Notorious

CARY GRANT, INGRID BERGMAN, CALUDE RAINS. Folks, that should say it all for some of you but for others, I guess you'll need convincing... American agents head to Brazil after world war II to find Nazi spies that have been hiding out since the end of the war. Coincidentally, Bergman's character is the daughter of a convicted spy. Regardless, this movie is timeless. It's sexy, it's noir(in it's own right), it was ahead of its time, and it's so darn hard not to watch. There is definitely an alluring quality to this film that I think many film buffs can pick up on. Personally, I think Ingrid Bergman is irresistible in this movie and I feel that Cary Grant is playing one of his five best roles in this movie. That's just me though, and I gotta admit, I do love the both of them. OH, and did I mention... Directed in 1946 by NONE OTHER than Mr. Alfred Hitchcock! Now you have to see it!

I love this movie! The acting and plot are fabulous. With Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman how can you go wrong.

Released in August of '46--well over a year after V-E Day and just about a year after V-J Day--Alfred Hitchcock's NOTORIOUS was actually in development at a time when the war's outcome was at least still somewhat uncertain. Ben Hecht's initial script was reportedly written in 1944, for example. The film's central storyline--involving active Post-War Nazi plotting in Brazil--was likely a alteration of a war-time scenario, and references to nuclear plotting would have seemed pretty prescient--or pretty far out: hard to say which. Whatever the specifics, it's certainly an intriguing question to consider just how historical developments might have forced alterations to the film's script. Equally interesting is the question of audience reception: the movie was successful, by all accounts, and it can be assumed that appeals to American patriotism and anti-Nazism would still be quite powerful in the immediate Post-War era. In fact, at a time when the full extent of Nazi criminality h... Read more

In the aftermath of World War II, the Americans are hunting down and prosecuting the remaining Nazis anywhere they can. One such conviction brings Alicia Huberman (Ingrid Bergman) across their radar. Her father has just been sent to prison for his involvement. But he knew more Nazis, and they think that Alicia can help them get the entire cell. T. R. Devlin (Cary Grant) is the one who makes this pitch. At first reluctant, Alicia soon leaves for the assignment in Brazil with Devlin as her handler. The assignment involves reuniting with Alexander Sebastian (Claude Rains) and getting as close to him as possible. Since Alexander had a crush on Alicia, that part is no problem. But how far will Alicia go? Is this novice in over her head? The basic premise of the film is familiar, and I thought that in the master's hands it might turn out to be pretty good. And there are plenty of good suspense moments, all in the second half. I'm not going to spoil any, but do know I was on... Read more

Great Hitchcock film! Grant and Bergman are terrific in the film. Claude Rains outshines both as the creepy momma's boy. Highly recommend!

The romantic tension in this superlative Hitchcock spy story is fabulous. It is a little hard to believe that any guy ( even Cary Grant ) could resist someone as incredibly beautiful as Ingrid Bergman was, pretty much throwing herself at him, but that's why the romance works so well. The fact that the suspense ( revolving around a Nazi group in Brazil that is refining uranium ore ) matches the romance is due in large part to the genius of Hitchcock, and the marvelous Claude Rains as the sinister, and calculating Alexander. Rains' character, is the sexually-frustrated, head of the spy network, freshly-recruited, secret agent, Alicia ( Ingrid Bergman, who is simply radiant in this role ), the daughter of a convicted traitor, is sent to 'land.' Alicia's contact, Devlin ( Cary Grant, in one of his best performances ever ) refuses to let his emotions get in the way of his job- despite the fact, that he has fallen for the 'notorious' party girl, Alicia. The screenplay, and cinematography ar... Read more

Nothing over the top but it was a good movie. It was about Biggie's upbringing in Brooklyn, selling drugs and jail time to hooking up with Puffy and rise to stardom. He was 19 when he met Puffy. What was interesting to me was the origin of his falling out with Tupac which got them both killed. They were friends until at one point Tupac went up to Biggie and Puff's recording studio in NY and was shot 7 times in the lobby. He insisted he was set up and this started the rivalry. Tupac was killed about year later in Vegas and Biggie a year after that in LA. They were only 25 and 24.

Great movie,

Not my favorite Hitchcock film but here he creates a tension and suspense that never lets up. Masterful in that regard.

Hitchcock saw a dark side in Cary Grant, and he brought it out successfully in Grant's portrait of Devlin, a charming though rather sadistic agent hired to protect Ingrid Bergman as she infiltrates a bunch of Nazis who have taken on new lives in Brazil. Both the scene at the horse track, in which Devlin and Alicia Huberman (Bergman) watch her Nazi ex-lover from a distance, and the final scene, in which Devlin carries Alicia down the steps, represent major steps forward in the development of cinema. The DVD extras show you how inventive and ambitious Hitchcock was with the tracking shot in the final scene. A must-see.

Ingrid Bergman & Cary Grant light up the screen...what a magical pair. One of my all time faves!

A solid Hitchcock film. Not my favorite, but still a well made movie.

I was very young but remember the exciting ending, just fab.

This isn't one of my favourite Hitchcock films, but what I love about this movie is that the tension is so tightly wound. Every time I watch it I end up unconciously gritting my teeth and gripping the couch pillows.

Second only to Vertigo as far as Hitchcock films go this film beautifly combines love and suspense. Cary Grant is at his best which adds to my frustration that he never recieved an Oscar. Ingrid Bergmann nearly trumps her Casablanca role. It's sad that you can only purchase this DVD for $40! (only offered as a Criterion collection disk). I guess I could go buy MI2 if I want to see this movie poorly done.

Although very entertaining, I feel that this film is somewhat of a mixed bag. Actually, I should say that the film is practically flawless except for one particular thing that bugs me. Now I know that the "MacGuffin" in Hitchcock's films is not supposed to mean anything. It is only there to keep the story moving. In "Notorious," such a big deal is made of the substance that Devlin found in the wine cellar that it can't be ignored. That's just the way I see it, the MacGuffin in "Notorious" was not handled well. Other than that though, the film is perfect.

Yes, yes, yes, fantastic movie. Hitchcock's 4th best and in the Top 50 for sure. Best movie of the 40 besides Double Indemnity and The Great Dictator (see those movies). Interesting plot, best Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman performances of their careers. (woooo! casablanca! play it again, sam! no, she's better in notorious!). Claude Rains is particulary great as well but his performance in Mr. Smith... could be better. I wish I were more opinionionitive.

watching hitchcock is a thrill to begin with. nice camerawork, saying things without words but just pictures. better exposition...

One of Hitchcock's masterpieces as well as one of the best films of all time! Excellent picture!

for me, it is probably the most brilliant and intelligent movie ever made, with such a wonderful cast and director. I recommend you to watch the kiss'scene and listen to what they say with a second degree. I 'm so chocked john Woo dared take the subject of this "chef d'oeuvre" for such a average movie as MI2. But every one should see THIS WONDERFUL FILM.