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Mindcage

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In this spellbinding thriller, detectives Jake Doyle (Martin Lawrence) and Mary Kelly (Melissa Roxburgh) seek the help of an incarcerated serial killer named The Artist (John Malkovich) when a copycat killer strikes. While Mary searches for clues in The Artist's brilliant but twisted psyche, she and Jake are lured into a diabolical game of cat and mouse, racing against time to stay one step ahead of The Artist and his copycat.
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Noel Murray Los Angeles Times The actors all ham it up to a degree suited to a project so flat, cheap and derivative, which helps keep “Mindcage” at least watchable, if never exceptional. Dec 16, 2022 Full Review Brent Simon AV Club Malkovich and Martin Lawrence aren't enough to elevate director Mauro Borrelli's throwback to 1990s serial killer films. Rated: D Dec 16, 2022 Full Review Pablo O. Scholz Clarín The psychological thriller has its rules and twists, but Mindcage does not provide anything at all to encourage a watch. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 1/4 Jan 29, 2024 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Forgettable thriller. Rated: C Dec 24, 2022 Full Review Tara McNamara Common Sense Media It's a familiar premise, but it ultimately takes a very different and far less entertaining turn. Rated: 1/5 Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Abbie Bernstein Assignment X We can admire and enjoy the fact that Mindcage winds up doing things we don’t anticipate, but the film might have been better served if it got more outrageous a little earlier. Rated: B Dec 19, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ralph R This film aspires to be a compelling psychological thriller but falls short in several areas. Martin Lawrence's portrayal of Detective Jake Doyle often feels exaggerated, lacking the subtlety needed for the role. In contrast, Melissa Roxburgh delivers a more grounded performance as Detective Mary Kelly, providing some stability to the film. John Malkovich, as the incarcerated serial killer "The Artist," brings his usual strong presence to the role. However, his limited screen time restricts the depth and impact of his character, leaving the audience wanting more from his performance. The production values are modest, with certain technical aspects detracting from the viewing experience. Notably, the sound design suffers from excessive reverb in specific scenes, which diminishes the film's overall quality and gives it an unpolished feel. There is no indication that this audio effect was an intentional artistic choice by the director. While Mindcage has moments that hint at potential, such as its atmospheric settings and a few intriguing plot twists, these elements are overshadowed by its execution flaws. The film struggles to engage the audience fully, resulting in a viewing experience that is ultimately unsatisfying. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/25/24 Full Review Lana L Don't waste your Time....such a bad movie...the scene of the battle in the room is so horribly done in edditing....I lost interest, but I love the acting of John M. so I continue the film...I was disappointed. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 11/17/24 Full Review Sierra S Horrible movie. The actors in this are usually great in other movies but suddenly seem like amateurs in this. I couldn’t even finish it. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/10/24 Full Review Gregory T This is simply terrible. Netflix tricked me into watching it. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/09/24 Full Review Audience Member This film could have been beautiful, rich, and immersive. The casting is impressive and more than competent in their craft. The writing, directing, and production however fell incredibly flat. There was no real build up, no slowly immersing yourself in the thinly veiled slices of beautiful horror-religious imagery (which I'm sure they spent a lot of time creating, and most of their budget on, which we barely had a chance to witness). It feels rushed, unfinished, underdeveloped and just a disappointment. The visuals wanted to aspire to the stunning worlds created by Tarsem Singh, but sadly it did not. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 11/09/24 Full Review Marina D Just absolutely FULL of clichés, I feel like I’ve seen the movie a hundred times before. The main actress also feels distinctly amateur compared to her co-actors. Frankly, the camera work and style of directing didn’t work either. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 11/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In this spellbinding thriller, detectives Jake Doyle (Martin Lawrence) and Mary Kelly (Melissa Roxburgh) seek the help of an incarcerated serial killer named The Artist (John Malkovich) when a copycat killer strikes. While Mary searches for clues in The Artist's brilliant but twisted psyche, she and Jake are lured into a diabolical game of cat and mouse, racing against time to stay one step ahead of The Artist and his copycat.
Director
Mauro Borrelli
Producer
Daniel Grodnik, Mitchell Welch
Screenwriter
Reggie Keyohara III
Distributor
Lionsgate
Production Co
Metrol Technology, Daniel Grodnik Productions, Boomtown Media, Buffalo 8 Productions, BondIt Media Capital, Head Gear Films
Rating
R (Some Violent Content|Sexual Material)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 16, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 16, 2022
Runtime
1h 36m
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