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| Director: Rob Reiner (1990) |
It’s unfortunate to remark that 1990
thriller Misery is less than the sum of its parts. James Caan, Kathy Bates,
directed by Rob Reiner and based on a Stephen King novel; it has the makings of
a classic. Yet these components are functional rather than sensational, leaving
Misery feeling slightly undercooked. Famed novelist Paul Shelton (Caan) has a
car crash only to be thankfully rescued by his “number 1 fan” Annie Wilks (Bates).
His injuries leave him bed ridden as Annie’s crazy obsession with him bubbles
to the surface. Bates does a good job as this distressingly creepy crazed fan,
although she often overdoes key moments with a little too much lunacy. This is
a contrast to Caan; giving a performance so phoned in that he’s almost
catatonic at times. The film is certainly disturbing; although its concept
isn’t suited to the films stretched running time.
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