Jacob's Ladder on Blu!

MC352

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Aug 27, 2010
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I saw that movie years ago and I still talk about it. That movie really leaves you thinking at the end.
 

amirm

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Apr 2, 2010
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This movie is a classic and hence the short mention of it. The Amazon description should give you an idea:

"Vietnam veteran Jacob Singer (Tim Robbins) thinks he is going insane. Or worse. When his nightmares begin spilling into his waking hours, Jacob believes he is experiencing the aftereffects of a powerful drug tested on him during Vietnam. Or perhaps his posttraumatic stress disorder is worse than most. Whatever is happening to him, it is not good. Director Adrian Lyne sparks our interest and maintains high production values, but this confusing film chokes on its "surprise" ending. It owes much to Ambrose Bierce's haunting and more straightforward story, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek." Written by Bruce Joel Rubin, who also explored the "other side" in Ghost and My Life, it ultimately feels like an exercise in self-indulgence. A spirited performance by Elizabeth Peña outshines Robbins, who is surprisingly lethargic. --Rochelle O'Gorman"
 

rsbeck

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Apr 20, 2010
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Wow -- I didn't find the film confusing, I found it haunting, in a very good way. It has stuck with me and has rewarded multiple viewings. I also found the ending quite satisfying. Lovely, actually.
 

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