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Fatal Attraction (1987)
3.6 out of 5
Genre: Drama
Movie Information:
Director Adrian Lyne crafts a suspenseful and erotic thriller, exploring themes of infidelity and obsession with a heightened sense of danger.
Lead: Michael Douglas
Michael Douglas portrays Dan Gallagher, a married lawyer who makes a grave mistake with a seductive stranger.
Lead: Glenn Close
Glenn Close delivers a chilling performance as Alex Forrest, a woman scorned whose affections turn into a dangerous obsession.
The Movie's Business
Box Office Performance: North American Gross: $320.1 million, Worldwide Gross: Not Available
Synopsis
Dan Gallagher (Michael Douglas), a happily married lawyer, has a one-night stand with Alex Forrest (Glenn Close) during a business trip. Believing it to be a meaningless fling, Dan tries to move on. However, Alex becomes fixated on Dan, refusing to accept his rejection.
Her behavior escalates from desperate pleas to threats and acts of violence, endangering Dan, his wife Beth (Anne Archer), and their young daughter. “Fatal Attraction” explores the destructive consequences of infidelity and the lengths to which someone scorned might go.
Required Viewing Movies (RQV): REVIEW
Strengths
“Fatal Attraction” is a suspenseful and gripping thriller.
The film benefits from exceptional performances, with Michael Douglas portraying a man caught in a moral dilemma and Glenn Close delivering a chilling portrayal of a dangerously obsessed woman.
The film raises interesting questions about fidelity, boundaries, and the potential for seemingly harmless encounters to spiral out of control.
The erotic thriller elements add a layer of tension and unease to the narrative.
Weaknesses
The film’s portrayal of Alex Forrest has been criticized for perpetuating negative stereotypes of career women and single mothers.
The ending, while suspenseful, might feel like a cop-out for some viewers, relying on a trope of the “hysterical woman.”
The graphic violence and sexual content may not be suitable for all audiences.
Why Fatal Attraction is Required Viewing
“Fatal Attraction” remains a culturally significant film. It’s a suspenseful exploration of infidelity and obsession, fueled by strong performances and a taut script. However, viewers should be aware of the potentially dated gender portrayals and the graphic content before diving in.
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