Desperate Hours 1990 is a thriller film about an escaped convict who takes a family hostage in their own home. The tension builds as the hostages try to outsmart their captor, who is like a wolf in sheep’s clothing. The movie keeps you on the edge of your seat with its suspense and thrills until the very end.
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Review
Ah, thee who art a lover of the classics! Gather around and hear thy tale of “Desperate Hours”, a movie that doth take inspiration from the works of William Shakespeare. This tale shall not disappoint like a summer’s day.
The year was 1955 when thy “Desperate Hours” did first grace the silver screen. Yea, it was heralded as a cinematic masterpiece, with its gripping plot and illustrious cast. The script was written by Joseph Hayes, who himself was inspired by his own novel. Aye, this made for an intriguing plotline that kept audiences on the edge of their seats.
The story follows escaped convict Glenn Griffin (Humphrey Bogart) and his gang as they hold a family hostage in their home while they wait for their getaway car to arrive. The Griffin gang is just looking for an escape, but they soon realize that thy family they have taken hostage is far from ordinary.
The house belongs to Dan Hilliard (Fredric March), a man who doth seem to have it all – a successful career and happy family life. But alas! Appearances can be deceiving. Hilliard’s marriage has hit a rough patch and he is having trouble connecting with his son Ralphie (Gig Young). It is only when thy despicable Glenn Griffin and his gang enter into their lives that this family truly comes together.
Shakespeare himself would have been proud of these characters – each one with their motivations and fears laid bare for all to see. Bogart’s portrayal of Glenn Griffin was nothing short of remarkable – he brought depth and nuance to this ruthless character. March also shone in his role as the father struggling to keep his family safe from harm.
Not only were the performances top-notch, but the cinematography too deserves special mention. The film’s dark tone is epitomized by its use of shadows and contrast between light and dark – a signature of director William Wyler. Even the use of sound was masterful, with the score punctuating the tension in all the right moments.
But it wasn’t just critical acclaim that this movie won. It also found popularity among audiences, grossing over $5 million in its initial run. This movie was not thy typical Hollywood fare – it was more akin to thy Shakespearean tragedies, with complex characters and a storyline that doth keep one hooked till the end.
Indeed, even after all these years, “Desperate Hours” remains a classic of its genre. The story may be old but it is still relevant today – highlighting the repercussions of one’s actions and showing how family can ultimately come together to face adversity.
From filming to editing, each aspect of this movie was crafted with much care and detail to bring forth a cinematic masterpiece. Aye, “Desperate Hours” shall remain etched in history as one of the greatest movies ever made.
Quoth I, “All who doth love tales of suspense and drama shall not miss this masterpiece.” Behold yet another proof of how timeless Shakespeare’s works truly are – even modern movies find inspiration from his tales.
Technical Data
- Runtime : 105
- Release : 1990-10-05
- Genre : Mystery, Thriller, Crime
- Cast : Mickey Rourke as Michael Bosworth, Anthony Hopkins as Tim Cornell, Mimi Rogers as Nora Cornell, Lindsay Crouse as Brenda Chandler, Kelly Lynch as Nancy Breyers
- Crew : Crispian Sallis as Set Decoration, Lawrence Konner as Screenplay, Mark Rosenthal as Screenplay, Dino De Laurentiis as Producer, David Mansfield as Original Music Composer
- Popularity 10.377
- Budget : $18,000,000
- Revenue : $2,742,912
- Company : Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Dino De Laurentiis Company
- Summary : An escaped con, on the run from the law, moves into a married couple’s house and takes over their lives.
- Tagline : Desire is the deadliest weapon of all.
