Misery (1990)

Sorry, this movie sucks

To all those who have watched it: I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do.

The movie is made so realistic it has a lot of that WoW feeling at the right moments and never tooo over the top. the suspense is done so well and the emotion is felt. Very well put together with the music and all.

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

After a long history about dealing with the supernatural horror with haunted hotels, resurrected murderous kids, telekinetic prom queens, possesed cars and killer clowns from other dimensions, we get from the master of Horror a heavily isolated movie that's scarier than all things mentioned above.When we think of survival horror we often think in zombie movies or post apocaliptic films in which the character have to survive a force of great evil. This one whoever fits in the genre in the most unusual of ways, isolating the protagonist in a cabin inside the a situation that is almost ironically funny, and making the evil force a psychotic nurse in whose our main lead's life depends.Is a thrill ride from start to finish that only gets heartbumping every minute. We cannot ignore Kathy Bates's amazing performance as the emotionally unstable Annie Wilkes. From the moment she is on screen we learn that something is not right with her, is then when the film starts pumping when we know she can jump from loving careful mother to murderous psychopath displaying a master class in acting.Thrilling and unsettlingly realistic.

One of the best adaptations of a Stephen King's novel, Misery is a tense, taut & thrilling example of its genre that puts up a terrifying portrait of fandom gone a tad too extreme. Persistently looming with a sense of dread and uplifted by terrific performances, it's a manifestation of every celeb's worst nightmare.The story of Misery concerns the author of a best-selling novel series who crashes his car during a blizzard and is rescued by a former nurse who considers herself to be his number one fan. But things soon take a turn for the worse when she reads his latest novel and discovers the ultimate fate of her favourite character.Directed by Rob Reiner (best known for Stand By Me, When Harry Met Sally... & A Few Good Men), Misery is a filmmaking lesson in gradually escalating terror as Reiner slowly & steadily ratchets up the tension and unfolds the plot with such effectiveness that neither its disquieting chill nor the viewers' interest is ever lost.Reiner's direction exhibits both confidence & composure but William Goldman's screenplay is just as impressive, for every scene builds up on the one preceding it plus it's able to carve moments of pure horror without relying on jump scares or any other cheap tricks. Humour is sprinkled throughout but it doesn't lessen the film's foreboding tone.The minimal setting & isolated location provide just the right environment for its plot to unfurl. Camerawork is smooth throughout, capturing each & every event or expression in a clear-cut fashion while also making use of angles that deliver the maximum impact. Editing is expertly carried out and makes sure that every scene in the final print is relevant to the plot.Coming to the performances, both James Caan & Kathy Bates are outstanding in their given roles. Caan plays an author who, following his accident, finds himself at the mercy of his dangerously disturbed caretaker. It's a physically exhausting work but the veteran actor pulls it off with finesse. However, Bates is even better as the psychotic fan, and easily steals the show with her twisted & downright deranged showcase that's inarguably her career-best performance.On an overall scale, Misery turned out to be way better & far more involving than I initially expected it to be, and is undoubtedly one of Rob Reiner's best directorial efforts. What drives this movie is the protagonist's endless attempts to outwit his abuser, and it's riveting to watch how those events play out. Functioning on more than one level, Misery is an unnerving & unsettling delight that delivers the thrills in heavy doses and still hasn't aged a day. Highly recommended.

MISERY - 1990Directed by Rob ReinerStarring James Caan, Kathy Bates and Richard FarnsworthPlot Overview: After his car crashes on an icy day, renowned author, Paul Sheldon(James Caan) is picked up by sweet seeming Nurse, Annie Wilkes(Kathy Bates), whom all happens to be his number 1 fan. All is going well until Wilkes reads the end of the latest instalment of her favourite series and discovers her favourite character has met her end. In a psychotic twist, Wilkes turns against Sheldon and forces him to rewrite the story with a different ending.THIS is a good thriller. I was on the edge of my seat for the entire run time of this movie. I didn't even know I could bite that far down on my nails! It is a masterfully written, sensationally acted, expertly shot and edited masterpiece. It is truly exceptional. I cannot recommend this movie any more. Please see this wonderful movie.The plot of this movie is horrifying. King is known for his horror but what is more scary than being at the mercy of some psychotic nurse who is your only chance of survival and can end your life at any moment. You can't escape; you can't fight back; it's you and her and there is nothing you can do about it. THAT is a scary. That is a trademark of great horror. Sometimes a great horror/thriller doesn't need ghosts or an overabundance of gore. It just needs a terrifying idea and it is instantly effective.To say one minor issue I have in regards to the story, it is a little plot hole to do with the end. It makes, no logical sense and I would have liked some more explanation; just a throwaway line or two, explaining what happened. I understand the jist of it but I can't say what I would like explaining without spoiling the film and I will not do that because you need to see this film.Kathy Bates is equally hilarious and terrifying in this Oscar worthy portrayal of Annie Wilkes. She commands this movie and enjoys every, single second it it. It is truly a remarkable performance and 100% deserved the Oscar.A performance that goes under-looked in this film due to Bates' focus that I think is unjust is James Caan's excellent performance as Paul Sheldon. Obviously, Bates is the star of this film and gives the best performance but Caan gives an incredible performance as well. He has to act while acting and that will be a genuinely hard thing to make convincing.Richard Farnsworth is excellent as Buster(the sheriff). The back and fourth humour between him and his wife is perfect and really helps give you time to breathe amidst the intensity going on around you.Both the cinematography and editing in this movie are superb. They help give the film a tight focus and an eerie claustrophobic feel. It makes the film all the more terrifying. Both the costume and set design are excellent, also and give a sense of authenticity to the film.Overall, I absolutely adore this movie. It is a masterfully crafted thriller and I cannot recommend it any more. You have to see this movie without spoilers because it truly is terrifying. This movie is a masterpiece and thus I shall rate it 10 Sledgehammers out of 10.

In one of Stephen King's more practical stories, Misery, a reputable versatile Hollywood director, Rob Reiner took the reins on what his known to be one of the higher regarded King adaptations. Misery has a very thin cast and relies on the screen presence and dialogue of Kathy Bates and James Caan to execute a quality movie. Bates especially, to pull off the compelling, outright switch of extreme personalities changes is a difficult feat that was accomplished superbly. Another part of the film's approach is to focus on precise details of scenes, character actions, mannerisms, props, setting and authenticity. At times some scenes and dialogue almost seem excessive in length, slowing down the film. Seriously, the plot of his Misery books gets in the intensity of the film. However, the film has some great payoffs with a few scenes, one being extraordinarily memorable. Misery is an excellent film that requires patience, empathy and respect to its context in time.