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13 September 2002 (USA) moreTagline:
The things that we fear the most have already happened to us... morePlot:
An employee of a one-hour photo lab becomes obsessed with a young suburban family. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
5 wins & 14 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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I sincerely enjoyed this film more (555 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Robin Williams | ... | Seymour Parrish | |
| Connie Nielsen | ... | Nina Yorkin | |
| Michael Vartan | ... | Will Yorkin | |
| Dylan Smith | ... | Jakob Yorkin | |
| Erin Daniels | ... | Maya Burson | |
| Paul H. Kim | ... | Yoshi Araki (as Paul Hansen Kim) | |
| Lee Garlington | ... | Waitress | |
| Gary Cole | ... | Bill Owens | |
| Marion Calvert | ... | Mrs. Von Unwerth | |
| David Moreland | ... | Mr. Siskind | |
| Shaun P. O'Hagan | ... | Young Father | |
| Jim Rash | ... | Amateur Porn Guy | |
| Nick Searcy | ... | Repairman | |
| Dave Engfer | ... | Sav-Mart Clerk | |
| Jimmy Shubert | ... | Soccer Coach |
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Rated R for sexual content and language.Parents Guide:
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96 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Netherlands:12 | USA:R (certificate #38597) | Finland:K-11 | Iceland:16 | Portugal:M/12 | Ireland:18 | South Korea:15 | Germany:12 (f) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Brazil:14 | Canada:14A | France:U | New Zealand:M | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Singapore:M18 (re-rating) | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:12 (canton of the Grisons) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | Philippines:R-18Fun Stuff
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The number "23" appears frequently throughout the movie. Catch 23 is the production company. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Sy is sitting in Mr. Owen's office, the position of his hands instantaneously change between camera angles. At first his right hand is rested on his left forearm, than instantly switches to his fingers being interlaced, than back to the previous position. moreQuotes:
Detective James Van Der Zee: [Sy sits alone handcuffed in a sterile police interrogation room, door buzzes and Van Der Zee walks in] We processed the roll of film we found in your bag, Mr. Parrish. They're not very pretty pictures. Also, you left the camera in the hotel. We processed that roll as well.Sy Parrish: Can I see them?
Detective James Van Der Zee: That's not a courtesy, Mr. Parrish. This is evidence.
Sy Parrish: Do you guys have your own lab or do you have to send it out?
Detective James Van Der Zee: We have a lab.
[pauses]
Detective James Van Der Zee: Your legal aide should be here within 30 minutes or so. Now you understand you don't have to talk to me until she gets here if you don't want to. You know that, Sy?
[Sy nods and affirms]
Detective James Van Der Zee: Good. Sy, can I ask you one question?
Sy Parrish: Sure.
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One Hour Photo is a film of supreme caliber. The film is powered by the haunting, chilling, silencing, and above all-genius performance by Robin Williams. But the rather extraordinary thing is that it is not Robin Williams on the screen, it's Sy Parish (the character's name). Robin Williams fades away from our senses and slips into the ever so sweet and innocent yet psychotic role of a supermarket's photo developer. The films script is only accented by Williams, at times, restrained performance. Williams ignites on the screen and burns till the last frame, and you are unable to take your eyes off him. As I mentioned the film is subliminily written as well as directed. Though being Romanek's first, I certainly don't think this is a bad start. Romanek's direction adds to the on-going tension throughout the film. More affecting is Williams' delightful calmness. Trying to hold himself in becomes more troublesome for both Williams and his character as the story develops. Yet through the calm eyes of an innocent blaze the fires of hatred and intensity, which could very well sum up Williams' performance. The film does have some disturbing images as well. Yet they are not really strong enough for you to get up from your seat and leave yet rather the opposite. Williams' contribution as well as guidance towards the actions and scenes of peril compell as well as amaze you towards both the performance and film itself. Williams' shocking contribution to the screen is enough to make you cry, scream, and yell in your seat. Because the origins of the character are bittersweet just like own known Williams, leads to a crazed and psychotic breakdown. It's as if watching our own funny and beloved Robin fail us. Though the truth could not be any further, Williams but succeeds in the art of acting, creating an achievement in the field. Creating a landmark. Writing his/its own chapter. I guarantee that this film will be required study material in acting classes for now on. In conclusion: definitely one of the best of 2002.