Surprisingly incoherent and boring

A Disappointing Continuation

This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

Amazing worth wacthing. So good. Biased but well made with many good points.

Seamless and distinct Field portrays her characters beautifully. Based on a true story, the writer's capture the harrowing with precision and intellect without the aid of gore. Psychological terror is the most effective tool for the horrifying, when placed in the correct hands. Placed in the wrong hands will result in a mass of blubbering, red water and eyes that will roll. Luckily, Sybil isn't the latter, allowing the reader to be drawn in, horrified and hugely empathetic. Highly commended for skillful writing and superb acting, this film is one that crushes the stereotype for T.V movie. A work that will surely survives the ages, Sybil is tragically gorgeous.

Looking for light entertainment? If you are, Sybil won't be for you...However, a remarkable combination of factors make this TV Drama one of the best ever made. Why it was never adapted as a feature film, I will never know. (Possibly, Hollywood Studios balked at the controversial subject matter the drama explores?) I refuse to believe a talented director couldn't produce an Oscar-winning production. It would sweep the board! Sally Field's central performance is astonishing, compelling and deeply moving throughout 198 gripping minutes. This, plus sensitive direction and a powerful storyline, tragically based on a real victim's remarkable recovery, propels Sybil into the top echelon of any film released in America. All credit must be extended to the company who bothered to re-release Sybil on DVD. This reviewer here, I can assure you, will be seeking a copy for his permanent collection.What makes Sybil important, is a thorough examination of why complex mental health issues arise, and the value of psychotherapy itself. Neither of these issues are easy to approach, or understand by film-makers, and indeed, audiences. But Sybil does not patronize, it examines, reflects and informs. Multiple Personality Disorder, as it was then called, is now known to be a form of dissociation. The sufferer takes refuge behind a number of different "characters", since without them, reality's unbearable. The sufferer's personality is literally "shattered" due to severe trauma, usually experienced in childhood.That (the real) Sybil was able to make a full recovery is a remarkable feat. There's a great deal to be learned about psychological therapy from watching this DVD. And, hope for all who's emotional health has been damaged in the past.

My psychology class watched this earlier in the year (in my last year of high school) and I have to say it disturbed the sh*t out of me. I can't believe a little girl actually went through all of that, no wonder she developed DID(Dissociative Identity Disorder), I could barely cope with watching the movie let alone go through it in real life! Makes me want to cry just thinking about it..I think child abuse is the saddest thing in the world, people putting their kids in tumble driers or whatever, I hate knowing that sh*it like that goes down all the time.. I mean there has got to be something seriously wrong with you when you treat a child that way. Hats off to the actress that played the mother, I don't think many people have the balls to play a part like that.

I am not sure if anyone has commented on the ending, but I loved it! I am a huge movie buff, and this movie touched me a great deal. The ending contains her hugging herself under hypnosis, but she is really hugging one part of herself named Peggy. It was beautiful, and it makes me glad that I am an actress. Sally Field makes me truly believe that telling someone's story to the best of our ability is the most precious thing that we can do as actors and actresses. We add our own needs and wants and wishes to the character. We attempt to humanize them and show who they really are. Their triumphs, sufferings, loves, and hurts. We even show the most of what they loathe. This movie is an inspiration to everyone. Joanne Woodward was also wonderful in The Long Hot Summer and The Effects of Gamma Rays on Man On the Moon Marrigolds. Hopefully I spelled that right....Anyway, the film was wonderful, and I am thrilled that I had the honor of seeing it.