Jacob's Ladder(I)(1990).New York postal worker Jacob Singer is trying to keep his frayed life from unraveling. His days are increasingly being invaded by flashbacks to his first marriage, his now-dead son, and his tour of duty in Vietnam. Athough his new wife tries to help Jacob keep his grip on sanity, the line between reality and delusion is steadily growing more and more uncertain. Written byJean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>... Synopsis Jacob's Ladder(I)(1990)
Movie Title: Jacob's Ladder(I)(1990)
Run Time: 113 min
Rating: 7.5 / 10
Genres: Drama |Horror |Mystery
Release Date: 2 November 1990 (USA)
Director: Adrian Lyne
Writer: Bruce Joel Rubin... and other credits
Actor: Tim Robbins,Elizabeth Peña,Danny Aiello
I've always felt that this film has never gotten the credit or attention it deserves. Along with the similary underappreciated Angel Heart, this film creates a sense of dread and foreboding atmosphere that never lets up and comes close to overwhelming the viewer at times.
Tim Robbins deliver possibly one of the best performances of his career and all of the other cast is fantastic as well. The editing and especially the cinematography are top notch and contribute greatly to the overall feel of the film.
i won't go into any plot details since any revelations could ruin the film for someone who hasn't seen it. but if you want to see a movie that will genuinely freak you out and have you sleeping with the lights on, you can't go wrong with this great film.
rating:9
