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Dark secrets, family torments and two murders swirl around the stoic, hardened figure of Dolores Claiborne (Kathy Bates in one of her most magnetic screen performances), 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 sombre 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 Dolores Claiborne 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, adapted from Stephen King's novel, successfully weaves several plot threads and psychological dilemmas throughout this engrossing tale without diminishing any of them. Director Taylor Hackford not only culls intense performances from his cast, but also brings to life the haunting, autumnal landscape around them. When the film's best-kept secret is finally given up, it occurs under the surreal backdrop of a solar eclipse: a truly sensational piece of cinematography that crowns a movie replete with indelible images and intense emotions. --Rochelle O'Gorman
On the DVD: In Dolores Claiborne, the autumnal landscape of Nova Scotia is as much a principal character as any of the actors. As a result, the film is crucially dependent on the subtleties of the cinematographer's sense of time and place. The superb clarity of the widescreen DVD transfer only enhances the movie's steely cool atmosphere. Director Taylor Hackford gives a detailed and illuminating commentary--elucidating the cast's performance and explaining the careful photography of every scene. Though the commentary is the only extra feature, it adds more real value than most two disc sets can manage. --Mark Walker
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audio italianoselena st. george fissa un ritaglio di giornale e relativo appunto : sua madre dolores , lontana da diversi anni , e' stata accusata di omicidio . a malincuore selena ritorna nella sua citta' natale nel maine per offrire il proprio aiuto , ma non perche' creda che dolores sia innocente . da 20anni infatti selena serba sospetti riguardo sua madre .
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Anything written by Stephen King deserves the utmost respect - he's a genius imo & Kathy Bates gives an Oscar standard performance in the lead role.
The husband deserved everything he got......
Great film.
The husband deserved everything he got......
Great film.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Jay
Format:DVD
Who is Dolores ? - a greedy monster and a murderer or an unhappy woman for whom an accident is sometimes a best friend? Kathy Bates received the Oscar for her portrayal of a psychotic nurse in another King's adaptation, "Misery" but I believe that Dolores Claiborne is her best role. She carries the film and I don't think that any other actress could fit the part as well as Bates did which brings the question - maybe King wrote the book with her in mind, who knows? Judy Parfitt is extremely well cast as Vera Donovan, an arrogant ice queen, who was capable of understanding and care for Dolores and her daughter and who knew too well about loneliness and despair. David Strathairn deserves high praise for his Joe St. George, Dolores's abusive husband and Selena's father from hell.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
This must be one of Stephen King's greatest adaptations to the big screen. The cast are superb, there are shocks and surprises galore, and the entire thing just reeks with style. Fabulous. A must-see for any movie fans of any age (within legal restrictions!) Kathy Bates is devine.
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A fantastic film that is up there with Green Mile in terms of King movies adaptations. Also at this price you can not go wrong.
Published 9 days ago by dai73
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Great Film
I bought this as a gift. I have read book by Stephen King and have seen the film. I found that the translation from book to film was pretty good. Not to mention Kathy Bates.
Published 27 days ago by audry
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Dolores
A good film to watch, easy to follow and keeps your attention throughout.Kathy Bates brilliant as ususal good supporting cast.
Published 1 month ago by Kevin Maloney
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Dolores Claibourne
Dolores Claiborne Very good story. Acting could not have been better. Full of suspense. Skillfully directed, without spoiling story line at all.
Published 3 months ago by diane scragg
1.0 out of 5 stars
us import, not to be sold outside usa!!!!!
I bought this item and when tried to play it in my dvd player it failed. On looking at the cover it says "not to be sold outside usa", so why was i sold this product!!!! Read more
Published 3 months ago by mandy
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fab
i luv this film its one of the best ever .. great classic .great value ... go and buy folks
Published 4 months ago by maz
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dont work in england
I brought this dvd wanted it for ages when i got it went to watch and wouldnt play in england but did not state that. ouls like my money back pls
Published 4 months ago by Pen Name
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of his best
About the film:
nothing to say exept: see headline. Perfect story, perfect actors - 100% Stephen King.
About the service:
It began with a little delay. Read more
nothing to say exept: see headline. Perfect story, perfect actors - 100% Stephen King.
About the service:
It began with a little delay. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Lobo Larsen from the ghost
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sometimes being a bitch is all a woman has to hold onto.
Dolores Claiborne is directed by Taylor Hackford and adapted to screenplay by Tony Gilroy from the novel of the same name written by Stephen King. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Spike Owen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Even better than Misery!
What enables Stephen King to write so many great stories? Whatever it is let us be thankful, let us also be thankful that so many of his stories are transferred so brilliantly to... Read more
Published 12 months ago by N. Kilbey
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