As far as classic Hollywood movies go, All About Eve is one of the best. It's well-written and well-acted, and happens to be one of the most sophisticated movies of its decade. Bette Davis shines as Margo Channing which is still considered the best role of her career.
An overrated classic with an unconventional love story and blatant racism, Breakfast at Tiffany's is Audrey Hepburn's best film but it's far from perfect.
It's hard to believe Citizen Kane is regarded as the best movie ever made for it's absolutely atrocious. The acting is terrible, the storytelling is confusing, and there's no joy in it. It's not entertaining in the least. Paddington 2 rightfully overtook the tittle from this movie.
Cary Grant and Grace Kelly aren't the best actors of classic Hollywood so it's no wonder the film had no one to carry it. To Catch a Thief is dull and uninteresting despite its intriguing story of a jewel thief mystery and that's largely due to the mediocre performances and lack of action. The big reveal at the end was predictable which made the ending unsatisfactory.
One of Hitchcock's best films and my personal favorite, Rear Window remains a brilliant thriller half a century later. It's tense and suspenseful and has a little lighthearted humor which makes it both exciting and fun to watch. The acting is great, especially from James Stewart whose performance draws viewers in. There's not a dull moment in this masterpiece.
