Notorious 1946

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: The virtuoso sequences -- the long kiss, the crane shot into the door key -- are justly famous, yet the film's real brilliance is in its subtle and detailed portrayal of infinitely perverse relationships. Read more

Bosley Crowther, New York Times: Check up another smash hit for a fine and experienced team. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: Alfred Hitchcock's Notorious is the most elegant expression of the master's visual style, just as Vertigo is the fullest expression of his obsessions. Read more

Wally Hammond, Time Out: It's the accuracy, efficiency and control of Hitchcock's direction that most impress. They enable him to dovetail the film's thriller format and romantic story to dizzying, expressive and unique effect. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Production and directorial skill of Alfred Hitchcock combine with a suspenseful story and excellent performances to make Notorious force entertainment. Read more