Mindhunters

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Mindhunters

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Released May 13, 2005

1h 46m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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FBI agent Jake Harris (Val Kilmer) escorts a group of cadets to a remote island for simulation training. The cadets, under the leadership of J.D. (Christian Slater), will try to catch an imaginary serial killer within the island's elaborate facility. The FBI, however, is suspicious of Harris' methods and dispatch Gabe Jensen (LL Cool J) to act as an outside observer. What he finds is a simulation exercise that becomes dangerously real and training that becomes a fight for survival.

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Critics Consensus

A retread of Ten Little Indians that lacks the source material's wit.

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Richard Roeper

Ebert & Roeper

It was supposed to open in the spring of 2003, but they kept pushing back the release date. They should have kept pushing.

May 16, 2005

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Stephen Hunter

Washington Post

Evidently, these young FBI geniuses were just on a collective undercover assignment to infiltrate the Melrose Avenue club scene, because their disguise consists of half-grown (or half-ungrown) beards, shaggy hair, [and] insouciant wisecracking attitudes.

May 13, 2005

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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

As effective as a movie can be and yet still be 100 percent forgettable.

Rated: 2/4

May 13, 2005

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Joe Lipsett

Horror Queers Podcast

A silly retread of And Then There Were None only with the most inept crew of budding profilers. Morris is bland and Lee Miller's accent is atrocious, but the deaths are solid. Mindhunters isn't a good movie, but it is a fun movie.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 19, 2024

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

There's suspense from the guessing game, though the big reveal is underwhelming and unconvincing; too many contrived things take place for any of this to make much sense.

Rated: 4/10

Nov 7, 2020

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

The sloppily made suspense thriller was deservedly ripped by most critics and was a financial flop.

Rated: C+

Jun 30, 2017

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 46 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $4,500,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring Val Kimer as Jake Harris!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/12/25

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SA G

This movie is so interesting and although Val Kilmer has a small part, he still shines through for his fine acting. Such a great thriller, keeps you guessing 'til the end and it keeps your attention throughout the movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/03/25

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Mariëtte S

This is the best suspence movie I have ever watched (and I've watched it atleast five times) It is well written, well acted and I always forget who the killer was in the end. I will keep on watching this movie over and over again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/25

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Kathy N

I was so into this movie I couldn’t stop watching it. Are they going to come out with a season three because I will be one of the first people to watch it I need more The actor who played Manson was amazing and a couple other others blew my mind Send us more!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/02/25

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Jeannie S

I think Groff was so wrong for this part. He played this part with no emotion in his voice and whispered throughout the whole series. His cocky attitude really got to me. And the whispering! Ugh….the series held my attention and was very different. If you can get past the whispering and lack of emotion from Groff you should watch this series.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/17/24

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Cat R

I loved this movie.. interesting twists and creepy setting..worth the watch

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/29/24

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Synopsis

FBI agent Jake Harris (Val Kilmer) escorts a group of cadets to a remote island for simulation training. The cadets, under the leadership of J.D. (Christian Slater), will try to catch an imaginary serial killer within the island's elaborate facility. The FBI, however, is suspicious of Harris' methods and dispatch Gabe Jensen (LL Cool J) to act as an outside observer. What he finds is a simulation exercise that becomes dangerously real and training that becomes a fight for survival.

Director: Renny Harlin
Producer: Jeffrey Silver, Bobby Newmyer, Cary Brokaw, Akiva Goldsman, Rebecca Spikings
Screenwriter: Wayne Kramer, Wayne Kramer, Kevin Brodbin
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Dimension Films, Avenue Pictures Productions, Outlaw Productions
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Language|Strong Graphic Images|Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 13, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.5M
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby SRD, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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