The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) - 10 stars out of 10
One of Hitchcock's finest thrillers! This film really speaks to me, particularly through the importance of music in the storyline from the cymbal crash to Doris Day's emotive rendition of Que Sera Sera. Day looks and sounds gorgeous throughout the film and Jimmy Stewart again proves to be the perfect fit for a Hitchcockian role. This movie does not rely on twists as much as a hopeless situation with an unpredictable resolution until the very end! Hitchcock's sparse comedic moments are strategically placed to give momentary relief from the constantly building tension. The combination of Day's heartfelt performance and Stewart's intense eyes will leave you breathless.
P.S. Hitchcock was a genius in giving his favorite movie composer a great and substantial cameo!
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