To Die For

Synopsis

In the 1994 film To Die For, directed by Gus Van Sant and starring Nicole Kidman as Suzanne Stone, the captivating story follows a woman who is determined to achieve fame and fortune through any means necessary. Suzanne is willing to manipulate and eliminate obstacles in her way, including her husband (played by Matt Dillon) and a naive teenager (played by Joaquin Phoenix). As her obsession with fame grows, Suzanne becomes increasingly dangerous, leading to a shocking and twisted climax that explores the dark side of ambition and celebrity culture.

Cast

• Ian Williams

  Mark

• Thomas Arklie

  Simon

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  Gordon Alexander

  Drop Dead Gorgeous

• Dillie Keane

  Siobban

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  Nicholas Harrison

  Siobhan's First Lover

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  Ian McKellen

  Quilt Documentary Narrator (voice)

Reviews

To Die For has received mixed reviews from critics. While some praise the bold and satirical take on the pursuit of fame, others find the characters unlikeable and the story excessively dark. Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a score of 6.4/10 with the consensus, "Nicole Kidman's fearless performance drives To Die For, a sly, seductive satire that serves as a dark showcase for director Gus Van Sant's unique talents." IMDb rates the movie 5.5/10, with viewers expressing both appreciation for the film's boldness and criticism for its bleak portrayal of ambition. Metacritic gives To Die For a score of 68/100, indicating generally favorable reviews from critics for its dark humor and Nicole Kidman's standout performance.