Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Starring Sean Connery

Marnie is a habitual thief, changing her appearance and her job every so
often to rob them blind.  Her next job is at Rutlands, where the boss has
taken an interest in her.   Mr. Rutland (Connery) eventually discovers her
nefarious side and instead of bringing her to the law, decides that he can
help her.  You see, Marnie (Tippi Hedren) has some deep psychological
problems - she freaks out during thunderstorms, and when she sees the color
red, and when men come close to her.  And this intrigues Rutland (a studier
of animal behavior) who falls in love with Marnie and marries her.  It takes
his tough love to push Marnie to remember her past, and why it has scarred
her so.

This was an intriguing movie.  Not a horror movie, but a psychological
thriller.  The acting (Hedren, Connery, and Diane Baker as "Lil" especially)
was great.  While there is not much action at all, the story and these
characters really draw you into their world and their problems.  The
directing is great.  Some very suspenseful scenes and some fantastic camera
angles/movements (especially for 1964!).  My only problems with Marnie is
that it is a little drawn out.  And all the scenes are shot on sets (which I
realize that's how Hitchcock wanted it, but watching the movie now in 2004
it's distracting at times how fake the old Hollywood sets were).
 
 
 
 

Quality: 7.0  Visuals: 5.0  Intensity: 6.5 
OVERALL RATING: 6.2