Dolores Claiborne

Barmy Army · Sun, 12th Nov '06, 7:27pm

How many have seen this?

I saw it last night properly (saw a little bit when I was a young en) and I think it's a fantastic film. Not many films affect me and have me nearly reduced to tears, but that one did it. Most films today are instantly forgettable. You might finish watching a film and think 'yeah that was OK I guess' but a good film is one you're still thinking about a day or two later.

If you haven't see it, I'd highly recommend it. Fantastic film. Kathy Bates is brilliant as the main part.

Harbourboy · Sun, 12th Nov '06, 7:32pm

Yeah, interesting that the very best film adaptations of Stephen King books are the non-horror ones (e.g. this, Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, Stand By Me, Misery etc)

Barmy Army · Sun, 12th Nov '06, 7:36pm

The scene where her husband hits her with the piece of wood, and her following revenge is a very powerful scene IMO. Great film.

I actually have the book of this and started it a few weeks ago, but only read a few pages before i got distracted and put it to one side. I'll have to have another go at it soon.

Getting the film of Misery as well, I've heard that's meant to be good. Kathy Bates again, right? As the nutter woman? Should be good.

T2Bruno · Sun, 12th Nov '06, 9:15pm

Whoa... Misery. I'll never see that again....

Barmy Army · Mon, 13th Nov '06, 1:01am

How come?

kuemper · Mon, 13th Nov '06, 1:55am

Never saw the film. The book rocks with no chapters, breaks or pauses.

Halasz · Mon, 13th Nov '06, 2:30am

I've watched Dolores Claiborne(and read the book) and it is one of my all time favorites!

Misery is probably the best book I've ever read. The movie is great too, but I find myself saying that shes not as crazy as in the book....Still it is a great movie though.

Klorox · Mon, 13th Nov '06, 4:25am

DC is a much better book than movie IMO.

Cúchulainn · Mon, 13th Nov '06, 9:35am

I agree but the movie is still pretty good. They did censor a lot of the language which is strange. Whats wrong with saying 'clinkers'?

T2Bruno · Mon, 13th Nov '06, 7:25pm

Misery... two reasons:

The first involves my ex and is not appropriate for this audience.

The second reason is just one word ... hobbling. You will understand that reference when you see the movie.

Halasz · Tue, 14th Nov '06, 4:05am

Heh, hobbling wasn't as bad in the movie as in the book.... She burns him in the book.

I won't say anymore for people who have'nt read it

Cúchulainn · Tue, 14th Nov '06, 3:29pm

Slightly off-topic but you should watch a French movie called 'The Ordeal' (Calvaire). Its very similar to Misery and has a very creepy 'piano scene'.

Barmy Army · Tue, 14th Nov '06, 11:52pm

Yeah, the 'hobbling' was pretty minging! Bet that comes keen...

Sun, 12th Nov '06, 7:36pm	#3
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Sun, 12th Nov '06, 7:27pm	#1
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Sun, 12th Nov '06, 7:32pm	#2
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Mon, 13th Nov '06, 1:55am	#6
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Mon, 13th Nov '06, 2:30am	#7
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Mon, 13th Nov '06, 9:35am	#9
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Tue, 14th Nov '06, 4:05am	#11
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Tue, 14th Nov '06, 3:29pm	#12
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Tue, 14th Nov '06, 11:52pm	#13
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