The director of the film is Hitchcock, and this film is different from his previous impressions. Although it is also a crime, the plot is not so turbulent, and the suspense setting is not so strong. However, it also has a distinct Hitchcock style,
As can be seen from the film, the director conducts experimental expressions. For example, the mass adoption of long lenses. It makes the rhythm of storytelling tend to be real and objective. There is less montage and editing, and there are not many big action shots. This film is shot in the simplest way, which not only reduces the cost, but also achieves certain effects. The second is in the setting of suspense. Hitchcock showed the murderer in front of everyone from the very beginning. The suspense became how Robert found clues and how the murderer got rid of the detective's entanglement. Now that the facts have had the result, people's pursuit of the cause is not so strong, which explains why the director did not explain the motive of the crime, but devoted most of his pen and ink to the crime.
The plot of the film is not about a typical social evil, but more like a dark comedy. The murderer pretended to be clever, but instead shot himself in the foot. The focus of the film is no longer on discussing the cruelty of the crime, but on narrating the farce in a mocking and sarcastic tone. Of course, in order to express his position, the director expressed his position of justice through Robert's mouth at the end of the film. Although, it doesn't make much sense for the ideological interpretation of the film itself. The characters in the film have distinct characteristics, such as Braden's calmness and self-consciousness, Philip's sensitivity and impulsiveness, and Robert's meticulousness and prudence. These are mainly reflected in the details, language, actions, and expressions of the characters. Most of this movie is lines, it seems, it is a so-called talk show or salon, but there are undercurrents in the gossip. Robert begins to suspect, Philip faces a breakdown, Jenny grows dissatisfied, and Mrs Wilson keeps complaining.
To sum up, this film is different from the previous Hitchcock films in terms of story, image style (long shot), puzzle solving process, and character settings.
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