
A remake that actually stands as tall as the original

First off I am not exactly what you would call a big fan of movie remakes. There have been so many bad ones released either in the theatre or on television, with only a few that can actually stand up to the originals - well at least in my opinion. That said, rather than list all of the "bad" movie remakes, I prefer to promote this surprisingly excellent version of the original "Psycho". If you're a Hitchcock fanatic then you more than likely would put the original "Psycho" near the top of your favorite Hitchcock film list (wouldn't you?). Personally I love the original version - a real classic; but I enjoyed the remake so much that I decided to add it to my collection.
Underrated actor Vince Vaughn delivers what I would describe as a very CREEPY performance as the infamous 'Norman Bates'. His portrayal of Bates is no doubt just as disturbing as that of Perkins, but disturbing in a different way. For example, while Perkins portrays Bates as an unnerving, jittery and immensely strange individual, Vaughn's version appears to be more "creepy" as I've already mentioned. Vaughn portrays Bates as a young man who is childlike, a man who is clearly socially and emotionally immature. He also adds a nervous smile to the Bates character, making Bates come across as not only a very private person, but a man who seems to be very uncomfortable around others. His performance is believable and that is crucial to any remake. It's not the first film where Vaughn plays a 'strange' character, but I believe it's his best. Again, it's difficult to adequately compare two talented actors and it probably isn't fair to do so anyway. Perkins was great. Vaughn is great too. Oh, and the other actors in the newer version are terrific as well. However, it is Vaughn's portrayal of Norman Bates that captures and holds the attention of movie viewers.
This is a MUST-SEE film for fans of Vince Vaughn, one of the most talented actors of his generation. As for the Hitchcock fans I would give this film a strong recommendation. Also for the latter, if you can watch this film on it's own merit, with an open mind and without constantly comparing it to the original, you too may be pleasantly surprised!
Vaughn is probably one of the most talented actors of his generation
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