To Die For
Suzanne Stone wants to be a world-famous news anchor and she is willing to do anything to get what she wants. What she lacks in intelligence, she makes up for in cold determination and diabolical wiles. As she pursues her goal with relentless focus, she is forced to destroy anything and anyone that may stand in her way, regardless of the ultimate cost or means necessary.
Critics Sentiment
Suzanne seduces Jimmy and manipulates him into killing Larry
Suzanne fabricates cocaine story and basks in media attention
The film peaks during Suzanne's manipulation of Jimmy, then drops significantly during her media fabrications before recovering for the darkly satisfying ending.
Critics consistently praised Nicole Kidman's transformative performance as the cold, ambitious Suzanne, with the film's strongest moments coming from her manipulation scenes and the supporting cast's work. While many appreciated Van Sant's satirical approach and the dark comedy elements, some found the documentary-style devices tiresome and felt the film's satirical bite could have been sharper. The overall reception was positive but divisive, with strong performances elevating material that some critics found emotionally distant.
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Nicole Kidman
Suzanne Stone
Matt Dillon
Larry Maretto
Joaquin Phoenix
Jimmy Emmett
Casey Affleck
Russel Hines
Illeana Douglas
Janice Maretto
Alison Folland
Lydia Mertz
Dan Hedaya
Joe Maretto
Wayne Knight
Ed Grant
Kurtwood Smith
Earl Stone
Holland Taylor
Carol Stone
Susan Traylor
Faye Stone
Maria Tucci
Angela Maretto
Tim Hopper
Mike Warden
Michael Rispoli
Ben DeLuca
Buck Henry
Mr. H. Finlaysson
Gerry Quigley
George
Tom Forrester
Fisherman
Alan Edward Lewis
Fisherman
Nadine MacKinnon
Sexy Woman
Conrad Coates
Weaselly Guy
Crew
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