Death and the Maiden
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Movie Reviews of Death and the Maiden
Movie Review: Excellent Kingsley performance but a cookie-cutter ending
Summary: 4 Stars
The majority of this high rating is due to Kingsley's riveting performance; even when he is just pacing in the background he dominates the screen. He absolutely steals the picture, and he will have you guessing even past the end.IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IT OR DON'T WANT THE ENDING SPOILED, READ NO FURTHER
I didn't like the ending. Even though I was convinced of Kingsley's innocence, when it turned out he was guilty it was really no surprise, because come on, what would you expect? In a suspense movie where a seemingly innocent person accused by another of being a villain, gee, what happens at the end? In spite of all his denials, he turns out to be guilty. A better ending would have been if it had turned out Weaver's character was simply paranoid and had been wrong the whole time. But then we wouldn't have had Kingsley's Lorre-esque final monologue, so I suppose it all worked out.
Movie Review: 3.5 stars out of 4
Summary: 4 Stars
The Bottom Line:
Though Weaver is often outacted by her two costars, this adaptation of Dorfman's play is so consistently interesting and thought-provoking that it more than makes up for Sigourney's occasional lapses; with a clever structure, interesting background, and great monologue by Kingsley at the end, it's an underrated treasure.
Movie Review: Thought provoking drama
Summary: 4 Stars
A serious movie,not one for light entertainment at a dinner party. But a very rewarding experience. If you like to pour yourself a good glass of red wine and submerge yourself into movies like "Three colours red" or even "Insomnia"(Hollywood version not Swedish)then give this one a try. All the best, Steve.Movie Review: Very interesting movie
Summary: 4 Stars
I am a fan of Sigourney Weaver and wanted this for my collection, it was more than I expected, quite an interesting and historical movie, very powerful.Movie Review: Good drama
Summary: 3 Stars
Death and the Maiden is overall a very good drama. Roman Polanski creates another "Repulsion", this time with two additional characters. Based on a play and doesn't attempt to hide it's stage origins, the film flows remarkably well and doesn't get long winded.
It relies heavily on good performances and Sigourney Weaver and Ben Kingsley are more than up to the task. Weaver is particularly effective as the film plays on viewer's emotions and for a good period of time, one doesn't know at all who's to blame and who deserves pity.
There's not much in the way of directorial touches that scream out POLANSKI, but as in "Repulsion", he milks the isolated setting for all it's worth.