 "Horrifying Movie" | 2009-10-24 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3TAICOFEL9106 |
We've known people like her. Sweet one minute, over the edge the next. Kathy Bates' performance is realistic and convincing. This movie will not keep you on the edge of your seat; it will drive you out of it! You want to run while you legs are still in working order! Close your eyes when she grabs that sledge hammer!
M.L. Paxton |
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| ""Sshh darling, trust me...it's for the best!"" | 2009-10-10 |
| - Reviewed By stellar-eruption-bill-278 |
I don't own the "Misery" DVD, but I have seen it three times, and each time, the movie is just as shocking and intense as before. Rob Reiner is the director, and adapts the Stephen King novel to the screen. Considering most of the film takes place in a bedroom, you're going to need a pretty good script to keep such a concept alive and interesting. Fortunately, "Misery" is full of interesting plot developments, and as the story moves along, nothing feels boring or tedious. In fact, two of the times I saw this movie were back-to-back on TV (thanks for that, AMC!), and I can honestly say I watched it both times, in a row, without ever getting bored.
In addition to Rob Reiner's great directing, we have the talented acting of James Kahn and Kathy Bates, both of whom portray their characters quite realistically and believably. The realism of their acting is partially what makes this movie so frightening, because James Kahn and Kathy Bates make it seem like this sort of things could actually happen, which is a powerful tool in horror movies. In addition, there's no way you can give this movie less than 5 stars after seeing the heart-pounding, realistic terror in the climax!
Well, my time here is done. In closing, this is a highly-recommended horror movie for those that want to see an excellent, entertaining and nerve-wracking work of horror genius, especially if you're interested in seeing the realistic side of horror movies. Thanks for the time, and peace. |
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| "Great Horror Movie" | 2009-06-24 |
| - Reviewed By User: ASSEMF90ZNJV3 |
This is one of the three Stephen King books that actually turned into a good movie. Usually, the movies made from his books cannot hold a candle to his writing. But Misery does. Kathy Bates is fabulous as a crazy fan who thinks she knows the author intimately and holds him hostage and tortures him. James Caan does a wonderful acting job as well. Anyone with even a tiny dose of fame knows that sometimes people can interpret some really strange things from what you say or write. I hope I never meet someone like this. If you like horror movies don't miss this one!
Power Path to Love |
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 "Misery-Good Steven King Story" | 2009-06-18 |
| - Reviewed By kmirenberg |
Misery was a good 4 to 5 star Steven King story which I enjoyed very much. It concerned stalkers and fameous writers and must, therefore, be a subject close to Mr. Kings heart. Since my son and I are both fans of Steven King, my family went to Bangor Main a few summers ago to visit the town, take in some of the local tourist attractions and on site filming locations of many of his films.
We also briefly stopped in front of Mr. Kings home to take a photo. I hope this didn't qualify us as stalkers, but we also visited fameous Bettes Book Store in hopes of the possibility of seeing Mr. King (which we did not). We picked up some books and were treated to some interesting stories concerning Mr. King from the shops staff. Bettes book store also provided us a map of Bangor annotated to show exactly where King's movies have been filmed.
Except for getting a flat and getting lost while looking for some of these filming locations it was a great trip and I would recommend it to all fans of Steven King. |
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| "Kathy Bates at her best.!" | 2009-05-31 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1E8OGV9SO0E0P |
| This have got to be one of the best movies of the century, I don't care what anybody says,. it has everything a great thrillers needs,.. suspense, horror, great acting, a psycho woman who is obsessed whith the character heroine of a book and wants the writer to give her the perfect ending,..she wants a Happy ending,.. and will kill if she has to, to get it. |
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| ""One of The Best Movies Ever!"" | 2009-03-14 |
| - Reviewed By nicksam16 |
When people ask me what some of my favorite films are I always say "Misery" is near the top. Everything from the acting, writing, and the directing is superb. "Misery" is a perfect movie.
Based on Stephen King's novel of the same name, "Misery" is about a deranged woman keeping a man locked in her house against his will. Kathy Bates, who won the 1990 Oscar for Best Actress, came out of no where and made this film her own. A Broadway star with no film credits under her belt, Bates portrays one of the most disturbing and unbalanced women in the history of the cinema. Just when you think she is pleasant and kind she flips out, screaming and yelling obsenities. She plays more than just a bitch in this role; after watching her performance one observes how a person can snap and the problems of borderline personality disorder. James Caan is great as the helpless author Bates holds captive. The movie is interesting and exciting at the same time, and just when you think it can't get any better then Wham!, you are jolted out of your chair. This new DVD also comes with a wonderful documentary where Kathy Bates is interviewed and this is one of the reasons to own this Collector's Item. Rob Reiner did a fantastic job directing this thriller. Sit back and enjoy one of my top 10 favorite films of all-time. I have watched this film over and over and I never tire of it. If you also want to watch another good Kathy Bates film I would suggest "Dolores Clairborne", from another King novel. |
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