Misery

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Damion Jan 21 Another one of Stephen Kings novels adapted flawlessly! See more Chris S @Janomi 6d Misery proves you don't need elaborate action to create incredible suspense. William Goldman's adaptation of Stephen King's novel traps two characters inside a single house and builds relentless tension through dialogue, psychology, and steadily rising stakes. Rob Reiner directs with remarkable restraint, allowing the suspense to build naturally instead of relying on cheap thrills. Kathy Bates deserved her Oscar for her portrayal of Annie Wilkes, a warm, funny, caring, and absolutely terrifying character, often shifting between those emotions in the same scene. James Caan is equally effective, making Paul's psychological struggle just as compelling as his physical one. Their scenes together are impossible to look away from. While the climax is more straightforward than the psychological battle leading up to it, the writing, performances, and tension make Misery an unforgettable thriller. See more Frans B @FransB Jun 19 Brilliant. Rob Reiner did good here. Proper claustrophobic horror / thriller. Ultimate nightmare stuff. Very well written by Stephen King. Amazing cast all excels in character. Great cinematography captures the ambiance accurately. Lots of action, twists, emotion, suspense, madcap performances, drama, dilemma, intrigue and gritty reality. See more hank W @hanksalot Jun 8 Before his death, I often found myself surprised by the fact that you never heard Rob Reiner's name listed as one of the greatest directors of all time. He's a far better director than Scorcese, for example. Directing a feature comedy for a studio is one of the most difficult things to do in a business that is relentlessly difficult. Yet Reiner made several movies that are not just great but arguably perfect. Misery is one. The mood, the storytelling, the casting, the directing, the pace, all flawless. True greatness. And like his best, easy to watch on repeat. Reiner, let's hope, will in the long run, be given his proper kudos. Comedy is never given its proper respect, such is the disrespect that the pretentious Hollywood dickheads need to prop up drama as more deserving of awards, but let us be honest about art, and never fall for their bullshit. See more Skai T. @RT46035822 May 21 Loved every second of it See more Jason H @RT50328122 May 12 Sanitized movie based on a grisly book. See more Read all reviews

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