Review of Dolores Claiborne (1995) by Andrey B — 11 Aug 2017

Ridiculous movie. It was a total disappointment after the hype that was brought up by discovering this movie with its surprisingly high rating. After the first half of the film with its more or less satisfying atmosphere and mystery it desc the movie descends into a farce in its second half.

Everything is bad there. From acting to scenario. David Strathairn, a brilliant actor, delivers an absolute mess with his character. But I blame the character, not the actor. He's totally unbelievable and ludicrous.

It's like you are watching a bad play when the two argue with each other about their daughter in the end of the movie. And this scene where she runs away to lure him into the trap. You can't watch this scene w\o a smile on your face.

And this trial scene, I thought I was watching some B movie comedy. And the line "It's a depressingly masculine world we live in" from a woman who lives a gorgeous life. This movie is total disaster.