***.
There's a lot to like about 'Cape Fear', including some excellent performances and stylish direction from Scorsese as well as genuine tension throughout. However, the film too often asks you to suspend disbelief, and by the end it's equivalent to a Tom and Jerry cartoon.
This review of Cape Fear (1991) was written by Thomas B on 18 Aug 2017.
Cape Fear has generally received very positive reviews.
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