of your film analysis. Alfred Hitchcock was so ahead of his time. A master in filmmaking.
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wow i’d never heard of this story, or movie! brilliant video my man
Right on, Badly. Glad you enjoyed it! Much appreciated!
Great breakdown of the movie
Thanks for watching, Ben. Much appreciated
This was really well done, looking forward to checking out the rest of your channel!
Much appreciated Beer and cats
great analysis.
Much appreciated, sir. Thanks for watching it.
Just make sure Sorcerer gets priority. I just hope it does not interrupt your schedule cause I think it potentially could. It’s one that stays with you like an oil stain that won’t wash off.
I love this movie probably my favourite hitchock I enjoy dial m for murder and I forget the movie rear window? that's good too. It's like 12 angry men. As in set in 1 location with conflict. Allowing the audience to never leave that area and figure out what is happening. Extremely smart and doesn't insult us.
Thanks for watching the video and this comment. This is my 2nd favorite Hitchcock movie behind Lifeboat. Only Hitchcock can make a movie filmed in 1 room exciting. Movie's a lot deeper than it appears on the surface.
@@godfatherofcinema Wow I didn't know about lifeboat thanks I will need to watch it. Odd how it wasn't in the collection. It seems to the be that way with alfred collections on DVD. I think different studios. I agree. Sadly we just don't see that level of art style in movies. It's all flash and CGI with no substance in modern movies. Don't get me wrong some are good. I just miss more simpler sets. Like "the thing" movie 1982 people still watch that yearly and talk about the jackets and stuff. Which is smart. It gets people talking. Something great about knowing the layout of a set. It lets you know where each character is even if not in the shot.
@@godfatherofcinema Like Inglourious bastards opening we know where each character is during the integration scene which makes it seem real we feel for the farmer. And all the subtle threats Hans make. He knows their in the floor boards. But is seeing if the French will give the family up. Or will he make the french mans life hell? This is why he talks about rodents. And Birds like eagles being the german. Whats interesting aswell Germans really thought they were better then french people back in the day at least some. A famous french guy said that he was hearing how the german is superior to the french and since then he has been sceptical of anyone making a superior claim. This was pre ww1 I believe. It's little things you might only understand being European. But it's how we used see each other.
@@JamieZero7 Lifeboat is phenomenally entertaining and it all takes place in a small boat. What balls that Hitchcock. I agree with you on there being too much CGI. Still have yet to see WAY OF WATER.
@@JamieZero7 I love Inglourious Basterds that was one of Tarantino’s best films if you ask me also love his most recent fail Once Upon a Time in Hollywood I thought that film was probably his best in my opinion of his new films. A film from a Director I really like is Dune. That movie is exceptional if you have not seen it you should
I love Roy Scheider. Saw a decent thriller he did in the 80s called 52 Pick Up with Anne Margaret, Vanity, John Glover, Kelly Preston and Clarence Williams III. Directed by John Frankenheimer. One of the genuinely good movies Cannon Films produced along with Runaway Train, Tough Guys Don’t Dance and Barfly
A movie that I’m very curious about is 2010 the sequel to 2001 a space Odyssey have you seen it and if so what is your take on it
Great video ! Another great Hitchcock film dealing with a corpse is The Trouble with Harry; the film is possibly the most beautifully shot movie I’ve ever seen in my life
Thanks for watching this video and sorry about the delay. That's probably one of the few Hitchcock movies I haven't seen. Thanks for the recommendation!
It’s amazing. It came out a month after Star Wars. So it was doomed to fail from the start. Only now has it gained the respect it deserves.
It’s a remake of 1953 French Film Wages of Fear and from what I’m told it beats the original.
It’s a truly international story spanning from Israel, Italy, USA and mainly a South American jungle.
Prepare to be blown away
I have Wages of Fear. Incredibly visceral film! Based on this comparison, I'll have to check it out. Again, man, you have great taste in film!
great info especially at the start. one of many who did not know about that murder story it was based on!
Thanks for checking it out and leaving this comment, James. Greatly appreciated!
Why does it say zero waiting. I’m waiting. Does that make me a zero. Well I feel like a hero!
Tanzi, you are a hero. Kinda feel like I'm shortchanging on this one as I have way more insights into the Freudian concepts in this film from the last time I saw it. But I think it's still got some unique perspectives in it. I'm going to do an expanded interpretation of it that I'll probably have to put on Patreon as TH-cam's policies won't permit me to do this the justice I'd like to without being striked.
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I watched that movie because my teacher recommended it, I loved it
I am glad you like that movie man it is amazing I don’t think that we could make movies like that today
@@godfatherofcinema yeah, he's a master at building suspense
@@nunotorres6314 if you have not already check out lifeboat it is even better than rope in my opinion
@@godfatherofcinema I've never heard about that one, i'll defenitly have to watch it now! Thanks!
Very good analysis, I know I'm late but I would like to ask you, how exactly are fear, vanity and shame presented in the film?
Thanks much appreciated. By murdering him in the day and the shame afterwards
Here's what I hope is a clearer answer to your question. Fear represents Phillip's fear of getting caught; Vanity applies to both Brandon and Janet: Brandon in that he opens the window after murdering David as if to show the world his handiwork; Janet in that--in that--she wanted everyone to think that she dumped Kenneth who actually dumped her. Shame applies to Phillip and Janet: Phillip in that he is ashamed and against Brandon opening the curtains to let the world see their handiwork; Janet in that she is ashamed about the truth coming out that Keneth dumped her and not the other way around.
@@godfatherofcinema Perfect, I'm doing an analysis of Rope and your video is very helpful. Thank you very much for your answer
@@wincentyMP no problemo. Shoot me a link when you do and God Bless
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@@godfatherofcinema I have never watched anyone look at films the way you do....its quite refreshing to see the least. I always knew "The Wrestler" was a sad movie but didn't know just how tragic until watching your take on it.
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sorcerer is one of the movies that I watched again the next day it’s that good
Glad to see there are some films that good that I missed. Definitely on the list, Tanzi. Think I'm going to check out that Alan Moore documentary tonight since you mentioned it.
Great stuff
Right on, Leon. Much appreciated!
pretty good review
Thanks for checking it out, Tenn! Much appreciated1
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Thank you
2010 is Ok. I always felt that it goes out of its way to explain 2001 explicitly. The characters say the word “monolith” too much I recall. It’s ok. Not great. Shame because I really love Peter Hyams as a director.
Others films of his I love Capricorn One.
Busting with Elliot Gould and Robert Blake is great with one of the best foot chases have seen.
Another would be Running Scared with Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines - which my brother told me last night that there was an idea to do sequel to soon after to be called Running Scared Around The World. That would have been good. But it fell apart
Running Scared is one of those forgotten gems of the 80s.
Sorry about the delay in getting back to you on this comment. I was curious about 2010 because I too am a fan of Peter Hyams' films. I'll still give it a go although the points you make kind of turns me off as I think that the appeal of 2001 is in what it doesn't tell you. That it leaves so much to the imagination.
Been a while science I saw it and it was on VHS. Don’t remember disliking it just felt is was a bit average. It does move forward from what happened in 2001 in a respectable way.
It’s not Exorcist II where it seems to try and ruin what came before. The biggest crime a sequel can do. Matrix Reloaded felt that way too.
Don’t let me put you off. It has some interesting moments and the cast is good. It just does not have the sense of massive transcendence that Kubrick film has. Not an embarrassment by ant stretch but not a film I’ve been compelled to se again in a hurry.
Okay, Godfather, I love your film analysis, but you have omitted the obvious in this film: the characters are obviously gay/bisexual. Why did you not bring this fact in your analysis? Did you feel it was not relevant? As a gay man, I feel this movie-with all of it's stereotypes toward gay men-i.e., murderous- it is noteworthy of mention.
Thanks, Scott. I omitted it because it was not in-line with the point I was making being the inherent evil nature of human beings. Bringing a gay theme into this analysis would have been gerrymandering and distracting from its thesis. It could work in an all-encompassing analysis but would have also demanded much more time than this analysis. I did several all-encompassing analysis (Dr. Strangelove, Scenes from a Marriage, etc) but those videos could have easily been broken into several shorter and more effective videos.