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Summary: this movie is great!
Review: this movie is not for the faint of heart..... right in the first 5 minutes u know what your getting in for.... my friends girlfriend closed her eyes for the whole movie. haahha anyhow it's fantastic. visually the movie is astonishing. the plot line is very original. the acting was okay. the script/characters could have been a lot better. all the characters were just there, and the victim was set in a way that I was routing that she died, cuz I didn't even knew or cared if she existed.this movie is scary. this movie is brilliantly made. this movie is very refreshing and different. this movie is awesome!
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Summary: a limbic venture
Review: I can't think of another film that has received such mixed reviews. There appears to be very little ground here for ambivalence: either you suspend disbelief and love the visuals and creativity of this movie, or you don't. I, for one, thought the movie did a very good job of exploring the limbic corners of the mind that we too often dismiss or ignore--humans often don't want to adknowledge this aspect of themselves. But it's there, in everyone...
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Summary: A jaw dropping visual extravaganza - with a story too.
Review: ...'The Cell' is not a perfect film. But in a summer so loadedwith such underwhelming pictures I found 'The Cell' to be quite a breath of fresh air. At the bare minimum, the film is a jaw dropping visual extravaganza. With visuals much more intriguing and well conceived than any recent film. But you know what? The plot ain't half bad either. Yes, the imagery is blatantly borrowed from several classic sources, and the landscapes seem to have been taken directly from a Dahli painting -- but... so what? It's not the originality of the visual edge that's showcased here, but *the* visual edge. Seeing a Dahli landscape come to life is truly exciting and interesting to me, as well as watching a character interacting in that environment. 'The Cell' takes us to a frighteningly mad world that none of us will ever be able to travel to. That's a worthy cause in my opinion. The best films are the films that transport you from the theater into a foreign world that envelopes you and your senses. Few films are able to truly accomplish this. I don't believe 'The Cell' succeeded on all counts, but there were many times I found the mental world shown in the film utterly intoxicating. In fact, I believe 'The Cell's main problem is that after a strong and unrelenting initial glimpse 'into the mind of a serial killer', the bizarre images begin to let up and surrender a bit too much to modern conventional, linear, story telling... Without a doubt it seems that the primary issue people have with 'The Cell' is its plot. It has been called convoluted, illogical, and simply stupid. Indeed the film's villain is very over-the-top, but he's *so* over-the-top that he attains surreal proportions. I've never heard of anyone with the exact same snuff/masochsitic fetishes as Carl Stargher (Vincent D'Onofrio), but I do know there are people who have a few of them. Stargher is simply an ultra exaggerated version. Just as Catherine Deane (Jennifer Lopez) explains after her first dive into Stargher's mind, "He's made himself into a king... a king of a very sick world." When all is said and done, I found 'The Cell' to be a very well done, interesting, film, and certainly the best of the summer. It's not until the end of the picture that things begin to unravel. The resolution to the actual 'Cell' issue is something of a let down, but the deeper psychological conclusion is done much better and with great theological parallels and a visual flare that is sure to wow.
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Summary: Tarsem Singh is exceptionally gifted. 4 stars for him!
Review: If you're expecting something deep, or moving, or even well thought out in a plot then this movie is going to be a major let down. The plot, as well as the acting by Jennifer Lopez, falls flat on it's face. In nearly every scene Lopez fails to be a believable psychiatrist, but suceeds at being a pop singer trying to be an actress...think of Micheal Jackson playing a nuerosurgen. On the other hand, every time one of Tarsem Singh's signature styles of film making is present you forget all about what's her name. This movie is cinematically brilliant and we have only one person to thank, Tarsem Singh. Singh has an innate ability to create stunning worlds that are both beautifully sureal and huantingly gripping. Forget the acting, forget the predictable plot, see the movie for what it was made for, a showcase of Singh's exceptional talents.
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Summary: the dreck of the year!
Review: although i have to agree with others about the art direction/set decoration, makeup and costume design (they were absolutely wonderful)...this movie was just plain awful! the acting (if that's what you want to call it) was atrocious...the silence of the lambs, this isn't...some of the dialogue was outright laughable... and did we have to get SOOOO graphic? kiss the girls tackled this one much better...i find if you leave some things to the imagination, it can be much more frightening. if this is what they call entertainment, leave me out of it! once you see vince vaughn's preformance, any comparisons to jodie foster's or morgan freeman's will be evaporated...
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Summary: Can I give it no stars?
Review: Ew. Ick. Ech. This movie was almost bad. That would have been good. Instead, it didn't quite make it to bad; it got stuck at purely awful. What was the deal with the horse being sliced into pieces? That was cruel and unusual, and frankly disgusting and unnerving. Without that one scene the movie would have been bad, but since they decided to show us, for no good reason, the inner cross-sections of a still-living horse, I have to move down below bad and rate this movie: CRAP. Thanks for the nightmares, good cast and crew of the movie "The Cell." 12 hours later my skin is still crawling; if you meant to disgust then kudos.
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Summary: Stunning Trip Through A Serial Killers Mind!
Review: Although some may claim that the overall plot and/or execution of "THE CELL" as a whole, is "absurd" or "ridiculous", I found this movie to be highly entertaining and refreshing from the norm. This is one of the few movies that will actually leave you stunned at the end of the movie. The visual effects in this film are absolutely astounding, unlike any I have ever seen before. Throughout all my experiences in watching movies I have seen maybe one or two other movies that had a bigger affect on me, one in particular being CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST (which was just vile). Anyway, aside from the surreal, and disturbing images, there may not be a whole lot else to the movie, but if you have an appreciation for the grotesque and the surreal, you will applaud the ingenious imagery and the overall execution of this movie. The acting and casting is above average and very appropriate for "THE CELL." There is no way in hell this movie would have worked if the acting were anything short of believable, because of the simplicity of the plot. The score was um.... "different," anyone who has seen this movie will know exactly what I'm talking about. Not that it was bad, it was effective, but I just don't really know what to make of it. Let's just say it was "eccentric;" pretty much like the rest of the movie! For those of you who can't tolerate EXTREMELY INTENSE scenes of violence I would suggest you stay clear of this movie or wait until it comes on video. If you thought lame unintelligent "boo" movies like "SCREAM", or the current "WHAT LIES BENEATH" are "scary" I'd also stay clear of this movie. This is a psychological thought provoking type horror movie not one of your typical trendy "startle"/slasher flicks. The constant scenes of abuse, self mutilation, torture, and other indescribable surreal scenes of violence (The horse/the dancing doll-like corpses) which plague the schizoid's mind, are undeniably unsettling and disturbing. When I was watching some of these scenes I felt like someone captured some of my worst nightmares on film, that's how accurate and authentic the imagery is in capturing the psyche/subconscious. It is things like that, which make me appreciate this movie, it gave me chills as I watched. I applaud the creators of "THE CELL" for their believable depiction of a serial killer's mind. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who appreciates the works of surreal artists like Salvador Dali and can withstand intense scenes of violence. I noticed though, there have been a lot of MISDIRECTING ADVERTISING, that may make this movie seem like a tame "MATRIX" type sci-fi flick. It is NOT, by any stretch of the imagination! For those of you who are thinking of seeing this movie and expecting a tame flick you'd better think twice. For those who can tolerate a movie like this, get a bag of popcorn and enjoy!
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Summary: I don't think any movie viewing audience is ready for this.
Review: For Lynch & Cronenberg fans. Everyone else stay the hell away. There's no describing a film of this type. Some may touch on "Silence of the Lambs" sprinkled with "Sixth Sense". I just want to comment on concept, not plot or storyline. I've never taken an LSD trip but from what I've heard, this film comes close to one. Forget J. Lopez's performance. Even the love goddess/comedienne Judy Tenuta could have played her role. Vince Vaughn is good, but prepare yourself for Vincent D'Onofrio. The guy becomes hell incarnate, in a frighteningly sinister performance. But what eclipises most of the cast in this film are the inevitable mind trips that director Tarsem Singh takes the audience into. As a graphic designer, I feel these spaces of suspended time are, amazing digital effects of unequalled proportions. Haunting, disturbing and mesmerizing scenes that'll stay behind your eyelids for days. Dark rooms and strange shadows with perversely writhing bodies that would make any carnival freakshow look like a kiddy ride at the county fair. This ain't no afternoon soda & popocorn matinee.
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Summary: A Stunning, Visual Trip Worth Taking
Review: A new level in the science of psychology is reached as the doctor is literally able to get inside the mind of the patient in "The Cell," directed by Tarsem Singh and starring Jennifer Lopez and Vince Vaughn. An original, imaginative concept, being able to actually explore the mind of a schizophrenic from the inside, takes this movie into somewhat virgin territory; the story itself, however, is not all that new, something of a cross between "Silence Of The Lambs," and "The Matrix." It is visually stunning, reminiscent of the "Mind's Eye" videos of the early '90s, but advanced, of course, in keeping with the latest technology. The visuals are complimented with a driving, rhythmic score that is mesmerizing, especially when set against some of the wide angle shots of the superb cinematography. The scenes depicting the entrance into the patient's mind has the feel of Kubrick's "2001," making the jump to light speed. Lopez gives a credible performance as Catherine Deane, who agrees to enter the mind of the demented Carl Stargher (Vincent D'Onofrio), but the role isn't much of a stretch for her (nor would it have been for any capable actress). She does have a wonderful screen presence, however, that blends nicely and actually adds to the already outstanding visuals, all of which makes for some truly memorable images. Vaughn also does a good job as F.B.I. agent Peter Novak, but there's not a lot of depth to the character. There is some insight into what makes him tick, but it's not much; just enough to take him slightly beyond stereotype. D'Onofrio's Carl isn't much of a stretch either, but he is frightening (especially in the sequences that show how he sees himself in his own mind), more thanks to a lot of makeup rather than any disarming psychological terror he may have wrought (Carl is a somewhat pale imitation of Hannibal Lecter). There are some outstanding supporting performances here, especially by Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Dr. Kent) and Jake Weber (Agent Ramsey); neither character is necessarily cut from original cloth, but they both run with what they have and make them credible. Jake Thomas also does a notable turn as the young Carl Stargher. What "The Cell" really delivers is a memorable visual experience that is quite a trip in and of itself; the creative imagery that alternates an almost claustrophobic sense with breathtaking expansive, pacific vistas is worth the price of admission alone. That the story it frames is credible and interesting as well makes this a film worth seeing. It won't leave you dizzy with excitement, but there are some tense moments that are going to make you sit up and take notice. When all is said and done, this is a movie you're going to be glad you took the time to check out.
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Summary: Visually Stunning
Review: The story of "The Cell"(directed by Tarsem) starts out with Catherine(Jennifer Lopez) in a machine entering the mind of a traumatic boy. Then later it sets in with the serial killer doing his deed and the FBI chasing after him. Something happened to the killer. Now "the coma" is his friend. The FBI leader, played by Vince Vauhn, is trying to find the killer's latest victim and prevent the victim from dying in the killer's death machine that drowns the victims. FBI wants to know where this room is but the only way was to use a machine to enter the killer's mind while he is in his coma. Catherine has accpeted the mission to enter the killer's mind. And the rest is history. This is one sick, disturbing movie and definitely deserves its R rating. This is the reason I like the movie. They done it so that it is really artistic and fits the mood of the movie. Jennifer Lopez plays a convincing role as a compassionate person, wanting to help people and is devoted and persistant in her work, whether she is willing to risk her life or not. Everytime she enters the killer's mind, its something that you have never seen before. The mind of the killer is like one of those weird paintings you see in museums and books with demons, blood, gore, twisted monsters, and more. This movie reminds me of What Dreams May Come but better, way better. I like this movie because you get to see two sides of the killer through two different people, Jennifer Lopez and Vince Vauhn. If your a person who likes this sick stuff, go watch it. If your a person who likes thrillers, yeah, watch it too. If you wanna see Jennifer's behind, yeah, go see it. If you really love art, get to your theatre now. Great date movie! What else is there?...I don't remember, so you gotta go see it and enjoy it.
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