On The Man Who Knew Too Much

One of Alfred Hitchcock's masterpieces, The Man Who Knew Too Much follows Dr. and Mrs. McKenna (James Stewart and Doris Day), an American couple on holiday in Africa. While there, they make the acquaintance of a man who is later murdered. However, he whispers something in Dr. McKenna's ear just before he dies and almost instantly turns their world upside down.

Pros: Alfred Hitchcock's movies, generally speaking, are either really good or really bad. This is one of the good ones. The acting, writing, and story are all very good. The McKennas are very likeable and have a strong marriage.

Cons: Like any other Alfred Hitchcock movie, The Man Who Knew Too Much can be a little too dramatic. The evil people are also fairly easy to spot (can anyone say "sinister looking"?).

My Rating: OK (a child is kidnapped)