DOLORES CLAIBORNE VS. MISERY !!
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TheSolarSailor — 14 years ago(August 12, 2011 12:02 PM)
That is a very good point. Misery is great and Kathy was excellent, but Dolores Claiborne has an overall fantastic cast, with the only possible weak link being Jennifer Jason Leigh. She does fine, don't get me wrong, but maybe not quite as good as Bates, Plummer, and Parfitt. That is just my opinion, though.
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litheways — 14 years ago(February 22, 2012 09:23 PM)
Never been a huge "Misery" fan, especially not compared to "Dolores."
"Misery" is a pretty good movie, and Kathy Bates really brings that character to life, but the movie isn't as smart as "Dolores." A lot of the scenes are somewhat repetitive and we pretty much figure Annie out near the beginning of the movie. Caan is good but not great, and has to carry half the film. There's not much depth to the other characters. (I always thought it was odd to see Bacall in a King movie.)
"Dolores" is a lot more intricate, and with better performances. Dolores is a very complex, confused, and sad character, and it takes more out of Bates to pull it off. The plot really surprises, especially as Vera and Mackey reveal themselves. The actors all have a chance to shine. (Plummer was born for a good King adaptation or two.) So my vote's definitely for "Dolores." -
aleugene — 13 years ago(September 04, 2012 01:32 PM)
Bates deserved the Oscar for Dolores, not Misery. Her performance in Misery is "one-note" crazy, and it's a thinly veiled recap of "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? in which Bette Davis' performance is demented but layered and nuanced. But in Dolores Claiborn, Bates' acting is just as detailed and complicated as any from Bette Davis. Misery was overrated.
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zappalover — 13 years ago(August 14, 2012 10:48 AM)
Bates is excellent in both, but DC is the far richer experience for the viewer. The portrayal of domestic violence and abuse and its ramifications is spot-on and extremely well done and nuanced, along with the tyranny of small-town prejudice. Misery, though very entertaining, is in a different league; it missed quite a bit of the relationship between its two main characters in the translation from book to film. DC is much better than I expected; surprised it didn't receive more notice when it was first released. Also has a strong and constructive feminist vein throughout.
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TheFatDruidofNacyl — 13 years ago(October 24, 2012 12:42 AM)
I would say for an overall story I liked Dolores Claiborne more. I do enjoy both movies though. although it does take me a while to watch Misery again because of the torture scenes.
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I think she would say the same. Great movie!