This was the first early Hitchcock film that I saw and I liked it. A lot of people complain that it wasn't quite like the book. I hate people who say that. People who say that should watch the movie first then... sorry. I started to rant there. Any ways, people said that this didn't have the mood, atmosphere, and suspense of the book. Which may be true, I didn't read the book. I thought there was plenty of suspense. Like the scene when Mary is looking through the floor cracks as the bad guys get ready to hang one of their own or when they're on the run and end up in that cave. Is it the most suspenseful movie I ever saw? No. But then again I said that I liked it. I didn't say that I loved it. It was an OK movie. I was expecting a mediocre-to-good movie and I wasn't disappointed. As for mood and atmosphere, it was fine. So it's not as moody and dark as the book. Get over it. Wow, this is less of a review and more of me lashing out at the fans of the book. All in all, the movie is fine. I recommend it to fans of Hitchcock. Some people complained about his directing in this one. It was his last film before he went to Hollywood and apparently actor Charles Laughton, who was also the producer, didn't listen to Hitchcock on the set and did his own thing; which caused Hitchcock to say "Screw it." and just coast through. So I agree this isn't up to par with his usual direction, however it ain't bad either. I mean even when he sorta gives up it still turns out OK. So just watch with your expectations low so your not disappointed.
Review of Jamaica Inn
