Review of Dolores Claiborne (1995) by Erwin P — 03 Jan 2011

5 - I would consider this one to be the best of Stephen King adaptations out there (yes, better than Shawshank Redemption, Misery, Green Mile, and Stand By Me - all fine movies in my book). This is a stark, beautifully crafted drama about sexual abuse and domestic violence.

What stands out is that absolutely every performer is delivering a top notch performance. Taylor Hackford's artistry is evident in his ideal handling of flashbacks, and Danny Elfman score is there to nail the strong emotional tone of it all.