Sarita Rafferty
There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.
Bob
This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.
Logan
By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.
garthlotel
In one of her most unforgettable and mesmerising roles, Kidman electrifies in every scene of this wonderful black comedy. If there is any doubt in your mind that she is one of the greatest, most versatile actresses of our times, see this film.
gregkae
Why? What has the humanity done to deserve the gift of this bundle of gushing sheep droppings with a big bow on top?Mr Van Sant is known for bad film-making but I guess he's just outdone himself with this extravaganza of rot. What a waste of talent - not his of course.Acting is good for what it is, the mockumentary style of filming is not. Go see any Christopher Guest movie if you want to see how it should be done ("Best In Show" anyone?). Here we have bad writing, simple and not compelling storytelling, slumber-like pacing, and the worst sin of them all - not funny.If you want compelling entertainment eat a gherkin and flush it down with some yogurt. It's gonna be explosive in some 20 minutes time.
atlasmb
This film has a great cast. Nicole Kidman, who plays Suzanne Stone Maretto, is amazing in this film. Talk about committing to a role! So why do I feel so lukewarm about the film? Maybe because it is considered a black comedy, but I find little funny in it. More probably because the story is not very compelling. We have seen other films with this basic premise. I think it is easy to lapse in caricatures when filming a black comedy. In this case, some characters did feel like caricatures while others seemed totally real. The juxtaposition of those two types of entities is distracting.It has been suggested that "To Die For" is a satire that skewers reality TV and the idea that television grants importance to a person or subject. The director hits the viewer over the head trying to sell that theme. But that's not how I perceive the story, which feels more like a character study.The structure of the film, while interesting, eventually proves tiring. Interspersing montage, faux interviews and a documentary-style is innovative, but they undercut the scenes that are straight narrative.This is not a grest film. It is not one of the season's best. But it is interesting. I would view this film just to watch Nicole Kidman walk her tightrope of a performance and deliver a memorable portrayal.
gretz-569-323863
According to the IMDb page, this movie was released on October 6, 1995. coincidentally, today is also October 6 (2014) and I'm watching it on cable for probably the 12th time. I have to say I'm surprised by the lackluster reviews here, because this is as close to perfect as a black comedy gets. the performances are amazing, from the stars to the cameos. Allison Folland in particular as Lydia is screamingly funny, and Casey Affleck was basically born to play that role. Wayne Knight is also hilarious as the station manager. one of the reasons this is such a good movie is that Buck Henry wrote the screenplay (and also turns in a great cameo role as a teacher). Buck Henry is one of the funniest people who ever lived, but I bet most of your 20-somethings don't even know his name. sad.I like movies that you have to watch at least twice to "get" everything, and this is definitely one of those. if for some reason you have never seen this movie, and are looking for something entertaining that works well on the popcorn as well as pop-psychology level, stream this one.
