THE FAN

Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes

TriStar Pictures; Directed by Tony Scott

Rated R; 117 minutes; 1996


Obsessed fan Gil Reynard (Robert De Niro) stalks his favorite baseball player, Bobbie Rayburn (Wesley Snipes) in this edgy thriller. When Rayburn falls into a career slump, Gil's obsession turns deadly and he secretly vows to do anything, including murder, to restore his idol's reputation.

 

REVIEWS

"Fantastic! Another grand slam for Robert De Niro."

- Jim Ferguson, PREVUE CHANNEL


"HHHH (four stars) A first class thriller!"

- Paul Wunder, WBAI RADIO


"De Niro scores a hit in his most suspenseful role since 'CAPE FEAR'"

- Bobbie Wygant, KXAS-TV (NBC)


"Chilling and unforgettable!"

- Scott Patrick, KUSA-TV


"Stunning! A titanic view of a horrifyingly contemporary new crime: stalking."

- Anne Brodie, CFTO-TV


"A grand slam! Rarely has the allure and thrill of any sport been captured so vividly on screen."

- Alan Silverman, VOICE OF AMERICA


"A grand slam for THE FAN!"

- Bill Diehl, ABC RADIO


"Fantastic!"

- Jim Ferguson, PREVUE CHANNEL


"Suspenseful!"

- Alan Silverman, VOICE OF AMERICA


"Stunning!"

- Anne Brodie, CFTO-TV