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      8MM

      R Released Feb 26, 1999 2 hr. 3 min. Mystery & Thriller List
      23% 83 Reviews Tomatometer 52% 100,000+ Ratings Audience Score Private detective Tom Welles (Nicolas Cage) lives a normal life with his wife (Catherine Keener) and young daughter, until he receives a startling new case. A widow named Mrs. Christian (Myra Carter) has found what appears to be a snuff film among her late husband's belongings, and she wants Welles to determine if the movie is real or fake. Welles heads to California, where a video store employee (Joaquin Phoenix) helps him infiltrate the dangerous and depraved world of illegal porn movies. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Mar 14 Buy Now

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      Its sadistic violence is unappealing and is lacking in suspense and mystery.

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      Mortal If you 're a fun of mystery thrillers and dark themes this is a movie for you. I don't understand the negative comments the plot ,acting and escalation of the events within the movie are descent at least. Go ahead and watch it. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/14/24 Full Review Bill S I went in with low expectations, but the movie ended up being pretty enjoyable. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/24 Full Review Alex C A decent plot. I think cages's acting could have been better but overall a well done movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/21/23 Full Review Pickatcu 1 This is how I literally imagine myself in 15 years if I don't stop my porn addiction... Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/01/23 Full Review Serj R "8mm," directed by Joel Schumacher, plunges audiences into a disturbing world where morality is a luxury. Nicolas Cage's intense performance as a private investigator navigating the grim world of snuff films adds weight to the film. The exploration of voyeurism and the erosion of innocence is thought-provoking, but pacing issues and occasional predictability hold it back. Schumacher's direction strikes a balance between unflinching realism and potential exploitation. While "8mm" doesn't fully capitalize on its ambitious premise, it remains a gritty, unsettling journey that leaves viewers pondering the depths of human depravity. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/16/23 Full Review Stoner J Schumacher's darkest noir. Far underrated too, it grabs you into the mystery Cage is burrowing into and has a satisfying, and awesomely bloody ending. Sure it's not as good as his other ones, Falling down or Phone Booth… but it is good Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Andrew Sarris Observer Mr. Cage has become such a wet-eyed purveyor of moral anguish that he makes Mr. Pitt look calm, cool and collected. Mar 21, 2019 Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader I can't say I warmed to the results, but I was solidly held for the film's two hours. Sep 17, 2008 Full Review Derek Elley Variety A movie that keeps jumping the gate and finally unravels all over the floor. Jul 22, 2008 Full Review Chris Alexander Alexander On Film I believe 8MM to be (Schumacher's) masterpiece and certainly, it's further evidence that Cage is one of the great dramatic screen presences when used properly and when dialing down his patented eccentricities Nov 26, 2020 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Cage himself is rarely convincing in the part of a man in over his head; his dialogue is forced and his anger and rage are almost comical. Rated: 3/10 Sep 9, 2020 Full Review Andy Klein New Times By the end, the overwrought dialogue provokes unintended laughs, and even Cage -- aided by memorable work from Phoenix, Peter Stormare and James Gandolfini -- can't save it. Mar 21, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Private detective Tom Welles (Nicolas Cage) lives a normal life with his wife (Catherine Keener) and young daughter, until he receives a startling new case. A widow named Mrs. Christian (Myra Carter) has found what appears to be a snuff film among her late husband's belongings, and she wants Welles to determine if the movie is real or fake. Welles heads to California, where a video store employee (Joaquin Phoenix) helps him infiltrate the dangerous and depraved world of illegal porn movies.
      Director
      Joel Schumacher
      Executive Producer
      Joseph M. Caracciolo
      Screenwriter
      Andrew Kevin Walker
      Distributor
      Sony Pictures Entertainment, Columbia TriStar Home Video, Columbia Pictures, United Artists
      Production Co
      Hofflund/Polone, Columbia Pictures Corporation
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Mystery & Thriller
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Feb 26, 1999, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Sep 21, 2010
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $36.3M
      Sound Mix
      Surround, SDDS, Dolby Digital
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