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