I like both of these movies and the books too, but my vote for book and movie would have to go for Misery

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elsapc — 14 years ago(December 09, 2011 06:47 PM)

So I guess the opinion is split so far.
One thing I'd add is that maybe Misery is a little more of a comedy while DC is straight horror.

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fujiwan08 — 14 years ago(February 07, 2012 11:28 AM)

I would have to choose Misery over DC. Kathy Bates is great in both films, but in my humble opinion I choose Misery

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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."

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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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dream_land_99 — 13 years ago(May 13, 2012 05:46 PM)

Haven't read the books but here's my vote: Dolores Claiborne : 9, Misery : 8

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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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Mr_Ectoplasma — 13 years ago(November 16, 2012 10:30 PM)

I've never been a major fan of "Misery", although I grew up watching it and think it's a fun movie. In terms of overall filmmaking and story though, I prefer "Dolores".

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Strazdamonas — 12 years ago(January 12, 2014 02:37 AM)

Please stop comparing apples with oranges, you will only reach failure.
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elsapc — 12 years ago(February 26, 2014 07:54 PM)

Misery still has Claiborne beat according to the tallies.

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beecee101 — 12 years ago(March 02, 2014 01:59 AM)

Kathy Bates at her best in Dolres Claiborne. On her dying bed I think she would say the same. Great movie!

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OldFriendOfTheChristys — 12 years ago(March 25, 2014 07:07 AM)

I enjoyed Misery, but I found Batess performance in Dolores ClaiborneI found the film as a whole, reallyto be so much more complex and interesting.

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purplenad2004 — 11 years ago(June 01, 2014 05:12 PM)

I just watched DC for the first time, I think like a lot of people. They are both good movies but DC was the better one in my opinion.

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lexluv101 — 11 years ago(July 05, 2014 07:28 PM)

Both are excellent, but Dolores Claiborne wins for me since it stayed with me the strongest.

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aleugene — 10 years ago(November 14, 2015 07:15 PM)

I go the other way. Dolores should have been her Oscar. Not Misery. She was an one note ham in Misery(although not as bad as Jennifer Jason-Leigh in Dolores Claiborne). Misery was nothing more than a revision of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? but then, King has been known to hijack other story lines.