Review – The Birds

Though I suppose Psycho is Hitchcock’s most widely appreciated film, I’d like to put in a good word for this one as well. Sure, it’s a little uneven; the first half of the film concentrates on a lot of superfluous character development at the expense of the plot. But once birds everywhere turn on the human race and attack, the action takes off and it’s pretty good from that point forward. The movie features a couple of notable technical points, including the famous jungle gym sequence and the complete absence of added music on the soundtrack. So if you’re in the mood for an odd angle on the whole end-of-the-world thing, you should find this one a rewarding experience. Worth seeing