Spider

  • 2002


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85 % Certified Fresh
$ 5 Million
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Positive Reviews 57
Negative reviews 6
Average Rating 3.9/5
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3.5
An artful, carefully regulated explosion of craft led by Miranda Richardson and that prince of prickly intensity, Ralph Fiennes. EW
3.8
The details of the film and of the performances are meticulously realized; there is a reward in seeing artists working so well. But the story has no e .. Rogerebert
5.0
Overall Criterions Bruce Lee set is as wonderful as youve heard, boasting definitive restorations and enough supplements for at least two semesters wo ..
3.5
Fiennes Spider Cleg is abysmally authentic, and Redgraves authoritarian housekeeper/headmistress is downright frightening at times.
3.0
The film mumbles and shuffles along at the same maddening pace as its titular character, inspiring some sympathy but mostly aggravation. E Film Critic
5.0
He can arguably be classed as a horror director, but hes different, if only because hes horrified by different things. San Francisco Chronicle
3.5
A definite downer but wonderfully portrayed and a pleasantly dark experience all around. JoBlo
4.5
A macabre and intense psychological drama exploring memory and the dangers that can ensue from the far fetched stories we tell ourselves about what is .. Spirituality And Practice
4.5
While structurally dense and very deliberately paced, its also surprisingly delicate, almost gossamer...the work of a great filmmaker at the top of hi .. One Guys Opinion
5.0
I really cant go much further without giving away a few important details. Combust Ible Celluloid
5.0
Its a maddening feeling, and well, thats yet another level connecting us to Spider. Mark Reviews Movies
3.2
Although one cant help admire Spiders craftsmanship, it fails to emotionally engage.
4.0
The story of a shabby, mentally disturbed man (Ralph Fiennes) contemplating his turbulent boyhood, it has a damp, flat, airless style that dares you t .. The Times
3.0
In the loungeif thats not too cozy a word for the houses stark, grimy common roomSpider meets Terrence (John Neville), a courtly old gent who may have .. News Review
3.3
With some terrific performances and just the right amount of a foreboding and offbeat aura for which the director is known, David Cronenbergs Spider i .. Screen It
5.0
Its immediately clear that hes unable to form stable relationships in the real world. Cs Monitor
1.5
Fiennes carries the film, somehow managing to metamorphose from human to arachnid with all the creepiness and none of the camp that often characterize .. Film Journal International ..
3.8
There are two groups of people who are bound to be pleased by Spider those who have read the source material and those who have been waiting for David .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.0
And Cronenbergs direction wrings every ounce of atmosphere and oppressive strangeness out of the deeply disturbing story. Mountain X
4.5
Something very close to a masterstroke, as truthful and affecting a depiction of mental illness as ever put to film. Toronto Star
1.5
Its not clear whether the films uneasy ambiguity is intentional or merely the result of pretension or lact of artistic control. Reel Talk Reviews
5.0
a deeply moving portrait of the fragility of human sanity, leaving us with open ended questions about the nature of truth and the unreliability of our .. Q Network
1.5
Frankly, though, as a case study this isnt exactly Freuds Dora: The Madonna/whore thing is Psych 101Week 1. Slate
4.0
However, in emotional terms, it doesnt hit nearly as hard as the book. Eye For Film
1.5
However, that doesnt mean home burglaries are a thing of the past. Observer
4.0
Fiennes offers a brilliant performance thats as enigmatic as the script. Flim Threet
3.0
Its an experience that bores into your brain, but occasionally just bores. Bbc
4.5
Cronenberg has pulled off a richly visual feat of the imagination that ranks among his finest achievements. Calendar Live
3.8
He shapes the jagged facets of memory, fantasy and flashes of clarity into a singular design like a master gem cutter. Seattle Pi
4.5
But the wonderful performances will make it a satisfying experience for some. Cnn
3.8
An emotionally compelling puzzle seen largely and effectually from inside this unsound characters head, Spider is one of the directors best, most meas .. Spliced Wire
5.0
He doesnt act as though hes dangerous, but still.. As in Lynchs latest movies, there isnt a single key that will let you get this movie. Movie Habit
4.4
After a period of indifferent projects, declining audiences, and three years of disconcerting silence, the unthinkable has become reality: David Crone .. Film Freak Central
3.0
While Spider is an impressive and interesting exercise in mood with a great central performance, it remains a film thats easy to admire but hard to li .. Boxoffice Magazine
4.2
Stick with the slow spin of the narrative; the intricate web will eventually snare you like an unsuspecting moth. E Online
3.5
The film is based on multiverse, a concept that isnt all that convincing. 123telugu
4.5
I cant think of a recent movie that treats the schizoid mind with such delicate sympathy or, bravely, such saving wit. La Weekly
2.5
Cronenberg doesnt bring us enjoyment; he brings intensity of focus on mental landscapes. Varia Gate
3.0
Whatever the plot lacks in tension or pace it compensates for hundred fold by providing the outlet for a stunning performance from Fiennes. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
Cronenberg emphasizes the disjointed nature of the action and the relationships with dull browns and dirty grays shown with lighting that doesnt so mu .. Killer Movie Reviews
4.8
His visions are so fuzzy, that even he cant be sure if all isnt manufactured. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
3.5
Quiet, subtly haunting, and presented as a puzzle ... However, the films minimalism and fractured nature create a distant atmosphere. Window To The Movies
3.8
Its a pleasure to watch such an understated treatment of potentially sensational subject matter. Guide Live
4.5
Richardsons unholy triptych as Cleggs mother, as a neighbourhood prostitute and manageress of a halfway home is a virtuoso turn. Rediff
5.0
A dark, brilliant journey into memory and schizophrenia whose peeled back layers reveal an unexpected heroism. Denver Post
3.5
I liked the way Raimi mixes endearing comic book goofiness with earnest gravitas. Film Blather
5.0
And the mood of simmering quiet, reminiscent of Cronenbergs elegant Dead Ringers, grabs hold of you. Seattle Times
5.0
Far less simple than succinct, Cronenbergs film spins a complex Freudian web entirely through its action and visual scheming. Movie Martyr
4.0
An engrossing work by Cronenberg, and you have to admire his steadfastness and sense of austerity in committing to such a quiet, pungent story on the .. Patrick Nabarro
5.0
David Cronenbergs magnificent, bleak Spider takes us into the mind of a madman and tells his life story entirely from his point of view. Premiere Magazine
4.5
Spider is difficult to watch. Its natural audience may be mental health professionals. But its worth seeing for Fiennes performance. San Diego Metropolitan
1.5
Cronenberg deserves credit for venturing into a fresh set of symbols, but this films ideas arent new. Nashville Scene
5.0
Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Richardson, Spider is David Cronenbergs most perfectly realized film since Dead Ringe .. eye WEEKLY
2.5
Fails to connect with its audience and concludes in a contradictory and jumbled fashion. The Reel Deal
2.5
Spider is an earnestly wrought but shallow exercise that never really gets under the skin. Imdb
3.5
An audience unfriendly film that does little to invite the viewer in but compels attention nonetheless. Journal News (Westchester, ..
5.0
Spider reminds us, through its lead character, that human imagination is many things all at once: mechanistic, wondrous, stunted, unique, distressing, .. Toxic Universe
4.0
Spider is mortifying entertainment, made at the hands of one of the most dynamic and thoughtful craftsmen in the industry. Toxic Universe
3.0
What Cronenberg achieves ultimately in his latest mind bender is the full scale distraction of his audience. Bangit Out
4.5
Cronenberg was a lot more fun when he was splashing buckets of blood around the place and covering his actors in slugs. Tele Text
4.4
Spider is, in fact, a marvel, but its also prickly, slow, withdrawn, and small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Boston Globe
4.2
Spider deserves much more than itll probably get, its a fine and enjoyable film from a cinematic master. Film Fest
4.5
Cronenbergs thoroughly creepy and hypnotic film often has the texture of damp wool, his evocation of claustrophobic brooding so intense you can nearly ..
4.5
Cronenberg remains remarkably faithful to McGraths vision. His success lies in his willingness to give himself over to the effect and atmosphere of th ..
1.0
Rarely has a film so tediously built to a climax this underwhelming.
3.5
Cronenberg pieces together a compelling portrait of madness, but one which lacks the poignancy to be a rich, moving character study.



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