Carrie [1976]

 

Directed by Brian De Palma , this movie stars Sissy Spacek in the lead role as Carrie White. Carrie is a shy girl who lives in almost isolation as she's not very friendly and not much opened up with her classmates. Everyone make fun of her and situation worsens when one day she has her first period. All the girls tease her and taunt her and make fun of her horrified action. To the action of the girls, the teacher punishes them for the justice and relieves Carrie. A girl Sue feels sorry for the things and asks her boyfriend Tommy Ross, a handsome guy from the class to take Carrie at the prom. Her mother is way too orthodox and religious who denies of sending her to the prom for according to her being with a guy is a sin. But Carrie doesn't listen and heads for the Prom. On the other hand a girl Chris who had been banned from the prom due to her behavior, plans out to take revenge on Carrie in the prom. What no one knows is that Carrie is gifted with the power of  Telekinesis.  What happens in the prom is whats all next.

The movie being set in 70's, is not an eye catcher. The story is too simple, but is presented beautifully. Leading the act Sissy has done a great job. The character makes you emotional at times all due to the lively act of hers. Its directed dramatically to attract the drama lovers. It hasn't got surprising chills which you can understand seeking in mind its release year. But still the movie works may be just for a one time watch but it hold you and pulls you inside the plot. The background score matches up correctly to balance all the odds. so in short I found it good obviously keeping in mind the 70's.

 My Rating - 7 on 10