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Summary: Another great movie by Sandra
Review: I usually love all the movies Sandra Bullock is in. A few of the movies she's made have been terrible but this one is not one of those. She plays a detective out to solve the murder of a woman. Two highschool students are the ones who killed her and Sandra is on to them from the moment she meets them. The boys killed the woman just to see if they could get away with it. It appears there's a very strong bond between them. It seems as though if they weren't busy framing the janitor for murder they would be making love. But they channel their love for each other into this plot to set up the perfect murder and play games with Sandra. She has personal problems of her own and her past keeps getting dragged up which I could have done without personally. But the movie works. Sandra proves herself in this movie that she can play any part in any movie.
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Summary: Two movies in one
Review: Being a huge fan of criminal investigation movies I jumped at the chance to see this. From the previews I already knew Sandra Bullocks storyline would not be as interesting as the two boys in the movie.
In the first 5 minutes of the movie you already know whodunit. The movie is a mystery in the sense as "how did they do it" and "will they get away with it?" Sanda Bullock portrays Cassie Mayweather, a cop with a dark secret(zzzz) who sets out to find whodunit.
The movie seems to have two in one. You have Sandra Bullocks movie and you have Justin and Richards movie.
The reason I say 'Sandra Bullock's' movie is because the character she portrays is not a far stretch from others she has played. Therefore, when her storyline appears you can't see her as Cassie Mayweather-You only see her as Sandra Bullock. Its almost as if Sandra Bullock wants to try a dark role but can't go the whole distance.
Justin and Richard are the two boys whom may or may not get away from Sandra's grasp. Their movie is far more interesting. It's intense, dark, disturbing, and a unique way of portraying a relationship between two friends holding their own secret. Every time their storyline appears you open your eyes, you listen, you tell people next to you to shut the hell up! You want to know more about them, you want to see how they will react, and though they are the villains you like them! Though movies have a tendency to shy away from teen violence this one heads it straight on. It looks at the realistic view of it and you are left wondering 'why do teens today do this [stuff]?'
The story line of the two boys is soooooo intriguing you damn Sandra Bullock for showing up and making us watch her character try to 'find herself.' She is the typical woman cop character. She acts manly, is made fun of by the intimidated boy cops, does not have great romantic relationships, and holds a dark secret that has traumatized and taken over her life. Her character is so cardboard, you find it hard to even care about her 'secret.' But we are subjected to watching her while we wait for more of the boys.
This movie is good-maybe even great. However, it would have been amazing if it would have concentrated soley on the boys storyline and used the cops as a minor storyline. I guess Sandra Bullock just couldn't be the supporting actress in this movie. Some will love this movie, some will hate it, some will see it once and forget all about it later. My advice is, don't pay attention to mine or others reviews and just go with what you feel. If you want to go see it-by all means, go! Enjoy! Because although it had its flaws I do not feel my money was wasted.
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Summary: good premise-poor execution
Review: The idea was good, two young high schoolers plot the perfect murder. Sandra Bullock plays the cop/profiler who disses shrinks and has serious issues of her own. Half the time Bullock seems slightly psycho and the other half totally confused. Her reaction in certain situations don't seem believable, like when one of the suspects catches her photographing him. She didn't act like a cop. I don't think she had a good handle on her part. Every character was a stereotype and the script worked too hard at shoving in twists and turns at every opportunity. Save your money...it will be on t.v. soon enough.
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Summary: Good, But Not Memorable
Review: I saw this film when it first came out and loved it, that was about a year and a half ago. I haven't seen it again, I noticed I had reviewed it back in April 2002 praising it, but after reading the review now I just had to change it. I had mentioned the film Se7en for some reason and Numbers doesn't deserve that credit. However, I did like Numbers, and if you are looking for a good thriller, this is a fine choice.
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Summary: A thrilling film!
Review: Finally, Sandra Bullock has acted in a good film! Ever since I saw her in 'Speed', I always thought that she was a talented actress. But then 'While you were sleeping' and 'Hope floats' were thoroughly cliched and made me wonder if she was just a one-film wonder. Well, she did prove me otherwise in 'Murder by numbers'.If you thought from the title or the trailer that this film is about a serial killer, you are wrong (I did that same mistake too!). This film is about the perfect crime or what the killer(s) think will be a perfect crime. As is the case with all killers, they do one simple mistake and that is enough for Casey (the cop played by Sandra Bullock) and her partner Sam to solve the case. Even though there is no actual suspense in the film, I will not spoil the plot by telling who the killers are. The director does not attempt to hide the identity of the killers, it is fairly clear who the killers are right from the first or second scene. In spite of this, the film continues to gather momentum, with Sandra Bullock and her partner doing their detective work meticulously. Where the film lacks in suspense, it more than makes up for it in the tight story-line and the excellent acting by all the actors. Sandra Bullock is very convincing as the troubled cop who has a checkered history of her own and that comes to light as the film progresses. Ben Chaplin, who plays Bullock's partner Sam is good too, but the best acting in the film comes from the two young men played by Ryan Gosling (who plays Richard) and Michael Pitt (who plays Justin). Gosling is nothing less than brilliant in his portrayal and his future as an actor sure looks bright. The film drags a bit towards the end, with the climax being a bit cliched. But this is surely a film that is worth seeing!
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Summary: Dumb and depressing!
Review: This movie is so boring that I like literally found a cure for caffeine overload! Nothing is worth pointing out because there is virtually nothing worth watching iwth this film. Nothing else to say but that this crime borer is one to pass up.
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Summary: A potentially great movie murdered by weak story.
Review: I am very dissapointed with this movie even when my expectations were modest. Two young men, likely around high school age, try to attempt to pull of what would likely be the 'perfect murder' and try to get away with it. Sandra Bullock plays a police detective with a psychologically painful and checkered past who is aiming to investigate and find out what happened when a women was found dead in a river recently. This movie is unbelievably predictable that there is little of anything that instantly grabs your attention. The acting is incredibly hammy and it almost feels like you can tell that Sandra really wanted to walk off the set of this film and for good reason: "Murder by Numbers" is absolutely boring and never gets off the ground. The characters are weak and without any personality and the dialogue is virtually nonexistant. A major dissapointment to say the least. Try out "Blood Work" instead because it is far superior even if it suffers too from some weaknesses.
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Summary: saw an edited tv version
Review: and i still thought it was worth my time. Bullock is soo sexy. mind you, i have a terribly short attentioon span. but this movie kept me locked in place. ivee had a bruush witht being questtioned by the e law myself. maybee t hat had something to do with it.
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Summary: Fantastic movie but didn't like the romantic tie-in
Review: I love Sandra Bullock and I thought this movie was great. Even though we know who does it the whole time, I like how everything unfolds at the end.
The only thing I didn't like was how they tied in Bullock's character's difficulties with men due to her own tragic experiences. In order to keep this aspect of the movie without making it a major turn-off, the film makers could have left out the love scene. It was not necessary.
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Summary: Rope, Compulsion, and Swoon were by far superior
Review: A very disappointing movie, that manages to waste the talents of all involved.
Basically an updating of the previous three movies "Rope", "Compulsion", and "Swoon" - all of these were by far superior.
The two young murderers are not nearly malicious enough, and therefore not at all chilling.
Sandra Bullock gives a solid performance, but really whatever this movie had going for it was already lost in pre-production.
Dull and overlong, this very simple story tries to invest twists and turns that only serve to highlight the fact that the plot and construction is too simple and one-dimensional, and looses interest almost instantly.
Unoriginal and unbearable.
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