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Malice
1993 107 min Canada, United States of America R 16+
★6.4
Thriller
Director: Harold Becker
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Description
A tale about a happily married couple who would like to have children. Tracy teaches infants, Andy's a college professor. Things are never the same after she is taken to hospital and operated upon by Jed, a "know all" doctor.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$46.41M
Worldwide:
$46.41M
Starring
Alec Baldwin
Actor
Nicole Kidman
Actor
Bill Pullman
Actor
Awards
2 wins total
Key opinion
Malice is widely regarded as a quintessentially twisty 90s psychological thriller anchored by strong central performances. While some critics find the plot overly complex or occasionally sluggish, many audiences appreciate its shift from a character drama to a cold, manipulative neo-noir.
| Acting | Nicole Kidman delivers a compelling transformation from a vulnerable wife to a ruthless, cold-blooded antagonist. | |
| Screenplay | The script features layers of deceit and frequent, unpredictable shifts that keep viewers guessing until the conclusion. | |
| Acting | Alec Baldwin and Bill Pullman provide strong, charismatic performances that effectively complement Kidman to drive the film's narrative. | |
| Pacing | The film’s pacing is divisive, with some finding the first half monotonous or overlong, while others feel it effectively builds tension toward a payoff. |