Review of Jacob's Ladder (1990) by Rick D — 24 May 2013
Adrian Lyne's psychological thriller is unique, intriguing, and for the most part filled with memorably disturbing images, appropriately seedy settings, and a dreadful sense of paranoia. It is also rather slow moving, choosing to keep going for long after it becomes clear what the film's twist is.
Jacob Singer is a Vietnam soldier who suffers from demonic hallucinations since his return from Vietnam. His story is interpersed with flashbacks from a Vietnam drug induced massacre in which he was wounded.
Tim Robbins brooding performance as Jacob is effective, as is Jeffrey L. Kimball's striking cinematography.
This review of Jacob's Ladder (1990) was written by Rick D on 24 May 2013.
Jacob's Ladder has generally received positive reviews.
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