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The Cell (Widescreen)

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3 star:		(41)
2 star:		(40)
1 star:		(69)

 

 

I recently saw this rather disturbing film, and it is also very interesting, scary, and shocking. It is almost twisted and dark if you plan on going into the mind of a serial killer. And, it is most certainly like going into the world of surreal and twisted sense of reality to which you have to break through to find the answers. Personally, I think this movie is an interesting look at one's twisted mind to which there are two "selves:" a wounded child (inner self) and an evil predator (false self).

While I think the acting on Lopez's and Vaughn's parts were good considering, the story and the depiction of how the mind works when a inner self was suppressed and a false self took over was very interesting and it has some harsh truth to it: it can happen in real life where one do not have control over oneself.

"The Cell" is a great title for this movie as it shows a prison for that inner self (a wounded child) while the false self controls everything.

It is really good film to watch, in my personal opinion.

Roger Ebert called it one of the best films of 2000, and I'm more than inclined to agree with him. While the film is extremely disturbing at times, the depth it sinks to is commensurate with the heights to which it rises. A visually spectacular project tainted only by the typecasting and tabloid stardom Jennifer Lopez and Vince Vaughn have been subjected to since its release. A film well worth seeing, albeit not for the faint at heart.

BEAUTIFUL Visuals and Effects just not as strong in script but not as bad as alot i have seen

wow.what a great film.this movie has everything.it'visual style is
amazing.great colours.it has a very dark tone at times,and is very
disturbing,and even sick and twisted.it's basically about a serial
killer who kidnaps women and tortures them ,both psychologically and
physically.there's bit of twist on the usual plot of movies in this
genre.suffice it to say that the F.B.I discovers one victim recently
kidnapped who has a very short time to live.in order to find out where
she has been taken,they turn to a women named Catherine Deane(Jennifer
Lopez) who can enter the mind of the psychopath(Vincent D'Onofrio)
through a kind of virtual reality and get the information they need.how
and why does she do this and will it be in time to save the girl?you'll
have to watch it to find out.as i mentioned in my summary,this movie is
very disturbing.the psycho,D'Onofrio is mesmerizing.he oozes evil and
cruelty.this is a truly astonishing performance.Vince Vaughn plays one
of the F.B.I agents on the case.i've never seen Vaughn in a serious
role.who knew he could act?he's very credible in his performance. Lopez
is OK in her role,but to me,she's not in the same league as Vaughn and
D'Onofrio(at least in this movie.she gets to preen and look pretty and
pouty.this movie doesn't move at a break-neck pace.for the most part,it
is a psychological drama,but it is very compelling.the last 20 minutes
or so,the suspense is ratcheted up.there is some definite depth to this
film,to be sure,but it also beautiful to look at.this is one of the
best films i have seen in some time.for me "The Cell" is a strong 4.5/5

The dark, bleak inner world of serial killer Carl (Vincent D'Onofrio) Stargher's mind is a bizarre labyrinth of horror and mystery. It also holds the key to finding Carl's latest female victim, before it's too late. Psychologist, Catherine (J-Lo) Deane is part of a team that has the ability to transfer a person into the mind of another. Catherine must enter Carl's head and travel through it's dank halls and passages, in order to help the FBI find the poor girl he's stashed away in a hidden dungeon. You see, Carl puts his victims in a plexiglass tank, drowns them over the course of 40 hours, and bleaches their lifeless bodies. Unfortunately, Carl slipped into a deep, irreversible coma, just as the feds moved in on him. Now, it's up to Catherine to make contact with Carl's inner self and get the information that will save his latest prey. Catherine is both gentle and strong, as she battles the insane beast that has manifest itself in Carl's mind. She befriend's Carl's "inner child", a terrified little boy, constantly on the run and reliving past tortures at the hand of his sadistic father. Can Catherine gain the boy's trust and get him to tell what he knows, or will the beast-man get them first? An excellent psycho / supernatural chiller, THE CELL is a haunting, beautiful creep-fest! Give it a look...

THE CELL is one of the most visually arresting movies of the recent decade, rich in kaleidoscopic, Dalian imagery, and some beautifully arranged vistas. However, all this technical wizardry can't elevate Jennifer Lopez's wimpy performance. Yes, the woman is beautiful, and she photographs better than any beautiful actress in some time. But, Jennifer seems too inhibited to let her inner beauty outshine the outside. While she smiles and cries effectively, these emotions don't seem to be coming from her. Vincent D'Onofrio, a brilliant actor, gives a typical psychotic performance, but it is mind-numbing all the same; Vince Vaughn seems to be giving his audition for Norman Bates, but in actuality, he's better in this than he was in the remake of PSYCHO. Marie Jean Baptiste, an actress of worthy merit, is lost in the script, with only Jake Weber as Vaughn's periplectic partner, giving a performance of any nuance.
THE CELL is visually delightful, but emotionally void; however, it is a trip while you're with it. Doesn't leave you feeling much afterwards, though.

THE CELL is a really interesting movie that will most likely shock you. Visually, it's one of the most beautiful movies I've seen, the cinematography is breathtaking. Jennifer Lopez plays a child psychologist who can enter the minds of children and help them work through their problems. She enters the mind of a serial killer (played by Vincent D'Onofrio) who has fell into a coma. She has to find information about one of his victims he has been holding in a glass cage that is filled with water every now and then. She only has 48 hours to complete this, and she encounters a truly strange messed up world inside of his head, trying to find the truth. Like I said, it's visually quite stunning and the plot was interesting too, kept me guessing and glued to the screen. Very good movie.

I gave this movie a five because the visual effects are amazing. It is filled with gorgeous costumes and vibrant sets. I was astounded with the look of the film. I am no huge fan of Jennifer Lopez, but she was pretty ok in this movie. Not fantastic but then...what were you expecting? Vincent D-Onofrio delivered an incredible performance though, which saved the novie for me. I loved it, but maybe it's just because I like sick and twisted movies (try Happiness if you want to test your limits). This is definitely a love or hate type of film.

While I'm certainly not a big J-Lo fan, I quite admire her understated but gutsy work in this gorgeously terrifying feast for the eyes. The actual plot is a standard 'catch a psycho before he kills again' story with a few bizarre twists thrown in for good measure and features solid supporting work from Vince Vaughn and the incredible, immensely watchable Vincent D'nofrio. The Direction however, is without peer. This journey iside the mind of a killer is without question, one of the most stunning visual trips ever filmed and director Tarsem should be extremely proud. With artistic influences ranging from Salvador Dali to the 60's/70's work of the Great Stanley Kubrick, "The Cell" may disturb you upon initial viewing, but will also soothe you at the same time. Creepy and Beautiful, someone finally got it right!

This movie is quite gross and scary, but enjoyable due to Jennifer Lopez excellent acting abilities. She definitely portrayed her character extremely well. The special effects, vivid colors and Dali-like concept was original and hypnoticly surreal.