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Written March 18, 2013
Great!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Tattoo_Tina

if you like shows like CSI and criminal minds you have to go see this movie. Great movie. Def keeps you on the edge of your sit
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So-so
Written April 22, 2013
Starts out strong but gets lazy at the end.

by markdocterman

I liked this when Jordan (Berry's character) was following the second victim in the trunk of the car. The coordination between the dispatchers and the police was very interesting; this is something you don't see often. The switch to the second car was well done. I would have liked more Imperioli.
The problem with The Call is how it wraps up the story. After the victim's call is lost Jordan keeps repeating parts of the call and comes to an idea of where to look for her. What we're asked to believe at this point is that a 911 dispatcher goes to search for a kidnap victim and doesn't call 911! She can save the girl and have the police involved. Laziness like that takes my mind off a movie and to how it starts to become silly. What's worse is the "resemblance" to Silence of the Lambs.
And what's with all the people coming back to life? Two beatings and a drowning and all three characters pop back up.
It's a Silence rehash. But it's not too bad.
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Written March 18, 2013
Rainy Day Fun!

by SweetySweetness

I didn't read the reviews on purpose. Often the so called experts ruin a good thing by poo pooing something as less than classic when all we want is an escape for a couple of hours. Well, I sure did get what I wanted out of this 'escape.' It was rip snortin' suspense and excitement and hair tearing involvement with the characters. I nearly cried in several places as the tension heightened. I highly recommend this heart-pounder. If you like fact paced 'good guy trying hard to catch the bad guy before something terrible happens' kinda cinema, then this is your bag!
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Must Go!
Written March 19, 2013
Excellent Thriller...

by tanyasan

This movie was action packed from start to finish. The
acting was good, the plot exciting, and never a dull moment.
I loved this movie even though it had a cliffhanger ending,
which left you wanting more.
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Must Go!
Written March 17, 2013
Best Movie Ever

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It's a great movie. Its great plot that a 911 operator could help save a little good from a kidnapper. This has brilliant plot and a great ending
- 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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Written April 7, 2013
Edge of seat.

by Modernmark

The movie kept you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Many shocking moments. Really enjoyed the show except the ending could have played out better.
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Must Go!
Written March 18, 2013
OMG - Intense!!

by Nana Georgia

I had read mixed reviews on this, but 4 of us decided to go, anyway. We were so glad we had ignored the negative reviews. There were some flaws in parts of the movie, but we were all captured by the action from a few minutes into the movie and the tension never let go! Halle Berry is good. Abigail Breslin is good. The male psychopath was good. We did leave with some unanswered questions which could have better been answered in the movie, but all it did for us was to make for interesting speculation over dinner. As we left the theater, several people were having reactions similar to ours.

If I had any criticism, it would have been for the directing. A couple of scenes needed some fleshing out, but the criticism is not strong enough to keep me from recommending this movie. If you like intense, GO! (Not for kids or early adolescents!)
- 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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Oh No!
Written April 22, 2013
The Call

by jrloweinc

It was horrible! Not realistic at all. so many inconsistent moves by Hally's character:

1. Going to look for a suspect on her own
2. Going on a dangerous assignment without advising someone she is going
3. Going down in the underground cavern
4. Going into the cavern on her own

These are a few of many moves the average person just wouldn't do - very unrealistic.
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Written March 25, 2013
Loved it but.

by selinasharday

I wanted more in the ending I couldn't see them getting to that conclusion at the very end sorry.. Just wanted a different closing..But I really enjoying this movie, worth the trip to the movies one of the best films this year in how it all played out..
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Written March 18, 2013
Pleasantly Surprised...Edge of the Seat Thriller

by DHnLA

I admittedly expected to be disappointed with this movie, so let me go on record to say how wrong I was. The movie turned out to be very solid. Solid acting all the way around (except for some of the very smaller parts). Halle Berry and Abigail Breslin put in some good work. The direction was good, and the pacing was excellent. Our audience actually clapped at the end because we were so invested in the characters. Very entertaining all around.
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Must Go!
Written March 24, 2013
Halle brings it

by veegeenj

The intensity of this movie if off the charts. I was a little skeptical having read some of the other fan reviews, but it actually delivers. The suspense builds nicely throughout. You really develop a sincere dislike for the antagonist character as he abducts these girls. I have to admit it is disturbing -- and I'm not even a parent. Kudos to 911 operators throughout the country; I don't think I could do that job on a daily basis.
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Must Go!
Written March 18, 2013
Edge of your seat excitement

by celeste3252

THe Call was a great thriller. I was very impressed with the direction, it is one of the most exciting films I have seen. Great acting. Highly recommend despite the silly, Hollywood eding.
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So-so
Written March 17, 2013
GASP! A REAL RIDE

by Litton62

Suspenseful from beginning to end. Halle Berry is a 911 operator who takes 2 calls from young girls who are kidnapped. Can't talk about the plot without revealing too much. Don't think too closely about how implausible it all is and it's quite a ride. The fact that a child is in such danger is very bothersome but adds to the tension. Berry is good as usual but it is a one dimensional part; couldn't have been a challenge to her talent. We don't learn anything about her other than her occupation & boyfriend. Ditto evryone else including the CREEPY kidnapper although we get some idea about his motivation late in the film. Don't know that actor but he stole the show. The kidnapped girl was good - what an exhausting role to keep that level of intensity. To give you an idea of the improbable moments but also the engagement of the audience, people were yelling instuctions to the characters! See Side Effects for a more cerebral, yet suspenseful movie.
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Must Go!
Written April 8, 2013
great movie, ending a little weak

by rledonne

An on the edge of your seat thriller that keeps you engaged 99% of the time. Just the ending was a little hard to believe, otherwise a great movie.
- 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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Written March 21, 2013
Good Suspense

by ejwright54

"The Call" had me on the edge of my seat for much of the film. Halle Berry was good (not Oscar worthy this time) and the story was believable enough to pull me in. Michael Eklund was great as the killer. I wanted to see more of Michael Imperioli but that's because I'm a fan of his. The portion of the film that takes place at the killer's hideaway reminded me of "Silence of the Lambs" but that's okay. "The Call" is definitely worth seeing.
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