Apr 08, 2021pepsicat rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
This was a terrible version of The Thirty Nine Steps.
Hitchcock's version is much much better. Donat is much more believable as Hannay.
This movie has too many flaws and historical inaccuracies. The script is poorly written and…
Sep 05, 2018RescueDog rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I see that I liked this movie more than most of the reviewers. I thought the book was somewhat dull. Was ok with the Hitchcock version. Really enjoyed the stage play as done by CATCO. I liked the BBC actor better than Robert Donat & I…
Apr 18, 2015IV27HUjg rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
John Buchan tale put to film with humor & an actor that's very easy on the eyes. Great landscapes. Some unbelievable events, but it was written many years ago.
Mar 16, 2015Onewhoissaved rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
"The 39 steps" ought to be renamed "The 39 Yawns". Have you read the book by Buchan? There are no women in it, certainly no love story. Hitchcock introduced a woman and forever changed the meaning of the title completely. In this…
Nov 05, 2014jazeebelle rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this far more than i thought. Period pieces usually bore me and when this started i thought it was going to be droll. Was i ever pleasantly surprised. Plus it has arguably one of the most sensual scenes i've seen in any…
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EuSei
Mar 05, 2014EuSei rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
(Contain spoilers.) Interesting movie, with good action, although some little flaws in the plot. Based on John Buchan homonymous book, the movie has gorgeous Rupert Penry-Jones as disillusioned engineer Richard Hannay and Lidia Leonard…
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nelson21
Nov 29, 2013nelson21 rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
A real stinker of a movie. Hitchcock's original with Robert Donat and Madeline Carrol makes this look like a high school spoof. Save your time.
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Sep 22, 2013tazz3 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Jan 10, 2011Surrealeye rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Great updated version of the classic Alfred Hitchcock film. Still it was missing Hitchcock's touch of suspense, the way he can add something to a scene to make the hair on the back of neck stand up. Great film if you can't get you hands on…
Nov 01, 2010dadoffour rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on the book by John Buchanan, the bestselling novelist and Governor General who gave us the Governor General's Award. A period thriller that considerably updates the WW2 era Alfred Hitchcock first movie version, and different enough…
Apr 30, 2010val1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
An absolutely must-see for mystery fans! Based in the start of WWI, it's spellbinding from start to finish...lots of twists and turns from start to finish!
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The 39 Steps