Watch and understand Alfred Hitchcocks vertigo and answer the questions in an mla format essay

1. What is the central message of this film?

2. Do the scenes go together; do they add up to something; is there a rhythm

established so that there is form, shape, climax, building up of tension? Give

examples.

3. Are the characters consistent? Are they properly motivated? Give examples.

4. Give examples of FIVE types of shots in the film – as well as five types of

lighting and/or – possibly – sound. Describe them, and explain why you

think the director made those choices.

5. Select a section of a published review by a respected critic and give your

reaction (whether you agree or disagree and why or why not). Cite the

specific review.