The Fan (1996)
1h 56m | PG-13
When the San Francisco Giants pay center-fielder, Bobby Rayburn $40 million to lead their team to the World Series, no one is happier or more supportive than #1 fan, Gil Renard. When Rayburn becomes mired in the worst slump of his career, the obsessed Renard decides to stop at nothing to help his idol regain his former glory—not even murder.
Director: Tony Scott
Studio: TriStar Pictures
Genre: Thriller, Action, Drama
Video: 720p
Cast
Robert De Niro
as Gil Renard
Wesley Snipes
as Bobby Rayburn
Ellen Barkin
as Jewel Stern
John Leguizamo
as Manny
Benicio del Toro
as Juan Primo
Patti D'Arbanville
as Ellen Renard
Reviews
What was a pretty good 3/4, the last act was too ridiculous to take seriously. Still as a whole fine performances from both De Niro and Snipes even if neither were in top form, but at least appeared to be trying instead of phoning it in as both have done in the past decade or so. Also a testament, as I could never see the NFL doing this, for the MLB to allow licensing on their teams with a fan, albeit a psychopath (or is it sociopath?), being portrayed that way. **2.75/5**