The Cell
In this science fiction thriller, child psychiatrist Catherine Deane (Jennifer Lopez) has developed a technique that allows her to travel through the minds of her patients. When Stargher (Vincent D'Onofrio), a multiple murderer who methodically drowns his victims and performs bizarre rituals with their bodies, falls into a coma, FBI agent Peter Novak (Vince Vaughn) asks Deane to enter the killer's psyche, in the hope of finding a missing girl whom Stargher has kidnapped; if she's not soon found, in all likelihood she'll die in his torture cell. However, once Deane enters the bizarre world of Stargher's mind, she finds getting out to be a very difficult matter. The Cell was the first feature from director Tarsem, who previously made award-winning commercials and music videos, including the video for R.E.M.'s "Losing My Religion." The supporting cast includes Catherine Sutherland, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Dylan Baker, and Pruitt Taylor Vince. more..
Director: Tarsem Singh
Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Vince Vaughn, Vincent D'Onofrio, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Jake Weber
It's one of the best films of the year.
Tarsem uses the dramatically shallow plot to create a dream world densely packed with images of beauty and terror that cling to the memory even if you don't want them to.
Many of the film's images will prove more than some viewers can take.
Impresses more than it entertains.
The Cell is foremost about singular imagery, a succession of still pictures strung together frame by frame.
Best Makeup
Academy Awards (2001)
Best Actress
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films (2001)
Period or Fantasy Film
Art Directors Guild (2001)
Favorite Actress - Science Fiction
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (2001)
Screenplay
Bram Stoker Awards (2001)
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