Christine
1983, Horror, 1h 50m
29 Reviews 50,000+ RatingsWhat to know
The cracks are starting to show in John Carpenter's directorial instincts, but Christine is nonetheless silly, zippy fun. Read critic reviews
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Arnie Cunningham
Dennis Guilder
Leigh Cabot
Will Darnell
Detective Rudolph Junkins
Regina Cunningham
Critic Reviews for Christine
All Critics (29) | Top Critics (8) | Fresh (20) | Rotten (9)
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If the '80s were partially defined by revenge-of-the-nerd narratives, Christine is more about the horror of the geek-id unleashed.
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Between the smartest effects and Gordon's canny performance, [Christine] is more diverting than the material probably deserves.
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Proves Carpenter's mastery of both mood and the widescreen frame.
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This deja vu premise [from the novel by Stephen King] combined with the crazed vehicle format, makes Christine appear pretty shop-worn.
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Carpenter's thematic self-consciousness can't entirely overcome a shaky dramatic structure that sacrifices character logic to increasingly meaningless thrills.
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Off the page, a 1958 Plymouth is no more scary than the St Bernard which romped through Cujo.
February 9, 2006 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Christine
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Apr 09, 2021Whether or not the movie is "scary" in a traditional sense is sort of a fruitless discussion because I don't think that's the kind of movie Carpenter was making. This is a fascinating and bold exercise in anti-nostalgia made during a time when a lot of American films were looking back to the 1950s with rose-colored glasses.Alec B Super Reviewer
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Sep 11, 2016The few changes made in the original story only weakens this flawed adaptation and makes its premise seem even more ludicrous than it already is, but at least all this is compensated well enough by the movie's style, expert editing and Carpenter's firm direction.Carlos M Super Reviewer
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Jun 03, 2016An overrated Stephen King adaptation, but most certainly not a bad one. Worth watching for the self-repairing car effects alone.Gimly M Super Reviewer
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Sep 15, 2014From John Carpenter comes the frightening horror classic Christine. Based on a Stephen King novel, the story follows a teenager who buys and rebuilds a broken down '58 Plymouth Fury named "Christine" that has a nefarious history, and it soon starts to work its will on its new owner. Carpenter's directing is especially good, particular in how he makes the car a character and gives it personality. And the soundtrack and score do an incredible job at setting a lighthearted but sinister tone for the film. Though it's a little campy at times, Christine is entertaining and delivers some fun scares.Dann M Super Reviewer
Christine Quotes
| Dennis Guilder: | That's funny, 'cause I heard that it was totaled. |
| Arnie Cunningham: | Well, after I swept up the broken glass, it wasn't too bad. |
| Arnie Cunningham: | Don't touch me, s******! This is what you wanted! Get away from her! |
| Leigh Cabot: | God, I hate rock and roll. |
| Buddy: | Let's give this a**hole some of his own medicine. |
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