Everyone has seen it

Rating: 10/10 (31 October 2002)

A movie that everyone has seen at one time or another. Great movie but (I might get burned for this) but a bit overrated. Don't get me wrong- I love this movie but there are others equally deserving of attention. Anthony Perkins is outstanding as good old Norman Bates- the stuttering (also used in 1948's Rope) is an outstanding touch. The shower scene is not extremely violent but none-the-less very effective especially for that time period. In fact, one of the things I love about all Hitchcock movies is he knew what to show and what not to show (not like in today's show everything society). If you haven't seen this, go out and rent it- great film!