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Jacob's Ladder (1990)
The most
frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he
isn't dreaming.
Director: Adrian Lyne, rated R for language,
violence, disturbing images
  Starring: Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello,
Matt Craven, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Jason Alexander, Patricia
Kalember, Eriq La Salle
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★☆☆
- great
"If you're frightened of
dying and... and you're holding on, you'll see devils tearing
your life away. But if you've
made your peace, then the devils
are really angels, freeing you from the earth." – Louis
Why watch this? This
feels dream-like and surreal... there's a reason for that.
Plot Summary:
Jacob Singer, a Vietnam veteran, struggles to distinguish
reality from delusion after experiencing horrifying flashbacks
and hallucinations related to his service and the loss of his
son. His perception of the world around him, including friends,
family, and strangers, becomes increasingly distorted with
demonic imagery and surreal events. As his grip on sanity
loosens, Jacob desperately seeks answers, convinced there's a
deeper, unsettling truth behind his terrifying experiences.
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Dad's Preview:
If you like mind-mending plots, this film is for you. It's
incredible mood is set by its frantic jumps - images are a flutter
within a dream-like setting. Tim
Robbins is excellent portraying a tortured man searching to regain his
sanity. During this entire movie, the audience is never really
sure what is real vs. what is not. The first time I
watched this, the ending shocked the heck out of me. |
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Carolco Pictures;
Tri-Star Pictures
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