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Extremities (1986)
Rate:
6
Viewed:
5/20
5/20:
In Dangerous Game, James Russo rapes Madonna, and prior to it, he
terrorizes and humiliates Farrah Fawcett in Extremities.
Both films are uncomfortable to watch. I kept telling Farrah, "Don't just stand there. Fucking do something."
Eventually, she did, but it took a long while. Strangely, Farrah's character, Marjorie, doesn't get to beat
him up at her pleasure. She can use deadly force, taking advantage of the castle doctrine, and get away with
it without repercussions.
Unfortunately, when Marjorie's two wimpy roommates show up, things take a turn for worse, and they try to
talk her out of it. That's when the film started to feel semi-stagy; hence, it's based on a play that's
written by William Mastrosimone.
Although I didn't recognize Diana Scarwid for a while because of her brown hair, she isn't the problem, but
Alfre Woodard is. I hate her; she plays characters who are either angry or self-righteous, and I'm tired of
it. In Extremities, Alfre Woodard tries to make this to be about her, but I'm like, "Gee whiz, give
it up already."
Farrah Fawcett is good, proving her mettle as a drama actress. I feel bad for her; this must have been what
it's like with Ryan O'Neil.
All in all, Extremities isn't believable enough and doesn't provide satisfactory solutions, but
Farrah Fawcett's performance is worth watching.