Carrie

United Artists | Release Date: November 16, 1976

8.1	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 123 Ratings

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paulhuntertenorJul 21, 2019

For me, this movie hit all of the wrong notes. I do appreciate its aesthetics, sense of camp, and Piper's performance as the titular role. However, the writing fails to flesh out likable nor understandable characters, and the gratuitousFor me, this movie hit all of the wrong notes. I do appreciate its aesthetics, sense of camp, and Piper's performance as the titular role. However, the writing fails to flesh out likable nor understandable characters, and the gratuitous "teenage" nudity in the first scene started the movie on an eye-rolling sour note for me. The portrayals of bullying and parental abuse, for me, were lost in the no man's land between generational differences and campy hyperbole. I understand why some may love this movie, and I think it deserves its spot as a classic, but I was ultimately disappointed.… Expand

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MATMMay 30, 2022

"Carrie" really redeems itself in the last act. I didn't hate it up until that point, in fact it was quite amusing at times, but it just wasn't clicking with me. I think it would have been unwatchable if it weren't for DePalma's direction."Carrie" really redeems itself in the last act. I didn't hate it up until that point, in fact it was quite amusing at times, but it just wasn't clicking with me. I think it would have been unwatchable if it weren't for DePalma's direction. That guy knows how to make magic out of the simplest scene. I totally get why this movie is still brought up in conversations over 40 years after it was originally released. I give it a C, if you've already seen the best, but you insist on watching a movie, try this one out.… Expand

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akshatmahajanJul 6, 2021

I never intended to watch Carrie but after reading so much about it's legacy and cult following, I decided to watch it.

Movie's story was different for that time and could have been a better movie if there would have been better directionI never intended to watch Carrie but after reading so much about it's legacy and cult following, I decided to watch it.

Movie's story was different for that time and could have been a better movie if there would have been better direction and execution. There were a lot of ups and downs throughout. The story was well-told but the pacing of the movie was bad. The pacing here was off, things that should have taken place didn't, or took too long to. Also, there were some plot holes and some of the characters performance were so bad. Some things in the movie were not fully explained either, it was just like story is going on without any reason. Showing climax in split screen was worst idea. Thr climax could have been so much effective but it was just fire and scream.

Overall, you should not watch this movie because of it's has cult following but you should watch it if you like old time horror/ drama/ psychological thriller.… Expand

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justinphoAug 2, 2021

A classic that almost everyone knows the story to. I knew some of the major plot points going in, but did not know how exactly they were going to be executed. By the end of the film, I can say that it was a decent movie. Not good, but not badA classic that almost everyone knows the story to. I knew some of the major plot points going in, but did not know how exactly they were going to be executed. By the end of the film, I can say that it was a decent movie. Not good, but not bad either. My heart went out to Carrie. Seeing anyone go through bullying, even if it is considered the normal trials and tribulations a teenager will face throughout their adolescence, will never sit right with me. It felt overwhelming and claustrophobic to witness Carrie go through hell over and over again. I am happy that the film contains the good side of humanity - that there are good people in the world who try to make life better for people like Carrie. A bit overstretched, the plot, and a bit dated as well, but good acting by Sissy Spacek and a staple for any horror fans.… Expand

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