christopher-underwood Many people seem to have an aversion to the films of De Palma and nothing I am going to say will change their minds. I feel he may be a little too European for some Americans, a bit too aware. There again some just mention Hitchcock and role their eyes. So, for what it is worth, let me assure anyone interested that this is a very good watch. I am not suggesting that the storyline would bear too much detailed analysis but for those with a basic understanding of the theories of mind transference, telepathy, telekinesis and the like will get much from this. I found it exciting and involving, becoming scary and then very scary as an extremely emotional tale is told. Kirk Douglas, who I am not a great fan is faultless, John Cassavetes at his Rosemary's Baby's best and if Andrew Stevens is a little flat, it works within the tale and is well covered by the fantastic performance from Amy Irvine.

Leofwine_draca Following on from the success of CARRIE , Brian de Palma gives us another movie about psychics and telekinesis - except this time, it's mixed up in a taut thriller concerning Kirk Douglas hunting, and being hunted by, a secret government agency who have kidnapped his son. This is an example of de Palma at his best, with lots of style and Hitchcockian moments, plenty of action, and some real show-stopping scenes. While the film may feel episodic in nature, with a number of plot strands eventually tying together, a stellar cast help to make this one unmissable.Kirk Douglas is the good-natured hero, a role he had played a hundred times, so as you would expect he's naturally good at it. Andrew Stevens appears in a minor yet pivotal role as his son, and is scarily convincing. Carrie Snodgress lends solid support as Douglas' lover, while Charles Durning - an actor usually playing the hero's partner in films like COP - is surprisingly good in an understated role as a doctor. However, acting honours should go to Amy Irving - frequently moving as she struggles to come to terms with her new-found psychic abilities - and John Cassavetes, who steals his scenes as the chief villain of the piece.From the unexpected and shocking opening - where a beach resort is the scene of a violent shootout - right up until the truly epic finale, this is a film which does everything right and keeps you riveted to the screen. While the plot may be a typical one, seen in the likes of King's FIRESTARTER, it's what de Palma does with it that makes this watchable. Good scenes include a car chase through fog-bound streets (watch out for a very young Dennis Franz as one of the drivers), another moment which highlights just what slow-motion was made for and obviously took a long time to get just right, and the climax, which brings a whole new meaning to the term 'tragedy'.Horror fans will no doubt be delighted by the wealth of bloody scenes and glowing eyes on offer, climaxing in a shocking moment where Fiona Lewis' bloody body is twirled through the air like a broken puppet. But of course, this is just to make way for the real finale, where chief villain Cassavetes gets his just desserts as Irving makes him literally EXPLODE! This effect, shot from thirteen angles by de Palma, is simply awesome. It would make the film worth sitting through even if the rest of it was worthless, which of course it isn't. Created by Rick Baker, the special effects work here wasn't even matched by Cronenberg's later SCANNERS. These moments and more make THE FURY a must see for movie fans.

AaronCapenBanner Kirk Douglas plays former CIA agent Peter Sandza, who is determined to find his son Robin(played by Andrew Stevens) who has been kidnapped by a secret government organization called Childress, (led by John Cassavetes) who want him,(and others) who have powerful psychic abilities to be used in times of war. Peter enlists the help of a Childress student named Gillian(Amy Irving) to rescue Robin, and defeat the evil Childress.Brian De Palma film is high on melodrama and violence but short on credibility, with a plot that seems like an extension of "Carrie"(which also starred Amy Irving) only isn't as good. Still, it does a showstopper of an ending...if you can stomach it!

callanvass (Plot) An agent working for the government will stop at nothing to rescue his son, when an evil official kidnaps him to harness his lethal psychic abilities.This is one of DePalma's early duds. It certainly didn't commence things that way, though. You can't go wrong with Kirk Douglas doing his thing. I was enjoying the interaction between him & his son. It had a really exciting shootout, and I thought I was in for a memorable ride. It's all downhill from there. The pacing is absolutely horrible… I made the mistake of watching this one late at night, and found myself almost dozing off from it. I also didn't like the comedy that I saw. Dennis Franz always plays a great buffoon, but he felt so out of place. I like Kirk Douglas, and Amy Irving. I usually like movies about telekinesis, but this one is too boring for its own good. Final Thoughts: This has a mixed reputation and for good reason. I personally can't see the trashy appeal. It's extremely boring, and I just couldn't get through it. I'm not gonna recommend it3/10