But his final film role is likely not at all what you’re expecting.
And somehow, a made-for-TV Hitchcock remake is not terrible.
In fact, it was nominated for an Emmy.
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His voyeuristic pastime takes a dark turn when he witnesses Julian Thorpe assault his wife, Ilene.
Reporting the incident to the police yields no results, and soon after, Ilene disappears under suspicious circumstances.
After completing two of the three trial events in the competition, Reeve was suddenly thrown from his horse.
Quadriplegic architect Jason Kemp, confined to his high-tech apartment, alleviates his boredom by observing his neighbors through his window. His voyeuristic pastime takes a dark turn when he witnesses Julian Thorpe assault his wife, Ilene. Reporting the incident to the police yields no results, and soon after, Ilene disappears under suspicious circumstances. Convinced Julian has murdered her, Jason tries to persuade his colleague Claudia and his nurse Antonio of the crime, but they remain skeptical.
But between these performances, Reeve remade one of the greatest thrillers of all time:Rear Window.
Not only that, but we’re introduced to Jason not before, butafterhis accident.
By re-framing our introduction to Jason, the film helps us get to know the character through his recovery.
Despite his physical limitations,Christopher Reeve is as strong a leading man here as ever.
But it’s Reeve who, in more ways than one, is the real star of this show.
Plus, his chemistry with Darly Hannah is exquisite.
Admittedly,Rear Windowisn’t a perfect remake.
It’s a bit slow on occasion and maybe not dramatic enough for the material.
Rear Window(1998) is available to watch on Prime Video in the U.S.
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