Cape Fear (1991) Reviews
- Starring:
- Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, (more)
- Director(s):
- Martin Scorsese
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Mystery & Suspense
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful This remake of the original has a number of differences, including the introduction of conflicts within the Bowden family. Robert de Niro was the best choice possible for the role of Max Cady, ... Read More This remake of the original has a number of differences, including the introduction of conflicts within the Bowden family. Robert de Niro was the best choice possible for the role of Max Cady, giving a truly chilling performance. This is probably one of my favorite de Niro performances. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful Did everyone see the original? I'm watching this version the second time because I thought it was THAT good ! The DeNiro/ Juliette Lewis scene in the high school was fantastic ! Juliette deserved ... Read More Did everyone see the original? I'm watching this version the second time because I thought it was THAT good ! The DeNiro/ Juliette Lewis scene in the high school was fantastic ! Juliette deserved an award for being the most annoying teenager ever ! Nolte & Lange were good, though I'm seriously glad they aren't MY parents, but if you haven't seen the "classic", this becomes your "classic". Just a great "psycho film" !! I don't know how you give this anything less than 4 stars !! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful This is an alright movie from one of my top 3 favorite directors of all time. DeNiro was amazing in it and also pretty scary but it was just not my kind of horror movie. Stick to gangsta movies ... Read More This is an alright movie from one of my top 3 favorite directors of all time. DeNiro was amazing in it and also pretty scary but it was just not my kind of horror movie. Stick to gangsta movies Scorsese. -C.L. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful Martin Scorsese has a reputation for being a good director, so I was expecting more. He really fell short of the mark here, ending up with a cheap B-movie. The dialogue was strained, the "suspense" ... Read More Martin Scorsese has a reputation for being a good director, so I was expecting more. He really fell short of the mark here, ending up with a cheap B-movie. The dialogue was strained, the "suspense" lacked realism, and scenes sometimes jumped from one to another without enough continuity. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 3 people found this review helpful another in my series of "why remake a classic" reviews. You have Robert Mitchum and Gregory Peck so why not try it with Nick Nolte? and DeNiro? Is Jessica Lange believable in anything? A sad remake ... Read More another in my series of "why remake a classic" reviews. You have Robert Mitchum and Gregory Peck so why not try it with Nick Nolte? and DeNiro? Is Jessica Lange believable in anything? A sad remake of a great movie.
Really, you're NEVER gonna get anyone slimier than Mitchum..."counselor...that daughter o yours is lookin..." Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 4 people found this review helpful This movie is so dated that I thought it was from the early eighties. It turns out if from the early nineties.
It was a ridiculous waste of time. I generally like all four of the leads but in ... Read More This movie is so dated that I thought it was from the early eighties. It turns out if from the early nineties.
It was a ridiculous waste of time. I generally like all four of the leads but in this film they were all bad. The story was initially interesting but became laughable as DeNiro turned into the Terminator. And what was with the music? Duhn duhn DUUUUHHHNNN! Yeah, subtle.
I preferred the Simpsons episode with Sideshow Bob. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 4 people found this review helpful Blood: 1
Cheese Factor: 5
Acting: 2 1/2
Overall: 2
This movie did not impress me in any way shape or form. It was like blah blah blah boring boring boring Juliette Lewis annoying me boring boring ... Read More Blood: 1
Cheese Factor: 5
Acting: 2 1/2
Overall: 2
This movie did not impress me in any way shape or form. It was like blah blah blah boring boring boring Juliette Lewis annoying me boring boring boring. It was so long winded and just dragged on and on. And what the f*ck was with Robert De Niro in this film everything from his stupid f*cking accent to the fact that he continued to come back more times than Jason Voorhes in the 'Friday the 13th' series. I seriously dont know how people actually enjoyed this but if you want to rent it remember I WARNED YOU! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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