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Jacob's Ladder (I) (1990) 7.5
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Reviews: 339 user | 99 critic | 20 from Metacritic.com Mourning his dead child, a haunted Vietnam war veteran attempts to discover his past while suffering from a severe case of dissociation. To do so, he must decipher reality and life from his own dreams, delusion, and perception of death. Director:Adrian LyneWriter:Bruce Joel Rubin |
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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 by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>
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The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming.Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
2 November 1990 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
L'échelle de Jacob See more »Box Office
Budget:
$25,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$26,118,851 (USA)Company Credits
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Written by James Brown (as J. Brown)
Published by Unichappell Music (BMI)
Performed by James Brown
Courtesy of PolyGram Special Products
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The James Brown funk song "My Thang", heard during the raucous party scene, appeared on a double album of Brown's from 1974 called "Hell". See more »Goofs
The amount of shaving cream on Jacob Singer as he talks on the phone. It appears and disappears during the scene. See more »Crazy Credits
The credits roll over a grainy black and white photo of Gabe and Jacob crossing the street together. See more »Soundtracks
MY THANGWritten by James Brown (as J. Brown)
Published by Unichappell Music (BMI)
Performed by James Brown
Courtesy of PolyGram Special Products
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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.
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