Max Cady. A rapist who has just completed a 14 year sentence begins to stalk his defence lawyer and his family. Why? The lawyer, Sam Bowden, had found a file all those years ago that could have won Max's trial. But Sam knew that Cady deserved the time that he should have received. Max, who educated himself in prison, now has a crazy side of logic that makes him believe he is right in what he is doing, and it soon becomes apparent that he will not stop until Bowden gets taught the "true meaning of suffering and justice"
This is another brilliant movie from Scorsese. Robert DeNiro plays another infamous psycho at his terrifyingly best, and earned an academy award nomination for best actor. Nick Nolte is also quite good as Bowden, providing numerous layers to his character.
The film's strength is not from the caliber of the actors alone. the camera work is *astounding*. Every angle, every zoom is perfect for this suspense rocket-of-a-movie. The script fuels all the tension in each shot as well.
Unfortunately, at the end it gets a little silly with Max finding his way on the boat that Nolte and his family are on, and the chaos aboard it. Otherwise this is a near-perfect thriller. Recommended.
***/****
This is another brilliant movie from Scorsese. Robert DeNiro plays another infamous psycho at his terrifyingly best, and earned an academy award nomination for best actor. Nick Nolte is also quite good as Bowden, providing numerous layers to his character.
The film's strength is not from the caliber of the actors alone. the camera work is *astounding*. Every angle, every zoom is perfect for this suspense rocket-of-a-movie. The script fuels all the tension in each shot as well.
Unfortunately, at the end it gets a little silly with Max finding his way on the boat that Nolte and his family are on, and the chaos aboard it. Otherwise this is a near-perfect thriller. Recommended.
***/****