3.5/5
The titular
Spider is Ralph Fiennes who has just been discharged from the mental institute.
He takes residence in a home which houses other people from the hospital who
have been let out. While he is there, he recreates his childhood and observes
how his father behaved with his mom.
This must
have been a very difficult movie to make. The lead actor practically does not
speak for any substantial length and has few dialogues. Hence it would have
been a very tough challenge for the director to keep the viewers interested. I am
very glad that the David Cronenberg bested the challenge and made this into a
very gripping piece of cinema.
Fiennes is
off the charts brilliant. His brooding intensity and the way he mumbles really
has to be seen to be believed. This is his best performance after Schindler’s
List in my opinion and my respect for him as an actor has increased
tremendously.
The direction
is superb. The way the past and the present blend together gives new meaning to
the word smooth. Loved it totally.
Must watch
for fans of gripping drama and great acting
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