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To Die For (1995)

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Reviews Counted:54

Fresh:47

Rotten:7

Average Rating:7.3/10

Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Suzanne Stone is a blond, glamorous, ambitious and ruthless TV weatherperson in Little Hope, N.H. She's also completely obsessed with both the notion of celebrity, and with becoming one -- no... Suzanne Stone is a blond, glamorous, ambitious and ruthless TV weatherperson in Little Hope, N.H. She's also completely obsessed with both the notion of celebrity, and with becoming one -- no matter what she has to do. But when Larry, Suzanne's blue-collar husband, naively suggests she give up her career to raise a family, Suzanne realizes that Larry is merely an obstacle on the road to fame. She then comes up with an idea: manipulate three local teens (emotionally and physically) into killing Larry. The resulting tabloid media coverage brings Suzanne the notoriety she's always desired, and she enjoys every moment. But what Suzanne doesn't know is that small-mindedness is about to contribute to her downfall. [More]

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Joaquin Phoenix, Matt Dillon, Illeana Douglas

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Joaquin Phoenix, Matt Dillon, Illeana Douglas, Casey Affleck, Alison Folland, Dan Hedaya, Wayne Knight, Kurtwood Smith, Holland Taylor

Director: Gus Van Sant

Director: Gus Van Sant

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Jan 6, 2009

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  • Suzanne Stone (Nicole Kidman) has always dreamed of being on TV and she's dead-set on making that dream come true. But there is just one obstacle: Larry Maretto, her husband (Matt Dillon). So, Suzanne convinces a love-struck teenager (Joaquin Phoenix) to get Larry out of the way for good. TO DIE FOR is the most critically acclaimed comedy of the year.
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    A grotesque black comedy.

    Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | comment Comment
    04/04/08
    Dennis Schwartz
    Dennis Schwartz
    Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    As Jimmy, the teen sap who falls hard for Suzanne, Joaquin Phoenix is dead-eyed yet touchingly vulnerable -- a mush-mouthed angel.

    Full Review Source: Entertainment Weekly | comment Comment
    02/12/08
    Owen Gleiberman
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    Entertainment Weekly
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    Like Roseanne, Gus Van Sant refuses to compromise his trademark smarty-pants assault on storybook America.

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    02/12/08
    Harlan Jacobson
    Harlan Jacobson
    TV Guide's Movie Guide

    If, like me, you find things to admire in all of Gus Van Sant's early films, you may be especially gratified by what he's done with a satirical anti-TV script by Buck Henry.

    Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
    02/12/08
    Jonathan Rosenbaum
    Jonathan Rosenbaum
    Chicago Reader
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    A smart and wicked delight

    Full Review Source: Newsweek | comment Comment
    02/12/08
    David Ansen
    David Ansen
    Newsweek
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    It's highly recommended.

    Full Review Source: CNN.com | comment Comment
    02/12/08
    CNN.com

    A mean-spirited satire, told in mock-tabloid style, this film features the best performance of Nicole Kidman to date (better than The Hours for which she won an Oscar), as an amoral small-town girl obsessed with becoming a TV star.

    Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com | comment Comment
    01/09/07
    Emanuel Levy
    Emanuel Levy
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    Gus Van Sant directed this sharp black comedy about the obsession with television and celebrity culture.

    Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
    05/26/06
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Combustible Celluloid

    Wicked, Wonderful and Wonderously performed

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    03/11/06
    Clint Morris
    Clint Morris
    Moviehole

    If you've hitherto failed to respond to the laid-back oddball appeal of Van Sant's movies, fear not: this is a sharp, consistently funny blend of black comedy and satire on the deleterious effects of television.

    Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
    02/09/06
    Geoff Andrew
    Geoff Andrew
    Time Out

    Exquisite media satire, as good as "Network" in its way.

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    11/10/05
    Rob Thomas
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    Capital Times (Madison, WI)

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    Chuck O'Leary
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    Michael Szymanski
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    razor sharp

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    04/06/05
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    01/31/05
    Greg Maki
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    01/18/05
    Michael E. Grost
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    08/25/04
    Thomas Delapa
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    01/24/04
    Spence D.
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    IGN Movies

    A vicious pitch black satire on the public's fascination with violent crime.

    Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com | comment Comment
    01/13/04
    Michael Dequina
    Michael Dequina
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