Hitchcock (2012)
C – 98m
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1 – Widescreen (Original) / 2.40.1 – Widescreen (Blu–ray)
A.K.A.: Alfred Hitchcock And The Making Of ‘Psycho’
Hitchcock And The Making Of Psycho
Book: Alfred Hitchcock And The Making Of Psycho by Stephen Rebello
Screenplay By: John J. McLaughlin
Dir.: Sacha Gercasi
Starring: Sir Anthony Hopkins, Dame Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson, Danny Huston, Jessica Biel, James D’Arcy, Richard Portnow, Kurtwood Smith and Ralph Macchio.
Oscar® nominated for Best Makeup And Hair Styling. Golden Globe nominated for Best Actress – Motion Picture – Drama – Helen Mirren.
The story of love between Sir Alfred Hitchcock and his wife Alma during the making of the classic film: Psycho (1960). The touching, funny and somewhat dramatic story of love between Sir Hitch and his wife while making Psycho (1960) came off well. Perfect casting for Mirren as Hitch’s wife. Hopkins is still recognizable under his makeup. This was done on purpose. This reviewer preferred the heavy makeup where Sir Anthony Hopkins was not recognizable as Sir Alfred Hitchcock but the effect of the existing makeup is satisfactory. The actors as usual do nothing but the best with the material.
Trivia: Sir Anthony Hopkins met Sir Alfred Hitchcock when he was young, in a restaurant, accompanied by his agent. The real–life murderer Ed Gein, who inspired the character of Norman Bates, also inspired James Gumb / “Buffalo Bill” in the Thomas Harris novel and subsequent film, The Silence Of The Lambs. And: This film was shot in 36 days.
Rated: [PG–13] – Some Violent Images, Sexual Content & Thematic Material
Available on Blu–ray, DVD & Digital Copy
The Girl (2012)
C – 91m
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 – Widescreen
A.K.A.: Alfred Hitchcock & Tippi Hedren
Book: Donald Spoto
Screenplay: Gwyneth Hughes
Dir.: Julian Jarrold
Starring: Sienna Miller and Toby Jones.
The story of the obsession that Alfred Hitchcock had with Tippi Hedren during their making of the films: The Birds (1963) and Marnie (1964). A disturbing but never less than interesting account of the making of two Alfred Hitchcock classics features superb acting and a lured tale that will keep the viewers watching. The only issue is pacing.
Available on DVD & Digital Copy