Review – Firestarter

If Carrie made a good movie, maybe we can get another one out of an early Stephen King novel about a girl with destructive, psychic powers. Or maybe not. The plot follows King’s story of a pre-teen who can set fires with her mind. Naturally the sinister government agency known as The Shop takes an interest in her, but when they try to separate her from her father all hell breaks loose. The film is notable primarily for the starring role played by a very young Drew Barrymore. George C. Scott also does a solid job as an icky hit man. Other than that, however, it offers little beyond some elaborate pyrotechnics. Mildly amusing