Must be Psycho for not Loving It

Rating: 9/10 (19 August 2013)

Right at the beginning we get an awesome credit sequence from Saul Bass. And that really sets the mood for what Psycho is, a disturbing, constantly changing masterpiece of horror and suspense. So many elements come together in this movie that make it a first-rate film. First off you have the score by Bernard Herrmann, which matches the mood perfectly. It's slow and building, it rises with tension, and it explodes with action. Next you have the plot, which is one of the most well-constructed stories I have seen. It contains such brilliant ideas and portrays then in the most interesting ways. Then you have the wonderful performances. Janet Leigh gives a very enduring performance as She tries to justify her actions while also running away from the consequences. But Psycho also contains one of the best performances in the entirety of film. Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates is creepy, he is scary, he is awkward, and he is nervous. As the plot moves foreword he gets just more and more interesting. His performance is just amazing to behold, and it is incredibly important in film history. But even with how much I give his performance praise, I still think there is one other element that is the best part of Psycho. It is the cinematography. Every moment is a wonderful shot, everything had a great placement and direction. Every this is stunning visually and I love every minute of Psycho, its nothing but the finest.