CLASSIC HORROR FILM--VERY SOLID PIECE

Rating: Null/10 (10 February 2002)

"Carrie" is Brian de Palma's creepy look at Stephen King's novel, with wonderful cinematic moments, great cast performances, and what I thought was a hilarious credit introduction (as the opening credits roll with slow classical music playing, you see tons of high school girls in a locker room, some dressing, others showering, others talking...most completely naked and all in slow motion). Sissy Spacek is absolutely fabulous as Carrie, a lonely high school girl who has no friends, has no resources to explore possible talents or interests, and has no social interaction with anyone except her insane religious fanatic mother and her good-hearted gym teacher. The film uses the first 45 minutes or so building up Carrie's character, and we see her get teased and tormented by classmates constantly. This situation all changes when one of the popular girls has a change of heart and asks her boyfriend to ask Carrie to the prom. I can't say anything else without spoiling the plot, but I highly recommend this film. It will keep you interested, you will not be able to completely predict the unfolding events, and the cast is wonderful...a very fun night with a movie.