20 Dec 2016

STILL GRUESOME, BUT A BIT BANAL


Hitchcock invented thriller, but also managed to lift the horror movies to a psychologically convincing genre after decades of rubber dolls and poor makeup.

The concept of wildlife (in this case birds) turning against humans wasn't new in Hollywood, but presented visual effects and serious gore on the silver screen indeed were.

However, due to a technology evolution, „The birds” main advantages became its major flaws, not coming near to convincing the modern day viewer in its action sequences. Also, the very end will leave the story tangling in the air, finishing the dramatic movie too soon and too fast.

„The birds” were a remarkable achievement in its era, but also failed the test of time.






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