I'm probably the only person I know who didn't like Misery. (Thankfully I checked the reviews here and there were a rare few who agreed with me!). I know this is considered a thriller classic but for me, I just never got what the fuss was about. I can't fault the acting but the story never seemed THAT original(how many stalker movies are there) and while mildly scary the movie itself didn't hold my attention at all. Not only didn't I love it, I'd say I really didn't like it much at all. And I just don't get WHAT is so wonderful and different about this.
I am neither a major fan of King's or a non fan. I've read a few of his books(my favorites were Carrie and Thinner.) And I've seen a few movies that were adapted from his books, MOST not being very good. I never read Misery so I can't judge what was better the book or novel, all I know is the movie itself just seemed like yet another thriller with a better then average cast. The actually story was very dark, at times very brutal, moved very slowly and just didn't inspire one bit of interest in me. And I generally love Psychological thrillers!
I didn't hate this and admit the acting and the general atmosphere were right on target but It's not something I would care to see again. My score is 5 out of 10.
I am neither a major fan of King's or a non fan. I've read a few of his books(my favorites were Carrie and Thinner.) And I've seen a few movies that were adapted from his books, MOST not being very good. I never read Misery so I can't judge what was better the book or novel, all I know is the movie itself just seemed like yet another thriller with a better then average cast. The actually story was very dark, at times very brutal, moved very slowly and just didn't inspire one bit of interest in me. And I generally love Psychological thrillers!
I didn't hate this and admit the acting and the general atmosphere were right on target but It's not something I would care to see again. My score is 5 out of 10.