Enter the mind of a killer.
A psychotherapist journeys inside a comatose serial killer in the hopes of saving his latest victim.
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- Graphic violence
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Contemporary, grave, bleak and meticulous.
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- Kewl Katon TMDB · Oct 201810/10
The Cell is a forgotten classic. Way ahead of its time, it is a cinematic delight. It could be best described as a psychological thriller but it is so much more. Don't hesitate to enjoy this gem. It is visually stunning with a gripping story. JLo is good in this despite her booty never being the focus. Yes, it makes an appearance in a side view but it doesn't overwhelm. For serious, this is a 10-star film. Have fun!
Read the whole review on TMDB - Gimlyon TMDB · Oct 20186/10
I can't... I can't call _The Cell_ good... But it's artistically spectacular, features one of D'Onofrio's best roles ever, and though it has unoriginal concepts, it uses them in originally thematic ways. I can't call _The Cell_ good... But I can tell you to watch it. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go._
Read the whole review on TMDB - Wuchakon TMDB · Apr 2021
_**Going inside the mind of a psycho**_ A child psychologist who’s adept with an innovative procedure (Jennifer Lopez) agrees to help FBI agents (Vince Vaughn and Jake Weber) by entering the mind of a comatose serial killer (Vincent D'Onofrio) in order to find clues to where his latest kidnap victim is held captive. Will they find her in time? "The Cell" (2000) is a psychological crime drama/thriller that combines “The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) with “The Matrix” (1999) and the style of Francis Ford Coppola’s “Dracula” (1992); meanwhile the sordid elements recall “The General’s Daughter” (1999). Although the plot seems convoluted, the film is actually easy to follow and it’s a veritable feast for the eyes. The best ‘feast’ is Jennifer in her prime. Also on the female front is Catherine Sutherland as one of the victims. The only thing that takes down my rating is the early scene showing how the sick phukk gets his jollies with female corpses. Who wants to see that? How about just hinting at it or describing it verbally? The film runs 1 hour, 47 minutes, and was shot mostly in Southern Cal, e.g. San Diego (neurosciences facility), Los Angeles (hospital), Bakersfield (the silos), Ta
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Cast
- Jennifer LopezCatherine Deane
- Vince VaughnPeter Novak
- Vincent D'OnofrioCarl Rudolph Stargher
- Catherine SutherlandAnne Marie Vicksey
- James GammonTeddy Lee
- Colton JamesEdward Baines
- Dylan BakerHenry West
- Marianne Jean-BaptisteDr. Miriam Kent
- Gerry BeckerDr. Barry Cooperman
- Musetta VanderElla Baines
Crew
- Tarsem SinghDirector
- Mark ProtosevichWriter
- Paul LauferDirector of Photography
- Howard ShoreOriginal Music Composer
- Robert DuffyEditor
- Paul RubellEditor
- Julio CaroProducer
- Eric McLeodProducer
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