Thanos Karagioras The original and old version of "Rear Window" is really better than this one. We unwillingly tempted to compare these two films and the interpretations of each cast.I really can not compare the two directions because I think that Alfred Hitchcock is the master of such a movies. Regarding to cast now James Stewart was really better than Christopher Reeve and Grace Kelly than Daryl Hannah. The old version is better, if you see this movie at the end you will think that you saw a quite movie not to say boring, but if you see the old "Rear Window" when it finished you will think that was a really great movie, that's the main difference of these two movies...If you want to see this movie really do not waste your time, just see the original...

james higgins 1954's Rear Window is my favorite movie of all time. I have held off watching this remake for eight years. I just dreaded seeing the classic copied and ruined. It was not as bad as I was anticipating, but it captures none of the charm, humor or suspense of the original. Christopher Reeve is no Jimmy Stewart, and although Darryl Hannah is no Grace Kelly, I did like her performance, it was subtle and sincere. They left so much of the best stuff out of the original and focused instead just on the one neighbor. All the high tech gadgetry is a distraction. It just proves, no one can direct a film as well as the Master himself - Alfred Hitchcock. I would shudder to think of what he would say if he saw this remake.

lisacerezo Despite the fade-out transitions (for TV obviously), this was a very good movie. It's a little bit heartbreaking to watch the beginning, though. Christopher Reeve's character was every bit as determined to overcome his paralysis as Reeve himself was, and while I'm sure it was very uplifting back then, it's a bit sad to watch now that he has passed away. I wanted to watch this out of sheer curiosity about Reeve's acting skills post-accident. He was just as good as ever, and a joy to watch as always. Filmography was good, all the supporting characters were good, and there was plenty of suspense too. I would highly recommend.

EnriqueH While nobody expected this to be anywhere near as good as Hitchcock's classic, I found the film surprisingly engrossing. Some people might say Reeve didn't stretch his abilities, but I would argue that he still convinced me that he was Jason Kemp. Reeve's character is absolutely helpless, whereas Jimmy Stewart could still use his arms, and this made Reeve's character all the more vulnerable. It made for a more suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat film. I've read that this film was simply a showcase for the gadgets that Reeve uses to live life, but I think that's an unfair criticism of a thoroughly enjoyable, not to mention educational, film.The rest of the cast provides solid support, but it's Reeve's show all the way. I'm glad the accident didn't keep him away from acting. He's always been an underrated actor, except as Superman, so it's good to see a different role provide him with a high profile opportunity to showcase his acting ability. (If you're curious about Reeve's other great roles, I'd definitely check out Deathtrap, where he stole the show from Michael Caine and Dyan Cannon.)