HBO has always made excellent films and "The Girl" is no exception. The film tells the story of the abusive relationship of Tippi Hedren and Alfred Hitchcock. I absolutely despise Alfred Hitchcock and his films. I think that Hitchcock is the single most overrated director in cinema history. Tippi Hedren is played by the lovely Sienna Miller with such feeling and grace. Alfred Hitchcock is played by Toby Jones with the skill and precision of an expert. Tippi is a beautiful young model that Hitchcock casts in "The Birds". Alfred abuses and exploits her at every turn. At the time, Alfred Hitchcock was the single most powerful director in Hollywood and he gleefully abused his power. One of my favorite things about "The Girl" is that it is directed in the manner of a Hitchcock film, building tension from the very first frame. Julian Jarrold's direction is absolutely fantastic. Gwyneth Hughes' script is completely riveting, with equal time given to storytelling and character development. The performance of Sienna Miller is a revelation. I strongly recommend "The Girl" to all cinephiles.
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