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Misery (1990)
Released By: Nelson Entertainment   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Nelson Entertainment
Genre: Mystery-Suspense
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Rob Reiner
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Frances Sternhagen, James Caan, Kathy Bates, Lauren Bacall, Richard Farnsworth
Published ID: 1195
UPC: 044005810127, 027616851390, 027616089885, 883904150213,
Plot: Adapted from a Stephen King novel, Rob Reiner's Misery cast James Caan as a writer at a career crossroads. The film opens with Paul Sheldon (Caan) completing work on his latest novel, a break from his popular series of novels featuring the character Misery Chastain. He gets into a severe car accident and is saved by Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates), a reclusive woman who nurses him back to health. Annie is a huge fan of the Misery novels, and she finishes reading the new one while Paul is convalescing. She becomes enraged when she discovers that Paul has killed off Misery. Annie injures Paul's foot severely so that he is unable to leave her house, and forces him to write a new Misery novel. A local sheriff (Richard Farnsworth) and Paul's agent (Lauren Bacall) both attempt to track down what happened to the missing author. Misery shot the relatively unknown Kathy Bates to stardom, winning her one of the few Best Actress Oscars ever bestowed for portraying an evil character. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
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JAMES CAAN VS KATHY BATES
Added 2/5/2010

This is a great Thriller. Most of which takes place just in a tiny cabin in the woods after a snow storm. Possibly Stephen Kings best novel turn film. Great Casting and Perfect Acting.

The DVD is double sided and has Widescreen on one side and Fullscreen on the other. No skips or bugs. No Special Features either. They give you the trailer though.

Definitely worth the price I paid and then some.

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Collectors edition--Fantastic DVD transfer
Added 1/21/2010

I am watching the collectors edition on my 52 inch Samsung. Even though it is
upscaled and not blu-ray you cannot tell a difference (I am sitting 8 feet back). There is no grain whatsoever. I am very impressed at the quality of the transfer and can say that it looks as good as any blu-ray I own!

As for the movie itself, it's sheer genius. One of the best suspense movie ever. I love the part where she is shaking the pitcher with his urine while talking to him--it's priceless! ha ha.

Watch this movie now or I will hobble you, you dirty birdie.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
An Engaging Story
Added 11/22/2009

Misery is an engaging story but drags during the middle of the movie. Kathy Bates is excellent and James Caan is credible as the helpless victim. There are some twists and turns that keep the plot interesting enough but it is rather dry in the scenes where Kathy Bates is absent.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Blu-Ray Review
Added 11/18/2009

This is a very good looking Blu-Ray along with being a very good movie. A good addition to your collection.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
VERY GOOD SURPRISE
Added 11/14/2009

Everybody knows the movie,so I just want to review the BD quality.PQ is absolutely fantastic throughout 1hour and 44 minutes,but curiously the last 3 minutes are not on the same level,I guess it's on the original print,sound quality is impressive ,you can buy this BD with confidence and throw away your old Standard dvd just like I did.
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JAMES CAAN VS KATHY BATES
Added 2/5/2010

This is a great Thriller. Most of which takes place just in a tiny cabin in the woods after a snow storm. Possibly Stephen Kings best novel turn film. Great Casting and Perfect Acting.

The DVD is double sided and has Widescreen on one side and Fullscreen on the other. No skips or bugs. No Special Features either. They give you the trailer though.

Definitely worth the price I paid and then some.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Collectors edition--Fantastic DVD transfer
Added 1/21/2010

I am watching the collectors edition on my 52 inch Samsung. Even though it is
upscaled and not blu-ray you cannot tell a difference (I am sitting 8 feet back). There is no grain whatsoever. I am very impressed at the quality of the transfer and can say that it looks as good as any blu-ray I own!

As for the movie itself, it's sheer genius. One of the best suspense movie ever. I love the part where she is shaking the pitcher with his urine while talking to him--it's priceless! ha ha.

Watch this movie now or I will hobble you, you dirty birdie.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
An Engaging Story
Added 11/22/2009

Misery is an engaging story but drags during the middle of the movie. Kathy Bates is excellent and James Caan is credible as the helpless victim. There are some twists and turns that keep the plot interesting enough but it is rather dry in the scenes where Kathy Bates is absent.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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