Quick Movie Reviews
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4/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 07/10/2019
Kathy Bates' Oscar win is well deserved in this thriller based on a Stephen King novel.
Rating of
2.5/4
Gabe - wrote on 12/14/2015
The only Stephen King adaptation to win an Academy Award, no Shawshank never won one, Kathy Bates is great as Annie Wilkes, James Caan's #1 Fan. This film is creepy, but you pretty much see everything coming. Except for the shooting of the Sheriff, that caught me off guard. This film is good and quite creepy with two great acting performances.
Rating of
3.5/4
Matthew Brady - wrote on 02/11/2014
A famous novelist crashes on a snowy Colorado road. He is rescued by his "number one fan" but soon finds that she is unstable and willing to do anything to have her way. This movie is a scary thriller that your always glued to the screen and never looking away.
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3/4
worleyjamers - wrote on 06/29/2013
I like some other Stephen King adaptations a little more, but this is still a really good film nonetheless. Kathy Bates is brilliant and completely deserved her Oscar. James Caan is also good.
Rating of
2/4
Yojimbo - wrote on 05/21/2012
A reasonable suspense movie with shades of Psycho, based on an unusually restrained albeit self-absorbed novel by Stephen King. Not bad, but undeserving of it's acclaim because of the flat direction that's completely lacking in atmosphere, and predictable storyline. But the main problems for me are the plot holes; the police really need weeks to figure out that a convicted murderess who is obsessed with the man and has recently bought a typewriter and a load of paper who just happens to live nearby might possibly have something to do with his disappearance? Please. And dowdy women with a penchant for romantic fiction just aren't scary. I don't care how loopy they are...
Rating of
3/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 01/13/2012
In a slow-burn thriller from Stephen King, Kathy Bates is magnetic as the unhinged psycho fan of James Caan. The film mostly builds well on atmosphere and subtle tension, but isn't afraid to pull out the stops for a few brutal moments. A claustrophobic and well-done thriller.
Rating of
3/4
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 11/09/2011
Paul Sheldon (James Caan) is take cared of by his "number one fan" Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates). Starts of slow then the pace picks up when Paul discovers the newspaper clippings. Kathy Bates was remarkably sensational in her role. The screenplay was good and score made it more dramatic. Misery has that "Cape Fear" type of horror which pulls you in especially towards the conclusion of the film.
Rating of
4/4
Unknown - wrote on 05/07/2011
Uses suspense to the full maximum. Kathy Bates is amazing. Great film.
Rating of
4/4
The Film Rebel - wrote on 10/12/2010
To put it simply, this film is shit your pants terrifying! There are no ghosts, ghouls, or masked killers. Just one man and a crazed fan. A great thrill ride.
