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Written April 7, 2013
Very good movie - keeps you involved the entire movie

by kpopalop5

Good stuff. There were a couple of "oh please" moments, but overall, we enjoyed it (and it seems like everyone else in the theater did as well). Go see it.
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Written April 4, 2013
Awesome movie

by kmj1369

What a great movie. Halle Berry definitely delivers and does not disappoint. This is a movie I will be buying when it's available on DVD. I definitely recommend it to anyone.
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Written April 6, 2013
watered down derivative of a poor rip off of a cliche

by noplacelikeohmm

Once you're past the beginning, which shows the fascinating world of the 911 call center, it's all down hill. From poor acting, to smotheringly overbearing sound design, to predictable plot vehicles, to holes in the script (why doesn't he just take away her phone? This is 2013!) The Call is a groaner. A disappointment. Save you money.
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Written March 16, 2013
This ones a nail biter!

by musteatchocolate

I loved this movie, not for kids, but if you are in the mood for a good suspense thriller I say go for this one !!
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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 21, 2013
between so-so and go!

by miss gizzy

I was dragged to this movie and honestly didn't expect much from it at all. Without giving anything away, the story was real enough and it was written well. The reason I say go is because if you love action/thriller movies it doesn't disappoint and keeps you guessing! The reasons it is so-so is because at times the acting was a bit questionable and I didn't care for the ending. If you like this type of movie, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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Written March 18, 2013
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OMG, awesome movie. Brilliantly directed, the screenplay and the script were beyond very well written. The right cast, and it was chilling and very intense, I only jumped once and I was glued to my seat the entire time. Very realistic, as well. A Must See Thriller for any Thriller fans, but don't take my word for it, see it for yourselves.
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Written April 18, 2013
Unbelieveable ending

by davidmdb33

To think that someone familiar with law enforcement and knowing that a treasure trove of forensic evidence plus the offender is waiting to be picked up would walk away and let him slowly die is unbelieveable. The dynamics of this film was completely off base in the way it went. Even if does suppose a measure of just desserts, it is still a movie that I will neither rent in the future or buy a copy of.
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Written March 18, 2013
The Call

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Terrific movie from beginning to end.
Had my oldest granddaughter with me, age 14 and it was a very informative lesson about how quickly things can turn bad.
Good lesson for all of us.
Halle Berry played an excellent roll in this movie.
I'm a retired County employee and I've toured our local 911. It takes special people to sit there and take all the calls all day long, not knowing what is going to come across your line.
Life and death situations and also the prank calls...they have to be ready for anything and keep their cool as they help whoever is on the opposite end of the call.
I think this is a "must see" movie for everyone.
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Written April 10, 2013
GREAT THRILLER

by iedshook

IF YOU WANT TO BE IN SUSPENSE THE ENTIRE MOVIE WITH A GREAT LEADING LADY AND A WONDERFUL TWIST ENDING SEE THIS MOVIE! THEY DON'T MAKE THRILLERS WITHOUT THE BLOOD AND GORE TYPE THEY KEEP SPITTING OUT...VERY WELL DONE.
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Written April 22, 2013
Better Than Expected

by tennis babe

So interesting are the Fan reviews versus the "Pro Critic" reviews. Loved the movie which is why I always go by the fans if I'm doubtful about whether to see a movie or not. Unlike the pro critics and some fans, I loved the ending and didn't feel it left you hanging at all -- it was a dream, wanna-be ending for me. There were actions in the movie that were unrealistic but wasn't expecting perfection so could live with those actions that Most wouldn't do in real life (but then again if there are folks out there stupid enough to not want background checks, guess there's enuf stupid to go around). If you don't like gruesome in a movie and/or you're a perfectionist, you probably won't like it. As for my house, we're buying the DVD.
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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.
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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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Written April 10, 2013
The Call

by mjrbdr

This leaves you in suspense all the time. You will jump out of your seats, because something will happen. Keeps you from leaving the movie.
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Written March 16, 2013
review for The Call

by joe_dude

I will admit when I was sitting in the theater watching the movie progress, I just about forgot which character was going to be the victim in distress. There were some gruesome scenes, but over all the movie was pretty good. The plot had me been going, watching to find out what was going to happen next.

If you are over the age of 18, I would definitely recommend seeing it :)
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