I'll admit my bias right from the start--I'm an Anthony Perkins fan. But even if you're aren't, you'll notice that this film kind of drags and that Marion doesn't look as frightened of Norman Bates as she should be (compare this to the original where she's tired, but not squirming and trying to get away from Norman). I really don't see how this is a "tribute" to the original like the director claimed.