Dolores Claiborne
1995, Crime/Drama, 2h 11m
44 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Post-Misery Kathy Bates proves to be another wonderful conduit for Stephen King's novels in this patient, gradually terrifying thriller. Read critic reviews
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Dolores Claiborne
Selena St. George
Vera Donovan
Det. John Mackey
Joe St. George
Peter
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Critic Reviews for Dolores Claiborne
All Critics (44) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (37) | Rotten (7)
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It's rare to see a pop best seller come out this well in the movies.
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Deftly cutting between the past and the present, director Taylor Hackford manages to establish a compelling mood and pace even though the pic lacks a thriller's true "Aha!" moment.
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The role of Dolores may be rough around the edges, but it's a windfall for Ms. Bates, who does a walloping good job.
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The mysteries of "Dolores Claiborne" are never gripping enough to consume an audience, and there are few, if any, surprises along the way. But the women are wonderful and reason enough to see the picture.
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January 1, 2000 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Dolores Claiborne
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Jul 06, 2018Smartly acted and directed, this is one of the finer Stephen King adaptations you'll find.Aldo G Super Reviewer
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Jul 28, 2013A mostly standard mid-90s melodrama that's elevated by some strong performances (Leigh is the standout among a first rate cast) and a solid screenplay.Alec B Super Reviewer
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Feb 21, 2012I was initially a little skeptical about this, mainly because it is supposedly a psychological thriller, yet it sounded like a pretty predictable drama. My skepticism was pretty much spot-on, and the movie felt like what could have just been the main character explaining what happened, but instead was stretched out into a full-length movie. As great as Kathy Bates is at just about everything she does, the plot wasn't all that interesting to me, and it was far from a thriller.Joey S Super Reviewer
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Oct 23, 2011Dolores Claiborne is not your typical Steven King vehicle, it's a straight drama with haunting imagery and horrifying secrets. The script worked well, as did the overall flow of the story. I thought the direction was very competent, and was especially impressed with how the film incorporated flashbacks. Kathy Bates was phenomenal (Judy Parfitt was almost as good, and David Strathairn deserves an honorable mention). Unfortunately, though, the same can't be said about Jennifer Jason Leigh who was a bit too melodramatic. The ending scene with the magistrate felt forced and too cliche for an otherwise smart film. Minor criticisms aside, this is a fine, authentic, and mature thriller.Jeffrey M Super Reviewer
Dolores Claiborne Quotes
| Dolores Claiborne: | Are you saying there's nobody? |
| Selena St. George: | No, I'm saying there's a whole lot of nobodys! |
| Vera Donovan: | Husbands die every day. Why, there's probably one dying right now while you're sitting here weeping. They die, and leave their wives their money. I should know, shouldn't I? Sometimes they're driving home from their mistress's apartment, and their brakes suddenly fail. An accident, Dolores, can be an unhappy woman's best friend. |
| Vera Donovan: | Sometimes, being a bitch is all a woman has to hold on to. |
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