To Die For (1995)

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• Steven C

  
  "To Die For" is one of my favorite Gus Van Sant films. It's first and foremost a scathing television satire which is right up there with "Network." It's darkly hysterical and Van Sant injects an incredible energy into an already compelling story. But,… More
  "To Die For" is one of my favorite Gus Van Sant films. It's first and foremost a scathing television satire which is right up there with "Network." It's darkly hysterical and Van Sant injects an incredible energy into an already compelling story. But, "To Die For" wouldn't be what it is without the incredible, career best performance by Nicole Kidman. Yes, this is better than the role that won her the Oscar for "The Hours." I can't even put to words how perfect and daring she is here, it needs to be seen to be believed. I think "To Die For" is one of the great dark comedies of the 1990s and a great showcase for Kidman's talents and Van Sant at his most playful. (The only thing keeping it from total greatness is the ending is a small letdown, but that might be because the film actually ends ha)

• Nicki M

  
  Just rewatched this after a few years of having not seen it, and still think it is a fantastic film. I find I do have *some* sympathy for Suzanne Stone. Okay, she's manipulative and does something inexcusable, but I could literally feel her frustration at being stuck in a small… More
  Just rewatched this after a few years of having not seen it, and still think it is a fantastic film. I find I do have *some* sympathy for Suzanne Stone. Okay, she's manipulative and does something inexcusable, but I could literally feel her frustration at being stuck in a small town, in a family that didn't accept or understand her, and a husband who, though sweet, was not truly compatible. So she wanted bigger things for her life than a family in suburbia, is that such a crime really?! Obviously what she goes on to do is pretty bad, and surely divorce would have been the logical step, but then we wouldn't have much of a movie, and this really is a dark, funny little film. Nicole Kidman is perfect as Suzanne and Joaquin Phoenix and Alison Folland just right as Lydia and Jimmy. Great black comedy.

• Dean !

  
  A very dark comedy, not quite as good as I expected after hearing a lot of hype. There is nothing that original or a big twist as such. I still enjoyed it though as a Nicole Kidman fan. Worth checking out if you haven't seen it.

• Conner R

  
  I never really thought this was a particularly good or bad film. It's a very bland attempt from Gus Van Sant and you can tell he didn't put a whole lot of effort into making it look as good as his other work. It's probably his most forgettable film in that it holds… More
  I never really thought this was a particularly good or bad film. It's a very bland attempt from Gus Van Sant and you can tell he didn't put a whole lot of effort into making it look as good as his other work. It's probably his most forgettable film in that it holds little significance. It has its moments, but beyond that it isn't much.

• Anthony L

  
  Its not a bad film but it was made in 1995 and already seems dated. I'm not sure why its reached cult status but, I've seen worse. Great supporting cast.

• Film C

  
  Its not great really its quite a dark but dreadful film but if you end up watching it you'll probably watch it till the end

• Mason W

  
  Nicole Kidman is brilliant in this film. Kidman plays a local newscaster whom get's intrigued by a male high school student after doing an piece there...her husband (Matt Dillon) is a hard worker....what someone will do for love..

• Chris W

  
  This movie features what is by far the best performance that Nicole has given in her career. She is brilliant as the icy, determined, manipulative, intimidating, and sexy woman who will do anhything to be famous. She's not likable, but there is some humor with her character,… More
  This movie features what is by far the best performance that Nicole has given in her career. She is brilliant as the icy, determined, manipulative, intimidating, and sexy woman who will do anhything to be famous. She's not likable, but there is some humor with her character, albeit very dark. The rest of the cast is also very awesome, especially a young Joaquin Phoenix, and a very snide Illeana Douglas. The script is very biting and witty, and satirical to the max. This film is extremely dark, yet extremely humorous at the same time. The subject matter is at times very uncomfortable, but there are still laughs...just very uncomfortable ones. As an added plus, the soundtrack is good, Van Sant's direction is well done, and David Cronenberg has a nice cameo. One of the best films of the 90's.

• Jason S

  
  An excellent flick that plays with the real story of a woman who seduces a teen in order to get him to kill her wife. Kidman is excellent in the movie and really plays the crazy woman very well.

• Drew S

  
  A pretty average black comedy/satire that is aided tremendously by a fantastic performance by Nicole Kidman. This is seriously some of the best comedic work she's ever done - this Suzanne Stone character sucks you right in without an ounce of effort. Her acting is a fantastic… More
  A pretty average black comedy/satire that is aided tremendously by a fantastic performance by Nicole Kidman. This is seriously some of the best comedic work she's ever done - this Suzanne Stone character sucks you right in without an ounce of effort. Her acting is a fantastic offering, sadly wasted in a pretty forgettable film.

• Luke B

  
  I loved this film. Super Kidman was super sexy and super dooper. The film managed to hit all the right nots where it's dark comical satire is concerned, which is right up my alley. Kidman and Phoenix do a brilliant job in creating memorable and most importantly understandable… More
  I loved this film. Super Kidman was super sexy and super dooper. The film managed to hit all the right nots where it's dark comical satire is concerned, which is right up my alley. Kidman and Phoenix do a brilliant job in creating memorable and most importantly understandable characters. Van Sant does a terrific job at tricking his audience and throwing us into Kidman's delusions of fame and importance. The funeral scene is hilarious and wonderfully captures Kidman's cold heart and selfish nature. To top it all off there is an instantly familiar score from Danny Elfman, whose twisted gothic tones contrast well with the surburban nature of the film.

• Kylie B

  
  I liked the ideas and the way it was shot like a documentary for much of it, but for some reason I didn't seem to get into it that much.

• danny d

  
  seductive but trashy

• Michael G

  
  Nicole Kidman is great in this movie.

• James A

  
  Find one movie where people dont want to kill him.

• Mouhannad S

  
  "To Die For" This film, is in my opinion, a very good satire about the influence of the media in our society and human relationships. The story is very interesting, and the characters aren't people you'll like. All of the characters are believable, because there… More
  "To Die For" This film, is in my opinion, a very good satire about the influence of the media in our society and human relationships. The story is very interesting, and the characters aren't people you'll like. All of the characters are believable, because there are really people like this in real world, so I don't considerate them caricatures. The script is very intelligent, and has really good lines that make you laugh uncomfortably. So, to like this, you need to be capable of laugh with the problems of the others and all of the mean, and I mean really really bad, people here.It's really interesting to see the teenagers' behavior and interaction with Suzanne. It's all a bit ironic, because she's an horrible person but very respected (which happens in real life a lot, too). The bad part of the script is the ending, in which it's a bit hard to understand what happened to her. This movie has some sex scenes,The murder scene is quite violent, too, but that was useful to show us how Jimmy was feeling in that moment. Overall, it's a well written movie (it as some plot holes, though) with some really intelligent bits, fantastic acting, good direction, really entertaining and thought provoking Watch It!

• Deb S

  
  Gus Van Sant's "To Die For" a devilishly dark satire which blends humor, tragedy, and sex is sure to have different appeals for everyone but it is well worth a watch. The real reason to watch this movie is the stunning erotic and completely captivating acting of Nicole… More
  Gus Van Sant's "To Die For" a devilishly dark satire which blends humor, tragedy, and sex is sure to have different appeals for everyone but it is well worth a watch. The real reason to watch this movie is the stunning erotic and completely captivating acting of Nicole Kidman as a sultry TV personality Suzanne Stone who will stop at nothing to see her ambitions fulfilled -- and I mean nothing. Matt Dillon plays her sweet, devoted husband Larry Maretto who is blissfully oblivious to his wife's scheming and Joaquin Pheonix is convincing in his role of a troubled teenage infatuated with the beautiful, sexy but older woman who is manipulated into doing her dirty work while the rest of the gang fills out the ensemble like an exquisitely decorated trailer home.

• Mike T

  
  Colorful, realized acting from a superb cast helps to offset the dark material at hand. Although the fusion of comedy and tragedy feels a bit strained at times, this movie is as compelling as it is warped. Gus Van Sant's visionary direction fills the picture with energy and tone,… More
  Colorful, realized acting from a superb cast helps to offset the dark material at hand. Although the fusion of comedy and tragedy feels a bit strained at times, this movie is as compelling as it is warped. Gus Van Sant's visionary direction fills the picture with energy and tone, and Nicole Kidman's lead performance is chillingly memorable.

• a b

  
  i never like nicole kidman much, but gus van sant makes this movie too weird and too engrossing to pass up. Casey Affleck and Joaquin Phoenix are great.

• Matthew L

  
  This is one of Nocole Kidmans best movies. She should of gotten an Oscar for her portrayal of the psychotic media hound who yearned to be in the spotlight and offed her husband because he was standing in her way. Intricate acting and so dynamic her performance haunts you. Nice parts… More
  This is one of Nocole Kidmans best movies. She should of gotten an Oscar for her portrayal of the psychotic media hound who yearned to be in the spotlight and offed her husband because he was standing in her way. Intricate acting and so dynamic her performance haunts you. Nice parts as well from Matt Dillon and Joaquin Phoenix who shine in their roles. The storyline is credible and ingenious and draws you into the plot. Great movie and nice cameos by Casey Affleck and George Segal and Illeana Douglas.

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