Cape Fear

Cape Fear

By Martin Scorsese

  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 1991-11-13
  • Advisory Rating: R
  • Runtime: 2h 7min
  • Director: Martin Scorsese
  • Production Company: Amblin Entertainment
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • iTunes Price: USD 4.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
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Master filmmaker Martin Scorsese brings heart-pounding suspense to one of the most acclaimed thrillers of all time. Fourteen years after being imprisoned, vicious psychopath Max Cady (Robert De Niro) emerges with a single-minded mission: to seek revenge on his attorney Sam Bowden (Nick Nolte). Cady becomes a terrifying presence as he menacingly circles Bowden's increasingly unstable family. Realizing he is legally powerless to protect his beautiful wife Leigh (Jessica Lange) and his troubled teenage daughter Danielle (Juliette Lewis), Sam resorts to unorthodox measures which lead to an unforgettable showdown on Cape Fear. Visually stunning images and brilliant performances from a talented cast highlight this roller-coaster ride through relentless psychological torment.

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  • Haiku Review

    2
    By Haiku Review
    Like original Only not philosophical And not very good

  • Plays more like a grotesque parody

    2
    By Fletch F. Fletch
    Overwrought, over the top and scenery chewing by all with the most sets masticated by DeNiro. Scorsese indulges in histrionic speeches, avant-guard cinematography and editing and a cast of unlikeable characters. The original is a mid-weight classic, the remake is more like a blunt assault. There are memorable moments, but it takes itself so seriously that the outrageous production comes off more like a parody than an effective thriller.

  • Great story and terrific acting

    5
    By Swags6209
    De Niro is outstanding as the cold, calculating, menacing villain. He manages to scare you yet gain your sympathy at the same time which creates some uncomfortable feelings for the viewer. Nolte is also very good in his role. He is slowly driven out of his mind and you wonder when he’s going to snap. Awesome cameos by the original characters from the 1962 Cape Fear. Most of the time remakes are either lame (Psycho) or completely unnecessary (Red Dragon). This movie is an exception. Story is told differently. It’s a bit darker and ends differently.

  • Cape Fear

    5
    By Badges in Milwaukee
    One of the top ten movies ever made, with one of the top five characters ever in Max Cady. This is why we watch films!

  • A must see

    5
    By I'm from MO
    The best movie. Watch it when you don't know what to watch. Love the cast and director.

  • UNDERRATED

    4
    By Person of Few Words
    To me this is both Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro's most underrated and underappreciated movies of all-time.

  • Watch this movie

    5
    By fr03
    I love this movie/version. The acting is awesome and De Niro is pure evil with a gentlemanly flare. I've seen it again and again and it never gets old. Worth at the very least a rent, but if you're a De Niro fan, it could quite possibly be your next buy.

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