Man Who Knew Too Much, The (1956) Movie Reviews

Snoogans 03/03/2013 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Rating of
3/4 

Hitchcokc's remake of one of his own previous films. The plot plays out much differently, but the story-line is unchanged. This version is much slower paced and longer in length (by about 30-40 min). More time is spent with the husband and wife, as they figure out the proceedings together. I don't like this film any more or less than the 1935 original, but I hold it in a slightly higher regard because it feels more in line with the director's accomplished works of the time.

mitchellyoung 05/24/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Rating of
3/4 

Although nearly identical in premise to Hitchcock's original film, this remake is more polished and features the likable pairing of Jimmy Stewart and Doris Day. The intrigue is allowed to flow organically, which helps the film out; we are given information only as Stewart and Day discover it. The opera assassination scene, particularly, is a masterpiece of editing to build tension.

Amyaronson 07/18/2011 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Rating of
2/4 

A family vacationing in Morocco gets caught up in some skeevy stuff and their little boy is kidnapped. Not Hitchcock's best, but it's interesting enough for a rainy Sunday afternoon. It's pretty offensively racist (think Raiders of the Lost Ark). Doris Day sings Que Sera Sera, so that's pretty great, I guess. I heart Jimmy Stewart and want to marry him.

sapien 10/18/2009 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Rating of
3/4 

I thought that "Que Sera Sera" was a really old, traditional song. I had no idea it was created specifically for this 1956 movie.

SmokeScreener 06/07/2009 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Rating of
2/4 

This film is one of Hitchcock's weaker efforts. The film is very slow-moving without much suspense. A times, the characters defy logic (why would Doris Day not take action once she figures out what is about to happen at Albert Hall?). As always, I montiored the film for tobacco use. 5 characters smoked, including one of the films's stars (Brenda De Banzie). The film earned a SmokeScreeners Rating of 4 Butts. http://tinyurl.com/oknuz9

Allison 11/16/2007 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Rating of
3/4 

Que Serasera, whatever will be will be. I don't know why Hitch remade this movie but it was a lot of fun.