Cape Fear (1991) ****

I don't think I ever quite realized the level of Hitchcock homage going on in this film. This has always been one of favorite Scorsese films and favorite films in general - it just never gets stale for me. Some really striking shots, fun/interesting dialogue, atmospheric/impressionistic matte paintings and one of the most uncomfortable scenes (supposedly ad-libbed) with an actress portraying a minor in a mainstream film that I can think of.


Scorsese homage to De Palma?

"Ooh, ooh, I got the all-over fidgets on that one."

"Well, pardon me all over the place!"

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