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UMM It was Good *** (Three Stars) |
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Can I just say that I expected so much more, and was, dare I
say, let down by this movie. That being said I will also
say that the acting and character development for this movie
were probably the best I have seen in a long time. Star
Toni Collette brought
so much to the table with this movie. She had to play
several roles and did each of them impeccably. Yes she was
a bit psychotic, but she did it perfectly.
Robin Williams also was
an all star choice for this role, and I must say that it was
a pleasure seeing him play an openly gay character. Yes the
movie lacked any true physical or sexual scenes, but you
believed his emotional pain when he was breaking up with his
super hot boyfriend,
Bobby Cannavale, who
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This intellectual thriller had such promise in the
beginning, and actually starts off as a deep and penetrating
story based on actual events and or facts. The concept
was deeply moving. It also got a bit interesting when the
characters become psychotic. So from the get go you are
ready for the shock value and the moral dilemma -- However
there is never a real climax and
it
was never fully developed into an engaging story. I left
the theatre frustrated and begging for more, and honestly I
was not alone. I asked several of the guys that went to the
advanced screener with me and almost all of them were truly
disappointed. They felt that this could have actually been
the preview for a really good movie that is still yet to
come out and develop the plot.
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The
Night Listener
Drama, Thriller and Adaptation. A popular radio show host
(Robin Williams) who, while trying to cope with a
splintering romance, strikes up a telephone relationship
with his biggest fan (Rory Culkin). When disturbing
questions arise regarding the boy's identity, his life spins
out of control. With Toni Collette and Sandra Oh. 91
minutes. MPAA Rating: R (for language and some disquieting
sexual content).
Official Movie Site:
www.thenightlistener-movie.com
Sunrise Cinemas
Show Times at
Sunrise Cinemas and Muvico Theaters |
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