Olympia-Dukakis Movie Reviews

"I've been up, I've been down, I've been playing women all around ..." It amazes me that this great movie seemed to have bypassed modern audiences to the extent that no-one even remembers it anymore. I remember when it was released in South Africa in 1981, my best friend and I went to see it four times in the same week. At that time, we were uncritically into movies about music, rock 'n roll and disco (Grease; Saturday Night Fever; Thank God it's Friday; I Wanna Hold your Hand etc)and this movie delivered big time in terms of our low expectations. As I've matured, movies like these have either dated rather badly (Saturday Night Fever) or gradually revealed their mediocrity (Thank God it's Friday). The Idolmaker has only become better! This is truly a movie that succeeds in being all things to all people. As kids, it delivered the most basic kind of entertainment that made going to the movies a weekly pleasure. As adults, it delivers an intelligent, bittersweet and admirably unsentimental look at the unforgiving dynamics of an industry and culture prizing image and packaging over substance and content. Featuring a remarkably confident career best performance by Ray Sharkey ably supported by the always reliable Joe Pantoliano and a suitably weeny Peter Gallagher, The Idolmaker is the forgotten classic of the musical drama genre. In a funny way, given the setting, the neighbourhood, the wiseguy attitude - I've always kind of considered The Idolmaker as a kind of sub-Scorsese movie - an upmarket, glamorous companion piece to Mean Streets, Raging Bull and other such Italian American neighbourhood tales. But that would be unfair to director Taylor Hackford, who has fashioned a remarkably original stand-alone homage to the hardworking, entrepreneurial, fame-hungry neighbourhood kids who were the real, unseen backbone of the rock 'n roll industry. Breezy and pacy, yet tinged with profound pathos, The Idolmaker is the best of its kind. The fact that it has a terrific soundtrack that'll have you humming all day doesn't hurt either. This is the best, most insightful and intellectually stimulating movie about rock 'n roll ever made. Add The Idolmaker to This is Spinal Tap and A Hard Day's Night in your collection and you'll own the only movies you need to about the music industry and the stupidities -and undeniable attraction - of its attendant celebrity. Oh yes - and I guarantee that after watching this movie, you'll never be able to take groups like the Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync seriously again.

I remember watching this movie when I was young and recording the songs with my tape recorder next to the television as I watched the movie so that I could memorize the lyrics. It has stuck with me all these years. It really deserved better reviews thank what it received. This is a must see for a young viewer to enjoy the catchy music, admire the great looks of the actors (Paul Land), and learn the lesson it is trying to teach(the rise of fall of success).

since being a musician myself many years ago, i was pleasantly surprised the way the movie was so accurate as far as the music business goes... the actors did a great job and was a starting point in some of their careers.. if you love music, you will love this film....

These were the OLDEST''TEENAGERS''since the Sweathogs!I mean,not one looked at least 18.That said,this is a wanderfull movie.The music,the acting,the chemistry,the atmosphere,everything worked.it had drama,comedy,horror(enter Ducky's Boys),action,and a love story(even though Terror's a lil too old for her!)The plot is basic gang rivalry set in the age of the do wop.We are introduced to the core members of a local gang,the Wanderers.Not a drug dealing,neighborhood wrecking gang.But the loveable,wiseguys you find bowling and hanging out.Tension mounts between rival gang the Del Bombers and the battle is set.Calmer heads prevail and the fight turns into a football game,which turns into a bonding inspired fight.There are subplots;1 Wanderer stealing anothers girlfriend,1 Wanderer becoming a traitor,the home lives of 2 Wanderers,to keep the pacing just right.I am glad to see this on DVD.Too bad theres no extras.Anyway,theres no question youll enjoy this movie,but would you ever mess with the Wongs?

"The Wanderers" is a class act and a stylish movie that has a brassy toughness to it that is both infectious and moving. It was probably overshadowed on it's release by the other gang movie of 1979 "The Warriors", but "The Wanderers" easily holds an equal footing as an excellent period piece of working class lives in 1963. The film centres around the lives of a gang of young boys in the Bronx in mid 1963 coming to terms with friendships, school, girls and other gangs. Ken Wahl ( a promising actor who for some reason never quite made it to the big time !! ) plays a great lead as the smooth talking and charismatic, Richie, the leader of the Wanderers. Richie is struggling to maintain his gangs strength and position in the local neighbourhood as well as juggling his many relationships with different girlfriends. He meets a young and attractive Karen Allen whilst out on the streets with his buddies, and from there another relationship develops. Allen plays her role with style, and even though Allen is not a great beauty, she has that unmistakable feminine charm, especially when that wonderful smile lights up her face.

What makes the movie all the more interesting is the way it goes behind the scenes into the home lives and the hopes, fears and dreams of some of the gang members. We see Joey's artistic talents put down by his fearsome, aggressive father...we see Turkey struggle with his own identity within the different gangs...and we see Richie forced to take responsibility for his actions near the film's conclusion. Backing the movie up, is a dynamite soundtrack containing some top numbers including "Stand by Me", "Runaraound Sue", "Soldier Boy" & of course "The Wanderer" !!

A movie that has charm & talent, and stands up to repeated viewings with ease...if you haven't seen it already....catch up with "The Wanderers" soon !!

A cult classic from the minute it hit cable, the music soundtrack came out amidst the New Wave music domination of 1979 and was promptly ignored. But the cream always rises to the top and this soundtrack is simply superb. This is a movie steeped in urban New York mythology.

Not to be missed. The movie could double as a Sociology class on the immigrant New York experience as we watch the Irish, Italian, Polish, Black and Chinese youth struggle over their piece of the turf in the Bronx of 1963.

The movie works on multiple levels -- unearthing a tender love and care for the Italian youth who comprise the gang of the Wanderers.

What I managed to watch was great. Unfortunately, the DVD seems to be cheap or flawed and I could not manage to finish watching it due to technical difficulties. I tried it in other DVD players, I tried cleaning it, I even returned it in exchange for another one thinking the one I got was a dud, but in the end, I could not watch it past the same point in both copies. I am very disappointed. I am toying with the idea of buying the VHS version to finish watching it. Maybe I will rent it first just to make sure. The good thing is that I received all my money back, but I still want to watch it and own it...

This release consists of two disks. The first features all four episodes of 'Further.' The second, which I have yet to watch all of, contains the extras (those that I have seen are very good).

My only problem with this release is that instead of screening all four episodes uncut, they have released them as a feature length movie.

In Britain 'More' was released on video in the same format. The result was that all the scenes at the start of each episode that had the cast/production credits on screen were cut so I, the viewer, missed out on a number of scenes. I haven't seen the TV version of 'Further' so cannot comment on whether this dvd version has cut some scenes due to the on screen credits or whether they have included these scenes minus the on screen credits. 'More' was released as six episodes back to back. 'Further' should have been released this way as well.

The production is classy although there are a few dodgy shots here and there, such as establishing shots of the ship spoilt by rain drops on the camera lens.

Viewers of 'Tales' and 'More' should enjoy this release. Viewers new to 'Tales of the City' will probably find the characters in 'Further' a bit cold and would be advised to watch the first two mini-series before watching 'Further'.

Its hard to believe that in 2003 the first mini-series will be ten years old. Lets hope it doesn't take ten years to see the last three books developed for televison.

I have watched and own all three "Tales of The City" mini-series and have watched them all repeatedly. While the first is by far my favorite (as others have mentioned, the casting for the first series was flawless), I love them all. In "Further Tales..." I do find the whole Jim Jones storyline a stretch, as I did with the book and I find that so much time is spent with Prue that I end up missing the rest of the 28 Barbary Lane characters. But, all in all, "Further Tales..." is certainly better than most of what you see on television and a delight. I'm more than ready for mini-series #4, "Babycakes".

I thought this movie would be pretty good based on the very capable cast of characters, but I found it to be actually very boring. Absolutely nothing happens here, except of course at the end where the sick boy finally (predictably) dies. There is no plot, no action, nothing. There are some weird paranormal parts in the movie, too, which did nothing but serve to confuse me. For instance, there's a cliff scene where the boys supposedly jumped off and started to fly, but I have no idea what that was in there for or what it was supposed to mean. This is the first and last Rob Turner film I'm going to see ever.

"Digger" is one of those movies that somehow miraculously gets made against all the odds. It is haunting, intelligent, beautifully filmed, slow-paced, and spiritual. Most contemporary audience members are likely to go to sleep while trying to view this film, if they even know that it exists. The other 5% of its audience are in for a deep experience that soaks in slowly.

It is the story of a pair of best friends, and the wisdom that the older boy shares with the younger, which changes him forever. Joshua Jackson delivers one of the finest performances by a young actor in the 90s. He plays "Billy" as if he were the reincarnation of an ancient Native American shaman (complete with an owl familiar). It is a tour de force, of the same calibre as Osment's work in "The Sixth Sense" and "A.I."

This film is for fans of Katherine Paterson's novels, "The Cure" (1995, directed by Peter Horton), and quiet, muted masterpieces that reveal themselves over time. Bonus points for the beautiful scenery of the island (Brentwood Bay, B.C.), a fine score featuring the lovely instrumental talents of Darol Anger and Bill Douglas, and the presence of the magnificent Olympia Dukakis.

I agree with everyone that said JOSH JACKSON was awesome. Hes the worlds best actor and im his #1 fan. Im looking foward to seeing more movies with him in it cause there automatically a 5 star movie.

The actress Blythe Danner is Gwyneth Paltrow's mother, and some of us think she could have been just as big a star. Here is one of her very best performances in this PBS version from the 1970's of Anton Chekhov's classic play, "The Seagull." She plays Nina, a country girl who falls in love with the dissolute novelist Trigorin (Kevin McCarthy). She is the very incarnation of innocence and happiness in the first three acts. She uses that throaty voice, enormous eyes and piercing sweetness to make us care deeply about the character. Then in act four she transforms herself into Trigorin's destroyed victim and the result is heartwrenching. A great performance by a sadly neglected great actress. This video is part of the "Broadway Theatre Archive", a collection of plays taped for PBS as part of their "Theatre in America" series. Every drams buff should seek them out.

There really isn't a lot to compare this production to, as I don't know of any other filmed versions of "The Seagull" available. This is Checkov's third-most-often produced play, after "Uncle Vanya" and "The Cherry Orchard," though it is equally powerful, dramatically.

Actors and actresses run, rather than walk, to be cast in Checkov plays. It's easy to understand why, as he consistently wrote scripts that allow for character reinterpretation. His are also wonderfully cadenced lines, even in translation. His plays have depth and weight to them, even though the surface themes may appear ephemeral. "The Sea Gull" is no exception.

The reason I can't quite give this production four stars (but I would give it 4 1/2) boils down to personal tastes. I prefer my Checkov, as I prefer my Shakespeare, performed by British casts. Something about the training, and the innate ability to get at the essence of a character more convincingly. As American casts go, however, this one is nothing to sneeze at. A look at the roster will show you that these are all actors that have had a marked impact on the Broadway stage. This is a well staged, thoughtfully directed production, and is the best representation available to the home audience.

A dream cast doing one of the world's finest plays. A wonderful portrayal of the Russian aristocracy, in all their pomp and silliness, before the revolution. Each character is so self-centered that they aren't quite able to understand or have compassion for those around them, and, ultimately, that shortcoming brings tragedy. Does it sound grim? Not so. This production is rich with warmth and humor, and while each character is gravely flawed, the viewer can't help to love them all. The vivid acting of the film's amazing ensemble makes this production nearly jump off the screen. Treat yourself to this film. Its one you'll treasure.

The actress Blythe Danner is Gwyneth Paltrow's mother, and some of us think she could have been just as big a star. Here is one of her very best performances in this PBS version from the 1970's of Anton Chekhov's classic play, "The Seagull." She plays Nina, a country girl who falls in love with the dissolute novelist Trigorin (Kevin McCarthy). She is the very incarnation of innocence and happiness in the first three acts. She uses that throaty voice, enormous eyes and piercing sweetness to make us care deeply about the character. Then in act four she transforms herself into Trigorin's destroyed victim and the result is heartwrenching. A great performance by a sadly neglected great actress. This video is part of the "Broadway Theatre Archive", a collection of plays taped for PBS as part of their "Theatre in America" series. Every drams buff should seek them out.

There really isn't a lot to compare this production to, as I don't know of any other filmed versions of "The Seagull" available. This is Checkov's third-most-often produced play, after "Uncle Vanya" and "The Cherry Orchard," though it is equally powerful, dramatically.

Actors and actresses run, rather than walk, to be cast in Checkov plays. It's easy to understand why, as he consistently wrote scripts that allow for character reinterpretation. His are also wonderfully cadenced lines, even in translation. His plays have depth and weight to them, even though the surface themes may appear ephemeral. "The Sea Gull" is no exception.

The reason I can't quite give this production four stars (but I would give it 4 1/2) boils down to personal tastes. I prefer my Checkov, as I prefer my Shakespeare, performed by British casts. Something about the training, and the innate ability to get at the essence of a character more convincingly. As American casts go, however, this one is nothing to sneeze at. A look at the roster will show you that these are all actors that have had a marked impact on the Broadway stage. This is a well staged, thoughtfully directed production, and is the best representation available to the home audience.

A dream cast doing one of the world's finest plays. A wonderful portrayal of the Russian aristocracy, in all their pomp and silliness, before the revolution. Each character is so self-centered that they aren't quite able to understand or have compassion for those around them, and, ultimately, that shortcoming brings tragedy. Does it sound grim? Not so. This production is rich with warmth and humor, and while each character is gravely flawed, the viewer can't help to love them all. The vivid acting of the film's amazing ensemble makes this production nearly jump off the screen. Treat yourself to this film. Its one you'll treasure.

Yeah, it's a little overblown and melodramatic, but it's also genuine, beautifully acted, and inspiring. Dreyfus is a music teacher at a local high school. He fancies himself a composer, and he is, but circumstances and fate keep him from devoting himself full time to that pursuit: his wife's unexpected pregnancy and the fact that the child born of that pregnancy is deaf. The end is predictably a rousing and emotional tearjerker - but still, it works just fine.

The late John Lennon penned the lyric, "Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." No film in recent memory has illustrated that truth with more warmth and wit than the genuinely uplifting Mr. Holland's Opus.

This charming motion picture opens in 1965 with one man's dream. More than anything in the world, 30-year-old Glenn Holland (Richard Dreyfuss) wants to write a symphony. But while he has all the talent required, time comes at a premium.

A musician coming off the wedding and barmitzvah circuit, Holland needs full-time employment and lands what he thinks is a "temporary gig" as a high school music teacher. As he spends untold hours preparing lessons, connecting with students, organizing a marching band, directing the school musical and teaching driver's ed during the summer for extra cash, his unfinished symphony collects dust.

Several years go by. Holland's life is further complicated when his infant son is found to be almost entirely deaf. Unable to draw the child into his musical world, he struggles to communicate and find common ground. Professional responsibilities consume him. "Spare time" is a myth. And his symphony--along with his neglected family--waits patiently in the wings.

A montage of '60s and '70s newsreel footage marks the passage of time. Graduating classes come and go. Holland's frustration mounts as the daily grind continues to distract him from zealously pursuing his musical masterpiece. But a revelation waits around the corner where Glenn Holland comes to realize that those constant interruptions to his lifelong ambition are themselves the stuff dreams are made of. Bonding with his only son. Inspiring two generations of students. During Holland's 30-year journey, which concludes in the present, many lives are miraculously transformed--none more dramatically than his own.

In addition, the movie promotes a solid work ethic, the importance of the arts in education and balance in life--between passions and priorities, talent and effort, knowledge and vision. During a particularly trying period, an attractive student's crush forces Holland to reevaluate his feelings and commitments, offering a valuable lesson about temptation and marital fidelity. Also, in a society where men seek fulfillment and rewards through what they produce, Holland learns that true success lies in relationships.

But Opus isn't all heartstrings and hankies. It's also quite humorous. In one scene, Holland goes to hilarious lengths to help an athlete develop rhythm to play the drums. Also, during a driver's ed lesson, his panicked student jumps a curb and parks in a flower bed. Instead of flying off the handle, the teacher calmly asks, "Okay, what have we learned from this?"

Adults might ask the same question of their teenagers after viewing this thought-provoking film together. Occasional profanity notwithstanding, mature audiences will find Mr. Holland's Opus brimming with valuable discussion material

I think Mr. Holland's Opus portrays the excellent gift of music. Mr. Holland (R. Dreyfus) plays Mr. Holland, a young man whose dream is to write the All-American Symphony. While doing so, he obtains a teaching job at a local high school. It turns out, he enjoys teaching music more then he does writing it.

He also has to cope with his son, Cole, who is almost deaf, and can't enjoy the gift of music as much as his students do.

When the board of education decides to end the music program, all of his students throw him a commemorating surprise.

Overall Mr. Holland's Opus is an inspirational film portraying one man's dedication to helping others understand the great gift of music in an unforgettable way.

Yeah, it's a little overblown and melodramatic, but it's also genuine, beautifully acted, and inspiring. Dreyfus is a music teacher at a local high school. He fancies himself a composer, and he is, but circumstances and fate keep him from devoting himself full time to that pursuit: his wife's unexpected pregnancy and the fact that the child born of that pregnancy is deaf. The end is predictably a rousing and emotional tearjerker - but still, it works just fine.

Few movies have touched me as much as this one. It is about how priorities get in the way of dreams. Eventually with time, those dreams become unattainible. This is the heart of the movie.

Mr. Holland (magnificently played by Richard Dreyfuss) yearns to be a composer, but get's stuck teaching music at a local high school. Like most of us he gets trapped there, in a place where he doesn't want to be. Once more, his son is deaf, leaving Mr. Holland to believe that his own son will never understand his passion: music. Mr. Holland eventually grows to love his job. He influences and inspires quite a few people there. Unfortunately, the music program is cancelled because of budget cuts. Mr. Holland, left jobless believes his efforts were futile, and his life wasted.He soon learns that he achieved a sucess far beyond his wildest dreams.

Recent showing of "Music of My Heart" starring Merryl Strepp as a substitute teacher striving to sustain a violin program for low-income kids in New York City reminds me of this all-time favorite classic released back in 1996. The bottom line is love.

Situated in Oregon in the fall of 1964, Glen Holland (Richard Dreyfuss) took up a job as a high school music teacher as his wife became pregant. Holland, now shouldered with added responsibility as a soon-to-be father, a composer, and a teacher, faced the immediate challenge of working with a diverse group of students: the naturally talented, the rebellious, and the physically impaired.

This is a movie about love and love of music. Glenn Holland is the central figure who strives to love his students and family through his devotion to music. Born deaf-toned, the dream of teaching his own son to become an eminent violinist inevitably bursts with much frustration. Glenn Holland is not perfect; in fact, interactions with his students through failures and triumphs gradually refine him to be a loving and well-respected man. Love propels him to reconcile his frustration for his son and breaks the ice in his relationship with his wife.

For over 30 years, this young composer has taught generations of students not only about music, but love, respect, faith, and confidence. The final reunion of his students features orchestration of "American Symphony" to pay the highest tribute to this self-sacrificing teacher.

This is a movie that will move every soul and make everyone's tears roll down the cheek. It's all about love, and love moves. After 4 years since I first watched the premiere, it still touches my heart and brings tears to my eyes when I see it again on my flight to Asia.

I watched this movie with my friend and it was so funny! Laugh-out-loud funny gags and spoofs. In this movie they spoofed alot of different movies: The Godfather movies, Scarface, Twister, The English Patient, Forrest Gump(run, florist, run!), they spoof even more, including Riverdance. The best part is the Child's Play/Lost World Jurassic Park spoof. A little boy named Chucky(he's dressed like the Chucky doll) is running through the forest. He falls over a log, and the compy dinosaurs(the small ones), jump over the log and attack him(his clothes fly over the log). The plot is well, confusing. But if you see it, you should get it(unlike me!). But, be warned, this isn't for kids! This has alot of stuff that's offensive, plus stuff they wouldn't get(like people sniffing drugs). Overall, it's a funny laugh-out-loud movie that spoofs the mafia. Throw in some top-notch actors, and you got one movie that's worth watching on a Friday night!

This is the best spoof on any Mafia movie ever made. The slap-knee inside jokes on the Godfather Trilogy and Scarface. From the very beginning when Cortino (Mohr) walks out of his casino, and looks over at his car as it says : "Please use the other car" and he just shrugs it off and then goes over to that car, it spoofs not only Mafia movies, but your Forrest Gump, The English Patient, and Twister.

The Casino spoofs are so funny when Cortino is walking through the casino and it starts talking about the games. When the movie spoofs Godfather Part II in the flashback scenes - it's truly funny, as Don Cortino as a young boy, the scene as he races to the boat, which is nickname El Pacino, so he swims all the way to New York and he is easily out of breath.

To the part as Applegate's character is the President in the end, when she storms into his office, as he singing the apporiate checks i.e. bullet store, as Diane asks him if he killed all those people as he calmly replied "No" which is good enough for Mrs. President cause she replies "Oh well, I'm going to get some ice cream. See you tonight?"

And Mama Cortino who takes care of her grandson's woman problems by blowing up the hotel in which she is staying at. And the Riverdance spoof cannot be missed.

One of my favorite movies of all time! This is a must for any comedy loving movie fan. If you like the Naked Gun Series, then you'll love this. Every detail of the movie is packed with humor, so much so that you have to watch it more than once to see it all. Get it, and you'll love it!

The pun is so obvious; this twisted movie hails many old horror films, but is not so derivative that the allusions get in the way. Brian De Palma is less imitative of Hitchcock than in many of his other movies, although the referential scene that cuts between the birthday cake and Danielle writhing on the floor in pain, is excruciating, and would probably make Hitchcock proud. De Palma also alludes to some lesser known cult films, such as The Dark Mirror, but more importantly the hard-to-find Chained for Life, starring Daisy and Violet Hilton, real-life conjoined twins billed as "united" twins during their lifetime. As such, it's a feast for people who just plain like movies.

However, for people who want everything spelled out for them, the movie might seem obfuscated. It's not, in my opinion, but as I said, some people like everything laid out in neat rows. This is not a tidy film. I admire De Palma's courage in not squaring all his corners; for me, it adds to the strangeness that sets this film apart from other good twin/bad twin films.

Some of the acting here is less than sterling, but Margot Kidder turns out a 1000 proof performance in the title role. The movie is worth seeing just for her alone. Movies with Margot Kidder are always better than the same films would be without Margot Kidder. Her drunken French accent is a thing to behold.

Give this movie a chance.

Brian De Palma has always been one of Hollywood's great imitators. He's the same type of filmmaker as Tarantino: he's seen all the movies and simply cannot resist paying homage to his favorite films whenever he gets the chance (ie. The Odessa Steps sequence from 'The Battleship Potemkin' finds it's way into 'The Untouchables'). Here, De Palma begins a string of Hitchcockian susense films with 'Sisters', a powerfully disturbing look at the extreme bond between a set of siamese twin sisters (played by Margot Kidder in her pre-Superman days). De Palma seems so assured in his direction through-out the film, using flashy jump cuts, eerie montages and flashbacks, and (in simply one of the most amazing sequences ever captured on film) he utilizes the split-screen technique first used to great impact in Michael Wadleigh's "Woodstock" to create two unique viewpoints of a murder. A murder which sparks the film and sets it down it's path. A tabloid reporter named Grace (played by Jennifer Salt) witnesses the murder of a young black man by Dominique (the evil twin) from her window. When she brings the police to the scene of the crime, she meets Danielle (the normal twin) but finds no body... and no Dominique. Soon she sets out to find the truth and expose the murderer. The film is charged with voyeurism, and De Palma carries us along swiftly and adeptly. Bernard Herrmann's score and Gregory Sandor's excellent cinemotography add to what is already a chilling tale of identity and madness, where nothing is what it seems and a simple kiss can be deadly. Much thanks goes to Criterion for resurrecting this long lost classic and restoring it to pristine condition. A great film for fans of the bizarre.

I saw "Sisters" because I am somewhat of a Brian DePalma fan. "Sisters" is one of DePalma's most superior films.

A reporter(Jennifer Salt) sees an actress commit a murder. No one believes Salt, so she enlists the aid of a detective(Charles Durning) and sets out to uncover the truth.

Brian DePalma made "Sisters" when he still knew how to make great movies. "Sisters" is DePalma'a third best film after "Carrie" and "Dressed To Kill." A pre-"Superman" Margot Kidder perhaps gives her very best performance as the tormented Danielle; I'm sorry that Kidder never became a superstar. Jennifer Salt is also great as the nosy reporter; I'm also sorry that Salt largely disappeared from the entertainment industry after making this movie. DePalma cleverly borrows elements from two of Alfred Hitchcock's greatest movies: "Psycho" and "Rear Window." DePalma almost literally grabs the viewers out of the audience and pulls them into the queasy and forbidding world of the characters in the story. The film is very suspenseful and shocking, and we develop a great concern for the characters. DePalma's use of the split-screen technique is absolutely brilliant. The inconclusive ending is frustrating yet intelligent. I'm sad that the director of this unforgettable thriller would go on to make such inferior movies as "Scarface" and "Raising Cain."

I plan to see this movie again. "Sisters" is for all Brian DePalma fans and anyone who loves suspense thrillers. Very well-recommended.