My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock Review

We got the opportunity to watch the retrospective documentary of Alfred Hitchcock named "My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock" Here is the synopsis: A century after the debut of Alfred Hitchcock's first feature, he remains one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. But how does his vast body of work and legacy hold up in today’s world? Mark Cousins, the award-winning filmmaker behind Women Make Film, The Storms of Jeremy Thomas, and The Story of Film: A New Generation, tackles this question and looks at the auteur with a new and radical approach: through the use of his own voice. As Hitchcock rewatches his films, we are taken on an odyssey through his vast career - his vivid silent films, the legendary films of the 1950s and 60s and his later works - in playful and revealing ways.

Opening on October 25th in selected theaters in NYC and LA the documentary takes a different approach on how today's world relates to yesterday's films. The films starts with Hitchcock(voiced by Alistair McGowan) discussing the significance of tributes of him and how can his films relate to today's world. Starting from his beginnings to his latest work the director breaks down his films in a way that today's generation can interpret and understand. It is a interesting concept for a subject that has been covered from so many angles. However Cousins approach is a refreshing take and one worth checking out. The film clocks in at exactly 2 hours which isn't enough time on show how Hitchcock's vast filmography can be dissected. There are many revealing stories that the director shares about his films and how he shoots the characters in his own way. The best segments is when he talks about his silent film era and the reflection of his life from a earlier age. The scenes. The locations are similar to his childhood locations.

The documentary is very compelling and insightful. For Hitchcock's fans this is another movie to add to the collection of tributes to him. For newcomers this documentary is a good way to learn about the process and meticulous details in movie making from one of the greats. A nice refresher and a new experience for film lovers and Hitchcock fans old and new. My Name is Alfred Hitchcock really handles the timeline of his films and correlate them in the modern world in such a way it's timeless. Mark Cousins did a fantastic job curated and manipulated the catalog to fit this story great.