One of those must-see movies

Rating: Null/10 (18 February 2006)

What can be added to the praise that this film has received? Not much, so I'll just give my own personal reasons for liking it. The plot is superb and simple. A young gal nicks 40 grand and heads outa town. She ends up at a crusty old motel with a nutcase of an owner, Norman Bates. The odd chats, the murder in the shower, the cover-up, the hunt for the missing lady, the private eye's death, the unmasking of Bates' multiple personality. All brilliantly done. An excellent score as well, it really fits the picture. This film is no nonsense and also highly entertaining. Numerous cinematic devices are employed by Hitch to great effect. The remake didn't have the same character for whatever reason. Black and white worked. I'd recommend the DVD with Hitch's personal tour of the set, it was very funny.