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Copycat (Widescreen/Full Screen)

5 star:		(30)
4 star:		(14)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

as suspense/thrillers go this one is top notch.it is extremely
suspenseful and thrilling.but it's also very graphic and disturbing.i
had a hard time watching because of that.but good movies of this genre
do that,make you uncomfortable and unnerved.besides,i didn't find it
gratuitous at all.plus,there's a great twist in this one.a lot of
people will probable figure it out,but i still think it's a great
twist.the acting is first rate here,from all concerned.Holly Hunter and
Wil Patton are very good,and Dermot Mulroney puts in a great
performance.but in my mind it is Sigourney Weaver and Harry Connick who
own the movie with their performances.this movie has elements of
Silence of the Lambs and Seven,but it is no copycat of those movies.it
is it's own movie,and in my opinion, better than Silence,and as good as
Seven,maybe even a bit better.i haven't seen a movie with this much
intensity in along time.it's one of those movies that will likely stick
with you long after the end credits have rolled.at least it has with
me.for me,Copycat is a perfect 5/5

A smart, scary, grown-up serial killer thriller. Enhanced by some very good acting,
-- especially by Sigourney Weaver -- some very sharp writing, and director Jon Amiel's
skillful modulations of the ups and downs of tension and emotion.

That said, the film's strengths are slightly undermined by a few annoying contrivances
in keys spots, a few awkward moments, and an ending that doesn't quite work.
But this is still still way better and meatier than most of it's genre.

COPYCAT stands on it's own despite being compared to SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. Truly frightening and suspenseful in scenes, the film works beautifully because of the cast (Holly Hunter and Sigourney Weaver) and the excellent script.

Sigourney Weaver character was stalked by a serial killer some years before, and as a result, is confined to her home where she lives in understandable fear. The police now consult with her in her capacity as a criminal psychologist to find the identity of a new serial killer. In the process, her world is once again turned upside down in a way which will make you want to jump up and lock your door.

CopyCat is a true gem of the suspense thriller genre but overlooked by so many as a 'copycat' of other great films. Trust me, it really does deserve merit for its ability to remain as fresh today as it was upon first release.

Deserves a place in your DVD collection.

Here you have two tough broads, a good cop and the nastiest of killers. How can you lose? Actually, the pairing of Sigourney & Holly is wonderful, in this age of films so lacking in strong women's roles. Sigourney, in particular, after years of kicking alien-butt, withdraws as the victim of an almost lethal attack and subsequent nervous breakdown. Her house-bound recluse still shows fire and rage, well-controlled and centered; a really great performance. Holly, too, in a slightly less showy role, shows drive and command of her role. These women are magnificent, in their own ways, and carry this film through plot-twists and strange turns that are always compelling. Also compelling is the very taut direction of John Amiel, never missing a chance to include the audience in everything, though you don't realize it at the time. A very handsome Dermot Mulroney makes an auspicious presence as an "almost" sex-object for the women, and William McNamara is greatly effective as the ultimate center of the film. Harry Connick, Jr. has impressed me as an actor many times, but not so much as here. With rotten teeth and an oily, snake-like presence he is given a few memorable moments. This film has been compared to "Silence of the Lambs", but it really has its own character and drive. The tension is high, the plot well presented and the acting is superlative. I like this film a lot.

Amidst all the suspense, shocks, and chills of this superbly made thriller stands the awesome performances of Sigourney Weaver and Holly Hunter. Ever since she pioneered the "female butticker" in the Alien movies, Sigourney has stretched her range to show the immense amount of talent she possesses. Her role as agoraphobic Helen Hudson is one of her finest; she lets us feel every nuance of her frustration, her terror, her anger, her intense ability to be strong even when she admits she's weak. Matching her performance is the understated portrayal of cop M.J. Monahan by Oscar-winner Holly Hunter. Hunter's bravura etching of this likeable cop is extremely effective in counterbalancing the tormented Weaver. Altough the fate of Dermot Mulroney as Monahan's partner is questionably appropriate, it does serve as a motivating factor in Hunter's pursuit of the serial killer. William McNamara's performance as Peter Foley may seem underplayed, but it serves to hightem the normal-ness of this obviously demented young man. Like life, the good guys don't always come out unscathed. The film is dark, brooding and its ending is chilling in that Harry Connick Jr. imprisoned psycho is obviously going to continue his quest for revenge on Weaver. A sequel would have been nice; I would have also liked to have had at least one scene with Weaver and Hunter after theexplosive ending. But, as far as thrillers go, this is a great addition to a small set of classics.

Definitely a movie to see! A blend of police drama and suspense that truly works well in this feature. In it's favour it's fast paced and is never boring. It allows the storyline to move at just the right speed, that it keeps the viewer's attention from start to finish. It will keep you on the edge of your seat as to what is going to happen next. A clever paranoid thriller. The story is captivating and intersting. If you've never seen the film(and your old enough to watch it of course)then I would recommend that you get it right now and experience one of the best thrillers that the 90's had to offer.

Can you imagine being one of the best of the best, then suffering a trauma so severe that it leaves you an Agoraphobic? Our hero has been there, she is terrified of her hallway, when once she strode them with purpose and conviction in her on-going fight for justice. Years later, younger people, fresh, innocent in many ways of the difference between law and justice, force her to face her fears, which are far from groundless! The situation builds as we find The Bad Guy is still out there, and still wants to take her down; to replay the scenario that left her terrified of the world. A horror, but a second chance ... does the strength of fear and memory over come the life-long commitment to justice? How would you replay the scenes in your life that altered you? Great movie, with a thought-provoking ending, one to share with other people who enjoy exercising their minds, stetching possibilites, and makes for a great evening. Excellent, whether you are a fan or not, it is the character you follow, not the actress ... which is a sure sign of an excellent actress!

Can you imagine being one of the best of the best, then suffering a trauma so severe that it leaves you an Agoraphobic? Our hero has been there, she is terrified of her hallway, when once she strode them with purpose and conviction in her on-going fight for justice. Years later, younger people, fresh, innocent in many ways of the difference between law and justice, force her to face her fears, which are far from groundless! The situation builds as we find The Bad Guy is still out there, and still wants to take her down; to replay the scenario that left her terrified of the world. A horror, but a second chance ... does the strength of fear and memory over come the life-long commitment to justice? How would you replay the scenes in your life that altered you? Great movie, with a thought-provoking ending, one to share with other people who enjoy exercising their minds, stetching possibilites, and makes for a great evening. Excellent, whether you are a fan or not, it is the character you follow, not the actress ... which is a sure sign of an excellent actress!

Copycat is a great movie. A suspensful plot with many twists and a great cast. Sigourney Weaver is fantasic and Holly Hunter is amazing, too. The ending kept me on the edge of my seat. This movie is not as good as The Silence Of The Lambs, Red Dragon or Se7en, but is is very close.

I've debated over writing a review of this movie simply because words cannot express how fascinating and brilliant it is. The plot is seemingly simple: Sigourney Weaver portrays Dr. Helen Hudson, a retired but brilliant criminal pschiatrist, who is a step ahead of the police in solving a recent rash of murders by a serial killer. Two detectives, played by Dermont Mulroney and the deceptively simple Holly Hunter, lure Hudson back into the fold to aid the police in stopping this killer. If only it was that simple. That it's not is what makes this movie great. Hudson's brilliance is eclipsed by her pill-popping nature and her alcoholism. She's also agoraphobic, in that she hasn't left her house in 13 months, when she was attacked by the last serial killer she was responsible for incarcerating. Now aided by Hudson, the cops search for a killer who is copycatting murders made famous decades earlier by Son of Sam, the Hillside Stranglers, and the Boston Strangler. William McNamara is chilling as the psychopath in that he embodies the basic profile of all serial killers. He's young, handsome, charming, affable and evil to the core. Just when you think it's all resolved, the final scene is the most shocking of all.