We all know the professional story of Hitchcock, and for those IMDB enthusiasts, some of the personal stories as well. But although Hitchcock was the auteur behind almost 60 films, as well as the host behind the television show, Alfred Hitchcock Presents neither medium showcases his personal life.
Now for the first time we can see the genius and purported pervert in the same man. We can see how he almost always crept up on people ( especially women); how he ‘closely observed’ women; how he almost destroyed the careers of certain actresses. But professionally speaking, we also see in which direction he pointed Psycho in, and this ultimately became his magnum opus.
But perhaps the best treat of this film is his relationship with his wife Alma, played by the stunning Helen Mirren; and how he truly embraces this woman professionally and romantically.
Which if you think about it, might not be a bad movie to see before Valentine’s Day!!
