Hitchcock

It is possible to show a character's eccentricities and flaws without converting them into a caricature, and Hopkin's role as Hitchcock is a case in point. The film "Hitchcock" is based on Stephen Rebello's novel "Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho". As the name of the novel suggests, this book is about Alfred Hitchcock's production of one of his biggest prides - the movie Psycho. The movie adaptation has faithfully stuck to the original book plot while altering the sequences of some events.

To be more specific, after the triumph of "North by Northwest," Alfred Hitchcock (played by Anthony Hopkins) takes a bold decision for his next film: a remake of Robert Bloch's book "Psycho." When the company refuses to finance the film, Hitchcock pays for it personally in return for a share of the earnings. His spouse, Alma Reville (by Helen Mirren), has significant doubts about the film, but she still supports him. Nonetheless, the production stresses the couple's relationship.

Year of Release: 2012

Stars: Anthony Hopkin, Helen Mirren

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 60%