Memory (2006/II)

User Rating:

5.0/10   

Director:

Bennett Davlin

Writers:

Anthony Badalucco (written by)
Bennett Davlin (writer)

Genre:

Drama | Horror | Thriller

Tagline:

Sometimes memories can kill.

Plot:

A medical reseracher teams with a retired doctor to root around in the genetically stored memories of a serial killer. |

Plot Keywords:

Memory | Killer | Art Gallery | Genetics | Abduction

Cast

Billy Zane	...	Taylor Briggs
Tricia Helfer	...	Stephanie Jacobs
Dennis Hopper	...	Max Lichtenstein
Ann-Margret	...	Carol Hargrave
Terry Chen	...	Dr. Deepra Chang
Deirdre Blades	...	Alisha Briggs
Scott G. Anderson	...	Scott McHale
Matt Fentiman	...	William Terrell
Emily Hirst	...	Bonnie McHale
Emily Anne Graham	...	Allison Frost
Alex Ferris	...	Ricky McHale
Hailey Shand	...	Lisa Mullens
Alisha Davlin	...	Young Alisha Briggs
Joel McFarlane	...	Nick Chang
Alexis Llewellyn	...	Little Girl

Also Known As:

Memore (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for language and frightening images.

Runtime:

USA:98 min | Argentina:98 min

Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Certification:

Argentina:13 | USA:R | Germany:16 | Netherlands:12

Filming Locations:

Dallas, Texas, USA

Company:

3210 Films

Goofs:

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Briggs is investigating the names of children who died in fires during the past few years, he comes across one and reads the name out loud as "Vasquez", yet the newspaper article and Briggs' own notes say, "Valdez".

Movie Connections:

References "The Jerry Springer Show" (1991)

Entertaining

I almost did not rent this movie due to the art on the DVD jacket, which is similar to the horror genre, but I gave it a look-see just in case. I'm glad I did.

Even though I had the baddie figured out early on in the movie, I found the concept of genetic memories with a different slant in a movie to be interesting. I wish more had been added into this subject regarding the powder and the Indians, which would have given this movie more of a smart flash.

Regardless, I did enjoy the performances of Zane, Margaret and Hopper. I was pleasantly surprised to see Zane with more meat on his bones and is becoming a more seasoned actor. Of course, from a female perspective, I certainly didn't turn away when he took his shirt off! He's still hot. I think that this threesome made a very good complimentary combination together, and would like to see other movies similarly cast.

The movie didn't really drag too much in my opinion as other comments made here. There are more visuals than explaining dialog/narrative, which were all very well done. If more dollars could have gone into this movie, it would have been a bigger box office seller. The talent was definitely there in the casting, directing, audio and visuals, but stops a wee short in lacking the extra substance, such as what I've mentioned ... something more about the genetic memory angle.

All in all, I liked this movie and recommend the rental fee, and enjoy some popcorn.