Cape Fear - 1991 - 7/10

Juiced up remake of the classic 1962 thriller.
Again, released Max Cady wants revenge on the man who put him in the slammer.
His defense attorney. And family. And associates.
As with the original, one watches this for Max Cady, an unforgettable villain.
Whereas Mitchum’s rendition was restrained, brooding malevolence, De Niro’s is full bore.
His performance is over the top, as is the film, perhaps in keeping with 1990’s sensibilities.
Director Scorese was on a heady, creative roll during this period, and this is an intense film.