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Firestarter is based on a bone-chilling novel by Steven King. Drew Barrymore plays Charlie McGee the young daughter of Andrew (David Keith) and Vicky (Heather Locklear) McGee, who years earlier had been guinea pigs for a top secret experiment. As a result, Charlie has acquired the unenviable ability to start fires simply by .. Read more

Starring	Drew Barrymore, Martin Sheen, George C. Scott, Louise Fletcher
Director	Mark L. Lester
Genres	Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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- Stephen King's novel not only concerns that most awkward of all combinations, the CIA and paranormal psychology, it has... read more on Time Out
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- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14
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  The first is always the best?
  
  Thats what I normally thought, but this film was ace, and the second part is just as good, both of these films are well worth watching, just dont watch alone.
  
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  - 23 Jun 2004 at 10:14
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  Interest Starter
  
  I have been going through the process of reading Kings books and then watching the Films for the past few years however ever since The Green Mile, which was ... read more »
  
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  - West Bromwich
  - 17 Dec 2009 at 14:11
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  Firestarter
  
  I found this film absolutely boring, didn't even watchit till the end.
  
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- - Zanti
  - 29 reviews
  - Ashtead
  - 13 Aug 2009 at 16:21
- - 1
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  Terrific movie
  
  Incredfible acting by Drew Barrymore. I really wanted her to win through
  
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  - Purley
  - 27 Jul 2009 at 21:28
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  firestarter
  
  after reading the book i wasn't sure what to expect from the film but i really enjoyed it. the close relationship between father and daughter was shown ... read more »
  
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- - karrott
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  - Truro
  - 08 Jul 2009 at 15:06
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  hot stuff
  
  jodie at her best,great effects
  
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  - cannock
  - 18 Sep 2008 at 13:14
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  Excellent!!
  
  Its not really scary like you would think a Stephen King movie would be but it is really good and you do feel sorry for the little girl.<... read more »
  
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  - UK
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
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  Young Drew fires it up
  
  Well constructed and fast paced, plenty of action and the effects are good for the time it was made.
  
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  - Birmingham
  - 08 Mar 2008 at 22:13
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  Fire put out
  
  Read the stephen king novel so had really high hopes for the movie.
  
  But what a dissapointment. After such a wonderful performance in ET Drew ... read more »
  
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- - 3girlsonfilm
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  - cambridge
  - 11 Jan 2008 at 11:46
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  Fire going out
  
  This film has dated badly. Strong performances from George Scott, Martin Sheen & a remarkable Drew Barrymore can't obscure some very ropey dialogue &... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 19 Aug 2007 at 15:27
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  Classic
  
  Brilliant movie, easy to watch and the little girls acting is really good.
  
  People sold out by the government, fighting to survive and the twisted ... read more »
  
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  The first is always the best?
  
  Thats what I normally thought, but this film was ace, and the second part is just as good, both of these films are well worth watching, just dont watch alone.
  
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  - 23 Jun 2004 at 10:14
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  Interest Starter
  
  I have been going through the process of reading Kings books and then watching the Films for the past few years however ever since The Green Mile, which was ... read more »
  
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  - West Bromwich
  - 17 Dec 2009 at 14:11
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  good
  
  im a king fan i really liked this movie a very young drew barrymore
  
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  - 23 Jun 2005 at 17:52
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  hot stuff
  
  jodie at her best,great effects
  
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  - cannock
  - 18 Sep 2008 at 13:14
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  Terrific movie
  
  Incredfible acting by Drew Barrymore. I really wanted her to win through
  
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  - Purley
  - 27 Jul 2009 at 21:28
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  Good.
  
  Really enjoyed this as a kid and aint watched it in years so decided to rent it.
  
  I did enjoy it but not as much as all those years ago. A very young ... read more »
  
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  - wigan
  - 11 Apr 2005 at 09:06
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  OK
  
  This film was no where as good as the book by stephen king but still entertaining none the less
  
  :)
  
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  - plymouth
  - 29 Jul 2005 at 10:20
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  Classic Stephen King
  
  This is an older movie, and this is obvious when you watch it today. However, it was always a favourite of mine and it is still pretty good after all this time... read more »
  
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- - Hansens
  - United Kingdom
  - 01 Oct 2004 at 00:54
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  Worth renting...
  
  If you like Stephen Kings work then you will like this film. A good performance from a young Drew Barrymore. Yes this is definately worth renting. A great film... read more »
  
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  - West Midlands
  - 07 May 2006 at 08:48
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  a remake would be a good idea
  
  drew's acting was good, but the film has't done justice to mr. king.
  
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  - stevenage
  - 06 Nov 2006 at 00:52

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Critics' reviews
- Stephen King's novel not only concerns that most awkward of all combinations, the CIA and paranormal psychology, it has... read more on Time Out
- 43702
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14
- "...[The] performances and characterizations are solid....[The] stars are [the] special effects team..."
- 8268
- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...A good, stylish mixture of [standard King elements]....[Barrymore is] extremely self-assured..."
- 8267
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- Complicated and dislikeable piece of political science fiction.
- 30535
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41

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  Firestarter is based on a bone-chilling novel by Steven King. Drew Barrymore plays Charlie McGee the young daughter of Andrew (David Keith) and Vicky (Heather Locklear) McGee, who years earlier had been guinea pigs for a top secret experiment. As a result, Charlie has acquired the unenviable ...