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Overview

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7.1/10   10,956 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Frank A. Cappello (written by)
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Release Date:
7 December 2007 (UK) more
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He seemed like such a nice guy.. He pretty much kept to himself... more
Plot:
An office worker inadvertently becomes a hero after he saves a woman's life. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins more
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(2 articles)
Christian Slater Finds It A "Miracle" That He Has Reached 40
 (From iCelebz. 23 September 2009, 11:39 PM, PDT)

Christian Slater thrilled to be 40
 (From Monsters and Critics. 23 September 2009, 10:00 PM, PDT)

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Touching...with a Memento-esquire Flair more (69 total)

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95 min
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According to the director's commentary on the DVD the entire movie was shot in only 21 days. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: When Bob goes to lunch, he carries his briefcase by the handle, then sets it down flat on the top of the wall. When he opens the case, the items inside are perfectly arranged. more
Quotes:
Bob Maconel: There comes a time when the diseased and the weak must be sacrificed to save the herd. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Pulse 3 (2008) (V) more
Soundtrack:
Dance Of The Goblin more

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30 out of 45 people found the following comment useful.
Touching...with a Memento-esquire Flair, 14 January 2008
10/10
Author: Brooke from United States

I came into this title knowing absolutely nothing about it, besides the fact that Christian Slater was the lead. What I watched was nothing short of fantastic.

We are first introduced to Bob (Slater), a man on the verge (or possibly in the thrall of) of a total breakdown. Sort of reminds you of Milton from Office Space, but taken so far over the edge, there's just no looking back. He's mistreated at work, he hates his job, and he wants it all to end.

The thing that really got me attached to this film was the observations of the inner workings of Bob. He talks to his goldfish, and for crying out loud, the thing talks back. This is obviously an unstable man. His stabilizer though, found in the "victim", Vanessa (played amazingly well by Elisha Cuthbert), reminded me so much of Carrie-Ann Moss from Memento. She carries him, but teaches him to be a stronger man through essential "ball-busting".

The script was perfect for each of the lead roles. Both Cuthbert and especially Slater shocked me to no end with their talent. This was Slater's ideal role. Director Frank A. Cappello regained some status with this. It was quite the achievement. It's unfortunate that it had such a small release (I would've never heard of it if it wasn't for the fact that I got an advance DVD). It's going to go overlooked for many. Look it up at your local video store, folks, this will be worth it!!!

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