Review of Cape Fear (1991) by Julian T — 10 Dec 2011
"There isn't much to do in prison except desecrate your flesh." If you dismiss his supporting turn in Jackie Brown, Cape Fear was the last time that Robert De Niro really knocked a performance outta the park.
His Max Cady is a Monster. He's Bram Stoker's Dracula. He's the Creature From The Black Lagoon. A focused, determined walking nightmare who erupts upon Nick Nolte and his family. He engulfs the world of Nick Nolte's weak husband and as his swamp of hate begins to overtake him it forces the lawyer to discover The Hills Have Eyes within.
..a little too little too late. It's a scary, scary movie. Intense entertainment and it's impossible not to notice the sick glee of film sponge Martin Scorsese. VF.
This review of Cape Fear (1991) was written by Julian T on 10 Dec 2011.
Cape Fear has generally received very positive reviews.
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