Review of Needful Things (1993) by Randolph S — 18 Jun 2007

Max von syndow is the best part of this movie. Ed harris does ok too.

This review of Needful Things (1993) was written by Randolph S on 18 Jun 2007.

Needful Things has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Michael O (1,073) on 25 Dec 2018

Love this movie. :) I killed my wife. Is that wrong? Hey, these things happen. That line. lol…

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By John N (608) on 25 Jul 2011

Not great, but entertaining nonetheless. Of course, Max von Sydow is an improvement upon any film in which he partakes…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 19 Jun 2017

Overlong, over-produced Stephen King byproduct. Forget it along with Firestarter, In the Mouth of Madness, Maximum Overdrive, and all the others…

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By Olli H (283) on 22 Oct 2011

The beginning was awesome and heartwarming.... the rest of it really sucked. someone please make a better second half…

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By Dalton A (4) on 13 Sep 2018

A chilling take of greed and humanity's faults wrapped in Kings signature style of storytelling…

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By Eric J (681) on 08 Nov 2013

My favourite horror film, with al wicked sense of humor and a phenomenal performance by Max von Sydow. A Classic…

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By Dan H (1,470) on 05 Jul 2014

Comienza bien, pero se desliga tanto del libro de King que el interés se va perdiendo, sobre todo para quienes conocen el material original…

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By Ryan W (1,236) on 10 Jun 2017

It has some entertaining devilish moments, however the over all theme of the film is the devil made us do it and no one takes responsibility…

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By Anthony G (806) on 30 Oct 2017

This movie is great enjoyed every moment and very slow burn and build up but very worth the wait that third and second act just amazing and…

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By Brian Lowry (913) for Variety (12,700) on 18 Sep 2014

Moviegoers aren’t likely to be similarly spellbound, as Heston employs a too-slow buildup to an explosion of mayhem that incorporates gruesome…

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