The movie is an invaluable experiment in the theory of cinema, because it demonstrates that a shot-by-shot remake is pointless; genius apparently resides between or beneath the shots, or in chemistry that cannot be timed or counted.

Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

The movie doesn't stink. The performances are good, potentially great, especially Vince Vaughn as Norman Bates.

Ron Wells

Film Threat

In the shock department, the ante has been upped, way up, and a mere kitchen knife through a shower curtain just doesn't cut it any more.

Rick Groen

The Globe and Mail (Toronto)