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.
