Simply brilliant

Rating: 9/10 (28 September 2003)

Psycho is perfect in all aspects despite, or perhaps, because it was very unconventional (I cannot discuss this in detail without giving away a lot of the plot). The pure craftsmanship of the film is a joy to behold. The casting was perfect, there were plenty of surprises and needless to say scares, the music was very evocative, and in certain contexts there was even a great deal of humor. I think Hitchcock said somewhere that it was a comedy! Maybe he meant it in jest. Unlike a lot of films which fade from memory as soon as you leave the theater or take out the DVD, Psycho stays in your mind. Highest recommendation 9/10.