Great movie,

Not my favorite Hitchcock film but here he creates a tension and suspense that never lets up. Masterful in that regard.

Hitchcock saw a dark side in Cary Grant, and he brought it out successfully in Grant's portrait of Devlin, a charming though rather sadistic agent hired to protect Ingrid Bergman as she infiltrates a bunch of Nazis who have taken on new lives in Brazil. Both the scene at the horse track, in which Devlin and Alicia Huberman (Bergman) watch her Nazi ex-lover from a distance, and the final scene, in which Devlin carries Alicia down the steps, represent major steps forward in the development of cinema. The DVD extras show you how inventive and ambitious Hitchcock was with the tracking shot in the final scene. A must-see.

Ingrid Bergman & Cary Grant light up the screen...what a magical pair.

One of my all time faves!

A solid Hitchcock film. Not my favorite, but still a well made movie.

I was very young but remember the exciting ending, just fab.

This isn't one of my favourite Hitchcock films, but what I love about this movie is that the tension is so tightly wound. Every time I watch it I end up unconciously gritting my teeth and gripping the couch pillows.

Second only to Vertigo as far as Hitchcock films go this film beautifly combines love and suspense. Cary Grant is at his best which adds to my frustration that he never recieved an Oscar. Ingrid Bergmann nearly trumps her Casablanca role. It's sad that you can only purchase this DVD for $40! (only offered as a Criterion collection disk). I guess I could go buy MI2 if I want to see this movie poorly done.

Although very entertaining, I feel that this film is somewhat of a mixed bag. Actually, I should say that the film is practically flawless except for one particular thing that bugs me. Now I know that the "MacGuffin" in Hitchcock's films is not supposed to mean anything. It is only there to keep the story moving. In "Notorious," such a big deal is made of the substance that Devlin found in the wine cellar that it can't be ignored. That's just the way I see it, the MacGuffin in "Notorious" was not handled well. Other than that though, the film is perfect.

Yes, yes, yes, fantastic movie. Hitchcock's 4th best and in the Top 50 for sure. Best movie of the 40 besides Double Indemnity and The Great Dictator (see those movies). Interesting plot, best Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman performances of their careers. (woooo! casablanca! play it again, sam! no, she's better in notorious!). Claude Rains is particulary great as well but his performance in Mr. Smith... could be better. I wish I were more opinionionitive.

watching hitchcock is a thrill to begin with. nice camerawork, saying things without words but just pictures. better exposition...

One of Hitchcock's masterpieces as well as one of the best films of all time! Excellent picture!

for me, it is probably the most brilliant and intelligent movie ever made, with such a wonderful cast and director. I recommend you to watch the kiss'scene and listen to what they say with a second degree. I 'm so chocked john Woo dared take the subject of this "chef d'oeuvre" for such a average movie as MI2. But every one should see THIS WONDERFUL FILM.