Rating: Summary: One for the collector Review: Although there are echoes of SEVEN in this flick, it's well worth watching. Denzel is amazing as a bed ridden detective and Angelina shows us what she's made of--some stern acting stuff. Great plot, twists... scary stuff going on here, folks. The scene with the taxi--that's all I am going say--has stuck with me for years. A definite thriller.
Rating: Summary: So-so. Review: Denzel is his usual brilliant self. The director had no idea what he wanted to do with Angelina Jolie's character. The plot is muddled and the dialogue is ridiculous and trite.Rental only.
Rating: Summary: Loved the movie Review: As much problems as I have with Deaver as a writer [big yawn], I loved the movie. My only recommendation is that I worked for 14 years in Forensic Psych and this movie has very little... "nah never happen". [Been known to start laughing at Steve King's movies... too fantastic or like the Cell... lovely to look at but not worth a penny plotwise.] As someone else said not a movie to watch doing dinner. Love the directors version on the DVD. I went back as he suggested and realized the clues were there to who it was. Worth buying just for that. Anything else... Well I figure you can read everyone elses five cents.
Rating: Summary: Great movie, although it copies Seven Review: I really liked this movie! the killer was the guy nobody thinks of, as usual (which is becoming boring), the story is great, the suspense is perfect (we never know if the killer is going to appear), and denzel and jolie are awesome! I just disliked one part (besides the ending, which is too obvious when it gets slow motion....)... its the scene where a cab driver is found dead underneath his vehicle! they found him because of a fingerprint of her cut off finger....THIS IS A RIP OFF OF SEVEN!!!! remember when they found the prints on the wall ? it was the cutted off hand of the guy in the bedroom!! besides this rip off (I am forgetting that this whole movie is a SEVEN rip off eheh) its a great great movie!!
Rating: Summary: A true thriller Review: Lincoln Rhyme (Denzel Washington) is a quadriplegic and a former New York cop who thinks he has no reason for living. He is given a reason when he begins investigating a series of murders, along with a female cop possessing a flair for forensics, Amelia Donaghy (Angelina Jolie). "The Bone Collector" is truly a fantastic film, thanks to many elements. The story is extremely interesting, and fascinated me from the beginning. As Rhyme and Donaghy desperately try to save lives, they both learn about each other, and realize that they are capable of more than they ever thought possible. Washington and Jolie deliver powerful, intense performances. Actually, one of the movie's most appealing factors is the undeniable chemistry between the two actors. It is a flirtatious, playful bond that is demonstrated throughout. Another great component is the score, written by Craig Armstrong. It completely captures the essence of the movie and succeeds in elevating the audience's fear. The DVD features are adequate, and director Phillip Noyce provides an interesting and informative commentary. This is simply a great movie.
Rating: Summary: A great film for a rainy night at home Review: You've read previous reviews with plot synopsis so I won't bore you further. The 16x9 film transfer and DTS audio track are really very good on this dvd. It's a very well crafted mood piece which will transport you back and forth from modern day NYC to a more primitive and creepy New York of the early 1900s. On occasion it takes on the feel of a Sherlock Holmes mystery. A classic it is not. A really good mystery movie it is. Very well acted, it deserves a good look and possibly a place in your collection. Did I say it has a really good DTS soundtrack?
Rating: Summary: A Little Too Grusome Otherwise A Fine Film Review: Denzel Washington one of Hollywood's Bankable star once again plays the good guy in The Bone Collector. Washington Plays Lincon Rhyme a brillant forensic expert for the NYPD whose carrer is cut short by accident on the job that has left him a Quadriplegic with life threating seizures. Who with a hot shot rookie cop(Angelia Jolie) investigate a serial killer's gruessome murders all over new york city. And that these murders take place in a old novel called The Bone Collector all done in the same ritualitic detail. Some of the murder were done with such brutality it seems like the director on purpose wanted the viewers to turn away in complete disgust and think twice before ever setting foot in a taxi again. By the end the film reached it's viloent conclusion in Rhyme's aparment where the psycho is gunned down. Along with other gory thrllers Like "Seven" Or the Classic "Silence Of The Lambs" The Bone Collector Tries to hard to be a in your face type of film with gross out scenes rather than do something more creative with the script to make it more different. Still Washington puts in a strong, belivable performance can't say the same for Jolle who i think isn't that good of an actress. Whatever you do don't see this film on a full stomach.
Rating: Summary: Luis Guzman plays a nice guy! Review: My only reason for wanting to see this film is because Luis Guzman is in it. And if you are a Luis Guzman fan like I am, you will really like the role he plays in this film. He plays a delightful, nice guy, "Eddie", with a New York accent. It was good to see Luis Guzman in a "good" role.
Rating: Summary: The Bone Collector Review: This is easily one of the best thrillers I've ever seen! Denxel and Angelina are excellent together in this awesome movie. Both put on an awesome performance. This movie will easily ... scare the [daylights] out of you. Denzel Washington is a crime scene specialist that is forced to retire after a life threatening accident at the scene of a crime. After a very gruesome murder, he becomes intrigued with the officer that is first on the scene to the murder, Angelina Jolie. He tells her that she walked the scene like a special crime unit agent and pulls some strings to have her investigate the murder. After a second horrifying murder, Denzel realizes that they are dealing with a serial killer. The police needing his help, set up shop in his loft and Denzel then orders that Angelina will be the scene investigator. It's a horrifying, freaky, thrill ride from start to finish. This is easily one of my favorites (behind Silence of the Lambs and Copy Cat). This movie totally [scared me] and each one of the murders is intense, creapy and totally different from the last. I assure each murder will [scare you]. This movie is ten times more horrifying than any other thrill that I've seen and honestly, it was great in that respect because this movie came out kind of in between the whole rebirth of slashers and it was a great throw back from all that stuff. Angelina and Denzel really show some true ability in this one as well. She totally earns some respect in this one and she really becomes her character. And Denzel, as usual, is great in this one. Along with a great supporting cast, the on screen factor of this movie is also very great. I highly recommend this movie to anyone that loves thrillers, mysteries and there's also some drama in this one as well. I will say that some of the scenes are very graffic and gruesome but they almost have to be because this movie is a total eye catcher. For some, that might not be your cup of tea because of the blood factor. Here's the way I'll put it, if you thought that HANNIBAL was to gruesome, then the Bone Collector mihgt not be for you. If you're looking for other great mystery thrillers, check out the obvious ones SEVEN, ALONG CAME A SPIDER, SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, HANNIBAL and COPYCAT. Either way it goes, I'm sure you'll find one that you'll enjoy.
Rating: Summary: DENZEL Review: Undoubtedly the best movie I have ever seen him in, and I have seen him in some great ones. I had never heard of the movie and only bought it because his name was on it. I wasn't disappointed. I never knew what to expect.
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