However, don't let that fool you into thinking Rebecca isn't a fantastic film in its own right, as it is an entrancing, romantic story filled with twists and turns that demonstrate how Hitchcock would become a powerhouse director.
This was Hitchcock's first Hollywood film, and he entered with a bang, as the complex and intense love story between Maxim de Winter (Sir Laurence Olivier) and the second Mrs. de Winter (Joan Fontaine) was a massive hit with audiences and critics alike. Rebecca won Hitchcock his Oscar for Best Picture, but like many iconic filmmakers, few would argue it's the one that really deserved it in his filmography. However, don't let that fool you into thinking Rebecca isn't a fantastic film in its own right, as it is an entrancing, romantic story filled with twists and turns that demonstrate how Hitchcock would become a powerhouse director.