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Release Date:
18 August 2000 (USA) moreTagline:
This Summer... Enter The Mind Of A Killer morePlot:
A psychotherapist journeys inside a comatose serial killer in the hopes of saving his latest victim. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 wins & 18 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(62 articles)
Fanboys: It's now official -- half of them are girls! (From EW.com - The Movie Critics. 14 October 2009, 1:14 PM, PDT)
Top Ten Underrated Films (Of All Time)
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Creativly original. more (638 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jennifer Lopez | ... | Catherine Deane | |
| Colton James | ... | Edward Baines | |
| Dylan Baker | ... | Henry West | |
| Marianne Jean-Baptiste | ... | Dr. Miriam Kent | |
| Gerry Becker | ... | Dr. Barry Cooperman | |
| Musetta Vander | ... | Ella Baines | |
| Patrick Bauchau | ... | Lucien Baines | |
| Vincent D'Onofrio | ... | Carl Stargher | |
| Catherine Sutherland | ... | Anne Marie Vicksey | |
| Vince Vaughn | ... | Peter Novak | |
| James Gammon | ... | Teddy Lee | |
| Jake Weber | ... | Gordon Ramsey | |
| Dean Norris | ... | Cole | |
| Tara Subkoff | ... | Julia Hickson | |
| Lauri Johnson | ... | Mrs. Hickson |
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Rated R for bizarre violence and sexual images, nudity and language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
107 min | Germany:109 min (director's cut)Language:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:16 | Brazil:16 | Malaysia:18PL (uncut version) | Malaysia:U (cut version) | Argentina:18 | Australia:MA (original rating) | Australia:R (director's cut) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:16+ (Québec) | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia) | Canada:R (Manitoba/Ontario) | Chile:18 | Denmark:15 | Finland:K-18 | France:-12 | Germany:18 | Hong Kong:IIB | Hungary:18 | Japan:R-15 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R16 (video rating) | New Zealand:R18 (director's cut) | Norway:18 | Peru:18 | Portugal:M/16 | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:R (certificate #37605) | Philippines:PG-13 | Singapore:M18 (DVD rating) | Singapore:R(A)Fun Stuff
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Director Tarsem Singh asked Tara Subkoff during her interview if she could swim, to which she responded that she could and that she had been a lifeguard. It turned out that she could not go under water without holding her nose. Singh would have switched her role with Catherine Sutherland, but it was too late and there was not enough money or time to re-shoot. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: During the second filling of the cell the cameraman, and possibly the director (another person is seen next to the cameraman), can be seen in a reflection on the inside of the cell. When the camera pans to the left as Julia pounds on the glass walls and curses out her captor, you can see two figures (one with a camera) reflected in the glass. moreQuotes:
Catharine Deane: Do you believe there is a part of yourself, deep inside in your mind, with things you don't want other people to see? During a session when I'm inside, I get to see those things. moreSoundtrack:
YOU CAN FIND THE FEELING moreFAQ
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This movie is definitely a case of style over substance but the style is good and certainly more than unique on its own to make "The Cell" a memorable and above average movie.
"The Cell" is beautifully looking with impressive sets, costumes and make-up. Yes, it's real eye candy to watch all. The movie has some perfectly 'dreamy' sequences that are certainly odd but also very beautiful and imaginative to look at. This movie is a perfect mix of an art-house type of movie and a typical Hollywood-thriller, that is accessible to both fans of the genre.
The story itself is pretty far fetched and doesn't always make sense. Because of that the movie isn't always pleasant and likable to watch but like I mentioned before, the style compensates for this. The style makes you keep watching till the end and provides the best moments of the movie.
Vincent D'Onofrio is unforgettable as the serial-killer with a twisted mind. Vincent D'Onofrio is really underused as an actor and this movie shows his talent once more. I'm not particularly happy about the casting of Jennifer Lopez. I know that she can act in some of her movies but she really wasn't suitable to play the main character in this movie. Her character wasn't strong enough and she was overshadowed by Vincent D'Onofrio and Vince Vaughn. Still I felt that Vince Vaughn was also miscast in this movie. He didn't fit the role well enough and no, I'm not saying that because I'm used of seeing him only in comedies now days. The rest of the supporting cast is good and still give the movie a certain degree of credibility.
The musical score by Howard Shore was also surprising good and was sort of "Se7en" like at times. It suited the movie well and gave some of the scene's some extra mood and atmosphere.
It's a far from perfect movie and the concept is far fetched and not always handled in the right way. Still "The Cell" is a perfectly watchable movie and perhaps even a bit of a must see, due to its style, originality and creativity.
7/10