Carrie (Special Edition)
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Movie Reviews of Carrie (Special Edition)
Movie Review: Without A Doubt, Brian DePalma's Masterpiece!
Summary: 5 Stars
Not only is Brian DePalma's adaptation of Stephen King's first novel CARRIE one of the greatest American horror movies ever made, but it is one of the most beautiful horror movies ever created. Everything about this movie (the writing, the camerawork, the music score, the performances, and the production design) comes together like the greatest works of art ever created, mainly from the Renaissance. I just fell in love with this movie and the way it was executed by all involved. With CARRIE, Brian DePalma, a man constantly compared to Alfred Hitchcock in various extremes, is in a class all his own; he's right up there with Dario Argento and Mario Bava in visual style and camerawork. I almost cried at certain points, but was on the edge of my seat most of the time!This Special Edition has everything for the diehard fan of DePalma, King, or CARRIE. Two brilliant documentaries provide a wealth of enlightening trivia, one on the actors and the other on the production. There's also a great animated photo gallery with the gorgeous score playing in the background, a bit on the musical, and comprehensive notes on the differences between the novel and the movie, differences that Stephen King even liked! I am so happy I bought this DVD for my first viewing of CARRIE in its entirety (I saw it on TV a few times).
Have you noticed that there is no plot synopsis in my review, like there was none in my review for DRESSED TO KILL? Well, that's because I find that Brian DePalma does these movies in such a way that I don't even want to give away any of what happens in these movies. I only want to tell you about how gorgeous and how scary these movies end up being because DePalma does them so lovingly every time. If you haven't seen CARRIE (whether you read the novel or not is irrelevant), then please kick yourself, run out and rent this movie on video or DVD, and then feel free to add it to your collection! You won't regret it!
Movie Review: A great horror movie and a great DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
Loaded with material (although not a DePalma commentary), and containing a great film besides, this movie's a bargain.First, the movie itself. "Carrie" is one of those movies that really captures high school in a nutshell. From the opening sequence, DePalma shows a willingness to display the beautiful and the ugly side-by-side. The opening sequence is loaded with beautiful young women running around in various states of undress...followed by one of the most stomach-churning scenes of social abuse and rejection ever put on the screen (for my money, "plug it up" is up there with "squeal like a pig" in terms of a phrase loaded with horror.)
But DePalma doesn't get lost in the social aspects, he knows he has to create more than just social horror. He also delivers the standard violence.
None of this would have worked without Sissy Spacek, who both looked the part and anchored the movie with her vivid and believable performance. This movie also marks the first and only time Travolta's ever been convincing as a bad guy; his character here is a small part, but frightening and, in a lot of ways, accurate. This launched them both into wider success, it should be noted, not to mention being good for DePalma.
Here is a good segway to get into the disc. It has features like "Acting Carrie", a short but informative chat with Spacek and others, and a couple of other featurettes that could stand to be longer but don't skimp on the honesty or information. There's even a small bit on "Carrie: The Musical", probably one of the more misguided Broadway stage shows. No clips of the songs, unfortunately, but at least this disaster is being acknowledged.
The transfer is sharp, and the audio mix is wonderful. This movie is a bargain, and should be in your collection, even if you're not a horror fan.
Movie Review: "The Raven Was Called Sin."
Summary: 5 Stars
Every high school has its misfit, and Bates High school has Carrietta White, played with heartbreaking conviction by Sissy Spacek. Her posture, frumpy clothes, and timid mannerisms make her the object of scorn from her classmates, who miss no opportunity to tease her. Carrie doesn't even know her own body, explaining why she freaks out in the gym shower where she has her first (!) period. But the minute the movie introduces us to her religious fanatic mother (done to near camp effect by Piper Laurie), it's easy to see why she's such a basket case. And as if that weren't enough, Carrie has the "gift" of telekinesis. She uses these powers to unleash hell on the night of her prom, where her main tormentor Chris Hargenson (a wonderfully catty Nancy Allen) plays a vicious prank on her. "Carrie" is not only my favorite movie by director Brian DePalma, but it's also my favorite film based on a Stephen King novel. DePalma's touch is all over this movie, and that's mainly evident through his signature camerawork. What also makes this movie such a horror classic is the way it builds suspense to a near-intolerable high. The scene where Carrie and Tommy Ross are crowned king and queen is done in agonizingly slow motion, creating a buildup of tension that literally ties a knot in your stomach. The movie also works thanks to the performances from Spacek and Laurie, both of whom earned Oscar nominations. The DVD has a very interesting documentary featuring interviews with the cast (sans John Travolta, who played the doofus Billy Nolan) as well as a photo gallery, a trailer, and another documentary on the technical aspects of the film. After over a quarter century since its release, "Carrie" remains a convincing movie that excels both as a revenge fantasy and a horror story.Movie Review: Amazing revenge movie to rock the ages!
Summary: 5 Stars
I ( like carrie ) was a social outcast ( until I got into highschool now I'm populare ) and as a way to escape my anger I would watch this movie. It made me feel so good that the geek got the revenge!!! But seriously, I have loved this movie since I saw it when I was 9! I always thoguht it was an interesting story and I just loved it! As we all know Carrie is a social outcast and has a seriously religious mother who puts so many restrictins on her life! And one day during PE Carrie has her first period and thinks she's dieing and all the girls in her gym class make gun of her and throw tampons at her and Carrie is devistated. And when she gets home her mom goes wildly insane that her daughter has had a period and only "bad girls" have periods and "dirty pillows". Then we get to know about how Margret is a crazy woman and so the story goes along. So as a prank, Chris and Billy put a bucket of pigs blood over the stage where the prom queen will stand when prom comes and Sue Snell gets her boyfriend, Tommy to take carrie to prom, to show she's sorry. Ands the votes are rigged where Carrie and TOmmy win prom king and queen. And so as a surprise, Carrie is crowned in blood and lets her telekinitic powers over take her and kill everyone at prom. And so the story goes and I wont' give any more away even though most of you have already seen the movie. It is a very good movie with great acting!! It's no surprise that it has become a classic and will never die ( sin never dies ) and this is how hollywood should make horror movies now, not to say that movies now aren't good ( Freddy Vs. Jason, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2003 ) but they are drenched too much in sex and drugs, and all people want from a horror movie is to be truely scared, which this movie does...to a point! It's still great!!!Movie Review: Smokin' Flick!
Summary: 5 Stars
Carrie may not have been the first "teen" horror movie, but it was the first one anyone took very seriously. Infact Sissy Spacek earned an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of the title character. Everything, all the elements of the film, story, editing, music, photography - come together seamlessly to tell the tale Carrie White with a power that time hasn't faded in almost twenty-five years. Today CARRIE is as much a genre classic as FRANKENSTIEN. The tragic tale of a tortured misfit who unleashes a terrible vengeance upon her tormentors was first released in 1976. Directed by a young Brian DePalma the film features an incredible combination of talent both in front and behind the camera- and it shows in every frame.
This new "Special Edition" DVD shows the film in it's original wide screen format (unlike an earlier '98 release), the image quality is really excellent, as is the sound quality. I viewed it on a stereo system, but the box boasts a surround sound feature as well for all of you out there with the good stuff.
Also featured are two documentaries about the making of the film. One, "Visulizing Carrie," is a discussion of all the behind the scenes decisions that went into the making of the film. And the other one is "Acting Carrie," a film that talks with the actors about the film.
Probably the only truly "dated" feature on the DVD is the original trailer. It's a hoot.
All in all, this edition of CARRIE should be a must have for horror fans and movie collectors. The importance of the film, while overlooked for years, is obvious from the moment the movie starts until it's terrible conclusion. It's a powerful film that's influence can still be seen in today's Hollywood, beautifully presented on this DVD.