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Summary: Really no big deal...
Review: Once again, Michael Douglas mantained his reputation intact after such not so good movie, due to his unbeliavable capacity of good acting.
But the plot is really weak. Even Sean, who had portrayed a lot of other bad guys, could not give a convincing performance!
Well, it's not a total waste of time, but I assure you there are hundreds of better options when you chose to buy / rent a film.
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Summary: Needs more doctor-patient interraction
Review: A big reason "Silence of the Lambs" worked so well was the frequent interraction between Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster. Their mind games were the core of the story, with the murders in the movie just an excuse for them to match wits. "Don't Say a Word" is a decent movie, but it needs more of this interraction. The plot, basically, is that psychiatrist Michael Douglas has to pry a number out of a patient in a mental instituion. His incentive to do this is that his daughter has been kidnapped by the crooks who wish to know this, and if he doesn't produce, it's bye-bye little girl. The problem is, the patient doesn't want to reveal this number to anyone. As the movie unfolds, we start to understand why this is. The reasons for this make for a pretty good plot, and the chemistry between Douglas, and the patient (Brittany Murphy) is excellent. Problem is, there isn't enough of it. While it's nice to know some background before these encounters, the movie spends way too much time showing a bank heist, the booty from which drives the need to get the number. Also, there is too much time spent on a highly unlikely escape attempt from the institution, followed by a way too convenient ending. But when it does click, it's very good.
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Summary: Is it just me?
Review: I wanted to see this movie ever since I saw the previews. What I saw was a really good film. I bought it on DVD and know I've had a chain of people I know watch it, like it, then tell other people about it. It's a good suspense. Nothing goory or anything like that. I think Brittany Murphy did a great job acting. Her part reminded me or her other part in the film Girl, Interuppted. I usually would give suspense type films a perfect score but this one is up there.
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Summary: Too many plot holes and annoyances to reach its potential
Review: "Don't Say a Word" (2001) I had high expectations for Don't Say a Word. Not because I wanted to prove all the critics who slammed it wrong, but because the cast looked good and generally I like a good suspense movie. Although I did go into this movie expecting to like it, I came out generally disappointed, and felt that the movie could've been highly improved. I like a good far-fetched fantasy, but for a movie that is supposed to be a believable thriller, I thought this went a bit far. There were countless times when the police could've noticed the villains, and I just couldn't see how the kidnappers had planted all those cameras and listening devices to see every single inch that the characters move and listen to everything. There is a scene when Michael Douglas is talking to Brittany Murphy for a second or third time and the villains are listening to them? Just how could they plant that hearing device into Brittany Murphy's cell? Many scenes are like this one, and the problem is, for the sophisticated thriller it wants to be, Don't Say a Word isn't even remotely believable in some sequences. I also didn't like the story with the cop, played by Jennifer Eposito. Her scenes took up a lot of time and were the most boring parts of the movie. Yes, I know we needed to know about the cop investigation, but couldn't the script have made Eposito's character more interesting and less dull looking? Eposito herself pretty much sleepwalks through the role, not giving any sense of believability or sympathy to her un-developed character. I would've rather seen less of her or none at all. However, I did enjoy the rest of the cast. Michael Douglas knows this is easy work for him but he still gives it his all in the leading role. Famke Janssen has some very suspenseful scenes and she gives an excellent and enjoyable performance. The actress who really stands out here is Brittany Murphy. Murphy proves she is over the Clueless days and is now ready to give herself in to more challenging roles. Murphy's character is unstable and troubled, and the actress brings her to life vividly, sympathetically and with fantastic emotion. Murphy's character is one of the most developed in the movie and it is a joy to watch her. The movie's style and suspense also keep the story on its feet. I loved Murphy's characters flashbacks. They were shot excellently, the camera-work for the flashbacks provided a mysterious and moody atmosphere that I immensely enjoy in movies. The suspense scenes with Janssen are not as atmospheric, but remain extremely tense and incredibly well-acted. There are a couple of stand-out scenes too. I especially liked the scene where Douglas is taking Murphy out of the psychiatric hospital. This is one of the most intriguing sequences in the film, with great music to suit the action and some good facials on Douglas. The stand-down sequence of the film was the finale (isn't this getting common in movies these days?). You'll see for yourself what I mean, it's just plain dumb. Overall, this is a nicely acted thriller with some cool scenes, heaps of style and neat twists and turns. It's just unfortunate it suffers from a stupid ending, huge plot holes, some very boring and pretentious dialogue and an over-long running time. There'll be a bunch of better movies to see, but I can still recommend Don't Say a Word as an average and mostly enjoyable thriller. MY GRADE: C+
Rating: 
Summary: Absolutely amazing and intriguing, and not gory
Review: This movie is wonderfully written and isn't overly disgusting like many thrillers nowadays are. Michael Douglas plays a prominent New York City adolescent psychiatrist who has abandoned his older hospital roots for the 'practice' life. While on his way home for Thanksgiving holidays, a former colleague pages him to mee Elisabeth (Brittany Murphy), a very difficult and disturbed patient. Unfortunately, when he becomes involved with Elisabeth's case, he also puts his own life in danger. His daughter is kidnapped by people with ties to Elisabeth's 'insanity' on Thanksgiving morning. Unless he gets a six-digit number out of the depths of Elisabeth's mind, his daughter will die. As he gets more and more involved in the case, you can see that he actually cares about Elisabeth's well-being. This is definitely worth seeing. The storyline is awesome and isn't as confusing as some of the promos seem to make it out to be.
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Summary: Good Movie until the last 10 minutes
Review: I really enjoyed Don't Say a Word, until the end. The plot was good, and the acting was good, but the ending was far fetched. I thought that the film was realistic and got my attention from the beginning. If you are looking for a film that will keep your attention throughout but leave you a little disappointed at the end this movie is for you. All in all I would just say rent this one rather than purchasing it.
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Summary: this movie....
Review: This movie Blew....it was totally predictalbe. Michael Douglas always played the same roles in his movie. The only reason why I gave this movie two stars is the women. That lady from the X-men and then the other girl does the voice for LuAnn on King of the Hill.
Rating:
Summary: Don't Say You're Buying This...
Review: This film starts out promising: The daughter of a wealthy child psychiatrist (Michael Douglas) has been kidnapped. To save her, he must win the trust of a psychotic teenager in order to get her to reveal a code. I was expecting some suspense and tense moments. I was expecting Michael Douglas--who is a decent actor--to struggle between wanting to help the girl and save his daughter. What I got was very little character development (you never really feel compelled to root for Douglas), and some extraordinary suspension of disbelief:The hard-boiled, psychotic girl opens up to Michael Douglas faster than a guest on Jerry Springer. It's also worth noting that this is the same director that ruined "Kiss The Girls"--the James Patterson book is phenomenal.
But, if you really want to see it, just rent it. There's not much replay value with the film, so save yourself the [money].
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Summary: Sleek, suspenseful entertainment....
Review: I read a couple of negative reviews of DON'T SAY A WORD when it first came out. I have to wonder if we saw the same movie. I think too many people over-analyze thrillers, instead of allowing themselves to be entertained. More than any other genre, thrillers rely on your visceral reaction to what's going on, not the logical. Don't get me wrong, logic is important to thrillers, otherwise they're not believable. But after a certain point, you should just let the film entertain you. DON'T SAY A WORD does just that. Michael Douglas plays a celebrated child psychiatrist married to a gorgeous amazon (the talented and underrated Famke Janssen, easily the most beautiful woman in the world), with a six-year old daughter (Sky Cole Bartusiak) who, unlike most child characters in thrillers, is not irritating and cloying. Anyhow, the family's thanksgiving plan are disrupted when the munchkin is abducted in the middle of the night by a gang of jewel thieves (led by the equally talented and underrated Sean Bean). Turns out they need the good doctor to coax out some information from a "schizophrenic" patient (the terrific Brittany Murphy) by the end of the day, or daughter goes bye-bye. The rest of the flick moves at lightning speed as Dr. Conrad races against time to get the information from the girl. Parallel storylines involving a tough cop (Jennifer Esposito, easily the second most beautiful woman in the world after Famke)who inadverdently finds herself on the trail of the thieves, and Famke Janssen trapped in her apartment because of ber broken leg lend fuel to this already brightly-burning fire of a movie. Best sequence involves intercutting of Jennifer chasing Michael and Brittany, and Famke fighting off a murderous assassin despite her cast. Speaking of Famke's sequence, never before have I cheered when a bad guy got what was coming to him. Moral of the story? A desperate mother will still kick your [butt], leg cast or not. All in all, there never is any doubt about how this movie will all end, but getting there is a thrill ride from hell. Which is what a thriller should aspire to be. This is not rocket science, just rock-solid entertainment.
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Summary: 3 for the movie....5 (out of 5) to Brittany Murphy...
Review: I give the movie itself 3 stars. A group of men kidnap a (psych.) doctor's child, and holds her until the doc (Douglas) can reach another young lady named Elizabeth who is currently under care in a secure ward in a hospital. This young lady, when she was a little girl, witnessed her father die. The men are looking for a number that has the location of a high priced gem. This young lady appears to be the only person that knows this number. Elisabeth (played by Brittnay Murphy) will not disclose this number to ANYONE!! Along comes the father (Douglas) of the missing and kidnapped kid, he tries to reach out to Elizabeth to get the number for the mere purpose of getting his kid back. Low and behold Elisabeth manages to find a connection with the doctor but still is reluctant to tell a soul. A movie of good guys, bad guys-run of the mill story. I gave the movie a an overall rating of 4. 3 stars for the movie itself but 5 out of 5 stars to Brittany Murphy for her excellent performance of an insane, lost in her own world, role!! Her acting, in the movie, is what made me stay tuned into it. And I say over all, it's not a bad movie to rent. Just not one of the best either!!
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