Review of Christine (1958) by Matt C — 09 Jan 2008

One of my all time fav Stephen King adaptations.

This review of Christine (1958) was written by Matt C on 09 Jan 2008.

Christine has generally received positive reviews.

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By Bill M (1,080) on 19 Apr 2015

Way underrated John Carpenter directed Stephen King adap film from the 80's (which if your a horror buff and somehow haven't seen it is music…

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By Grant S (1,780) on 23 Apr 2015

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By Alejandro E (452) on 09 Sep 2017

A really mediocre Carpenter film, largely due to the nonsensical plot of King's novel, but also due to the listless, work for hire direction…

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By Jessica M (658) on 11 Jun 2015

John Carpenter toma el amor por los autos clásicos y lo vuelve un viaje sin reterno hacia la locura y la muerte en Christine , aunque un auto…

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By Jacopo G (27) on 10 Jul 2016

So good. The book is great, too. It has took a bit of a hit with time, but still holds up as a good late night film…

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By Josh M (1,729) on 24 Aug 2015

I did like the Christine based on the Stephen King book where a high school senior is obsessed with a red 1958 Plymouth fury but I was disappointed…

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By Nicki M (953) on 01 Mar 2015

Honestly not that great, but has its moments and it is an 80's film based on a good Stephen King book, so can't hate on it too much…

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By Max H (471) on 09 Oct 2017

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By Greg R (1,187) on 22 May 2017

No one considers this as a one of Carpenter's best…

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Between the smartest effects and Gordon's canny performance, [Christine] is more diverting than the material probably deserves…

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