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Cape Fear [DVD] [1991]
enlarge	Director: Martin Scorsese Actors: Robert De Niro, Illeana Douglas, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange, Joe Don Baker Studio: Universal Pictures UK Category: DVD List Price: ~~£9.99~~ Buy New: £2.79 as of 23/11/2009 13:32 GMT details You Save: £7.20 (72%) New (18) Used (13) from £1.87 Seller: findprice Rating: 12 reviews Sales Rank: 5289 Format: PAL Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over Region: 2 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 122 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5050582039696 ASIN: B000BU28XQ Theatrical Release Date: 1991 Release Date: December 5, 2005 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review Martin Scorsese's 1991 remake of J. Lee Thompson's 1962 thriller dabbles a bit in some fascinating psychological crosscurrents between its characters, but it finally trades in all that rich material for extensive and gratuitous violence. Robert De Niro plays a serial rapist released from prison after 14 years. Angry because his appalled attorney (Nick Nolte) made it easy for him to be convicted, this monster is out to hurt Nolte's character through his wife (Jessica Lange) and daughter (Juliette Lewis). The themes of interlocking guilt and anger between these people suggests a smart film in the making. But the final act, set on a boat with De Niro's vengeful pervert attacking Nolte and the two women, takes a more unfortunate direction. Stick with the original (which starred Robert Mitchum and Gregory Peck, each of whom make a cameo appearance in this film). --iTom Keogh/i

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 12 1 2 3 Next » Fantastic! October 12, 2006 Michael Brown (England) 2 out of 3 found this review helpful The fact that Martin Scorsese (at the time of writing, but fingers crossed for 'The Departed') has not won an oscar is about as obsurd as bob dylan never having a number 1 record, both are geniues's at their perticular medium. Scorsese's long list of films that will go down as all time classics is off the chart, Goodfellas, Casino, Raging Bull, Mean Street and Taxi Driver to name but a few. And all these films he has teamed with the great Robert De Niro. And after watching Cape Fear, it is impossible for me to list my all time favorite films without meantioning it. This film is 1 of the best films of all time! br / br /De Niro is terrifing as Max Cady, an ex-convict who has just serves 14 years in jail after beating and raping a 16 year old girl. Sam Bowden (Nick Nolte) buried some important informaion which could of got the then illitrate Cady quite a shortened sentance. Once realised Cady seeks revenge, Has learnt how to read and write and about law and starts to terrorise the Bowdens... br / br /The films is one of De niro's best, he delivers a stunning performance as phychopath Cady. Nick Nolte and Juliette Lewis also star. br / br /In short, there are enough superlatives for me to use about this film. A roller coaster of a ride from start to finish. This should be in everyone's DVD collection, and if it were selling at £100 per copy, you still would get one hell of a bargin buying it! Cape Fear. A title has never been so appropriate. February 25, 2006 Glenn Smith (Scotland) 2 out of 4 found this review helpful This movie is an excellent improvment on the first film. The film was good but not great. The original is the sort that#x27;s only really thrilling for its time, and its a good thing that Martin Scorsese decided to update it for modern film goers. This has got to be the most thrilling film I#x27;ve ever seen. I was literally shaking by the end of this movie. I found the rape scene to be very scary, but this scene doesn#x27;t show you everything, which is much more terrifying. Max Cady in my opinion is the most menacing movie villain, second only to Hannibal Lecter, his appearance on screen (Especially after the rape scene) is enough to make you tense with anticipation. This is an example of using real life to create terror and horror. A lot of the time, talking about real life situations or things that could happen to you is a lot more terrifying than ghosts or monsters (Even though ghosts are supposed to exist too). This film isn#x27;t overly violent, a lot of the time it just implies violence and the most violent bits of the film are at the end. Over all this is an exciting, scary and thrilling tale which everyone should watch (A great movie to show your child if you#x27;re trying to teach him how not to talk to strangers). Thanks for reading.pP.S The previous bracketed remark was a joke and is not to be taken seriousely. This movie is not for little children.pBye! cape fear rules April 16, 2006 Lukas 31 (Somewhere) 0 out of 5 found this review helpful robert de niro is brilliant in this film, so is juliette lewis, and it is made by martin scorsese who is a great film maker. this film never gets boring with its great dialogue and good acting except the dad who got on my nerves, overall great film if you like thrillers. juliette lewis is brilliant aswell. the scene with robert de niro and her in the drama room was very effective, that scene was improvised by di nero and was the best scene in the film. this is one of de niro`s best roles since raging bull and taxi driver. see ya DENIRO AT HIS BEST May 24, 2006 C. Mort (uk) 0 out of 5 found this review helpful Wow this movie is top class,love it, one of my all time greats. br /Also i think deniro is the greatest actor ov all time,and he really shows it in this movie.The story line is class,and so is the film so PICK IT UP. A real Thriller February 22, 2008 C. Lee 'Cape Fear' came out at around the same time as 'The Silence of the lambs' and 'Misery' and it was one of those really memorable chillers that nothing has touched ever since. The thing that really interested me was the coming together of Martin Scorsese and Amblin Entertainment (Spielberg's company). Totally different ways of film making but it really works in this movie. It is really frightening and disturbing at times but is without a doubt of the the best horror/thrillers ever made. Showing reviews 1-5 of 12 1 2 3 Next »

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