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Summary: In Style with Hitchcock!
Review: It is seldom that a one is able to watch movie of this character, i.e., horror that escapes the obvious gore and bloodshed (which is good in itself, however, there is no shock value). This movie in question, i.e., What Lies Beneath VHS ~ Harrison Ford has copied the style of M.R. James and Hitchcock where the things that one does not see or one thinks that one hears become the scary, terrifying and downright petrifying parts of the movie. Harisson Ford is very believable, genuine and authentic in his depiction of the evil, demented and deceitful husband. The story line is well developed and the dialogue between the characters are very well written. Overall, I would have to say that it is probably the best horror movie since the first Blair Witch Project; and that in itself says allot.
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Summary: Simply Amazing....
Review: I'm quite a movie buff, and right now this is in my top ten favorite movies. I don't just watch new movies, I grew up with the classics, especially Hitchcock. I think that there's defidently a major likeness to some of Hitchcocks classics, a very all around, well done movie. I've always liked Harrison Ford, and when Michelle Pfiefer has a good role, she plays the part wonderfully. She gives the movie a haunting glow, partly because you aren't always completely sure what's going on in the movie; you'll have a really scary part, then the next part seems normal, like nothing out of the ordinary just happened. The entire movie, you really want to like Harrison Fords character, but towards the end, it get harder and harder to look at him with a good guy aspect, you're just not sure any more. My favorite part of the movie, is the fact that the screen shots are amazing, truly amazing, the acting could have stank, but with those screen views, it wouldn't matter. Harrison Ford should do more movies with Michelle, they really had a magical shine on screen together. I saw this movie on DVD, which made it even more amazing. Just one tip, don't watch it alone!
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Summary: WOW
Review: What lies beneath is a suspense-filled movie with a surprise ending you would never guess. The story revolves around a husband and wife, Norman and Clair Spencer(Ford and Pfeiffer) who find themselves being haunted by a ghost. Well, actually it's Clair who's being tormented and scared half to death. And Ford, as usual, being such a bad actor, plays the same character he's played in nearly all his films(excluding Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Blade Runner). After so many strange occurances Clair decides to investigate. She finds out the ghost haunting her is a young woman who disappeared several years ago and was never found. The ghost also looks almost exactly like Clair. Clair then begins to believe her husband may have had an affair with the young woman before her disappearance/death. But Clair is in for a rude awakening. Nothing can prepare you for all the surprises and scares that come next. And the finale is by far the most shocking and unexpected endings I've ever seen. I highly recommend this film. If only all suspense films could be like this.
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Summary: Big Budget Horror delivers the goods...
Review: I loved "What Lies Beneath" immensly. Rarely does a horror flick get a great star like Michelle Pfieffer to power it up. The film is somewhat slow moving, but this is not a drawback, but adds to the atmosphere... The bathtub scene was almost unbearable in its tension, and there were many haunting sequences. Ford mumbles his way through this film, but can be forgiven. Suspense, cat and mouse elements, and a sense of foreboding combine to make this a winner.
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Summary: What Lies Beneath
Review: This movie was awsome with an ending that was totally unexpected. Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer compliment each other. Not knowing what to expect with this movie, I found it to be very suspenseful. Enjoy!!
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Summary: how to waste an evening
Review: If your looking for a pointless, predictable and throughly charmless movie with no significant value, you have found the right film. Watch paint dry instead; it's more interesting
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Summary: A stylish Hitchcock-like take on the ghost story genre
Review: What really sets this movie apart from other "horror" movies is that it is really limited on the violence, abeit some scenes have scary situations, but nothing like Scream or The Amityville Horror. While it may not be suitable for small children, you can rest assured your older children will not be exposed to mindless violence or foul language. Most of What Lies Beneath's scary moments involve "jumping out of your seat" scares during the first half, such as Pfeiffer's character walking down the hallway, and all of a sudden something falls behind her that will make you jump.The cast of characters is relatively small, so you get to focus more on Michelle Pfeiffer and Harrison Ford(both who have aged fantastically over the years) who are a married couple now with the house to themselves after the daughter goes of to college. Pfeiffer, after a series of events, begins to suspect that her next door neighbor may have been murdered by her husband. She does a little investigating, with a little "Rear Window" thing going on, and then she starts to encounter strange things in her own home. The bathtub fills up by itself, words appear on a computer screen without anyone typing them, and as she suspects a ghost, Ford just thinks she is making it up in her head. This is only the tip of the iceberg, the story goes much deeper than this, with many twists and turns that will keep you guessing many things until the end. My only complaint is that some scenes last longer than they should, with more dialog than necessary, especially in the beginning. But "beneath" that, you will be entranced by the master direction of Robert Zemeckis(Castaway, Forrest Gump), and the superb acting abilities of both Michelle Pfeiffer and Harrison Ford.
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Summary: A Hitchcockian Style Thriller... hmmmmmm
Review: Though not quite up to the standards of Hitch... it's pretty close. The thing I hate about great movies like this are the trailers. All of the trailers for Hitchcock gave away the ending and told you ALL of the surprises you were going to find out in the movie. If you haven't seen the movie yet OR the trailer, it's supposed to be about a couple whose daughter just went away to college. The new neighbors who have just moved in have frequent fights. Michelle Pfeiffer begins noticing that one day, the wife has gone missing and suddenly, unnatural occurrences begin to interrupt her once happy life. As those of you who have seen the movie or trailer know, a GREAT plot twist takes place. This is a first rate ghost story and I'd highly recommend it to anybody who likes stories about the supernatural, Hitchcock, Robert Zemeckis (who is one of my favorite directors of all time and does a great job in this), or to anybody who just likes movies. Buy it, rent it, JUST SEE IT ALREADY!!!!
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Summary: what lies beneath
Review: I love both Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer and I found this movie to be absolutely awful. It was slow, poorly written and disjointed. Ford and Pfeiffer did what they could with the characters, but you didn't care about them in the end. I wouldn't recommend this movie for anyone to view, unless they are looking to be bored out of their minds.
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Summary: An excellent supernatural suspense thriller
Review: Robert Zemeckis has made a career out of melding excellent stories with great visual effects ("Who Framed Roger Rabbit", "Back to the Future", "Forrest Gump"). He is a very versatile director who can adeptly shift from genre to genre. In this film, he again demonstrates his talent, creating a spooky supernatural thriller delivering some of the best suspense I've seen in years. The story by Sarah Kernochan ("9 ½ Weeks", "Sommersby") where the dead victim communicates with someone living to finger the killer is not innovative and has been done numerous times in various forms. What makes this film good is Zemeckis' presentation. It has elements of Hitchcock suspense with the benefit of modern technology and visual effects. Zemeckis' use of camera and sound produces extraordinary suspense and startling surprises that make viewers jump out of their seats. There is a lot of silence in this film with no background music which makes the surprises that much more dramatic. He peppers the film with false alarms so you never know if the buildup is for something genuinely scary or just the dog. Though none of the techniques is new, they are all used extremely effectively. The film creates terror with very little gore and violence, proving that the use of these techniques in horror films is overdone and unnecessary. Often what we don't see is far more frightening than what we do. The acting in this film is outstanding. Michelle Pfeiffer gives a brilliant performance as Claire; the overwrought wife who everyone thinks is losing her mind when she starts talking about communing with the dead. Pfeiffer takes her character right to the edge and her hysterical fear at the events that transpire is awesome. Harrison Ford plays an unaccustomed role, departing from his normal white hat hero. He shows great range by handling the sinister aspects of his character nefariously. Diana Scarwid also gives an enjoyable performance as Claire's best friend. Though this film doesn't redefine the genre, it is a fine example of frightening suspense under the guidance of a talented director. I rated it an 8/10. Be prepared for a heart pounding experience.
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