***SPOILERS*** ***SPOILERS*** USA frequently comes up with good movies. I've always thought that TV movies are far better than the motion pictures. This is not one of the best TV movies I have seen, but it still holds my attention mainly because it is so bizarre.
"The Stalking of Laurie Show" isn't that strange, but it's a little complex. One of the problems that this film has is that too many main and minor characters are introduced to the audience. We have Hazel, Butch, Laurie, Michelle, Samantha, Tabby, and a lot of others. Keep in mind that while the story focuses on Laurie, all of these characters are still considered to be very important. At times the movie is a bit confusing. (Specifically when Michelle claims that she has lost the baby.)
The second problem that I have with this film is that they mix good in with bad. GOOD: the plot, Marne Patterson ---------- BAD: the writing, Jennifer Finnigan ---------- This film starts out good with an interesting idea and plot to go off of. But after the first hour or so, it becomes ruined with awful writing. The characters can't be categorised as good or bad because there are both. Patterson gives an excellent performance as Michelle, the not-all-there blond that seeks out to get revenge. Then you have Finnigan who I'm sorry, couldn't act her way out of a paper bag. She can't play the part of Laurie that is supposed to be holding on for dear life. Literally. If this part would have been re-casted, the film might have held up a lot better. The other main characters Rel Hunt and Mary-Margaret Humes do a good job. Hunt who is relatively a newcomer to the business, does alright playing the part of Butch, but doesn't have that something in order for his role to stand out. Humes is great as Laurie's mother, Hazel. Too much mixing of actors' range for me.
The writing is good, but only on Michelle's part. Her evilness and throat-cutting threats really makes me believe that she is a b**** that the part calls for. The rest is garbage.
*~spoiler only if you didn't see the ending*~
The only thing that I like besides Patterson's performance is the ending. The sentimental piece where Amazing Grace starts to play in the background has a touching moment about it. Sad but true. The sentencing and trial of Michelle is based on a true story, but I couldn't help but saying 'good' when she was convicted.
If you're in the mood for a movie with too many twists but still holds your attention because you keep waiting for the ending, than this is definitely for you. FINAL WORDS: Sally, stick to your talk show.
"The Stalking of Laurie Show" isn't that strange, but it's a little complex. One of the problems that this film has is that too many main and minor characters are introduced to the audience. We have Hazel, Butch, Laurie, Michelle, Samantha, Tabby, and a lot of others. Keep in mind that while the story focuses on Laurie, all of these characters are still considered to be very important. At times the movie is a bit confusing. (Specifically when Michelle claims that she has lost the baby.)
The second problem that I have with this film is that they mix good in with bad. GOOD: the plot, Marne Patterson ---------- BAD: the writing, Jennifer Finnigan ---------- This film starts out good with an interesting idea and plot to go off of. But after the first hour or so, it becomes ruined with awful writing. The characters can't be categorised as good or bad because there are both. Patterson gives an excellent performance as Michelle, the not-all-there blond that seeks out to get revenge. Then you have Finnigan who I'm sorry, couldn't act her way out of a paper bag. She can't play the part of Laurie that is supposed to be holding on for dear life. Literally. If this part would have been re-casted, the film might have held up a lot better. The other main characters Rel Hunt and Mary-Margaret Humes do a good job. Hunt who is relatively a newcomer to the business, does alright playing the part of Butch, but doesn't have that something in order for his role to stand out. Humes is great as Laurie's mother, Hazel. Too much mixing of actors' range for me.
The writing is good, but only on Michelle's part. Her evilness and throat-cutting threats really makes me believe that she is a b**** that the part calls for. The rest is garbage.
*~spoiler only if you didn't see the ending*~
The only thing that I like besides Patterson's performance is the ending. The sentimental piece where Amazing Grace starts to play in the background has a touching moment about it. Sad but true. The sentencing and trial of Michelle is based on a true story, but I couldn't help but saying 'good' when she was convicted.
If you're in the mood for a movie with too many twists but still holds your attention because you keep waiting for the ending, than this is definitely for you. FINAL WORDS: Sally, stick to your talk show.