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| The Hand That Rocks The Cradle [1992] | ![The Hand That Rocks The Cradle [1992]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51CR4KV2BRL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Curtis Hanson
Actors: Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt Mccoy, Ernie Hudson, Julianne Moore
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Category: DVD
List Price: £14.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 12442
Format: Pal, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Running Time: 106 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5017188882071
ASIN: B00004CYAI
Theatrical Release Date: January 10, 1992
Release Date: June 15, 2006
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Amazon.co.uk Review
A potboiler featuring a demented caretaker and a seemingly hapless suburban family, this is The Nanny of the 1990s. However, it is much more predictable than that 1965 Bette Davis psychodrama, and more graphic. It works only because Rebecca De Mornay makes us intensely uncomfortable as the disturbed au pair who wants to take care of much more than her employer's well-being. Annabella Sciorra plays the perfect mother of a flawless family. Her obstetrician, however, is less than wonderful, having enjoyed her examination much more than he should have. When she files sexual harassment charges against the repugnant doctor, he loses face--literally--after shooting himself in the head. Several months later, an ideal nanny shows up at her home. You guessed it--she's the doc's widow. The movie follows a tried and trusted formula, with the audience in on everything. However, the story does surprise us in intense and intimate ways. The visit to the obstetrician is one of the creepiest moments in the film. You definitely hear the voice of writer Amanda Silver in a plot concerned with the vulnerabilities of a family, a newborn, a marriage. Since we know so much up front, there is an overall lack of inventiveness in the plot machinations. It may not jolt us, but De Mornay does. It's unsettling to watch someone who appears so attractive and who behaves so kindly suddenly reveal hideous psychopathic tendencies. Restraining herself from going over the top, she instead oozes such malevolence you'll want to shudder. --Rochelle O'Gorman
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 the hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world January 13, 2008
this is one of the best horror films i have seen for ages. Rebecca De Mornay's character is manipulative and evil as she takes over the happy, seemingly perfect family as the nanny. The acting is brilliant, the plot has me jumping at many places and there are only 3 bloody moments in the whole film!suspense is the way forward!
DONT HIRE A NANNIE October 22, 2007
Gripper of a film. Rebecca De Mornay plays a clever and frankly scary physco nannie, hired by a respectable American couple.
The story is cleverly conceived and well acted. If you were ever thinking of taking a nannie into your home, this film may make you think twice.
Recommended fully.
 Fantastic real life story with a very manipulative character October 4, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After an awkward beginning this family drama thriller panned out to be one of the best in it's genre with fantastic acting and characters brilliantly portrayed by the director of Oscar winning L.A Confidential, Curtis Hudson.
Rebecca De Morney (Risky Business, The three Musketeers) stars as the psychotically crushed want to be mother who sweeps in on the wealthy parent Claire, played with great belief by Annabella Sciorra (Jungle Fever, Find me guilty) and tries to muscle her way through the family, causing mayhem to ruin her life.
Never in my entire film watching life have I seen a character as demented, determined and manipulative as De Morney's character Mrs Mott. This villain is unbelievably awful to Claire and is very surprising and clever in her moves and you can't help but chuckle at her sneakiness to
manipulate the family. De Morney is amazing in her role and conforms to the characters personality perfectly.
The unlucky mother Claire is a character most mothers will sympathize with as she tries to deal with her family as well as other issues ruining her life. Sciorra acts perfectly as the depressed and sometimes cheerful mother.
Ernie Hudson is magnificent playing a retard and is also sometimes humorous as well as serious and apologetic.
The story is excellent. It is fast flowing, consistent, enjoyable and down right realistic of society. It was very difficult viewing when the doctor was feeling up his patients and there is somewhat an anticlimax at the end but through reinforced stereotypes and real life situations the whole film is pure genius but is a must watch because of Rebecca De Morney's character.
There are also many twists which will keep audiences hooked throughout as well as many scenes of violence and sex ideologies conforming to a real life scenario centred film about family issues, relationships, parenthood, jobs and crime.
8.5/10
suprisingly good May 23, 2006
this is a complex film but at the same time it is easy to follow it has a number of short but interesting subplots that are utimatly integral to the story. the star of this film is definatly the wrighter what a great story line! although it is lacking the ability to catch me off guard as it is fairly predictable, but in an entertaining way i love the character of solomon who plays kind of an onlooker to the story unfolding. the nanny is truly deranged and evil - i love it! some of the acting leaves a little to be desired but that factor is the only thing that lets this film down very slightly. a great story a great thriller anybody who likes thrillers should watch this
Superb, rivetting film November 18, 2005
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I'd heard a lot about this film before I watched it. I was not dissappointed in the least. Sometimes these sorts of films suffer from slow build up - not so in this case. The pace is maintained very well. Rebecca De Mornay is absolutely splendid. She is very, very scary. There are scenes where she is losing the plot completely with a crowbar in her hand, and at the same time a feeble six month old baby is in close vicinity. The feeling of helpnesses and vulnerability that comes through is palpable.The supporting cast all did a very good job. The role of the retard Soloman has not been mentioned, but he also does a super job.
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