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Hitchcock (2012)
Entertaining But Could Have Been So Much Better!
Finally got to see Hitchcock last night. It was one of the movies that I was really looking forward to this year. However, I felt so disappointed after it was over. Having read the book on which this film is based (Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho by Stephen Rebello)and Janet Leigh's book (Psycho: Behind the Scenes of the Classic Thriller), there were so many interesting facts that did not make it into the movie that would have improved it without lengthening it significantly. For example, the Motion Picture Board whose seal of approval was needed to make "Psycho" releasable, sent the first cut back to Hitchcock informing him that he had to "remove the nudity and knife penetration" from the shower scene. Hitchcock proceeded to send the film back to the board without cutting a single frame. The board them informed him that the cuts he had made were sufficient and the film would get the needed approval. The movie also does not mention that chocolate syrup was used in the shower to replace blood. I could go on and on, but you get the picture. I am giving this movie a "thumbs up" because I think you will enjoy it, but I would also recommend that you read the two books I mentioned if you want to know all the interesting things that went on during the filming of "Psycho." You won't get them from this movie. I would also like to mention that Scarlett Johansson was wonderful as Janet Leigh although it seemed she was in this picture only about as much as Janet Leigh was in the original "Psycho." I believe she could have done so much more if she had only been given the opportunity. And James D'Arcy as Anthony Perkins has what amounts to little more than a cameo. I wish he were given more screen time also. One can only hope that there will be a longer version such as a Director's Cut when it is released on DVD sometime next year.
Apollo 18 (2011)
Just What I Expected!
Today (Sunday, Sept. 4), I was contemplating going to see Apollo 18. But first I read the reviews here. Upon seeing so many negative ones and so few positive ones, I knew I wanted to see it for sure since I liked The Blair Witch Project and both Paranormal Activity movies. That being said, it was just about what I expected and I liked it a lot. It could have been better, but I wasn't disappointed. I thought the cast was very good. So if you liked previous "found or leaked footage" movies such as Blair Witch Project or the Paranormal Activity movies, don't miss this one! If you're not sure, wait until it comes out on DVD and rent it at Redbox for $1. It's worth a lot more than that!
White Noise (2005)
Wait For DVD Release
My fiancé & I were excited by the trailers & Keaton's appearances on several talk shows so went to the matinée on 01/08/05. Without revealing any spoilers this movie contains numerous plot holes & violates it's own guidelines for communication with the dead. Perhaps there will be deleted scenes on the DVD release that will explain some of these holes but the ending invalidates what was explained earlier in the movie. This could have been a great movie but fumbled the ball around the 50 yard line. Well-acted & scary effects but the story's the thing & it just didn't deliver the goods. And to think we passed on "The Aviator" to see this steaming pile of dog crap.