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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is the first film I have seen that is shot in 'real time'.
This makes you all the more aware of the situation you find the main character in.
Johnny Depp plays an average guy whose daughter is kidnapped by two corrupt police officers.They then blackmail him into shooting a complete stranger or they will kill his little girl.Christopher Walken is his usual sadistic self here.I'm sure he was born to be bad!
The regular glances at the time keep you on the edge of your seat as you ponder how Depp is going to get out of this awful situation, if indeed he will.
I found this a real gem of a thriller and hope you do too.
This makes you all the more aware of the situation you find the main character in.
Johnny Depp plays an average guy whose daughter is kidnapped by two corrupt police officers.They then blackmail him into shooting a complete stranger or they will kill his little girl.Christopher Walken is his usual sadistic self here.I'm sure he was born to be bad!
The regular glances at the time keep you on the edge of your seat as you ponder how Depp is going to get out of this awful situation, if indeed he will.
I found this a real gem of a thriller and hope you do too.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
For all those 'critics' who think this film is rubbish they should seriously reconsider their occupation. This must be one of the best films i have ever seen, and to be honest it made a Johnny Depp fan out of me.
The story line has been explained in previous reviews so i wont go into that but the script, acting abilities and excellent use of 'real time' make it suspenseful and extremely realistic, almost as if you could actually walk into the movie and experience everything.
Johnny Depp and Christopher Walken both show their abilities as actors and portray their characters in the best possible way
this is possibly one of the most exciting storylines i have ever seen, i just cant say enough good things about this movie.
Johnny Depp fan or not this film is definatly a must see
The story line has been explained in previous reviews so i wont go into that but the script, acting abilities and excellent use of 'real time' make it suspenseful and extremely realistic, almost as if you could actually walk into the movie and experience everything.
Johnny Depp and Christopher Walken both show their abilities as actors and portray their characters in the best possible way
this is possibly one of the most exciting storylines i have ever seen, i just cant say enough good things about this movie.
Johnny Depp fan or not this film is definatly a must see
45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film stands on it's own whether you're just a general thriller fan or if you're a huge Johnny Depp fan.
The "real-time" aspect is really pushed by the makers of this film but you don't even notice it or think about it when you're watching the film - whether that's intentional or not is another matter !
The premise of the story is in another review so I won't add to that, but I will say it's the type of film where you really want to jump into your TV screen and help out Depp's character as almost right to the end of the film you just cannot think of any possible solution to his plight.
Any intelligent film fan KNOWS he'll resolve the situation (they always do!!!), but the film gets extremely tense as you convince yourself he won't get out of what he has to do.
Special praise for Christopher Walken, he really does make a fantastic baddy on this film and you feel like he is agrravating you as the viewer, not just Depp in the film.
Depp is also excellent, I'm a fan of his stranger works and wasn't sure how he'd fare in a more straight-laced role but it's a testament to his acting abilities that he is totally believable.
This is an almost unheard of film and one I have never seen broadcast on TV, I'm not even sure how it fared on the cinema.
Do yourself a favour and buy this - then be content in the knowledge that you've got yourself a gem that has been completely missed by the public en masse. It's not as if you can even argue with the price either.
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good viewing
This is one of Jonny Depps early films it shows his talent as an actor,as a fan of his you should watch this film it is not one of his useual style a great film.
Published 5 months ago by beryl
Brilliant.
This film I had never seen came upon it on Amazon read the reviews which were all good.OMG I was not disappointed basically it is about a man (Johnny Depp) who has his daughter... Read more
Published 23 months ago by LouJess
One of the worst movies I've ever seen
I rented this on the strength of Depp and Walken but words fail to describe how bad this movie is. It tries to be Hitchcockian but is just cock. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2009 by A. Hook
Who Actually Rules America? (Or Any Other Democracy for That Matter.)
Leaving aside the main plot of this movie, the widowed man blackmailed into assassinating a Californian politician when his little girl is taken hostage, the central message of... Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2009 by James Uscroft
Dreadful
a truly awful film watched it on the strengh of Depp and Walken,what a mistake, a ridiculous story line, over the top acting from Walken and typical Holywood ending so predictable. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2008 by Willian King
A masterpiece!
What a great film! i was utterly impressed by this. Keep up the good work Johnny.
Published on 19 May 2007 by The Beast
Not great
As a big johnny depp fan i usually expect his films to have a bit more of an interesting plot than this one did. Film was ok but the stoyline was all a bit too predictable for me.
Published on 17 Feb 2007 by Ms. G. M. Gray
Touching....
I bought this film to add to my collection of Johnny Depp films, and i must say i was very impressed! Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2006 by Shell
9 out of 10 to be precise
A film that will make you a Depp fan forever, add Christopher Walken who has Christopher Lee like talent for horror & a masterpiece is born. Read more
Published on 15 July 2006 by Jim Piper
Not convinced
I'm not convinced this is a good movie. As it's got Johnny Depp in it, and Christopher Walken, who makes such a great baddie every time, I really thought I would love... Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2006
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