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Marnie Edgar (Hedren) is a mentally-troubled young woman who is wanted for theft in several states. When she goes to work for Mark Rutland (Sean Connery), then attempts to rob him; Mark impulsively marries the troubled beauty and attempts to discover the reasons for her compulsive behaviour. When a terrible accident finally pushes Marnie to the edge of her sanity, Mark forces her to confront her terrors and her past in a shattering, inescapable conclusion.

Featuring Diane Baker and Louise Latham in outstanding supporting roles, MARNIE is one of Hitchcock's best films, and certainly his most under-rated.

The DVD includes the documentary "The Trouble With Marnie" which contains interviews with Tippi Hedren, Diane Baker and Louise Latham; the original trailer, a scored picture gallery, and production notes.

I do belive in the statement that if you don't love MARNIE you don't really love Hitchcock.

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Spellbound in Reverse!
One of the great disappointments of Alfred Hitchcock's career was the failure of Marnie to be the commercial and critical success he had hoped it would be. But some things seem to improve with age, and such is the case with Marnie. It's hard to figure out why this film wasn't immediately well received, especially when it has so many great Hitchcock elements that were winners in the past. Marnie ('Tippi' Hedren), is the portrait of a disturbed young woman who because of some, perhaps, childhood trauma cannot establish healthy relationships with men. Another part of her "psychosis" involves her being a thief as well. After Marnie establishes herself in one job, she robs her employer, changes her look and identity and then moves on to the next. When Marnie takes a job at Mark Rutland's (Sean Connery) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania publishing house (not his insurance company, as per the Amazon.com reviewer), the pattern begins again. Only this time, Connery finds himself drawn to Hedren, wanting to help, but at the same time, finding himself falling in love with her. Connery a student of zoology and human behavior, is intrigued by Hedren's problems and is determined to get to the bottom of her troubles. (This scenario is almost the reverse of Spellbound, where Ingrid Bergman is determined to find out what is causing Gregory Peck to act the way he does.) Connery convinces Hedren to marry him as a way of keeping her out of jail for her crimes (and to determine the psychological reason for her present behavior). That's when the real fun begins. Marnie is much more disturbed than Connery had originally suspected, but he is even more determined than ever to get her the help she needs. Marnie has many scenes that are reminiscent of other Hitchcock classics like Vertigo and the aforementioned Spellbound. When you see Hedren and Connery in the stables at his Philadelphia estate, you can't help but be reminded of Kim Novak and James Stewart in the carriage house scene in Vertigo. Visually, Marnie is a beautiful film. With it's wonderful matte backgrounds, the impeccable wardrobe and grooming of all the players, especially Hedren, who is absolutely stunning; Marnie has that definite Hitchcock polish. The supporting cast is first rate and includes great turns by Diane Baker as Connery's cynical sister-in-law, Louise Latham as Marnie's mother, Martin Gabel as one of Hedren's robbery victims, and Mariette Hartley as Marnie's coworker at Rutland's. The role of the complicated heroine would have been challenging for any actress (it was rumored to have been Grace Kelly's comeback picture), so it is quite remarkable that Hedren in only her second film is able to pull it off with great success. This was not the original reaction when the film was first released, but with time, most critics consider Hedren's performance a winner. Other Hitchcock touches are the great cinematography, set decoration, and that great Bernard Herrmann score. And let's not forget Connery's performance, his first "serious" role after his James Bond success. He's every bit the aristocratic Philadelphia Mainliner, yet there's a tenderness and strength that is very appealing. Marnie, although not the best of Hitchcock, is still a very enjoyable film with much to offer.

The masterpiece that is Marnie
This is my favourite movie, probably because there isn't another film like it. It's a very intellegent and romantic thriller made just before movies started to tackle more 'adult' themes in a more graphic way. Marnie explores these themes but it is done in a romantasised and stylistic manner.

Hitchcock directs brilliantly as you'd expect and manages to coax a real tour de force from Tippi Hendren. Connery is in his prime and Louise Latham is truly staggering as Marnie's mother. The underated (and dead sexy) Diane Baker is also excellent.

I really can't recommend Marnie enough and this DVD is superb (better than the region 2 one).