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Written December 31, 2012
Wonderful Movie. If you liked Psycho you will love this.

by lmaturo

The acting was terrific. The writing was terrific. And the zingers were hilarious. While a serious film, it has many zingers that will make you laugh. I think Alfred Hitchcock would have loved the movie, had he seen it, even though it is not always flattering to him. The ending, when Hitchcock is outside of his house talking to the camera, will break you up, and is truly something you could see Hitchcock doing.

All in all, a wonderful movie.
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So-so
Written January 3, 2013
Hitchcock

by Independent Films Fan

Probably age-limited to those who saw the original Psycho in 1960, and there were plenty. With such an acclaimed film, it was interesting to learn how very difficult it was for its release!! An inside view of Alfred and Alma's troubled marriage well acted by all of the actors. I would rate this as a so-so movie.
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Written January 3, 2013
Love Hitchcock And Hopkins Is Always Good!

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Very good movie. Hitchcock is a movie that takes a look at an extraordinary director from an unexpected angle. I was expecting more of a documentary film, and was surprised when I realized it was actually a love story. The movie portrays Hitchcock during the most stressful time in his life making Psyco. The story focuses on the stress in Hitchcock's marriage as he struggles to create his greatest movie of all time. Definitely not what I expected. Still a very good movie. Recommend to all Alfred Hitchcock fans. Anthony Hopkins is always on the top of his game when acting.
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Written December 3, 2012
VERY ENTERTAINING...

by DBee

It's no surprise that Anthony Hopkins does such a great job, as does Helen Mirren...but it is the script, direction and editing that really makes this so worth seeing!
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So-so
Written November 29, 2012
A MUST FOR ALFRED HITCHCOCK LOVERS!

by Peneflix

Anthony Hopkins as the cutting, caustic, corpulent creative director "Alfred Hitchcock" (1899-1980) is magnificent. He captures the man with his foibles, charms, inimitable genius, as no other actor could. For those who remember Mr. Hitchcock, Hopkins reincarnates the "Master of Suspense"...

"Psycho" released in 1960, was a stunning, colossal success; stampedes of movie-goers, assaulted theatres, lusting for a taste of the "kill", an injection of "fright"; legitimatizing Hitchcock's prescience. Fifty-two years later its luster has yet to wane...

THREE STARS!!!

***For full review please visit peneflix(dot)com!!!
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Must Go!
Written December 11, 2012
Hitchcock's a Hit

by jonijusa

Two award winning actors, a fantastically done biography about the great one-what else is there to say? The movie is most definitely worth your time and consideration. Mostly about Hitch's trails and tribulations making the movie Psycho, but goes in good depth about the man, and also the very important woman behind the man. Totally recommended!
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I'm In
Written April 28, 2013
Good Not Great

by southern-bella

Usually movies made for the Big Screen are better than TV movies. This is not the case for Hitchcock. After seeing "The Girl" on HBO I was intrigued by Hitchcock, the man. "The Girl" was about the making of "The Birds" and Hitchcock's obsession with Tippi Hedren. It is a must see. This was a good follow up movie, but not the best. As wonderful an actor as Anthony Hopkins is, his portrayal of Hitchcock does not hold a candle to the HBO version. If you are a fan of behind the scenes looks at high profile people, as I am, see this movie. But be sure to add "The Girl" to your must see list. You decide which is the more compelling story, and better portrayal of the characters.
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Must Go!
Written November 29, 2012
Hitchcock Kills It

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Very well done look at the making of PYSCHO.

Hopkins and Mirren are extraordinary in their respective roles, and it's fun to the see a stellar supporting cast re-create PYSCHO.

The make up on Hopkins is incredible. It's worth seeing for just his transformation.

My only complaint is that we didn't get to see enough re-creations. I could have sat throw another 20 minutes easily.

Overall, it's a fun ride.
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Must Go!
Written December 10, 2012
Hitchcock

by c jay chudnoff

For those who saw the original "Psycho" in the late 1950's this movie is completely capturing as Anthony Hopkins portrayal of Alfred Hitchcock is spellbinding. The story of the making of the movie great. Including the dark side of Hitchcock's personality drew on the human side of the master and showed some of his frailties. Helen Mirren is perfect as Hitches wife and partner. Cudos to those who made this movie.
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Written November 24, 2012
Wonderful Surprise

by EvanPhilips

Why is it when critics say something is excellent I am far more disappointed than when they give something an average review.
It was clear that this film was about a turning point in a great film maker's career. Hitchcock's shifting from the suspense and intrigue to the suspense with horror. Anthony Hopkins does an excellent portrayal and is outstanding!
The casting of the film over all was wonderful. It gives you the amount of insight you need about the man and his personal life, and his passions at that juncture. It is humorous, and playful, just as he was when he introduced his show on the "Alfred Hitchcock Hour". His struggles with Paramount and the censor board were reminisce of those scenes with Howard Hughes in "The Aviator" but far from a hack. It is Hitchcock dealing with censorship and the Studio not Howard Hughes. A phenomenally entertaining movie, that keeps one smiling and curious. A wonderful tribute to a wonderful film maker!
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Written November 25, 2012
Well Done

by FilmDesignGuy

Very interesting film about the making of Hitchcock's "Psycho". Not a macabre tale, but more of an unusual romance story between Hitchcock and his wife Alma Revel . . . highlighting their unique "collaboration" for which she received little credit. A gifted script and film editor, Alma co-shaped and co-edited Hitchcock's films with upmost precision. It is their inter-dependence and their long relationship that manifests itself within the production of Psycho. I've been thinking about it all morning . . . great performances. Love Helen, Anthony, Toni Collette, and Jessica Biel as Vera Miles. As usual, Scarlet Johanson is OK . . . but none of us are really interested in OK. They needed someone with talent and a lean face, not perky Scarlet. I think Jamie Curtis would have been a more interesting, and dangerous, choice But everyone else makes up for her . . . and like Janet Leigh's performance, her presence in the film is also short. Phew!
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Written December 1, 2012
Quite entertaining

by NYPerson1

I went to this movie because the cast is so good, but I didn't expect much. It turned out to be much more amusing and lighthearted than I expected. Well-paced, and the movie just zipped along cheerfully. Anthony Hopkins was a little odd in the part, but Helen Mirren was terrific.
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Written December 21, 2012
Good movie for the Hitchcock lover

by mymovies1948

Not sure it would be as entertaining to younger generation not familiar with Psycho or Alfred Hitchcock's wonderful movies and TV series. But, for those who grew up on Hitchcock and movie buffs of all generations, this movie was fun to watch and interesting to learn about the man behind the famous face. Anthony Hopkins was a natural for the part and the entire cast was entertaining. Refreshing topic for viewers.
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Written December 18, 2012
Thank God for the Mrs.

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This might make you dislike fat people -- Anthony Hopkins' Hitch, while a genius, is also portrayed as pretty gross: tearing through all the SPAM in the house in a late night snack, leering at every pretty blonde on the lot, and slurping booze like a ten year old with a glass of Kool-Aid.

It makes Alma, played by the spectacularly subtle Helen Mirren, that much more appealing.

Their relationship is the heart of the story, and it's really quite beautiful.
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Written December 22, 2012
For the serious Hitchcock fans only...

by t-Bone Adams

Just checked out Hitchcock last night. I for one loved it but I am a big fan of the director the subject of the film, so I went in with excitement. As a stand alone film I thought the story could have been a little stronger but overall the performances were spot on and amazing. Anthony Hopkins & Helen Mirren hit the mark and became the couple that ruled suspense and macabre film kingdom as the time in hollywodd. And the supporting cast was amazing! I came away satisfied that I step into the voyeristic view of the great director and his wife in a pivotal time in his movie career. It was fun to see how Psycho came to be. I was inspired.
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