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robotkathleen
25Apr12
i'm fond of this film for atmospheric rather than technical reasons. there's something really pure about it. and i think there's a beautifully balanced idea of justice at the end, which of course i didn't take literally. many of us don't need second sight to spot corruption, in global politics or among the individuals we meet; it just felt nice to be reminded of faith in that in a 'magic-realist' way.
film_lies101
4Apr12
One of Cronenberg's finest which features Christopher Walken in arguably, his greatest role.
meancreek
19Dec11
Cronenberg does wonderful things in this film, and it's a real pleasure to see a master like him at work. He knows how to incorporate fear and terror into his films in quite astonishing ways and it's ever present here. Walken fits the role perfectly and this is surely one of his finest performances that I've seen. A real horror delight with and ending that will send shivers down your spine. Genius.
Francisco R.
8Nov11
The cast is great, but the plot moves at such accelerated pace it seems to suffocate the atmosphere of the movie at times, I wish Cronenberg would have hold on to some scenes a bit longer, still, the result is excellent nonetheless.
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Jye Sherwell
20Oct11
Eh, I liked the score, and Walken was good. There's some interesting stuff, but it didn't hold my interest. Lacked drive I suppose.
ghsdtgsdhgsdasghd
23Aug11
No geral é um bocado secante, mas há partes que o conseguem salvar, principalmente o fim, que é muito bom.
Harry Rossi
7Jul11
Really liked this one. Walken and Sheen are perfect although Brooke Adams I've never really liked and its the same here. A very well made, suspenseful thriller from Cronenberg.
Xurxo G Penalta
10Apr11
perfect Bfilm to make any eighties sci-fi kid a life long cornenberg fan>it is a commercial endeavor but it really works well>sustains interest with continuous suspense, has a plausible use of paranormal themes set against a "whodunit" psychokiller type plot and some blunt 80s political views for good measure>must watch if you like walken or stephen king>also if you enjoyed "limitless" (2011), its same type of Bmovie
Thomas Emil Lie Karlsen
28Oct10
A movie in which Christopher Walken shows some actual acting skills beyond being the weird character or just staying in the background. It's been some years since I've seen it, but I remember it as a thrilling and interesting story. It's worth a watch.
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Zachary W
16Aug10
I love Cronenberg and I love this film but why, oh why, Stephen King, did you insist on the name 'Johnny Smith'?
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Hideous Bitch Princess
22Jun10
Also, from a visual standpoint, much of what I enjoyed about this film can be attributed to Cronenberg's brilliant eye for wallpapers and paint colors.
Hideous Bitch Princess
22Jun10
The woman who played Christopher Walken's mother in this movie creeped me the hell out. She looked like Crispin Glover if he had been locked in a closet for 10 years. But seriously I thought that this was one of Cronenberg's better efforts. There are a few areas I wish would have seen more development, and other areas I wish would have been approached with more subtlety, but overall I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Michelle Z
3Apr10
Saw this at the drive-in with my parents, who saw it because it was based on Stephen King book...instant 8 year old cinephile...
Seth Farmer
23Jan10
I bought this for 4 dollars at a gas station because I saw the names David Cronenberg and Michael Kamen.
Mark Ayala
15Nov09
Definitely not one Cronenberg's more autuerist works, but certainly one of his most fun. He may be just cashing in a check for Hollywood, but he certainly made a great thriller. It's worth it just to see Martin Sheen play one of the biggest scumbags in history and to check out Christopher Walken in a role that's not a parody of himself. It also features one of the most insane suicides I've ever seen in a film.