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The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)

Rate: 7
Viewed: 7/06

7/06: The title The Man Who Knew Too Much is misleading because the protagonist didn't know that much after all but just enough to follow up a lead.

Although technically great, the film is hampered by the pace as it drags too much due to the extensive focus on meaningless details. In many ways, the plot is similar to The Manchurian Candidate. Yes, it's a somewhat good thriller, breaking away free from the same tired formula that Alfred Hitchcock always used.

James Stewart does enough to carry the show, but it's Doris Day who's not suitable for a Hitchcockian picture. Although it's redundant of me saying so, Grace Kelly or Kim Novak would've done better.

All in all, The Man Who Knew Too Much is decent but not great.

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