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Firestarter

Drew Barrymore, Moses Gunn, David Keith, Heather Locklear, Martin Sheen

A couple who participated in a potent medical experiment gain telekinetic ability and then have a child who is pyrokinetic.

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  • stopitgoaway
    July 27, 2009
    stopitgoaway
    Despite the fact that the films usually revolve around good and interesting stories, film adaptations of Stephen King's works are often not the best horror movies. Firestarter isn't the best known of his books, and that's slightly odd as this film adaptation is one of the best ba...( read more)sed on his stories. The film takes obvious influence from Brian De Palma's 'The Fury', as aside from the fact that this one is about a young girl that can start fires, and De Palma's film features a boy with psychic abilities; the way that both plots play out is very similar indeed. The plot has a number of problems, and the characters don't always act logically; but this is offset by the likable nature of the film, and characters that are easy to get along with due to their relatively simplistic nature. The film follows the aftermath of an experiment in which people were given an experimental drug. The ultimate result of this experiment was a child born of Andy and Vicky McGee; a child with a unique ability known as 'pyrokinesis' - the ability to start fires at will.

    The film benefits from a range of cult stars. A young Drew Barrymore takes the title role, and although her acting skills hadn't been honed by the time this film was released, and she is more than a little bit wooden; she provides an interesting lead. David Keith and Martin Sheen back her up well in supporting roles, but the main acting plaudits go to the great George C. Scott who is good in what is probably the meatiest role of the piece. The running time is a little long for a film like this, but it's well used and the fact that the story doesn't get caught up with needless elements such as the girl's mother and father falling in love is definitely a good thing. The plot is very relaxed for most of the way through, and director Mark L. Lester seems content to just let things play out. That is until the last fifteen minutes; when the plot reaches its full potential and explodes with a fun and exciting finale. The film does feel more than a little bit like a TV movie at times; and the dumbed down techno soundtrack doesn't help this. Overall, the film definitely isn't perfect; but it's an enjoyable watch and King films have definitely been a lot worse!
  • kiriyamakazou
    April 11, 2009
    kiriyamakazou
    Drew Barrymore plays a little girl that can start fires with her mind. David Keith plays her father and exhibits a total lack of chemistry with his supposed daughter. I was never "involved" when they were together and wouldn't have cared had one killed the other repetitively. The...( read more) effects are very shoddy with the fires looking unimpressive and lacking real impact, and Keith pulling out his hair when mind controlling. Does he need to do this to activate his power? Luckily we have a couple of great villains and great actors. Sheen and George C. Scott as a government agent and a government assassin. These two do have chemistry, as does Scott and Barrymore. This adds to conflict at the end, but when you'd rather see a young girl with a loopy murderer than her own father, the film is in dire need of an overhaul.
  • BloodyKitten
    August 3, 2008
    BloodyKitten
    Great movie. A horror gem that's sadly overlooked by new genre fans. Fantastic premise, and the ending scenes are nothing short of epic. Definitely check this out.
  • Redlats
    March 10, 2008
    Redlats
    Drew Barrymore is quite cute in this movie and she plays a cool role - one who can start fires at will. But the movie goes on for too long.
  • AgentLexi2132
    February 3, 2008
    AgentLexi2132
    Pending Review...

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  • lezmartin
    October 11, 2009
    lezmartin
    another,now dated,stephen king adaptation....
  • onlyme6000
    September 25, 2009
    onlyme6000
    This movie shows how an adult can brainwash a child.
  • SirGenius
    September 24, 2009
    SirGenius
    You cant tell you wouldnt want to see sequel to this.
  • ElCochran90
    September 16, 2009
    ElCochran90
    Good story, good plot development, bad acting, OK film.

    52/100
  • sexysweetnsassy
    August 17, 2009
    sexysweetnsassy
    this is a oldie but a goodie .
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