Dorathen Better Late Then Never

Cleveronix A different way of telling a story

Taraparain Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.

Janis One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

christopher-underwood Many people seem to have an aversion to the films of De Palma and nothing I am going to say will change their minds. I feel he may be a little too European for some Americans, a bit too aware. There again some just mention Hitchcock and role their eyes. So, for what it is worth, let me assure anyone interested that this is a very good watch. I am not suggesting that the storyline would bear too much detailed analysis but for those with a basic understanding of the theories of mind transference, telepathy, telekinesis and the like will get much from this. I found it exciting and involving, becoming scary and then very scary as an extremely emotional tale is told. Kirk Douglas, who I am not a great fan is faultless, John Cassavetes at his Rosemary's Baby's best and if Andrew Stevens is a little flat, it works within the tale and is well covered by the fantastic performance from Amy Irvine.

martin-fennell Brian De Palma after the success of Carrie, once more returns to the area of telekinesis. He needn't have bothered. Douglas is as sprightly as ever. Some pretty gory scenes, but most of the time, it's long winded and boring. The director should have made use of the cast he had. The ending is a knockout, as are the special effects. But many of the audience may have left in a fury of their own by then

gridoon2018 1978 was a good year for thrillers about people who have the power to do anything with their minds alone: "The Medusa Touch" was one, "The Fury" was another. Personally I prefer "The Medusa Touch", but I like "The Fury" as well. The script, which is almost experimental in the way it encompasses a large number of central characters, could have been tighter, but Brian De Palma's often dazzling virtuosity enhances the somewhat clichéd material he is working with and makes certain scenes look like (violent) ballet in their co-ordination and technique. It's all topped-off by an ending for which even a "Wow!" would be an under-reaction; one can only imagine the impact it must have had upon the people who saw it on the big screen back in 1978 (it must have sent them home buzzing). Great cast, with every actor and actress perfectly suited to their parts. One of De Palma's underrated movies. *** out of 4.

AaronCapenBanner Kirk Douglas plays former CIA agent Peter Sandza, who is determined to find his son Robin(played by Andrew Stevens) who has been kidnapped by a secret government organization called Childress, (led by John Cassavetes) who want him,(and others) who have powerful psychic abilities to be used in times of war. Peter enlists the help of a Childress student named Gillian(Amy Irving) to rescue Robin, and defeat the evil Childress.Brian De Palma film is high on melodrama and violence but short on credibility, with a plot that seems like an extension of "Carrie"(which also starred Amy Irving) only isn't as good. Still, it does a showstopper of an ending...if you can stomach it!