Hitchcock (2012)

Hitchcock: Directed by Sacha Gervasi. With Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson, Danny Huston. The relationship between Alfred Hitchcock and his wife Alma Reville during the filming of Psycho (1960) in 1959 is explored.

“Hitchcock follows Alfred Hitchcocku0026#39;s strenuous quest to complete a picture to which everyone deemed awful. Also incorporated into the storyline is the love story of Alfred and his wife. And the strain the picture was putting on it.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI had high hopes for Hitchcock. Alfred Hitchcock may not be my favorite director but he was most defiantly light years ahead of his time and undeniably a genius. On top of that Psycho is one of my favorite films ever made. So far this film was shaping up to be fantastic, it appealed to me in all the right ways, trailer was good, Anthony Hopkins as Hitchcock and it was about the making of Psycho. To which, aspiring filmmakers as well as the average movie goer can really appreciate. So why only a 7/10?u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWell, the film delved too deeply into the love story, I personally think. The film is very enjoyable and to that aspect of the film, I donu0026#39;t mind as much as you may perceive but withholding that aspect and indulging on the actual making of Psycho could have really benefited this film. Itu0026#39;s not the film Hitchcock or Psycho fans will love, it will be a film where you walk out and remark, u0026quot;that was good,u0026quot; but not a very solid good. And normally I would be inclined to agree with you, but for some reason I still did like this film.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIt contains fantastic acting including Hopkins, albeit certain scenes he may have overacted a tad bit, itu0026#39;s interesting and is enjoyable. In addition it also contains great references albeit not very subtle, the complete opposite of subtle to Psycho and a few other Hitchcock films which work to its advantage in my opinion. I also rather liked the inclusion of Ed Gein and the conversations that took place between him and Hitchcock.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eBasically this film will appeal to everyone. But, unfortunately it isnu0026#39;t the film it could have been or should have been, but ultimately it is enjoyable, funny and above all entertaining. If youu0026#39;re a fan of Hitchcock and Psycho though, donu0026#39;t get your hopes up too high.”