MURDER BY NUMBERS
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Cast: Sandra Bullock, Ben Chaplin, Ryan Gosling, Michael Pitt Rating - MA15+ for Medium Level Violence, Adult Theme Tagline - She was the only flaw in their plan. Let The Mind Games Begin Theatrical Release: October 31, 2002 DVD Release: March 19, 2003 BOX OFFICE: The film was longly delayed in 2002, and when finally released, didn't live up to it's expectations. Debuting at #5 for it's debut weekend, the film grossed $469,359 averaging $3,638 at 129 sites. Following weekend decreases of 42%,48%, and 73% in the top 20, and the film eventually finished it's theatrical season with a total Australian gross of $1,411,538. DVD Special Features: * Audio Commentary * Theatrical Trailer |
Plot Synopsis, and Review
Cassie Mayweather, a homicide detective confronting personal demons while following instincts about the real killers in a Jane Doe murder case. The clues point one way - but the chain of evidence is too perfect. The two rich kids execute the perfect murder, then watch the police fall for every planted clue. They figure they've gotten away with it. What they don't figure right is Cassie Mayweather.
Smart. The film mixes murder with cleverness, which is a lethal mix, and it is executed greatly. It did got for an hour and fifty minutes, and it did somewhat leave the storyline several times, but it was definately an intriguing watch. I loved the back story of lead character Cassie, who was almost murdered in the past, before she became a homicide detective. That key element made the film that more realistic. While watching, you do sometimes get abit bored, but then as you think to quickly leave and then return, you stop because something just happened that made you keep watching. It manipulated the audience into thinking one thing, then at the end, the twist was another thing, even if it was only mild.
The premise is interesting, but the one thing I found confusing was the name of the movie, "Murder By Numbers". The film has nothing to do with numbers, not from what i gathered anyway. I thought the way the film was able to manipulate the audience with dialogue, and key scenes of sympathy was very unique, and gave a refreshing twist on things.
The acting was a highlight of the film. "Sandra Bullock" was the star, and was interesting to watch. Her character was complex, and I think she handled it nicely. "Ryan Gosling" and "Michael Pitt", who played the rich kids, were realistic, and pulled off their role mysteriously, which worked to the films advantage.
Overall "Murder By Numbers" is a unique, smart thriller, but you do need patience to find it watchable. My rating is 3/5
Smart. The film mixes murder with cleverness, which is a lethal mix, and it is executed greatly. It did got for an hour and fifty minutes, and it did somewhat leave the storyline several times, but it was definately an intriguing watch. I loved the back story of lead character Cassie, who was almost murdered in the past, before she became a homicide detective. That key element made the film that more realistic. While watching, you do sometimes get abit bored, but then as you think to quickly leave and then return, you stop because something just happened that made you keep watching. It manipulated the audience into thinking one thing, then at the end, the twist was another thing, even if it was only mild.
The premise is interesting, but the one thing I found confusing was the name of the movie, "Murder By Numbers". The film has nothing to do with numbers, not from what i gathered anyway. I thought the way the film was able to manipulate the audience with dialogue, and key scenes of sympathy was very unique, and gave a refreshing twist on things.
The acting was a highlight of the film. "Sandra Bullock" was the star, and was interesting to watch. Her character was complex, and I think she handled it nicely. "Ryan Gosling" and "Michael Pitt", who played the rich kids, were realistic, and pulled off their role mysteriously, which worked to the films advantage.
Overall "Murder By Numbers" is a unique, smart thriller, but you do need patience to find it watchable. My rating is 3/5