Review of Heavenly Creatures (1994) by Kevin J — 27 May 2016
A compelling and, at times, terrifying true crime drama, Heavenly Creatures features starmaking turns from, at the time, new kids on the block, Kate Winslet and Melanie Lynskey. Devilishly evil, this duo combine together to help provide insight into a truly evil and devious plot to be together forever.
As harrowing as a true crime film should be, the film truly shows the duo's descent into madness and actually is a very good portrayal of mental illness and how it can effect one's daily life.
Winslet and Lynskey have fantastic chemistry with one another and really bring to life the trauma caused by these two girls and their friendship with one another. Heavenly Creatures also demonstrates Peter Jackson's fantastic skill in the director's chair and truly hinted at greater things to come for the New Zealander.
Overall, Heavenly Creatures is a truly chilling true crime drama.
This review of Heavenly Creatures (1994) was written by Kevin J on 27 May 2016.
Heavenly Creatures has generally received very positive reviews.
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