Excellent and superior to the original.
Added 10/12/2009
Everything about this version of the film works perfectly including the acting, the direction, the exquisite variation of color. Unique hues not only succeed in adding atmosphere and tone, but also clue the viewer in on unique aspects of each character and setting in the drama. Watching this version gives one the feeling of entering a dream world. Everything is strange and wild. I personally find the original unwatchable but this 1998 reimaging nails it.
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DON'T MESS WITH A CLASSIC.
Added 8/9/2009
When word got out they had plans to do a re-make of Hitchcock's 1960 classic "Psycho. One thing came to mind "BAD IDEA"...This movie suck and failed and was a Insult to Hitchcock.. You want to see Psycho Buy the Orginal 1960 classic Movie. It is far Superior and done by the Master of Suspense Alfred Hitchcock.
This Re-make is not worth your time or money.
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"A Good Remake"
Added 7/17/2009
Most critics and fans hated the remake of the 1960 classic "Psycho", but this new 1998 version, I believe, strives to bring notoriety and newness of the film to a new generation of people who may have never seen the original. No matter how you look at it many don't want to watch black and white films even if they are a classic, so the producers and film makers of this new version should be applauded for their work. Gus Vant Sant took on a huge responsibility in being "Psycho's" director as Alfred Hitchcock is synonymous with the original. Nevertheless "Psycho" is a well directed and well acted film geared to a 1990's audience.
Vince Vaughn is wonderful as the creepy Norman Bates and Juliiane Moore does a good job in the Vera Miles role, but the film has one weak spot: Anne Heache in the Janet Leigh role as Marion Crane. If the producers had found an actress that was more well-liked by the audience in the role of Marion the movie would have been a bigger hit. The problem with Heche's performance is we, as the audience, don't care is she does get killed in the shower by Norman; we are rooting for her demise. At least with Janet Leigh we had an actress that the audience actually cared for and Leigh displayed layers of emotions that ran the range from desperation to sadness. With Heche none of those traits are eveident.
The DVD comes with an informative collectible booklet as well as a slew of bonuses including the making of the film, interviews, the trailer, and more.
The movie is dual layered and is 1 hour and 44 minutes long. The film is anamorphic widescreen.
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The remake that went "Psycho"
Added 3/21/2009
A remake of Hitchcock's classic, Psycho. A shot-for-shot, colorized version. How did it turn out? Badly...
Gus Van Sant's remake is a strange film. I think that seeing how they would utilize color and the little modern tweaks are interesting. Unfortunately, that sums up what IS interesting about this movie. The choice of making the remake shot-for-shot and not changing the script at all ultimately hinders this film. The problem is that because of this, nothing new can be brought to the table in terms of storyline or characters and the film becomes dull and lifeless. Also, the nudity and increased gore in the shower scene defiles the genius of Hitchcock's version. Hitchcock was able to pull it off without it and created the required effect anyway.
Additionally, I wonder who was in charge of casting this film. Although Vince Vaughn and Anne Heche try their best, they still fall short. Vince Vaughn has huge shoes to fill as Norman Bates, and Anne Heche isn't all that sympathetic as Marion Crane and I feel indifferent about her performance. On the positive side, Julianne Moore and William H. Macy do fine in their roles.
I think Gus Van Sant is a good director, when he does his own work!
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Not terrible, but not the same either.
Added 11/17/2008
I'm not sure why anyone would pick this one up and pop it in the DVD player when they can just pop the original one in instead. The original is a great classic that will forever sit on top ten lists everywhere as the most chilling work of art ever created for the silver screen. This one is only tepid in comparison, and that's where the interest lies if anything, and that's too watch an update scene for scene, shot for shot movie, minus the suspense and minus the dread. This one is just "blah". Julianne Moore and William Macy manage to spice it up a bit when they finally show up about half way through, but Vince Vaughan and Anne Heche can barely claw their way out of this one trying to match the incredible performances from the original. They're better than acceptable actors, but these aren't performances that can be repeated and that was the big mistake in trying to create an exact remake of the original. They manage to get away with it in this one, but it leaves you with a bad taste in your mouth.
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