Review of Hitchcock (2012) by Johan V — 30 Mar 2013
An entertaining film, but not a great one. While this contains many moments that will speak to any movie buff and Hitchcock fan, this also entails a very lacklustre, uninspired "love story" in wild disregard for the actual version of events and the extend of Hitchcock's obsessiveness.
Helen Mirren carries this part of the story brilliantly. Anthony Hopkins is weighed down by his mask and basically only has his voice to deliver great one-liners and Hitchcock bonmots. A little less emphasis on making him look like Hitchcock would have greatly benefited his performance or rather ability to perform.
However, this is highly entertaining and a must-see for Hitchcock fans.
This review of Hitchcock (2012) was written by Johan V on 30 Mar 2013.
Hitchcock has generally received positive reviews.
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