Carrie is the 1976 film based on the 1974 Stephen King book (just reviewed). It follows the plot reasonably closely- an oft-wronged telekinetic girl goes bonkers at the prom and kills lots of people.
As is typical, the movie fails to convey the power of the book. The casting is reasonable (mostly fine, though John Travolta was a weak point), the characterizations accurate, but it's just too rushed. At 90 minutes, the film fails to convey the depth of pain Carrie experiences, and the problems/sins of those around her. You get the idea, but just a taste. And, as the above poster implies, I think it misses the point that all involved are monsters. It's not just about Carrie. Finally, it's a product of its time- poor effects (by today's standards) and so on. Read the book, skip the movie.
Rating: C
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