Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Fear X is a psychological-thriller that focuses mostly on atmosphere. Harry, a security guard, tries to discover the true circumstances surrounding the murder of his wife. He also sees visions, that act as psychic pointers of sorts.Very well directed, Fear X has some of the eerie ambiance of the films of Atom Egoyan, a bit of the distorted wonderland feel of the films of David Lynch, and some of the enigma of Antonioni's Blow Up. What is lacking is the meaning cultivated in the works of the afore-mentioned directors. There simply isn't much meaning apart from the rather simplistic notion that Harry should get on with his life.This doesn't mean that there aren't interesting themes floating around the film. They just aren't explored thoroughly. One theme is the constant monitoring, which is then magnified and abstracted to a point of paranoia. As a security guard, Harry monitors the shopping mall he works in. His co-worker friend also monitors the place via multiple cameras, from which then he gets the tapes and hands them to Harry. At home, Harry obsessively watches the tapes assembling an abstract mosaic of suspects and motives.Another theme is the mystique lying beneath what seems an ordinary everyday-life existence: the investigation by the police seemingly carrying some secret meaning, the prostitution ring in the hotel, Lieutenant Peter Northrup operating in a secret society of sorts etc. Sadly, the metaphysical aspects in the ending are obscure and unclear, but Harry seems to be moving on with his life (if he's not dead, which again is not clear).In general, the atmosphere makes up for the anemic meaning.

John Turturro (Barton Fink, Quiz Show, and, of course, Monk) can be depended upon to give memorable performances, but this one stands out as one of his best.I am not familiar with the work of Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn (Bleeder, Pusher II), but if this is an indication of his work, he should be examined further. This was a noir mystery that appears to bring out love or hate from those who view it. It is confusing and mysterious and leaves some questions unanswered, but Turturro's quest keeps us interested.Also features Deborah Kara Unger (Emile, Payback).

I loved this movie.I thought the character played by John Turturro was about coming to terms with the death of his wife. His wife dies in a random way, and we want there to be some purpose for every thing in life. Sometimes, there isn't a purpose.Harry (John Turturro) copes with the loss of his wife in his own way, burying his grief under layers of denial.The movie is about him coming face to face with that denial.I give this movie 9.5 out of 10, if only because it was lacking some production value that more money would have given it.The movie went into distribution hell after completion. I'm glad that it has surfaced in DVD so that others may enjoy it.

This is by far one of the greatest "understated" thrillers of all time...every scene, gesture, bit of dialog seemed to gnaw at me, draw me into a strange feeling that no matter what happens, the feeling of alienation will not go away...yes, there are one or two coincidences that seem a little too much, but if you just flow with it, you will enjoy it without having to know all the answers or have every loose end tied up for you..the photography is first rate, the atmosphere intense, and the acting is refreshingly real for a change....the movie scared me on a level I never expected....I highly recommend this move..some of the reviewers who trashed this movie probably just need to see explosions, bullets flying and chase scenes to be in suspense.....go see it!