To Die For (1995)

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Avg Rating: 4.1 / 5. Voted: 29

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Directed by: Gus Van Sant
Starring: Nicole Kidman (Suzanne), Joaquin Phoenix (James), Matt Dillon (Larry), Alison Folland (Lydia), Casey Affleck (Russell), Illeana Douglas (Janice)
Country: USA; Effed Up American Cinema
Language: English (Optional Eng Subs)
Runtime: 01:15:01
Genres: Based on a True Story, Teenagers, Old-Young Relationships

Plot – Spoilers:
Inspired by the true case of Pamela Smart.

Suzanne has craved one thing ever since she was little – to be on TV. Everything she does, including her relationships, are merely a means to this end. Men are mostly smitten by her and women intimidated, and so, no one ever really gives her a reality check. Meanwhile her ambition snowballs to the point where it’s ready to consume her husband when he threatens to stand in its path.

Despite the melodramatic tone in what is essentially a satirical piece, Gus Van Sant elicits knockout performances from his Hollywood stars (and Alison Folland as Lydia) and as a bonus, includes a memorable scene of James (Joaquin Phoenix) dancing.

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Russ
Russ
February 1, 2024 11:55 am

In with some pretty ordinary movies in the catalogue there are some very good ones, and this is one of those.

Bukowski
Bukowski
December 9, 2023 3:53 pm

What a masterpiece.
Ileana Douglas was subtly amazing, especially in the skating scene at the end.

Rj
Rj
July 21, 2023 1:13 am

My favorite Nicole Kidman film of all time.

Batman
Batman
November 9, 2021 12:38 am

Can’t the owner of this site add better descriptions if the movie includes sex scenes for example

Ron Jeremy
Ron Jeremy
November 5, 2021 10:22 am

fuck yeah

Eevie
Eevie
November 4, 2021 12:40 am

Super bonus – Music from Nailbomb!

Joe126
Joe126
November 3, 2021 11:25 pm

Interesting movie.

tim
tim
November 3, 2021 10:01 am

one of my fav’s

CatFight
CatFight
November 3, 2021 1:16 am

I’m surprised to see one of my favorite movies from the 90’s on here, as it’s more of a true crime drama/character study than a typical fucked up movie, but it’s worth a watch for anyone who hasn’t seen it nonetheless. You have great actors/actresses, a great director, a score by Danny Elfman, a cameo from David Cronenberg; and a storyline that’s still relevant today. Need I say more?