I have always been a fan of Grace Kelly and I very much enjoyed her performance in this film. The dialogue of this film was very snappy and entertaining, and was able to keep my attention. Very worth watching

Admittedly I haven't seen many Alfred Hitchcock movies. I'm familiar with his work and I've seen staples like Birds and Psycho, so I mostly associate Hitchcock with thrillers. While To Catch a Thief is still a thriller, it's odd to me to see Hitchcock involved in a romantic film. That's not to say To Catch a Thief is your typical romance flick, as it focuses on John Robie, a retired cat burglar formerly known as the "Cat" (very on the nose) trying to clear his name after a new "Cat" arises. While most of the film is dedicated to this, there are segments involving Robie's love interest, Frances, who he ultimately gets into a relationship with by the time he proves his innocence. Now I personally am not much of a romantic film guy. I don't mind romance per se, but I can't stand "quirky" romcoms or films completely dedicated to telling the story of how two people fell in love. It's just not my thing. The way Robie and Frances are handled here is tolerable for me. I think it was done well, and I didn't have to suspend any disbelief at the end when they got together. It made sense and didn't get in the way of the main story, which I found to be more urgent anyways. Now even though I haven't seen much Hitchcock, I'm aware of his affinity for plot twists, and to no one's surprise, this movie has its fair share. There are three big one's I can think of, the first being the red herring with Foussard, who dies after having an altercation with Robie on a rooftop. The second is during the masquerade ball where Frances removes the mask that Robie had been wearing before, and it reveals Hughson, who took Robie's place so he could escape the police. The last is soon after, where the new "Cat" is revealed to be Danielle, Foussard's daughter. If I'm being completely honest, I called the last one right after being introduced to the character. I'm sure at the time for other people it was huge, but so many people have been inspired by Hitchcock's work, watching any thriller in a similar vein nowadays will get you used to those kinds of reveals since they copy him so much. Despite this, the film was very good. I enjoyed the cast and story, and I thought the twists, although somewhat predictable, were fun and kept the movie at a steady pace. It's by no means the best thriller I've ever seen, but I did enjoy it for what it was.

Alfred Hitchcock films usually fall into one of two categories: either they are taught, tense thrillers (e.g. Psycho), or they contain a lot of "eye candy" in both the acting and cinematography department. "To Catch A Thief" falls mostly in that second category.For a basic plot summary, this film focuses on retired jewel thief John Robie (Cary Grant), who may or may not be continuing his string of past burglaries (or is he being framed?). Along the way, Robie meets and falls hard for Frances Stevens (Grace Kelly).There are many things about this movie to enjoy. It is (as befitting a Kelly flick) "high fashion, high society" all the way, with diamonds and ball gowns figuring heavily into the screenplay. Kelly and Grant both play the exact same persona they are known for, but do so perfectly. There is romance, humor, and a whole lot of tuxedos/gowns.However, those into Hitchcock for his plots/suspense will be disappointed when, after a strong start, the film loses its dramatic steam about half way through. In a rare Hitch faux pas, the suspense kernel of the film is resolved roughly at the midpoint, allowing the "society" stuff to dominate the rest of the way.Overall, this is very much more of a light-hearted Hitchcock effort. It has a bit of decent plot, but this one is all about the actors and their high-society roles. If you like that kind of filmmaking, then this one will be a real treat for you. If not, it will just be so-so.

TO CATCH A THIEF is one solid mix between an entertaining thriller, a elegant romance and a healthy comedy. The main protagonist is a former burglar and jewel thief. On the French Riviere, in a luxury hotel a theft of jewelry was committed in a way peculiar to the main character of this film. He will try to prove his innocence in a simple way. It takes a thief to catch a thief. However, the rich and beautiful women can be helpful also ...Scenery is amazing. Well, they used authentic locations. I must admit that I expected a more exciting movie. I would describe this movie as a thriller for a noble society. How much jewelry and gems can be exciting, their stealing is more exciting. A comedy and romance with quite a lot of chemistry have saved this movie. The atmosphere is very bright and it is perhaps Hitchcock's failure. However, as a significant change in relation to his distinctive style, when thrillers are concerned, this is not so bad.Characterization is good. Cary Grant as John Robie ("The Cat") is the eternal seducer and charmer. His role is too obvious. I think that his character lacks a bit of mystery. Grace Kelly as Frances Stevens was a real lady, spoiled daughter and exciting adventuress at the same time. In this film, Ms. Kelly is superior. Mr. Grant and Miss Kelly do grandly, especially in one sly seduction scene.John Williams as H. H. Hughson is a serious character. In some scenes, in his expression was visible anxiety. Jessie Royce Landis as Jessie Stevens is the comedian in this case. A rich woman, which is eager for excitement. Brigitte Auber as Danielle Foussard is a character who introduces a little of European charm and a „thievery" in the film.To Catch a Thief is a strange game between cats and mice. Cats are too much for mice. However, on the French board there is is no room for two cats.