A well-to-do successful attorney (Michael Douglas) meets an
editor through work with whom he has a one night stand, leading to dire
consequences for himself and his family when the lady in question proves to be
a mentally unhinged stalker. Adrian Lyne’s psychological thriller is sleek and
well-made, with great career defining performances from Douglas and Close.
Archer is a little to sweet and understanding as Douglas’ doting wife and the
violence in the finale is over the top and unsatisfying, although the editing
during these sequences is extraordinary (a much more nuanced deleted scene
included on the DVD proves way more gratifying).
*** out of ****
