CELLULAR (Theatrical Release USA 2004)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì

Cellular—great storyline—that is cramped due to the underdeveloped acting efforts of Chris Evans (Fantastic Four). William H. Macy’s personality balances some of that lack in his portrayal of the policeman while Jason Statham does a fair to middling job of acting the part of the bad guy.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

A kidnapped woman wires a broken telephone, contacts a random stranger, and asks for help.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director David R. Ellis for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Richard Brener, Douglas Curtis, Toby Emmerich, and Keith Goldberg for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Marilyn Mooney (Caroline Aaron), Jessica Martin (Kim Basinger), Irate Customer #1 (Brenda Ballard), Young Security Guard (Will Beinbrink), Chloe (Jessica Biel), Timid Boy (Chase Ellis Bloch), Surf Girl’s Friend (Chelsea Ellis Bloch), Chloe’s Chilly Friend (Chantille Boudousque), Excitable Customer (Robin Brenner), and Craig Martin (Richard Burgi).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. It’s an afternoon or lunch break watch.

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