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Little Big Girl
Jodie Foster gives a first-rate performance in this provocative thriller. She plays a composed and independent 13 year old who dispatches a few nasty adults. The script is flawed somewhat, but the suspense compensates. There's also a poignant relationship between Jodie and Scott Jacoby, who supports her endeavors.

Jodie Foster
I've never been a big Foster fan, but when I saw this movie I was impressed. Jodie starred in this movie when she was a teenager. The movie is mainly about a girl whose father and mother have seemingly abandoned her, and she's left alone to fend off nosy teachers, and a would-be child molester. Although it seems Foster's character has it hard, her sagacity is amazing- -for Foster's the smoothest kid ever...nothing in this movie is what it seems. ... Read more

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Bronson in a differnt kind of role
I just watched Somebody Behind the Door for the second time. The first time was about 12 years ago. This movie has a good story and is worth seeing. It is a bit dated now. You can tell it was shot on a low budget. But it is an interesting concept. Anthony Perkins is his usual creepy self with a twist as he manipulates a mental patient under his "care". Jill Ireland is beautiful and Bronson is... well Bronson (menacing). This is a stretch for Bronson from his usual macho revenge rolls but he holds up well. Its worth a look. ... Read more

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Very good.
Together with "Honor Among Thieves", this one is usually considered the weakest of his Euro-ones, but I like them both a lot. Bronson's good as the bewildered man falling into the hands of Perkins' scheming doctor. Now, Charlie's often been accused of sleepwalking through his movies, but that's certainly not the case here. -On the contrary; his character must have been a very interesting one for him to play, I'm sure. Perkins on the other hand looks bored. This is an oldfashioned, rather talky thriller, so don't expect much in the violent action department. -And that's partly why it's so good; more acting, less fighting. The whole film is pretty much set in one house; once they get there from the hospital they stay there. This is what makes it fun to be a Bronson fan; so many different movies and styles. ... Read more

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Bronson Tries to Unlock the Past.....
This review refers to the Front Row Entertainment VHS edition of "Someone Behind the Door"......

Bronson fans, don't get too excited about this one...It's a good mystery, with some great stars, but not one to be remembered as one of his best. It's almost like watching an old episode of "Columbo", only there's no brillant detective to solve the case.

Charles Bronson plays an amnesiac, who has been dropped off at an English hospital. A Psychiatrist there (Anthony Perkins) there takes an interest in him, and takes him home under the guise that he will help old Charlie. Right away we know there is something amiss as the good doctor has already lied about where the patient has gone.

The Doctor starts turning up clues as to poor Charlie's identity. His clothes, a picture of his "wife" and a letter from his wife's lover are among the evidence. Oh right... and then there's the matter of the dead women that turns up on the beach where our guy Bronson was found.

So here's the mystery...Is Bronson really this brutal killer or is the good Doc setting him up for some of his own sinister plans. After all he is having problems with his own beautiful wife as well(Jill Ireland). The story starts out rather slow with Bronson being the willing patient, but Bronson soon becomes the Bronson we all know and love as his character is convinced he is a murderer and is ready to explode! Can he unlock his past before there is another murder?
There are some very tense, chilling and some disturbing scenes. The ending is a bit of a let down and I'll leave it at that so as not to give it away.

It is a good thriller that will keep your attention. It's just not a real well made film and being a Bronson fan I expected..well...Bronson! Anthony Perkins is great at being creepy, and this film is no exceptions to that. Jill Ireland is always a nice addition to any film.

This particular VHS edition is at best a mediocre quality.Not a great picture, and it seemed a little choppy,like some parts had been edited out. This may be a contributing factor as to my opinion of this film. The sound was distinct and clear though. This is for the true Bronson fan, or if you just want to see something a little different in a mystery.

Well I'm off to watch the "Magnificent Seven" or "The Dirty Dozen" or maybe even "Death Wish" so I can remember why I Love Bronson so much!...Have fun...Laurie

"Someone Behind the Door"
Someone Behind The Door is an excellent minimalist drama set on the English coast of Cornwall. A mysterious stranger, Charles Bronson, turns up on a foggy beach, unaware of his name or how he got there. He is brought to the local hospital where he is referred to doctor Anthony Perkins. The Doctor takes a shine to this amnesiac, even going as far as to let him stay in his house whilst he conducts further tests on the patient, in the hope that he may help him piece together his memory. The film continues with Perkins creating possible explanations from the evidence available- a scratch on Bronson's face, a photograph, love letters. The Doctor slowly starts to convince the patient that he has been the victim of a Wife who has left him for a faraway lover, and that he must seek revenge as soon as possible. Bronson and Perkins are excellent in this clearly theatrical film, holding there own in movie which stands or falls on the strength of it's performances. Bronson's then Wife, Jill Ireland, also provides solid support in the role of the Wife. The film, although shot predominately in one internal location, manages to hold the viewers attention through intricate plotting and a weaving, red herring filled narrative, which has you guessing through to the end ... Read more