I rented this movie because it is one of the early works of M.Crichton. I must admit that if this film was released today, it would definitely score high figures in tickets. It is a cover-up thriller about Dr Wheeler (G.Bujold), who after her best friend falls into a coma, discovers similar cases at the Boston hospital where she works. But as her investigation unfolds, she discovers a horrific conspiracy - and finds herself hunted by a killer. Coma has all the ingredients that compose a successful thriller : The plot unfolds step by step with no easy predictions, a very good music score, good cast and an excellent acting by G.Bujold. The scene where the killer hunts Dr Wheeler down in the anatomy room is one of the best scenes I've seen in thrillers. Thriller funs, no blood spreads, boogie-man or hi-tech special effects exist here, but this film is a small jewel in your local video store. A good 7 out of 10.
