REAR WINDOW

 We just finished up watching an Alfred Hitchcock film, Rear Window. This was a great film. It was a little cheesey at times but given its age and what they had to work with at the time it is very well done. I believe the explicit meaning of this film was perserverence and pushing an issue when you know you are right. Do not let people talk you out of things you feel strongly about. The implicit meaning is that you never really know a person. You could be living next to a murderer and never even know it. Someone could be suffering but put on a good show in public. Be kind to others because they might end your life or their own simply because of something you said or did. The ethical issue that this film brings up as far as if you see a nieghbor about to commit suicide but you only know this because you are spying should you report it? I believe that you should. It is absolutely an invasion of privacy by peeking at them through a window but that person needs help. They need to know someone cares. If they get help it could change their life and they could be forever grateful. Or they could be really mad and sue you like the guy on The Incredibles. For me personally i would rest better knowing I tried. Back to the film side of things tho. I honestly feel like the acting in this film was reaaly good. It was believable and relatable. You really get a sense of each character and who they are. That is also a direct result of good directing. The director works closely with the actors to portray the story and this was very well done. The camera movement and lighting also contribute to the high rating of this film. It helps to build suspense and tension. Overall this film is awesome and has made me want to look into more Hitchcock films. Loved this film!