Misery

An excellent psychological thriller, probably the 4th best among the countless film adaptations of Stephen King's literary works (after The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and The Shining). In our country, it is a rather underappreciated film that barely made a splash in movie theaters. Yet, such a carefully crafted atmosphere is rarely seen. It's the role of a lifetime for Kathy Bates. The line, "I'm your number one fan," stayed with me for a long time... Overall impression: 90%. (2007-05-07)

First of all, Rob Reiner’s direction is brilliant. He skillfully leads the actors and brilliantly depicts a depressive and suggestive atmosphere of fear, uncertainty, and apprehension. Moreover, almost all the film takes place in one room, or rather in one house, and it doesn't even detract from its impact. The pace and tension masterfully escalate until the devilish finale. (2005-05-23)

I really like the book by King and even though the movie doesn’t stick completely to it, it works much better than I expected. The stifling atmosphere and Annie’s high-strung “fits" sent shivers down the spine. This is mainly thanks to the great James Caan and Kathy Bates (unforgettable oink, oink, oink), who was awarded an Oscar for her role. An excellent thriller that is undoubtedly one of the best adaptations of King’s works. (2007-07-06)

After a fresh experience from Studio DVA, where Zlata Adamovská is irresistible in Misery, I had to check out the film. Kathy Bates, of course, is awesome. I've been hooked on her acting in American Horror Story for years, and Misery was her ticket into that world. Now I just have to compare the fact that in King's dramatization for the theater, there is more room for the absurd world of romantic fiction, while the film is more restrained in this respect. The theater also works better with the time of revelation. However, it's a wonderful topic anyway and I'm looking forward to the book all the more. (2019-03-18)

One of the best adapted works based on Stephen King. Some passages are "softer" compared to the book, which I appreciated, oddly enough, because when I read it some 10 years ago, it made my gorge rise quite a bit at times. Kathy Bates as the most ardent fan of a successful writer is absolutely second to none, and James Caan is absolutely divine with his rational approach full of desperation. Scary, shocking, intense, and suspenseful all the way to the rooftop (or should I say basement...). [85%] (2022-08-21)