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 Director
: Phillip Noyce
Starring
: Denzel Washington, Angelina Jolie, Ed O'Neill, Queen Latifah,
Michael Rooker, Mike McGlone and Leland Orser
Picture
: 2.35:1 anamorphic, DD 5.1 & DTS, Single-Side Dual-Layer,
Keep Case
Running
Time : 118 mins
The
story:
Two cops on the trail of a brutal killer. They must see
as one, they must act as one, they must think as one, before
the next victim falls.
Best
selling author and model cop, Lincoln Rhyme (Denzel Washington)
is the New York Police Departments top forensic crime scene
expert. Confined to a bed 24 hours a day and living in a
near vegetative state since suffering an horrific accident
4 years ago, Rymes is paralysed and tired of living. But,
when a spate of brutal and complex murders are uncovered
by a street cop, Amelia Donaghy (Angelina Jolie), Rymes
interest in the case gives him a renewed sense of vigour
and a purpose for living. With the help of fellow cop, Paulie
Sellitto (Ed O'Neill) he enlists Amelia to work as his assistant,
to be his eyes and ears whilst he works the crime scenes
of the case. What he uncovers is more sinister than he has
ever encountered and he must use all the skills he has amassed
to save himself and his young protégé.
The
summary:
The best thrillers are the ones that keep you guessing,
the ones that take unprecedented twists and turns toward
an ending that kicks you straight in the teeth with its
brilliance. Sadly the Bone Collector, whilst entertaining,
is lacking in the story department. Great performances from
Angelina Jolie and the always good, Denzel Washington cannot
lift this film up beyond the averageness of its plot. At
times it tries to mimic other films in its suspense but
readily fails whilst trying to shock with its sometimes
graphic scenes of mutilation. It is also very predictable
and has some very worrying plot holes in places. On the
plus side it is well directed and the film does flow along
without too much trouble. The killings are plausible, with
much time being devoted to the interesting "clues"
left by the Bone Collector. The Dolby Digital sound mix
is also worth a mention for its continued use of thunder
storms and nicely atmospheric music.
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Extras:
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Universal Showcase -
Trailer for "The Skulls"
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Spotlight on Location -
Featurette with extensive interviews of all the cast plus
Phillip Noyce, The director. 22 Minutes long.
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Directors Commentary -
Phillip Noyce discusses his endeavors to get this film to
the screen.
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Production Notes - Text
based look at the casting of Washington and Jolie and briefly
about the making of the film."
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Cast and Filmmakers -
Usual bio's of the cast, director & producer, including
filmographies.
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Reel Recommendations
- Films we may like to see if we enjoyed this !. Contains
trailers for "Fear" and "Cry Freedom".
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Theatrical Trailer
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DVD-ROM Stuff - Largely
uninteresting and text based. Really just a glorified expansion
on the cast and filmmakers and Production Notes section
of the DVD.
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