When it comes to devilish dramas, there's only one true original: 1968's Rosemary's Baby. And a close inspection of the just-released Devil's Advocate proves it. Consider these similarities. — Joe Dziemianowicz
Rosemary's Baby
— Young marrieds Rosemary (Mia Farrow) and Guy (John Cassavetes) move into a Manhattan apartment building with a hellish history.
— Rosemary busies herself with decorating as Guy's career heats up — thanks to you-know-who.
— A neighbor acts like a boob and creeps out Rosemary.
— When Rosemary gets her hair cut, Guy grouses about her new look.
— A spell is cast to make an actor go blind.
— True-blue friend Hutch ends up dead.
— Rosemary hears a noise and grabs a knife.
— Moral: Guy's vanity can be killer.
The Devil's Advocate
— Young marrieds Mary Ann (Charlize Theron) and Kevin (Keanu Reeves) move into a Manhattan apartment building with a hellish history.
— Mary Ann busies herself with decorating as Kevin's career heats up — thanks to you-know-who.
— A creepy neighbor asks Mary Ann to feel her boobs.
-- When Mary Ann gets her hair cut, Kevin grouses about her new look.
-- A spell is cast to make an attorney go mute.
-- True-blue friend Mitch ends up dead.
-- Mary Ann hears a noise and grabs a knife.
-- Moral: A guy's vanity can be killer.
Add your comment
The rules: Keep it clean, and stay on the subject or we might delete your comment. If you see inappropriate language, e-mail us. An asterisk * indicates a required field.