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Fear (1996)

Rate: 8
Viewed: 12/13

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12/13: Fear is a well-done psychological thriller with a great script, expert direction, and across-the-board excellent performances.

Although Mark Wahlberg is an awful actor, he's effective, albeit corny, as the loser stalker. Reese Witherspoon's acting is the key ingredient to make the film work because of her reactions to different situations.

The biggest bonus is the inclusion of William Petersen who played two of the all-time great characters in To Live and Die in L.A. and Manhunter. He obviously brings a lot of energy to Fear. There's no contest between him and Mark Wahlberg, so it's unfair for the former to have to go against between three and five antagonists at once. If there's a negative, it's the pain of having to look at the dopehead's face throughout.

All in all, Fear exceeds my expectations, leaving me satisfied.