Death and the Maiden
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Movie Reviews of Death and the Maiden
Movie Review: Excellent Movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
Sigourney Weaver plays a woman who was tortured by a doctor who worked for a fascist regime. They had control of an unnamed country in South America. Her husband was taken home by this man when his car got a flat. She recognized his voice and when he returned later in the evening she ties him up hoping to get a confession out of him.
This is an incredibly suspenseful story. I was intending to put it on pause to get something to eat but I got too involved in the movie. There is only three people in this film and two scene places, the house and their property. But despite the minimalism it's a riveting plot. If you watch it, I doubt if you will be disappointed.
Movie Review: Three charecters, one place, absolutely amazing!
Summary: 5 Stars
A mind blowing piece of cinema indeed, one that you will rarely come across, one of the very few ones that will knock at your Tv screen and grab your attention right from the very start. Signourney Weaver does a terrific job, she is simply out of words, Ben Kingsley and Stuart wilson deliver brilliant performances, The film revolves around just the three characters but enough to keep you engaged and glued to the edge of your seat. Very unpredictable and overwhelming cinema. Brilliant direction and cast performance makes this tiny gem worth a watch.
Movie Review: A passed over masterpiece
Summary: 5 Stars
Without going into obscene detail, I only need to impart the following:
One of the best adapted-to-screen plays I have ever seen.
Polanski, as usual knows exactly when to execute with style, and when to leave things alone and not let directorial vanity obstruct the flow of storytelling. He balances this to perfection.
The acting is of course unbelievable from all three leads.
A fantastic story as well as resulting film, and a shame that it somehow went under the radar of the fickle critical community.
Movie Review: Weaver magic
Summary: 5 Stars
Sigourney Weaver is one of my favourite actors (same class as Meryl Streep, Catherine Denueve, Elizabeth Taylor) She never dissapoints. She is a versitile actor and one pays attention. This is a highly dramatic film and not intended for sissies. Heavy stuff that keeps you on the tip of your seat all the time. This is real acting. That touch of Roman Polansky is evident which makes this an excellent dramatic film. Not to be missed.Movie Review: mesmerizing
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of Sigourney Weaver's best accomplishments as an actor. Her character has to go through so many emotions at the same time. "Death and the Maiden" is definitly a great thriller. It is a 'Who done it' that willkeep you guessing to the very end. Ben Kingsly also does a wonderful job, is he a villian or not? You positively won't know in this pyschological tale of intrigue and suspense.