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Three problems with this picture :
1. A loose remake of Hitchcock's "Dial M For Murder" 2. Michael Douglas is directed horribly in some scenes 3. Poor dialogue at times
Dial M For Murder is better of the 2, but this isn't bad, just not directed very well by a goodish director. Firstly, the framing is off at times, resulting in poor editing which the picture didn't need. 2 characters can fit in one frame without resorting to close-ups which add no emotions to the characters.
Michael Douglas's performance wasn't good at all in some scenes, a face expression can say a 1000 words. He practically gave away clues to the police just by unconvincing expressions on his face. This is the director's fault!
Andrew Davis can produce better than this. I didn't feel anything for any of the characters.
The twists try to shake off Hitchcock's original, but at times it becomes sloppy. The finale is extremely disappointing, very tried and so damn boring!
I watched this in aspect ratio 1.78:1 (16:9).
Average, but not horrid. I can't say too much just in case you haven't seen it :)
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darth_sidious 4 August 2000
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