It is a performances centric movie

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

This is my fav all time horror film - I saw it in the cinema as a teenager in the 80s and was traumatised! The music, acting and special effects were overwhelming on the big screen and it still holds up well. I like the plot structure also where you think it's all over at the end but it all starts up again. A really warm and 'human' horror film with amazing acting all round. You really get a sense of family life and the connection between the characters. The music is a masterclass and really adds to the the whole effect. Sure some of the specially effects look a little clunky but it's better that some of today's CGI nonsense. The idea of the girl being pulled into a portal in the closet and only being able to be heard via the TV signal is really clever and a really clever way of embedding supernatural events in the middle of a domestic setting. The remake of the film was an abomination. No one should watch it. A real wasted opportunity - if they want to remake this film they should stick closely to the book of the film which was also really good and a different take on the whole proceedings.

Poltergeist is an entertaining movie with good acting, a pleasant family and touches of humour but the horror scenes didn't deliver much impact.The storyline of a real estate agent, his homemaker wife, and three kids in a new suburban development built over a cemetery is the perfect setting for a horror movie. Unfortunately, the movie just didn't register on the fright meter. Beatrice Straight, the woman scorned in the movie Network, was the main paranormal. Excellent theatrical voice and expressive eyes.The whole movie had an undercurrent of humour and human warmth typical of writer Stephen Spielberg's early movies. I find it hard to watch a movie today with Craig Nelson without cracking a smile. Together with Jo Beth Williams, they reminded me of 1950's TV parents, the Nelsons or the Cleavers.There is a certain nostalgia about the movie as I look back at middle class parents in the era just before mobile phones, the internet and other shifts in the social landscape. That is what stayed with me after viewing this movie. An interesting period movie but not quite up to expectations.

This movie has some of the creepiest and most disturbing scenes you can imagine, yet it retains the warm feeling of a family movie somehow! The story makes you feel and care about the characters, and the great practical effects keep you on the edge of your seat. When it comes to buildup and "using your scares wisely" this movie could be used as a textbook. Basically when something happens in this movie, you will remember it! See it, you will not regret it.. and you will definitely not forget it!

I admit to not being a big fan of horror movies, but this was actually a nice exception. What really impressed me is how good the acting is. All of the characters in this film feel so real. I especially love Heather O'Rourke. Now, this movie has become infamous for a number of reasons. Shortly after it was made, the actress who played the elder sister, Dominique Dunne, was strangled to death by her ex boyfriend.As if that weren't enough, the skeletons used in this film were actually real. Hey, that's two confirmed rumors that appeared on Snopes! Anyway, for the most part, the visuals were great and they seemed to hold up quite well. I really do feel sorry for this family and all that they're going through. My only complaint is that there's this scene at the beginning where these guys watching football complaining about watching Mr. Rogers. Never speak ill of him! ***1/2