The Glass House

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Ralph R The Glass House is one of those movies that might not blow you away but keeps you intrigued with its unsettling vibe. The cold, modern house perfectly mirrors the eerie atmosphere, creating an unsettling backdrop for the story. The cinematography uses this to its advantage, making the environment feel as much a part of the tension as the characters themselves. Leelee Sobieski delivers a standout performance, convincingly portraying her character's growth and determination amidst the unfolding mystery. Stellan Skarsgård adds another layer with his chilling yet restrained presence, keeping you on edge even when the story feels familiar. Sure, the plot leans toward predictable territory, which seems to be a sticking point for critics, but the film's strength lies in how it teases the possibility of different outcomes. Even if the ending plays it safe, the journey there has enough intrigue to hold your attention. It's not groundbreaking, but it's a solid thriller with good acting, a cold and unsettling tone, and just enough tension to make it worth a watch. If you're in the mood for something straightforward yet atmospheric, it's a decent pick. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/11/25 Full Review John C I loved it! I was just waiting and waiting for her to catch the SOB till the bitter end. Great cinematography, glossy in makeup, fantastic views of the ocean and the house itself is creepy as hell. Who in their right mind would have a house made of glass?! Suspenseful and great cast. LeeLee Sobieski did a great job of holding the movie up on her own. It's too bad it didn't do well because of 9/11. NOBODY went to the movies when it was released for fear of more terrorist attacks. Give it a chance, you'll like it for the revenge drama that it is. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/03/24 Full Review Bruno V Filme bem excêntrico na época em que foi lançado. Só que a trama fica muito forçada durante o filme, tipo que poderia ser mais natural. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/10/23 Full Review Audience Member Remember when Leelee Sobieski read that 9/11 poem on The Tonight Show? Well, this movie has also been claimed as a victim of that attack, as its box office wasn't what was expected, so everyone instantly used that date as a scapegoat — not just Mariah Carey, who for years has used it to defend the bombing of Glitter. Ruby Baker (Sobieski) and her brother Rhett (Trevor Morgan) have become orphans and placed in the care of their former neighbors, Dr. Erin Glass (Diane Lane) and Terry Glass (Stellan Skarsgård). For Rhett, it works out pretty well, because he can play video games all night. But for Ruby, it means watching Dr. Glass shoot up and Mr. Glass continually insinuate that they're all alone if you know what I mean. The estate and trust fund lawyer Alvin Begleiter (Bruce Dern) is called in, but even a social worker is fooled. Meanwhile, Terry is paying off loan sharks with the kids' inheritance instead of putting them through private school. And for some reason, Ruby is still dumb enough to allow him to write one of her papers, which he plagiarizes, because she has no idea what gaslighting or being a junior quasi-giallo heroine entails. Things get worse — Dr. Glass fatally overdoses, the loan sharks come to get their money or kill everyone, Chris Noth shows up — and Rita Wilson refused to even be credited for being in it. Director Daniel Sackheim produced and directed four episodes on the third season of True Detective, as well as plenty of other TV shows, so he's recovered nicely. Writer Wesley Strick also wrote Wolf, The Saint, Doom, the remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street and Final Analysis, yet people allowed him to keep writing movies. Maybe it's because he also wrote Arachnophobia and Cape Fear, right? Perhaps most importantly, the sequel — Glass House: The Good Mother — has none of the actors or characters from this movie or even the house. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Minh N interesting concept. steady decline as it goes on. but still not bad. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/06/22 Full Review tim s After their wealthy parents die in a suspicious car crash, sixteen year old Ruby Baker ( LeeLee  Sobieski ) and her younger brother are sent to live with their parents best friends. Pre arranged with their late parents and the family lawyer ( Bruce Dern ), the children are placed in the care of Erin ( Diane Lane ) and Terry Glass. ( Stellan Skarsgard )  What unfolds is a simple thriller where a drug addict and bankrupt control freak conspire to take control of the large trust fund left to the children. A number of twists and turns, as subtle as a sledgehammer,  result in Ruby overhearing various aspects of their guardians plot and finding ways to escape from the Glass's before she and her brother are disposed of. "The Glass House" does have some good moments from a very strong cast which also includes Kathy Baker and Chris Noth. Unfortunately these good moments are outweighed by a weak story, the convenient ways Ruby discovers what is unfolding and the cast constantly explaining their actions throughout. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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