Cellular

PG-13

Released Sep 10, 2004

1h 32m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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Schoolteacher Jessica Martin (Kim Basinger) is abducted by ruthless crook Ethan (Jason Statham) and brought to a remote hideout, where she finds a broken cell phone. Unfortunately, when she tries to use the malfunctioning phone to contact the authorities, she accidentally reaches college student Ryan (Chris Evans) instead. The young man wants to help Jessica, but she has no idea where her captors have taken her, and Ryan must scramble to figure out where she is before his cell phone goes dead.

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Critics Consensus

Though it's gimmicky and occasionally feels like a high-end cell phone ad, Cellular is also an energetic and twisty thriller.

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Pickatcu 1

Two lies that this movie showed: -A Nokia phone brakes -The same Nokia phone has low battery

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/19/23

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Andreas K

From the basic idea an exciting film with the young Chris Evans before he became Captain America, but who has aged incredibly badly (seen in 2023). Compared to today's productions, it looks like a TV production. In addition, it is difficult to see Jason Statham as a villain, since he is playing more heroic roles these days. Nowadays such a film would no longer find its way to the cinema but would disappear in the stream. Mediocre entertainment despite a prominent cast.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/15/23

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marcela m

This film passes to who is watching the exactly feeling of fighting for your family life, leaving the viewer distressed. But seeing Chris Evans' abdomen is good to. For sure isn't the best film in the world, nothing innovative or revolutionary, but in those one hour and a half it entertains the viewer. The whole history of a corrupt police officer is just so... ordinary. Cellular is a movie for seeing when you just want to pass your time watching Chris Evans being heroic, saving a family from the bad guys and without any shirt.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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breno g

Special Effects: 0,5/Sound Effects: 0,0/Acting: 0,0/Story: 0,5

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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stoner j

Seems kinda cheesy initially but it works out and is definitely a worthy thriller

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

The acting of Kim Basinger, William H. Macy, Jason Statham, and Chris Evans are good in this thriller that does a lot to show how far Cellular phone technology has come since 2004. Some good elements of suspense and quasi-action but not very believable or particularly exciting. Hard to believe they were able to assemble this cast for this one.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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David R. Ellis

Director

Kim Basinger

Jessica

Chris Evans

Ryan

Jason Statham

Ethan

Eric Christian Olsen

Chad

Matt McColm

Deason

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Nell Minow

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So-so thriller that is too intense for tweens.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 22, 2010

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 3/5

Sep 25, 2004

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James Christopher

Times (UK)

Cellular, based on a story by Larry (Phone Booth) Cohen, is a mobile phone thriller starring Nokia - it's depressingly implausible

Rated: 2/5

Sep 23, 2004

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David Nusair

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...a rather irresistible premise that's employed to briskly-paced and often engrossing effect...

Rated: 3/4

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Rated: 4/5

Aug 7, 2008

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Rated: 3/4

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Synopsis

Schoolteacher Jessica Martin (Kim Basinger) is abducted by ruthless crook Ethan (Jason Statham) and brought to a remote hideout, where she finds a broken cell phone. Unfortunately, when she tries to use the malfunctioning phone to contact the authorities, she accidentally reaches college student Ryan (Chris Evans) instead. The young man wants to help Jessica, but she has no idea where her captors have taken her, and Ryan must scramble to figure out where she is before his cell phone goes dead.

Director: David R. Ellis
Producer: Douglas Curtis
Screenwriter: Larry Cohen, Chris Morgan
Distributor: New Line Cinema
Production Co: Avery Pix, Electric Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sexual References|Language|Terror|Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 10, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $32.0M
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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