Flowers in the Attic
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Movie Reviews of Flowers in the Attic
Movie Review: Enjoyable but missing the depth of the novel...
Summary: 4 Stars
I liked all of the actors in this film and thought they did a fine job. Oscar winner Louise Fletcher is superior as the Grandmother. I probably don't need to go into specifics as to why this wasn't as good as it should have been, most people have written about it already. People who have read the book. With all of the remakes happening in Hollywood, it is beyond me why this one has not been picked up yet because if there is any film that could be improved upon, it should be this one. We don't need a remake of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds. However, this 1987 version is definitely worth a look and enjoyable on its own if you don't constantly compare it to the book. Aside from the great Louise Fletcher, the musical score that was used is nothing short of brilliant. It's sad, beautiful and haunting so there are some pluses here. The ending was also changed from the novel so any chances of a sequel were pretty dim. I'd love to see the entire series redone the right way though. 3.5 starsMovie Review: To all of those questioning the film's score:
Summary: 4 Stars
This mellow dry movie was a must to my DVD collection. If you love this movie I highly reccomend "People under the stairs" by Wes Craven.To all of those consumers and reviewers wondeirng about the film's score, it is composed by the talented artist "Christopher Young." He also composed such scores as Sweet November, Spy Game and many hororr movies. The best way to get the music is to download it from a music sight.(Kazza) Many of times it will not show up, but if your patient I promise you will find it. One last thing, I also reccomend the extremely talented artist "Danny Elfman." His work is extremely similar. He has composed themes for Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hollow, and Dolores Claiborne. Some other songs you would enjoy is the theme to "Cider House Rules," "Unfaithful" and lastly "plastic bag theme" to the American Beauty Soundtrack.
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Movie Review: If you're familiar with her work...
Summary: 4 Stars
If you're a VC Andrews fan, be aware that this movie will not have the amount of enchantment that the books had. This movie was made from a series of five books and can not possibly capture all the events in just 90 minutes.The events had to be rushed in order to get to the main plot of the children in the attic and what they went through. In my opinion, things went at the right speed to convey the importance of each thing happening. If you've read the series, be prepared to see that this is will not live up to that. Try to have an open mind. For me, the different ending was sort of cool. It was different and added excitement. It was something new and interesting for a book I had alreaady read. I'm glad they did that. I would just have liked to see a more modern portrayal with better quality. All in all, a new adventure for loyal fans.Movie Review: Terrible Acting But Still Worth It
Summary: 4 Stars
This is one screwed up fil that is chilling, eerie, and disturbing. It is a guilty pleasure that most people will either hate or love. Kristy Swanson gives a terrible terrible performance as the oldest daughter, and Jeb Stuart Adams is even worse as the brother. The marvelous Louise Fletcher is over the top and chilling as the grandmother and she seems more upset with herslef by taking this role than with the children. But even with all it's acting flaws this is one of the creepiest films ever made. The incestous relationship between the older siblings should have been played out more but it would have been too disturbing to watch on screen. I do recommend this film for the weiedness and creepiness of the plot, certailny not for the acting ablities. Could go down as some of the worst performances ever.Movie Review: effective gothic style horror(just my opinion)
Summary: 4 Stars
i thought this is a really creepy movie and very hard to watch.it is filled with an air of dread and depression,but i managed to get through it.the last time i tried to watch it,i had to stop watching after 15 minutes.Louise Fletcher is terrifying as the wicked and evil grandmother.i thought the movie was very effective in the horror dept.it doesn't go into as much depth as the book,but i think that would require at least a 2 part mini series.i wouldn't recommend it if you are feeling down.also,if you are a fan of the book,keep in mind that they left alot out of the movie.other than that,i would recommend it,especially if you like gothic style horror,which is what i think this movie is.for me,"Flowers in the attic gets a 3.5/5