Why it may be worth watching
- The Cell combines Horror and Science Fiction elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Jennifer Lopez, Vince Vaughn, Vincent D'Onofrio.
- Viewers currently rate it 6.3/10 from 1,814 votes.
Movie
The Cell
Enter the mind of a killer.
A psychotherapist journeys inside the mind of a comatose serial killer in the hopes of saving his latest victim.
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Cast
Jennifer LopezCatherine Deane
Vince VaughnPeter Novak
Vincent D'OnofrioCarl Rudolph Stargher
Catherine SutherlandAnne Marie Vicksey
James GammonTeddy Lee
Colton JamesEdward Baines
Dylan BakerHenry West
Marianne Jean-BaptisteDr. Miriam Kent
Gerry BeckerDr. Barry Cooperman
Musetta VanderElla Baines
Patrick BauchauLucien Baines
Jake WeberGordon Ramsey
Dean NorrisCole
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Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller.
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Themes and topics
californiaschizophreniadrowningvirtual realitytherapistpsychopathfbiinvestigation
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Reviews
GimlyExternal review ·
I can't... I can't call _The Cell_ good... But it's artistically spectacular, features one of D'Onofrio's best roles ever, and though it has unoriginal concepts, it uses them in originally thematic ways. I can't call _The Cell_ good... But I can tell you to watch it.
_Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go._
Kewl KatExternal review ·
The Cell is a forgotten classic. Way ahead of its time, it is a cinematic delight. It could be best described as a psychological thriller but it is so much more. Don't hesitate to enjoy this gem. It is visually stunning with a gripping story. JLo is good in this despite her booty never being the focus. Yes, it makes an appearance in a side view but it doesn't overwhelm. For serious, this is a 10-star film. Have fun!
WuchakExternal review
_**Going inside the mind of a psycho**_
A child psychologist who’s adept with an innovative procedure (Jennifer Lopez) agrees to help FBI agents (Vince Vaughn and Jake Weber) by entering the mind of a comatose serial killer (Vincent D'Onofrio) in order to find clues to where his latest kidnap victim is held captive. Will they find her in time?
"The Cell" (2000) is a psychological crime drama/thriller that combines “The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) with “The Matrix” (1999) and the style of Francis Ford Coppola’s “Dracula” (1992); meanwhile the sor…
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_**Going inside the mind of a psycho**_
A child psychologist who’s adept with an innovative procedure (Jennifer Lopez) agrees to help FBI agents (Vince Vaughn and Jake Weber) by entering the mind of a comatose serial killer (Vincent D'Onofrio) in order to find clues to where his latest kidnap victim is held captive. Will they find her in time?
"The Cell" (2000) is a psychological crime drama/thriller that combines “The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) with “The Matrix” (1999) and the style of Francis Ford Coppola’s “Dracula” (1992); meanwhile the sordid elements recall “The General’s Daughter” (1999). Although the plot seems convoluted, the film is actually easy to follow and it’s a veritable feast for the eyes.
The best ‘feast’ is Jennifer in her prime. Also on the female front is Catherine Sutherland as one of the victims. The only thing that takes down my rating is the early scene showing how the sick phukk gets his jollies with female corpses. Who wants to see that? How about just hinting at it or describing it verbally?
The film runs 1 hour, 47 minutes, and was shot mostly in Southern Cal, e.g. San Diego (neurosciences facility), Los Angeles (hospital), Bakersfield (the silos), Taft & Pomona; as well as the Namib Desert (mind scenes with the boy).
GRADE: B
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