Shadow of a Doubt Review

In Shadow of a Doubt Charlie Oakley goes to visit his sister's family in the quiet town of Santa Rosa. His niece young Charlie, who is named after him, is very excited to have him visiting until she discovers that he may be responsible for a string of widow murders. She then becomes fearful of her uncle and with good reason because he doesn't treat her so well after he finds out that she knows the truth about him. All of the characters are well developed and the movie takes time to develop them before all the mystery sets in which is very necessary for the plot to make sense. Even the more minor characters like Uncle Charlie's other niece Ann or young Charlie's father's friend Herbie have distinct personalities and characteristics. The variety of colorful characters are part of what makes the movie so memorable.

Shadow of a Doubt makes you feel for young Charlie as she keeps the horrible secret about her uncle from her family. The way the plot is set up makes you become increasingly paranoid alongside young Charlie and you want to turn Uncle Charlie in without upsetting the family as well. The movie will keep you on edge as you wonder how much longer Uncle Charlie will be able to fool everyone around him and continue to get away with what he has done. There is plenty of suspense and drama and even some budding love in Shadow of a Doubt so it is hard not to become enthralled in it as you watch.

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