Directed by Sacha Gervasi
Starring Anthony Hopkins, Hellen Mirren and Scarlett Johansson
Written by John.J.McLaughlin and Stephen Rebello.
Hitchcock is 'A love story between influential filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock and wife Alma Reville during the filming of "Psycho" in 1959.'
I am a big fan of Alfred Hitchcock's work, especially his masterpiece "Psycho." I couldn't even finish watching the film the first time because it was material I've never been introduced to before. Once I received news that there is a film telling how the classic picture was being made...I was electrified!
I acknowledge Sacha Gervasi's efforts in this film. The look was perfect. The set designs and wardrobes were excellent. It really caught the mood of the 1960's. There were imitations of the film's style which I found great to watch, example being when Hitchcock was attempting to clean his pool and the manner at which he was orchestrating is a familiar look. The telling of the behind the scenes of "Psycho" was fascinating. You really get a close up experience of how much Alfred Hitchcock had to go through to get the picture made. It's inspiring in a way as it's telling you don't let anybody bring you down and always stand up for what you believe in. I didn't particularly enjoy the drama aspect in which the film-making was destroying the marriage of the Alfred Hitchcock and Alma Reville. I was too interested in "Psycho" that I didn't enjoy when it wasn't being told on screen.
The cast in this film was great but with one major flaw. Anthony Hopkins. I would never believe that I would ever be criticizing Mr.Hopkins because I am a big fan of his work. But his portrayal of the great director left me empty. I didn't see Hopkins on the screen due to his make up, fat suit and change in speech but that being said, I didn't see Alfred Hitchcock either. His attempt at Hitchcock's mannerisms were decent but the voice was far from the character. I found his manner more to Michael Cane. It was a disappointment. The actors/actresses portraying the cast on "Psycho" were fantastic especially James D'Arcy playing Anthony Perkins. Though James didn't get much screen time or much dialogue, his performance didn't suffer one bit. He had the look, the voice and the mannerisms that created one of the most terrifying characters ever presented on screen. Great interpretation!
The Score manages to bring elegance to the script but can also bring the thriller aspect that made "Psycho" so memorable. It caught the atmosphere and mood at such a pin point. Great effort!
I recommend watching "Psycho" before attempting to watch this picture. There are scenes that will ruin the experience "Psycho" so passionately attempts to bring to the screen. If you're a fan of Alfred Hitchcock and "Psycho" then you will enjoy this story.
Starring Anthony Hopkins, Hellen Mirren and Scarlett Johansson
Written by John.J.McLaughlin and Stephen Rebello.
Hitchcock is 'A love story between influential filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock and wife Alma Reville during the filming of "Psycho" in 1959.'
I am a big fan of Alfred Hitchcock's work, especially his masterpiece "Psycho." I couldn't even finish watching the film the first time because it was material I've never been introduced to before. Once I received news that there is a film telling how the classic picture was being made...I was electrified!
I acknowledge Sacha Gervasi's efforts in this film. The look was perfect. The set designs and wardrobes were excellent. It really caught the mood of the 1960's. There were imitations of the film's style which I found great to watch, example being when Hitchcock was attempting to clean his pool and the manner at which he was orchestrating is a familiar look. The telling of the behind the scenes of "Psycho" was fascinating. You really get a close up experience of how much Alfred Hitchcock had to go through to get the picture made. It's inspiring in a way as it's telling you don't let anybody bring you down and always stand up for what you believe in. I didn't particularly enjoy the drama aspect in which the film-making was destroying the marriage of the Alfred Hitchcock and Alma Reville. I was too interested in "Psycho" that I didn't enjoy when it wasn't being told on screen.
The cast in this film was great but with one major flaw. Anthony Hopkins. I would never believe that I would ever be criticizing Mr.Hopkins because I am a big fan of his work. But his portrayal of the great director left me empty. I didn't see Hopkins on the screen due to his make up, fat suit and change in speech but that being said, I didn't see Alfred Hitchcock either. His attempt at Hitchcock's mannerisms were decent but the voice was far from the character. I found his manner more to Michael Cane. It was a disappointment. The actors/actresses portraying the cast on "Psycho" were fantastic especially James D'Arcy playing Anthony Perkins. Though James didn't get much screen time or much dialogue, his performance didn't suffer one bit. He had the look, the voice and the mannerisms that created one of the most terrifying characters ever presented on screen. Great interpretation!
The Score manages to bring elegance to the script but can also bring the thriller aspect that made "Psycho" so memorable. It caught the atmosphere and mood at such a pin point. Great effort!
I recommend watching "Psycho" before attempting to watch this picture. There are scenes that will ruin the experience "Psycho" so passionately attempts to bring to the screen. If you're a fan of Alfred Hitchcock and "Psycho" then you will enjoy this story.