Probably Hitchcock's best

Rating: 9/10 (14 March 2013)

Unlike most of Hitchcock's movies, everything in Psycho is excellent.
The script is consistent, coherent and captivating from start to finish. The actors are very convincing, special mention to Anthony Perkins who delivered a brilliant performance. Finally, the direction and mise-en-scène are of a high level as always, with great attention given to details.
But the most surprising thing is the two distinctive parts. The plot and main character defined at the beginning of the movie aren't the same at the end, because after about 30 minutes, the script takes a big turn, for the viewer's delight. How could one have anticipated such a twist so early in the movie and that shift in the story ? This is probably the best aspect of Psycho.
If there were any reproach to make, it would be about the lack of realism of the murders, especially the shower scene which incomprehensibly remained the token of the movie.
But it's minimal and Psycho remains probably the most accomplished feature of Hitchcock.