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Malice (1993)

1993 • 1h 47m • Thriller • R
On September 22, 2026
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CinemaSerf on Malice

6/10 · Nov 24, 2023

The presence of well-known actors doesn’t elevate what feels like a poorly constructed movie made for late-night television. The narrative focuses on “Andy” (Bill Pullman) and “Tracy” (Nicole Kidman), a married couple longing for a child. Tracy's sudden hospitalization and diagnosis of a necrotic ovary by "Jed" (Alex Baldwin), a friend of Andy’s and an overly confident surgeon, leads to a surgery that dramatically alters their lives. It becomes apparent that the operation was unwarranted, and the surgeon faces accusations at a tribunal regarding what is termed a “God Syndrome.” The plot then unfolds revealing layers of deception, infidelity, sexual encounters, and even murder—hinting that "Jed" isn't the respectable doctor everyone believes him to be, and that he might have accomplices in an attempt to defraud insurance companies out of around $20 million following the failed operation. While the story possesses a degree of intricacy and memorable characters, filled with unexpected developments and moments of suspense involving needles, I didn’t feel that Baldwin or Pullman brought much depth to their roles, leaving Kidman carrying a disproportionate amount of the dramatic weight. Certain scenes are skillfully directed, but the film suffers from excessive dialogue and occasionally feels sluggish. Perhaps time has diminished its appeal, but by the end, I felt little connection to any of the characters.

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