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Even Brian De Palma's staunchest defenders had to swallow hard with this gaudily gory bauble of a thriller that is built around a gruesome (yet surprisingly wittily staged) stalking and murder involving a female victim and a killer with a giant power drill. This is De Palma at his most sensational, in a story about a B-movie actor (Craig Wasson) with career problems and a habit as a voyeur. He witnesses the aforementioned murder, then teams up with a porn actress (Melanie Griffith) to try and find the killer. De Palma has a blast going inside the porn film industry, and even films a pseudo rock video with one-hit wonders Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Wasson is an unlikely leading man, bland and pasty, but he is perfect in the role of a decidedly imperfect hero. --Marshall Fine, Amazon.com
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Having seen this movie twice -the first time I couldn't believe the audacity of De Palma- the second viewing confirmed his flashy trashy technique and story telling abilities, I can only say he bettered himself with Carrie and Blow Out. The acting is suitably over the top when required,the dialogue cheesy at times, and the special effects/bloodbath all adding up to his better works. A must see for anyone with a strong "stomach" and sense of daring- You will be rewarded.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
this seems inspired by the giallo movies of the 70's , but de palma is more sophisticated and blends hitchock rip-offs with dario argento visuals, and makes it a style of his own. the performances here are right on the spot: craig wasson is simply great as the flawed hero, melanie griffith is at her best as the pornstar.
this is a strange movie, and not for all tastes, but it's rewarding. the suspenseful chase in the shopping mall is a high point. and one thing that most reviewers forgot: it's a somewhat cynical view on hollywood: some actors do b-movies and others do porn. and de palma does a mainstream movie saying: these characters aren't worse or better than mainstream actors. that's the real idea behind... body double. get it?
it's funny how most people focus on the violence towards women or performances or plot holes. great movies are about vision, they are poetry on the screen. and, like it or not, de palma is a poet.
this is a strange movie, and not for all tastes, but it's rewarding. the suspenseful chase in the shopping mall is a high point. and one thing that most reviewers forgot: it's a somewhat cynical view on hollywood: some actors do b-movies and others do porn. and de palma does a mainstream movie saying: these characters aren't worse or better than mainstream actors. that's the real idea behind... body double. get it?
it's funny how most people focus on the violence towards women or performances or plot holes. great movies are about vision, they are poetry on the screen. and, like it or not, de palma is a poet.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I caught this film late one Friday Night on TV and fell in love with it, I know its a bit cheesy but its also classy. All the Actors put in a great Performance... especially the sexy MELANIE GRIFFITH. I love the crazy Frankie goes to Hollywood "RELAX " Music scene...You have got to give this film multiple viewings to appreciate it.. GO BUY!
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Body double: excellent
Bought this for less than a pound, best spend ever. Really good film with a good plot. Only downside was some of the acting. Apart from that it was excellent.
Published 28 days ago by Scott
"I like to watch"
This movie influenced my life growing up (no... not in that way!!!). It's stylish, filled with clever Hitchcockian references, incredibly sexy, funny and twisty and features an... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Universal Soldier
An underated crazy 80's classic
I highly reccomend Brian De Palma's Body Double from 1984. It's a stylish film, as you'd expect from De Palma. Read more
Published 12 months ago by j.r
Telephoto lens
I almost took this seriously. It's a black joke and really watchable. The male leads are pretty feeble so concentrate on the females.
Published 22 months ago by Chris
Hitchcock hommage in 80s dressing
Yet another twisted Hitchcock-inspired pseudo thriller from De Palma : Vertigo blended with Rear Window, along with the obligatory shower scene... Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2009 by T. E. A.
Guilty pleasure from De Palma
A trash gem from Brian De Palma. Here, Rear Window meets Vertigo in the porn subculture of the 1980s Southern California. Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2008 by Andres C. Salama
Clever, and doesn't take itself too seriously
"Holly keeps this business where it belongs." says a sleazy TV interviewer with a smile, "In the gutter. Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2007 by C. O. DeRiemer
109 Minutes of my Life WASTED !!
There are a lot of really bad films available - but this one has to rank as one of the worst . Where do i start - terrible script / obvious plot / poor acting - especially from... Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2007 by M. B. Richardson
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