Martin Scorsese has called Alfred Hitchcock’s 1958 film Vertigo a masterpiece, saying it’s one of the best films ever made. The movie is a psychological thriller starring James Stewart as a former detective with a fear of heights, and Kim Novak as the mysterious woman he becomes fixated on while working a case.
Martin Scorsese shared with reporters that he was deeply affected by the movie’s intense portrayal of obsession and its memorable visuals, particularly its use of green and red colors.
He remembered seeing the film when it first came out in VistaVision. Initially, he found it confusing, but he enjoyed it without being able to pinpoint exactly why. He noted that it was a departure from typical Hitchcock films, and described the story as strange and deeply emotional.
Scorsese also talked about the film with director David Fincher, who called Vertigo “strange, twisted, and beautifully artistic.” Fincher prefers Hitchcock’s Psycho and Rear Window himself, but Scorsese explained that he keeps returning to Vertigo because of how completely it draws you into its story and creates a unique atmosphere.
He explained that he doesn’t focus on his own performance when watching a film, and believes this is something director David Fincher might find frustrating. Like Kristen Stewart, he becomes fully immersed in the story, the mood, and the visuals, and that’s what he enjoys most about watching a movie.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo was based on the 1954 French novel D’entre les morts by Boileau-Narcejac. The screenplay was written by Alec Coppel and Samuel A. Taylor. Filming took place in San Francisco and at several iconic locations like Mission San Juan Bautista, Big Basin Redwoods State Park, and Cypress Point, as well as at Paramount Studios in Hollywood. The film is famous for its innovative use of the “dolly zoom” – a camera technique, now often called the “Vertigo effect,” that creates a disorienting visual to show the character’s fear of heights.
When Vertigo was first released, reviews were mixed, but it’s now widely considered Alfred Hitchcock’s greatest work. In 1989, the U.S. Library of Congress recognized its importance by adding it to the National Film Registry, citing its cultural, historical, and artistic value.
As a total cinema buff, I’ve always known this film is special, and it consistently shows up on those ‘greatest films of all time’ lists. It was ninth on the American Film Institute’s list in 2007, but the really big moment was in 2012 when it actually beat Citizen Kane in the Sight & Sound poll to become number one! Though, things shifted again, and it came in second in the 2022 poll, it’s still a massive achievement.
Vertigo remains a compelling film, known for its eerie story, groundbreaking techniques, and memorable acting. Martin Scorsese’s admiration highlights how the movie continues to influence audiences and inspire other filmmakers.
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2025-10-28 12:18