Review of Fatal Attraction (1987) by Originaldanger — 01 Sep 2020
Fatal Attraction is a 1987 thriller starring Michael Douglas, Glenn Close and Anne Archer.... Michael Douglas's character named Dan Gallagher meets some bird with blonde hair in a Japanese restaurant. When his wife leaves for a day or two he has an affair with the same lady played by Glenn Close but Dan's (Douglas) wife returns along with her daughter but Alex (Glenn Close) won't let the affair slide so starts making Dan's life a misery even though he's made it abundantly clear he's married and not interested.
... She kills the family pet which is a rabbit, pours acid on the family car, sends Dan a tape full of profanities and even attempts to kill Dan's wife at the end in the bathroom and snatches the daughter from school leaving the mother running around frantically trying to find her.
... Fatal Attraction in some places makes little sense because if Dan Gallagher (Michael Douglas) knew he was married and it was wrong then why do it? Secondly did he ring his wife from Alex's apartment or did she phone him and if so wouldn't that be suspicious to begin with dialling from another number? Some parts make no sense but Fatal Attraction is a rollercoaster ride of suspense, betrayal and guilt.
... Glenn Close at times is annoying and creepy but the rest of the cast are fairly likeable especially Anne Archer, great film all in all with terrific acting especially from Michael Douglas and Anne Archer, great directing by Adrian Lyne.
... Contains scenes of a sexual nature, violence and strong language.
This review of Fatal Attraction (1987) was written by Originaldanger on 01 Sep 2020.
Fatal Attraction has generally received positive reviews.
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