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Adapted from Andrew Klavan's bestselling suspense novel, Don't Say a Word is a suitable companion to director Gary Fleder's earlier hit Kiss the Girls, with solid performances serving a plot that begins promisingly. The tension starts when the daughter of a top-notch New York psychiatrist (Michael Douglas) is kidnapped by a bitter ex-con (Sean Bean) with an old score to settle. Aided by an unwitting colleague (Oliver Platt), Douglas can save his daughter by extracting crucial information from a traumatised patient (Brittany Murphy), while his bedridden wife (Famke Janssen) and a tenacious detective (Jennifer Esposito) do their part to solve the mystery. Fleder pushes all the routine buttons with effectively sombre style and Don't Say a Word will satisfy anyone with a preference for high-anxiety thrillers. Even as it grows increasingly conventional, it's still entertaining without being particularly original. As a by-the-book programmer, it's just right for rainy-day viewing. --Jeff Shannon
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
to the final scene.A very well cast movie with Michael Douglas playing a top psychiatrist Dr.Nathan Conrad, Famke Janssen his wife ,a precocious child actress, Sean Bean being a particularly nasty robber and Brittany Murphy as a teen diagnosed as suffering from PTSD and locked within herself.Basically Bean and his team recently released from prison kidnap Douglas' daughter using her as the pawn in the game they draw Douglas into where they want him to use his skills to obtain a number from Murphys memory given to her when she was a child by her father who was originally a member of Beans robbery team who double-crossed them.He has to do this to get his child back. You may think you've been here before but this is a well directed film by Gary Fleder and produced by veterans the Kopelsons. The extras are interesting in themselves.I never believe in saying too much unlike some reviewers who write 50 plus line reviews, giving away all the films secrets.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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an incredibly entertaining film. michael douglas gets better with age, and plays an excellent part as a senior pschiatrist. the film is fast moving. a girl has been admitted to his psychiatric facility who holds the key to a number being sought after by baddies who are holding douglas' daughter hostage, and watching his and his wife's every move. a tense thriller, enjoyable throughout, with a conclusion that is both clever and unexpected.
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a brilliant classic film. great actors and brilliant storyline, watched this when i was younger, so happy to find it again and buy it. arrived quick and perfect quality.
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chris301
this product arrived well within the delivery time window, was in excellent condition and superb value. Read more
Published 2 months ago by chris301
don't say a word
I purchased this dvd for my wife to replace the vhs video of the same film.We both agree it is an excellent film full of action and suspence and the ending does not leave you flat... Read more
Published on 5 April 2010 by Mr. K. Gray
ridiculous story but some good acting
There was some good acting in this film but the ridiculous story made it hard to enjoy.Also somebody withheld the suspense because I didn't feel on the edge of my seat. Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2008 by dan the fan
Pretty decent attempt
I loved the book and I liked the movie. Certain things that made the book what it was were lost in the adaptation to the big screen but I disagree with another reviewer that the... Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2008 by Bezerus Bezby
Standard thriller lifted by great performances...
It's not until after the credits roll, and you start thinking back on the film, that you realise Don't Say A Word is very bog standard type of thriller. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2006 by Mr. J. WARE
Ok-ish.
Overall this is quite a good film, there are a few down points, but definately one to watch or buy.
Brittany Murphy is an AMAZING actress in it, but I think that Michael Douglas... Read more
Published on 14 April 2003
A kidnap thriller with an interesting twist
What has a bank robbery got to do with the kidnapping of a psychiatrist's daughter? At least that's what you start off thinking. It becomes clear by the end. Read more
Published on 13 April 2003 by Francisco
An excellent thriller
When I saw this film in the video store I straight away thought it looked like a good film. When I actually watched the film it more than lived up to my expectations. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2003
good cast, dumb story
I thought this movie was reasonably entertaining and the acting wasn't too bad. In fact Micahel Douglas and Sean Bean even Famke Jannsen for other reasons :) are names that would... Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2003 by beovar
** Dont Say Its Good **
I was 'lucky' enough to see Don't Say A Word at a preview screening at my local multiplex. It's always exciting to be able to see a movie weeks ahead of the general public, plus... Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2002 by Mr. N. Carnegie
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