Brooke Shields is quite effective as Laura Black, the new computer engineer working at Farley's firm who fights back against his relentless harassment. this was not a bad movie at all and i have to say,having been a fan of Brooke shields for years i think this was her first outing at actually being able to show her acting strength.she has just gotten better and better but i was totally impressed with her performance.the movie itself can slow in parts a little bit the last half hour certainly makes up for it.i did not expect such an entertaining finale from a t.v movie.although Richard Thomas did a great job,this is Brooke's film as her screen time shows and she made the most of it.the only let down with the film are the co-stars .the look of them and their acting abilities are woeful and you wonder how they got their jobs-all except for Laura Blacks flatmate that is,who does a fair job. Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=I_Can_Make_You_Love_Me&oldid=1142297053, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles needing additional references from July 2022, All articles needing additional references, Wikipedia articles with plot summary needing attention from January 2022, All Wikipedia articles with plot summary needing attention, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Thinking the delay is because of Richard's harassment, Laura's supervisor Chris convinces Laura to serve papers on Richard for a restraining order. Directors Michael Switzer Starring In fact, the story this movie revolves around pioneered the anti-stalking law in California and likely inspired other states to do the same. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. So in order for this poor woman to do her job in peace shed have to a) stop smiling and b) wear a paper bag over her head, I guess. Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2021. We may earn a commission from links on this page. Laura finally manages to escape the building and is rushed to a hospital for surgery on her shoulder. He asks her out, she declines. Please Review Description. Can't play on this device. Both Laura Black and Richard Farley are played to perfection. Directed by Michael Switzer. A beautiful young computer technician starting off her career in Silicon Valley during the 1980s is stalked and harassed by a nerdy, dangerous, mentally-unstable colleague with a twisted obsession. Richard Thomas is so good in this part it's scary. The movie is based on fact-you can look it up on the net. Laura then files a second complaint at KEI upon her return, again with little effect. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. He just doesn't want to take "No" as an answer. When Laura Black repeatedly complained about the abuse this loony tunes was throwing at her, their response was to say the least was light. This irks him, and so he becomes creepier and creepier with each passing day. She later visits an apartment in Sunnyvale, and is accepted as a new roommate by the current tenant. She reports him to HR and the HR lady blames Laura for Richards behavior. Another curious thing is that Thomas' character was supposed to have worked at the company for 9 years before Laura came along. What happens from there? Richard attempts to convince Lt. Grijalva that Laura is the guilty party for refusing dates with him, and insists that she was the one messing with him. Even psycotics have their moments. Comment if you liked th. She's one of the few first women to land such a prominent and sought-after role. Richard later slashes Laura's tires at her home. I was instantly drawn into the unforgettable plot. Too bad it's not on video. I found this little gem after a lot of searching on various sites. Additional DVD options: . But it was fairly believable. In the first half, the attitude of the office superiors in appeasing the stalker whom they regard as a valuable employee for quite a long while and partially blaming the victim whom they regard as a novice is sickening and unfortunately all too real-life-like. Contrary to the opinions of some other reviewers, I think Brooke was good here! But even THAT does not stop him - he continues his chilling pursuit of Laura by showing up in her garage, at her work, following her when she is dating another man, and, most chillingly - returns for a final time to KEI to carry out a horrifying massacre. The actors had a the right kind of chemistry to suit the kind of twisted "relationship" that they had. She attracts the attention of a deranged coworker named Richard Farley, whose obsession with her soon becomes deadly. She could have sued them! Everything seems to be falling into place for Laura, so she doesn't think too much of an overly friendly coworker named Richard Farley. The first time I saw this I thought, he can't be that good an actor, he must be a maniac in real life. Scrobble, find and rediscover music with a Last.fm account. Because Laura is super-pretty, and she smiles way too much. : Laura Black, a young and ambitious intern from Virginia, accepts a job at Kensitron Electronics International (KEI) in Silicon Valley, California. Shes one of the few first women to land such a prominent and sought-after role. I Can Make You Love Me: The Stalking of Laura Black (Tues. (9), 9-11 p.m., CBS) Production: Filmed in Topeka, Kan., by Joel Fields Prods., Frank Abatemarco Prods. Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2021. Now with brave women like her and Teresa Saldana the country has zeroed in on nuts like Farley. Yet, the trees are bare, the sky is gray all the time, and everyone's wearing a heavy coat. Thomas was absolutely believable in this role. I Can Make You Love Me, also known as Stalking Laura, is an American made-for-television film starring Richard Thomas and Brooke Shields. Laura was nice to him at first, but you can tell that his over the top friendliness and humor makes her uncomfortable. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2021. Richard then threatens to go after Laura's sisters if Laura does not learn to accept that she "is meant for him." Gripping and Frustrating - Great thriller/tension, Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2019. Brook Shields is amazing as always. While visiting her family for Christmas in Virginia, a gift arrives: the above-mentioned doctored photograph of the two of them together. I like the plot and the perspective of the 2 main characters, although I would have handled it differently if I were the victim. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. He asks her out, she declines. The other lady that showed Richard getting Laura personal information was so wrong! Why? Donna Thomason as Glenda Moritz, Laura's co-worker. Stream Stalking Laura music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud Limited Time Offer: Get 50% off the first year of our best annual plan for artists with unlimited uploads, releases, and insights. Stalking Laura (286) 1 h 35 min 1993 X-Ray 18+ Now presented from the stunning 4K restoration, Laura Black begins her promising career in Silicon Valley during the '80s. This reality-inspired TV thriller was never meant to be too suspenseful. The thing that bothered me about the film, besides how lightly everyone took the crazy guy's stalking, was the scenery. The special and gifted do take advantage of the lesser. It is disturbing and you ask yourself, what would you tell your daughter or friend to do in that type of situation. It is quite scary how little you can do if someone is stalking you and it is fascinating how stalkers can warp simple actions into a relationship. It brings to light why California like other states finally had to recognize the inherent dangers of ignoring threats by sick people such as Farley. He asks her on a few dates and she refuses. What happens from there? The difference today is that instead of a high powered shotgun, it is an assault rifle with high capacity magazines, capable of tremendous slaughter in a short period of time. . . One of my favourite movies of all time Brooke Shields and Richard Thomas are absolutely amazing in this. Drama A college freshman is date-raped at her brother's frat party by a fraternity member. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. I didn't like her comment about Laura's smile! Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Director Norma Bailey Writer Jennifer Salt Stars Mary-Margaret Humes Jennifer Finnigan Marnette Patterson See production, box office & company info Watch on Pluto TV Go to pluto.tv Note his first clumsy importunity, when he lurches across Laura to yank some tickets out of the Richard Thomas is typically excellent, as the psycho-creep Richard Farley, who, Unforgettable performances, and an enthralling movie, Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2010. Both Laura Black and Richard Farley are played to perfection. Just because she refused to go out with him, he sexually harassed Laura for 4 years and they were worried about his clearance! Richard Thomas gives a terrific performance in the kind of movie we've seen millions of times, even as true stories. Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2022, Chillingly accurate TV movie of a true event, Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2008. Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2022. And that is still true life today. Laura Black graduates with a degree in computer science and promptly lands a dream job in Silicon Valley. In a not-so-surprising twist, the stalking and harassing escalates, and it ends in the worst way imaginable. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. And, maybe saved lives! In 9 years, did he do nothing that indicated how much of a psycho he was? This film was done pretty well and the acting by Richard Thomas and Brooke Shields was good as well. He blasts his way through the lobby and into the secure offices, shooting several employees and killing Glenda along the way. The film aired . The actors had a the right kind of chemistry to suit the kind of twisted "relationship" that they had. Laura Black, a young and ambitious intern from Virginia, accepts a job at Kensitron Electronics International (KEI) in Silicon Valley, California. Laura, (Brook Shields), is an engineer who finds a job at a prestigious company. "Stalking Laura" is one of those made-for-tv Lifetime type movies that is part corny part intriguing. But she still refuses to date him. Having read about the true story of Farley & Black, I can say with some confidence that the movie is extremely close to the facts of the true story. Indeed, for the first half of the production, all is familiar and safe, rather than gripping. Because Laura is super-pretty, and she smiles way too much. It's also amazing this guy actually never attempted to romance her anyway. And who knows..maybe she did point her finger at some time and laugh at him. The stalking of Laura Black and subsequent murder of seven people and the injury of four by Richard Farley (February 16, 1988) and the three-year stalking and murder of actress Rebecca Schaeffer by Robert John Bardo (July 18, 1989) prompted California to pass the first anti-stalking laws in the country. I don't think someone would give up so easily in most situations like this, but if that's what really happened in real life, I am definitely thankful for it! Her coldness and his arrogance emanated from them in a way that just fit. But it was fairly believable. Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2022. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107178/I Can Make You Love Me (1993 TV Movie) Stalking Laura (1993 TV Movie) Brooke Shields Good movie! At work, Laura receives a major promotion that is delayed when she is unable to obtain security clearance. Brooke Shields was perhaps at her best in this part, but the whole movie hinges on if you buy into Thomas as the stalker and it does it quite well! Richard Thomas brilliantly plays the computer engineer Richard Farley (though he looks nothing like the real Richard Farley); cunning, fiendish and genuinely chilling. Please try again. A factual account of a young man who has gone berserk after failing to garner the attentions of a female co-worker. When Laura makes it clear that they're going to remain just friends, Rich quickly changes for the creepy, and next thing you know he's shooting up the corporate office buildings and murdering Laura's colleagues one by one! Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Richard continues to make advances on Laura. Richard Thomas was excellent playing a really sick individual. Redeem Now Stalking Laura Tbilisi, Georgia All Popular tracks Tracks Albums Playlists Reposts Station Station Stalking Laura Recent Both of their reactions to the other are very believable. The harassment continues on an irregular basis. Brooke Shields is somewhat effective as his victim Laura Black; she is not a weak-kneed, helpless victim. in association with Leonard Hill . However, she did lend creditability to her part by possibly drawing on her own stalking experience. Thus, the anti-stalking law that was subsequently put into effect. 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