Secret Window (dvd)

Friday 19 December 2004 Stick Johnny Depp in any type of movie, and it's bound to be a success. Because even though Secret Window is not the most inspired movie of the year, thanks to Depp it's still fun to watch.

In Secret Window (* * *), based on a story by Stephen King, Depp is Mort, a successful writer of thrillers, who has recently been through a rough spot in his life. He is divorcing his wife and moved out of their house, to a small cabin somewhere in the woods. There, he is trying to write his new book, but is struck by a bad case of writers block. Things get even worse when one day there is a strange man at the door (John Turturro). He claims that Mort stole one of his stories and used it to write his most popular book. The man is intent on getting retribution: he wants the truth out, or unpleasant things might start to happen. Mort is sure the man is lying, but nonetheless starts doubting himself, especially when bad things do start to happen...

Secret Window is a fun thriller. It keeps you guessing right up to the end and knows how to bring on the suspense. Depp is enjoying his role as troubled writer, while Turturro can add another kooky character to his already extensive filmography. I always try to not guess too much what will happen in movies like this, so that the ending comes as a surprise, and I was not dissapointed with the conclusion of Secret Window. It's a nice and dark wrap-up of a nice and dark little movie.