Expectations don’t get much higher than a Stephen King adaptation starring Kathy Bates. Dolores Caliborne may not quite be in the same league as Misery but it certainly deserves more recognition.

It’s the cinematography that makes this film stand out. All the scenes in the present have a cold blue tone to them whereas the scenes in the past are in vibrant colour. It’s a clever trick as more often than not the scenes in the past are far darker than those in the presents.

It’s a shame that the twist at the end is so lame because it could have closed the film in memorable style but it’s a minor complaint. Dolores Caliborne seems to be a forgotten film and I feel that this is a crime because it’s a captivatingly beautiful film.

Quite a complex and emotional story by Stephen King. One of Kathy Bates' best performances (out of many great ones.)

Expectations don’t get much higher than a Stephen King adaptation starring Kathy Bates. Dolores Caliborne may not quite be in the same league as Misery but it certainly deserves more recognition.

It’s the cinematography that makes this film stand out. All the scenes in the present have a cold blue tone to them whereas the scenes in the past are in vibrant colour. It’s a clever trick as more often than not the scenes in the past are far darker than those in the presents.

It’s a shame that the twist at the end is so lame because it could have closed the film in memorable style but it’s a minor complaint. Dolores Caliborne seems to be a forgotten film and I feel that this is a crime because it’s a captivatingly beautiful film.

Stylishly made and elevated by two fiercely committed lead performances by Bates and Leigh. Along with director Hackford, they really raise the source material.

A very complex story with tons of twists and emotion. This story kept unraveling and getting more interesting up untill the climax which in my opinion thought it was more powerful then it actually was. The ending just didn't end on the real emotional note that I expected, that was my only real negative about this film. This was no "Misery" but, Stephen King and Kathy Bates combined for another good film.

i'm sorry i quit reading King b4 this book came out. The movie is magnificent, the characterizations as fleshed out as i'm sure the book completed them. Part of the reason i left New England, the smallness of many residents captured here. great movie

"A successful career woman returns home when her estranged mother is accused of the murder of her elderly employer. It's difficult to describe the film without using spoilers so I won't, except to say that the film lacked was a curious mixture of good acting (especially the young Selena on the ferry - watch her flinch) and outrageously stereotypical caricatures (the senior detective, the career-driven daughter). Some of the subjects brought up were difficult, but an almost fairy tale approach to them didn't work."

I didn't think Kathy Bates could be any better than she was in Misery. Boy, was I wrong. She really drives this film wonderfully.