I would imagine that "Shadow of a Doubt" was quite a spectacular movie when it was first released, it was Hitchcock's first full blown American movie and the exploration of duality probably captivated audiences as we watch the cat and mouse games between Uncle Charlie and his niece. Happy to see her Uncle, young Charlie soon discovers that he has a darker side a much darker side when she becomes suspicious that he could be the man behind the 'Merry Widow Murders' and that he has a couple of detectives after him. Unbeknown to her Uncle Charlie is planning to do exactly that but for other reasons than just catching up with the family. Young Charlotte 'Charlie' Newton ( Teresa Wright - The Rainmaker) is tired off her dull life with her family in the equally dull Santa Rosa and wishes that her Uncle Charlie ( Joseph Cotten - The Magnificent Ambersons) would come for a visit to make things more interesting. But then as is so often the case for those who enjoy the debate, the in-depth analysis of what themes Hitchcock is exploring will no doubt enjoy his look at duality and dark versus light. I'm not sure what it is but watching "Shadow of a Doubt" to be entertained on a simple thriller level it never quite gets there. Actually let me clear that up a bit, "Shadow of a Doubt" is a well made movie with some great Hitchcock touches and a clever storyline about a murderous Uncle but I don't find it that entertaining.
Hitchcock fans cover your ears because what I am going to say could be seen as sacrilege but I really don't care for "Shadow of a Doubt".
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