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By M. B. Alcat
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“I confess” (1953) is a film that is difficult to watch, but also regarding. This is not my favorite Hitchcock film, but I am glad I saw it, even though at times it was hard to endure all the things the main character had to go through in order to stay true to his beliefs.
The main character is Father Logan (Montgomery Clift), a priest that becomes the main suspect of a crime. He knows who the real murderer is, but cannot tell that to the police due to the fact that he had been told that in a confession. As circumstantial evidence condemns him, and people accuse him of shameful deeds, will Father Logan tell what he knows, or will he go on suffering, keeping the secret of confession ?
Montgomery Clift is perfect in his portrayal of Father Logan, a man of integrity faced with a crisis of conscience in a very trying situation. You cannot help being affected by the moral dilemma that Father Logan faces, because Clift conveys his anguish and sadness extremely well. You end up asking yourself a very difficult question: what would you do if you were in his place?
“I confess” (1953) is a beautiful film about difficult choices, and staying true to what we believe in. Even though most of this movie is pretty somber, the ending brings a note of hope that leaves the spectator thoughtful but not sad. Of course, recommended...
Belen Alcat
The main character is Father Logan (Montgomery Clift), a priest that becomes the main suspect of a crime. He knows who the real murderer is, but cannot tell that to the police due to the fact that he had been told that in a confession. As circumstantial evidence condemns him, and people accuse him of shameful deeds, will Father Logan tell what he knows, or will he go on suffering, keeping the secret of confession ?
Montgomery Clift is perfect in his portrayal of Father Logan, a man of integrity faced with a crisis of conscience in a very trying situation. You cannot help being affected by the moral dilemma that Father Logan faces, because Clift conveys his anguish and sadness extremely well. You end up asking yourself a very difficult question: what would you do if you were in his place?
“I confess” (1953) is a beautiful film about difficult choices, and staying true to what we believe in. Even though most of this movie is pretty somber, the ending brings a note of hope that leaves the spectator thoughtful but not sad. Of course, recommended...
Belen Alcat
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Format:VHS Tape
this is by no means a great film, but it's essential for the incredibly intense, internalized acting of montgomery clift.
and that's what so incredible with clift. he could still make thin material like this an unforgettable experience.
it's no accident that brando, james dean, and countless others have named clift their biggest influence.
all potential actors should watch this perfromance, which clift said was inspired by reading kafka and watching chaplin.
it shows.
and that's what so incredible with clift. he could still make thin material like this an unforgettable experience.
it's no accident that brando, james dean, and countless others have named clift their biggest influence.
all potential actors should watch this perfromance, which clift said was inspired by reading kafka and watching chaplin.
it shows.
Format:VHS Tape
"I Confess," set in Montreal and starring Montgomery Clift and Anne Baxter, is not one of Hitchcock's finest, but it's still worthy of your entertainment time. The musical score is rather lugubrious but the plot does move along. Clift presents his trademark longsuffering, noble look throughout, resisting the passionate entreaties of Baxter.
Unfortunately, the murderer with his accent somehow reminded me of Bruno Hauptmann, the German immigrant who may have been falsely accused of the Baby Lindbergh murder. (I 'm not giving away the plot; the opening scene reveals who commit the crime.) I don't accuse Hitchcock of national bias, though, as many of his villains are accentless Americans in other films.
A young Karl Malden turns in a fine performance as a detective, part of the strong supporting cast. There are some good scenes of the beautiful capital of Quebec. Recommended.
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One of Hitchcock's Best
Love this movie. I think it is one of the best Hitchcock movies ever made. Montgomery Clift is excellent in his role as the tormented priest. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Movie Nut
4.0 out of 5 stars
Un classique du cinéma mettant en scène la ville de...
C'est exactement le film que je cherchais à un prix raisonnable. Pour voir la ville de Québec en 1953, c'est l'outil idéal.
Published on Jan 3 2010 by Jacques Maltais
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Remember when Hollywood believed in God?
This is an excellent movie! Montgomery Clift turns in a superb performance as Father Michael Logan, a priest who hears a confession of a murder. Read more
Published on Oct 31 2002 by Richard A. Libby
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Solid Catholic Film
I just finished watching this movie and am very moved by the power of the Priesthood. Not only can the Priest give us absolution in Confession, he also grants us the Last Rites so... Read more
Published on July 22 2002 by Vincent Lim
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Excellent Hitchcock film!
I won't go into the plot, since everyone else already has...let me just say that this is an EXCELLENT Hitchcock film! Read more
Published on Mar 19 2001 by Brian Reaves
4.0 out of 5 stars
Something different...for Hitchcock fans
I loved this movie. Montgomery Clift plays a priest who hears the confession of a murderer. However, he is bound by the seal of confession and cannot reveal to the police the... Read more
Published on Nov 4 2000 by Kurt G.
4.0 out of 5 stars
ANOTHER FIND FROM HITCHCOCK!
This was another one of Hitchcock's movies that I had never seen, but I'm glad I did! Montgomery Clift, as a priest who knows a terrible secret, is wonderful! Read more
Published on Feb 7 2000 by Kathleen B. King
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