LOVE TRIO IN RIO

Even though Hitchcock pictures are difficult to compare, "Notorious' may be a better picture than the 1940 Oscar winner "Rebecca". Here we have Grant and Bergman as American agents trying to unravel the secrets of Rains and his villainous German cohorts after World War 2. The Americans are falling in love with one another,when Bergman is assigned to re-kindle an old love affair with Rains, much to Grant's chagrin. She succeeds too well, marries Rains, and soon discovers what her husband is up to. Simultaneously, Rains discovers Bergman's duplicity, setting the stage for a tense, unpredictable drama. Look for Mme. Konstantine, in her only screen appearance, to be incredibly effective as Rains' ageing mother. In fact, the entire cast gives a highly credible performance, leading this reviewer to rank the film as one of the best of the 1940's. Period!

Very Good

Notorious is both a love story and a thriller: the story of Alicia Huberman (Ingrid Bergman), a woman of a "certain reputation" and daughter of a convicted Nazi traitor, who's recruited by T.R. Devlin (Cary Grant) to serve as a spy in Brazil. Despite the strong feelings that arise between Huberman and Devlin (and what a gorgeous couple Bergman and Grant make), she gets more and more involved with the man she's supposed to spy--a relationship that threatens not only Alicia's relationship with Devlin, but also her life. The end is suspenseful, and the film is set in a very believable (although fake) Rio de Janeiro.

THE NAMES BOND.....JAMES BOND.

And to all saying "HUH" Look at the cover of this DVD...
It should say it all. This is a great Hitchcock thriller
and the directing,lighting script and acting superb.
See Steven Kaczmarek's review on this for details on the film.
(scroll down about 4-5 reviews) I'm typing this for I love
James Bond(oh! R.A. the horrors!)And when I had all the
James Bond films on VHS Notorious was first in line!
Reason being Cary Grant was the Broccoli's first choice
for the SECRET AGENT(no really it's true!)But he turned it
down?????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Still worth noting that Grant was best man at Broccoli's
wedding(true!) The movie Notorious really shows us how
Grant would have portrayed Bond. With his style of humour
and charisma,the smoking expensive cigs. and drinking
what really looks to be a dry martini this movie is
a MUST for not only lovers of film but BOND fanatics!
Bond fans please note Connery was second choice! And
only for his likeness to Grant(I love Connery so don't
think I'm dissen the SCOTTSMAN) But I really would have
loved Grant for one movie and than Sean. Well Clint
here's your wish..NOTORIOUS! Which plays more like
a LICENCE TO KILL or FOR YOUR EYES ONLY a straight
thriller as oppose to gadgets. CRITERION COLLECTION
also has a great version of this film..Also recommend
for those who wanted a Grant Bond to watch NORTH BY NORTHWEST
TO CATCH A THIEF and CHARADE. So please Bond fanatics buy
Notorious along with Goldfinger,Casino Royale For your eyes
only and GOLDENEYE..You will not be dissapointed!
Also worth mentioning Cary Grant was born in England!!!
The names GRANT...CARY GRANT(sorry Pierce! But even you
need to step aside for the MAN..."UGH" did I just type that???)