Psycho Review

While i dont like the "slasher" films that i see coming out these days, I found the archtypal slasher film "Psycho" to be quite good. A few complaints aside, i can see why the film is considered a classic. Im actually quite new to Hitchcock's films but i quickly took notice to his signiture style. The film builds tension extremely well. The muisc is key in developing this. Even in scenes where the dialouge seems innocent enough the music made me apprehensive to what would come next. Hitchcock's unique cinematography is appealing to me as well. I think my favorite aspect of the film is Anthony Perkins' acting. He pulles off both sides of Norman Bates' dual personality extremely well. My only qualms with the film was that it was hard for me to follow Marrion's "motivation". In other words i didn't realize her intentions to steal the money untill she met Bates. Also, i think the psychiatrist gave to much information away at the end, taking away all the mystery that Hitchcock had so masterfully built throughout the film.

Vantage Point

! was quite satisfied with this movie. The film unfolds the plot in a very unique. Remenicent of Christopher Nolan's classic Memento, Vantage point graps your attention and does not let it go untill the very end. The acting in the film is solid, with big names like Whitaker, Quaid and Hurt. While the plot itself isn't particularly unique, Vantage Point's special form of storytelling makes the film worth repeated viewings. 7 out of 10