73 out of 84 people found the following review helpful:

Chilling

Stuart from Birmingham, 27th July, 2005

This film was fantastic, Dakota Fanning was excellent, she is very convincing. Robert Deniro plays another great role. Hide and Seek starts off a little slow but has a great build to establish the characters well. Then things start to get chilling. There are some great moments that make all your hairs stand on end. If you like films to watch in the dark with an easily scared woman. This is the one ;-)

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24 out of 28 people found the following review helpful:

Good thriller

Gromit from , 31st May, 2006

First of all, be warned, the review below from 'Mrs A of London' rather selfishly gives away the twist in this movie. Don't you just hate people who do that? Don't read it before watching this film - I did, and it ruined the experience somewhat. I think I would have probably given the film 4 stars if I hadn't known the ending before it began. As far as the movie is concerned, its a genuinely good thriller - granted its nothing unique, but its a good idea and its well played out. De Niro is great as usual, although the script isn't exactly taxing for him, but the real star of the show is the little girl. She's a great little actress that we'll probably see a lot more of. Overall its a worthwhile watch if you like tension building thrillers such as The Hand That Rocks The Cradle. Good Saturday Night stuff. My only criticism is that the DVD offer 4 alternate endings to replace the final 30 seconds of the film - but in my opinion, the film was over by then anyway, there wasn't even any need for the original final 30 seconds. It just strikes me as 'typically hollywood' where film-makers insist on tying everything off neatly. Apart from that, an enjoyable 90 minutes. 3 stars.

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23 out of 31 people found the following review helpful:

Nothing should be this depressing

paul manning from sheffield England., 17th September, 2007

I thought this film was to negative beyond belief . I mean there was just not one redeeming thing about it. I know its not real life! but no child is this unlucky! However it seems the writer wanted us to find some reality in it, somehow! The plot is so downcast and dark, it left me feeling, 'there's a rope outside and I should use it '. I mean De,niro is his usual brilliant self, but Heaven knows why he involved himself in this one? I write myself ,and i think well, but i could'nt write anything so cruel and desperate as this, it's a real downer! Take my advice don't see it, it will leave you feeling so, so in the pits!

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23 out of 32 people found the following review helpful:

Hide and Seek was never like this when I was a kid

Maynard from , 28th February, 2005

How the mighty have fallen!! In the past De Niro would never have appeared in this type of film. Nevertheless it isn't that bad, although a bit ponderous in the early stages. The real star is the tortured daughter (Dakota Fanning) who should be Oscar material for this part.

The story is not original, father and daughter starting afresh after the suicide of Mum plus creepy neighbours, unfriendly sheriff, shifty estate agent and the daughters invisble (or is he) friend.

I liked the very end which suggests the story could have more mileage.

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Watch This Film Now

xmisselouisex from , 12th March, 2010

possibly the greatest triller i have seen - i was engrossed throughout and the twist at the end is totally unexpected. a must see!

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You'll learn something by watching it

A Customer from London, 18th February, 2010

Dakota Fanning is gripping; it's worth watching all of her movies! I thought it was an interesting choice for De Niro and I think he played his character well. He was truly believable. There's a great twist towards the end of the film. It is slow at the beginning but give it time, it allows you to establish the characters. A great psychological thriller. A strong but subtle performance from Famke Janssen and Elisabeth Shue was also great. I would highly recommend it.

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Hide and Seek

venezuela from , 6th February, 2010

OK, so Dakota Fanning is a really talented little actress BUT I don't think this film had enough depth or rationale. The whole point of the film turned on its head when you find out about who killed who...Honestly! With all the script writers in LA, this was the best they could come up with? I only give it a 3* rating because of the acting and cinematography and certainly not because of the script that deteriorated as the film went on.....If you hire this out, have a comedy to follow that you have watched before and you therefore know is good!

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not bad

cleo08 from from Bath, 23rd January, 2010

Good film a bit scary though lol.

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