Misery

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Olivia J Misery is an excellent adaption of the similarly exceptional novel. Bates’ role cannot possibly be forgotten, so cannot be Caan’s. The film remains a classic must-watch and is an especially great position for a cold, long, winter evening. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/02/25 Full Review J H It was the early '90s, when major studios had no business making horror movies. Compared to its source material, the movie is neutered. Was this the fault of the studio, or mainstream comedy director Rob Reiner? Either way, it's a very non-thrilling "thriller". Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/29/25 Full Review Filmgal G Misery, in my opinion, is the greatest film adaptation to come out of Stephen King's horror oeuvre. It may not be as indelible as Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, but it is more loyal to the source material/author's vision, and that, for me, affords it an extra bit of prestige. As for the film itself? It's exceptional from every angle -- the acting, writing, cinematography, settings, set dressing, tone, soundtrack. Rob Reiner and his cast and crew outdid themselves. Kathy Bates is remarkable -- both scary and somewhat sympathetic as the unhinged Annie; James Caan rises to the challenge of playing a physically and emotionally vulnerable everyman; and Richard Farnsworth and Frances Sternhagen make for the oldest, cutest, astutest police couple in film history. The suspense is palpable, the humor nice and grim. Every shot is important -- every scene, damn near every line -- and it's a harrowing viewing experience every single time. I can only think of two minor criticisms, which have to do with Buster's lack of backup and the slightly rushed ending, but that's about it. Like the book on which it's based, Misery is masterful, and I recommend it to all mature audiences, particularly thriller and psychological horror fans and writers who enjoy movies about writers. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/24/25 Full Review Jason B Maybe the greatest adaptation of a Stephen King story. Excellent acting, tense psychological thrills, and a tight script. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/07/25 Full Review Hollis Q It doesn’t get better than this. Wonderfully shot and expertly acted Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/03/25 Full Review Yossam I THE best psychological thriller out there IMO Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/02/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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