Thoroughly enjoyable but only intermittently gripping - Andrews is a little too sweet, Newman a touch too cold. Cut the romanticals and you've got a lean collection of set pieces to rival The 39 Steps.

I actually attempted to watch Torn Curtain when I was very young, probably around the age of ten, but shut it off out of boredom. Well, time and age both bring clarity, as I managed to really like this movie. I never found myself bored, but actually became rather intrigued by the plot. I thought the lead performances were particularly good (it’s always a pleasure to watch Paul Newman), and many of the suspense sequences towards the end of the film represent great Hitchcock moments. I think the sequence at the farm though is the one that almost everyone, even the film’s detractors, will remember. Simply great film making.

Decent spy thriller from Hitchcock. As most of the reviews on here state, the farmhouse scene is probably the best part of the movie.

Thoroughly enjoyable but only intermittently gripping - Andrews is a little too sweet, Newman a touch too cold. Cut the romanticals and you've got a lean collection of set pieces to rival The 39 Steps.

I've had quite a lengthy break away from my Hitchcock box set, partly due to other commitments and partly due to how uninspired I was after Marnie (1964). Thankfully Torn Curtain is at least a little better - but not by much. I did like Paul Newman but found Julie Andrews to be somewhat annoying. I can't pin down if this is due to the character or the performance, but regardless the outcome is the same. As for story, Torn Curtain is certainly more interesting than Marnie, but considering Hitchcock is regarded as the master of suspense, there were several scenes here (particularly towards the climax) that felt they should be far more suspenseful than they actually were. I didn't dislike the film and it kept my attention, I think I've just got used to Hitchcock delivering better than this. Perhaps now my expectations will be suitably lowered for his next film, then again, perhaps not.

I'm never going to get over when they were on the tractor and the background wasn't even moving while they were driving.

A few standout sequences but the majority is not especially interesting or thrilling.

I actually attempted to watch Torn Curtain when I was very young, probably around the age of ten, but shut it off out of boredom. Well, time and age both bring clarity, as I managed to really like this movie. I never found myself bored, but actually became rather intrigued by the plot. I thought the lead performances were particularly good (it’s always a pleasure to watch Paul Newman), and many of the suspense sequences towards the end of the film represent great Hitchcock moments. I think the sequence at the farm though is the one that almost everyone, even the film’s detractors, will remember. Simply great film making.

Paul Newman and Julie Andrews go on a trip to Europe!

Decent spy thriller from Hitchcock. As most of the reviews on here state, the farmhouse scene is probably the best part of the movie.

I really enjoy Hitchcock movies. I really enjoy Paul Newman movies. I think Julie Andrews is one of the most beautiful women Hollywood has seen. When I heard of this film I thought I must see it.

This is an above average thriller from the "master" of suspense. However with this film I think the "master" was having a mediocre day. This film is twenty minutes too long. The overly "tense" scenes are actually overcooked and stop being tense about half way through each. Endless scenes of characters repeating themselves in an attempt to draw out the suspense just comes off as annoying. This is a great shame as the film has a lot going for it.

An above average thriller. One for people who already like Hitchcock. Not a film for people starting Hitchcock.