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Dolores Claiborne
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Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780780622388
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
ISBN: 0780622383
Label: Turner Home Ent
Languages: English (Original Language), Analog
Manufacturer: Turner Home Ent
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Turner Home Ent
Release Date: June 02, 1998
Running Time: 131 minutes
Studio: Turner Home Ent
Theatrical Release Date: March 24, 1995
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Editorial Review:
Dark secrets, family torments, and two murders swirl around the stoic, hardened figure of Dolores Claiborne (Kathy Bates), a housekeeper accused of murdering her employer of 22 years. Then there was that timely accident that took Dolores's husband (David Strathairn) during the solar eclipse of 1975. Yet with all the somber suffering that follows Dolores like a miasma of pain, none of it compares with the heartache of a relationship she has with her grown daughter (Jennifer Jason Leigh). Although this flick is rife with horror, it is not of the supernatural kind, but rather of the torment only real people can impose on one another. The script is full of colorful language, and director Taylor Hackford successfully weaves several plot threads and psychological dilemmas throughout this engrossing tale without diminishing any of them. He not only culls intense performances from his cast, but he also brings to life the landscape around them. When the film's best-kept secret is finally given up, it occurs under the surreal backdrop of a solar eclipse that is a truly sensational bit of cinematography. --Rochelle O'Gorman
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - A Powerful Love Story
The film is a true to life portrayal of domestic abuse, systematic dysfunction, and the incredible damage endured by a family controlled by an alcoholic sadist. For me, ultimately, the film is about what lengths a mother will go through to help her daughter. Even if it meant the loss of that primary relationship, Dolores does what she thinks is necessary to protect her daughter. This is the love story.
Kathy Bates has never fit into a character so well, and the editing, creative melding of ... Read More
Rating:  - Still holds up.
Dolores Claiborne starring Kathy Bates and Jennifer Jason Leigh is a thrilling and very under-rated film of 1995. Both these talented actress' pull off edgy and complicated characters with such ease. The twist ending is probably the best part of the movie, this film is somewhat shocking but in a good way. Based on Stephen King's novel of the same name, Dolores Claiborne is one film not to be missed, enjoy!
Rating: - One more who loved the film
It has all been said by other reviewers, but I ,too thought the acting was superb. Bates and Parfitt in particular were anything but one dimensional characters. Story riveting. Am glad I chose to revisit it after 10 years. Especially now being a parent of a teen.
Rating: - Great drama/suspense
Watched long ago on TV, happy to find it on DVD, great story, and performances...also inspired me to visit Maine...one of the few states i havent visit yet...can't wait.
Rating: - Excellent acting, excellent movie
First rate acting; first rate movie. Kathy Bates and Jennifer are excellent in these roles. Great supporting actors too. Worth every penny and time in watching.
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