Review of Cape Fear (1991) by Stefan G — 16 Oct 2014
Even if you haven't watched the original Cape Fear (which was made back in the 1960's), I guarantee that you'll still enjoy this movie, which I must admit is a great way of bringing the old-fashioned style of thriller films to a newer generation.
The plot is fairly straightforward, and there are several exciting plot twists, complete with genuine thrills. The characters, though they aren't the film's strong suit, provide some pretty good performances, and are capable of providing some really engaging, and often creepy moments that are simply entertaining.
The film's overall style is quintessential of contemporary Hollywood films from that era, though in the case of this film, I think they were trying to emulate older films in some small way, and this subtle blending of the old and the new works in this film's favour.
As a thriller, this is a film that attempts to shock its audience and kindle the senses, and in that department, it most definitely succeeds. Cape Fear is a very enjoyable film, and I bet that it'll hold up for many years to come.
This review of Cape Fear (1991) was written by Stefan G on 16 Oct 2014.
Cape Fear has generally received very positive reviews.
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