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MovieReviews101Sep 13, 2014

Verdict: Love is a Thriller

Story: When teenagers fall in love we all know that nothing much will come of it when one part turns into a bit of a psycho. We do get to see the highs of the relationship and how in love the couple are, but weVerdict: Love is a Thriller

Story: When teenagers fall in love we all know that nothing much will come of it when one part turns into a bit of a psycho. We do get to see the highs of the relationship and how in love the couple are, but we also see the dark side once they start to break up. We see how one man snaps once he can’t get what he wants and will go to great lengths in his mind games against the family before things get out of hand. It turns from a dull school girl romance into a home invasion psychological thriller. (7/10)

Actor Review

Mark Wahlberg: David the charmer with a dark side because when love takes over he will stop at nothing to get his girl, disposing of whoever gets in his way. Good performance here showing his darker side and range early on in his career. (8/10)

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Reese Witherspoon: Nicole the sweet sixteen year old who falls for bad boy David, not noticing that he could have a darker side and wonders why he gets mad when she just stops seeing him, very naïve young girl. Good performance from Reese showing she was going onto bigger and better things. (7/10)

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William Petersen: Steve the architect father of Nicole who becomes suspicious of David early on but gets drawn into his mind games. Good protective father performance showing he always had the authority role down to a tee. (7/10)

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Director Review: James Foley – Good direction mixing genres as the film unfolds. (7/10)

Thriller: Once the slow romantic story first finishes the thrills really start. (8/10)

Settings: Some good isolated locations leaving the family trapped while the invasion happens. (7/10)

Suggestion: This is one to try, fans of the actors should go back and see their early work and it is a solid thriller. (Try)

Best Part: Wahlberg is frightening in the lead villain.

Worst Part: Slow starting.

Kill Of The Film: School friend.

Scariest Scene: The dog scene.

Believability: People can become that obsessed but I think this is a bit too far. (3/10)

Chances of Tears: No (0/10)

Chances of Sequel: No

Post Credits Scene: No

Oscar Chances: No

Box Office: $21 Million

Runtime: 1 Hour 35 Minutes

Tagline: He’s dying to date you

Overall: Solid Thriller About A Lost Love… Expand

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Rcavey92212Jul 20, 2020

I saw this movie when I was 16 at a friday night showing with my friends. I'm not sure if it's nostalgia or if its actually awesome but the movie is so fun and holds up very well. It centers on a young woman named Nicole (Witherspoon) whoI saw this movie when I was 16 at a friday night showing with my friends. I'm not sure if it's nostalgia or if its actually awesome but the movie is so fun and holds up very well. It centers on a young woman named Nicole (Witherspoon) who discovers first love with the rebellious David (Wahlberg). At first he's charming, romantic and caring but than his mean streak comes out and he becomes obsessive. Obsessive to the point that he would do anything to be with her. It's an intense thriller and a touch lifetimey but the movie does touch on adolescence, growing up and first love. It all leads up to an edge of your seat finale. Wahlberg is sexy, psychotic and solid in the flick and really does show alot of promise, Witherspoon is pretty good but has some questionable moments. Alyssa Milano also makes quite an impression as her best friend Margot. Look the movie may be a bit predictable but there's a reason why they keep making movies like this. Because when they are done right they can be electrifying entertainment and this is done right.

Budget: $6.5M
Box Office: $20.8M

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Molly15xSep 11, 2020

Perfect nostalgic 90’s soundtrack, solid performances and genuinely disturbing movie about the dangers of abusive relationships and dating men who raise red flags early on. The location is gorgeous and the House only ads to the terror that isPerfect nostalgic 90’s soundtrack, solid performances and genuinely disturbing movie about the dangers of abusive relationships and dating men who raise red flags early on. The location is gorgeous and the House only ads to the terror that is later to come. Both Reese and Mark give great performances, especially Mark who plays a brooding psychopath with ease. I’ll always love this movie and the scene on the roller coaster while Wild Horses plays is just top notch perfection. The dad is low key creepy and I think that’s part of the point.… Expand

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PaulaD.Apr 18, 2008

This is mark Wahlberg's best movie! He is so hot in it and scary!!

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RichardL.Jan 6, 2009

great! Fear is a dark thriller that will have your heart racing and you mind working through the whole film. This great film form director James Foley stars Reese Witherspoon as Nicole, a 16 year old "good girl" who while partying with her great! Fear is a dark thriller that will have your heart racing and you mind working through the whole film. This great film form director James Foley stars Reese Witherspoon as Nicole, a 16 year old "good girl" who while partying with her friends she meets David( Mark Wahlberg), a charming young man who sweeps Nicole off her feet. Soon enough David and Nicole are inseparable, and Nicole's dad doesn't like that; Nicole's dad starts to dig into Davids past and finds some disturbing things. after that he forbids Nicole to see David,and that starts a battle of wits and brawn that explodes into a heart-pounding thriller that you can't miss. I highly recommend this movie.… Expand

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RichardL.Dec 25, 2008

great! Fear is a dark thriller that will have your heart racing and you mind working through the whole film. This great film form director James Foley stars Reese Witherspoon as Nicole, a 16 year old "good girl" who while partying with her great! Fear is a dark thriller that will have your heart racing and you mind working through the whole film. This great film form director James Foley stars Reese Witherspoon as Nicole, a 16 year old "good girl" who while partying with her friends she meets David( Mark Wahlberg), a charming young man who sweeps Nicole off her feet. Soon enough David and Nicole are inseparable, and Nicole's dad doesn't like that; Nicole's dad starts to dig into Davids past and finds some disturbing things. after that he forbids Nicole to see David,and that starts a battle of wits and brawn that explodes into a heart-pounding thriller that you can't miss. I highly recommend this movie.… Expand

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