Cellphone

Stumbling upon this 2024 movie titled "Cellphone" by random luck, I opted to sit down and watch it on account of it being a movie that I had never seen, nor actually heard about. And with it being a horror movie of sorts, of course I needed no persuasion to sit down and check out what director Luke Sommer and writer Rachel Sommer had to offer.

The storyline was somewhat of a swing and a miss. THere wasn't a whole lot of anything interesting happening, and sitting around watching the lives of Wynne (played by Whitney Rose Pynn) and Chris (played by Justin Malik Jackson) just didn't really make for an overly interesting narrative.

It was a relatively small cast ensemble in the movie, and I was only familiar with Malcolm McDowell. The acting performances in the movie were actually fair, despite the fact that the script was a dumpster fire.

I managed to suffer through a gutwretching 45 minutes of absolute boredom before I tossed the towel in the ring. This movie took forever to go nowhere. I am not kidding here, nothing happened in those long, oh so very long, 45 minutes that I suffered through. And believe you me, I am never returning to attempt finish watching "Cellphone".

This movie was a swing and a miss. And there wasn't an ounce of horror in it to be seen throughout the 45 minutes I endured. Well, unless you consider absolutely nothing happening on the screen as horror, if so, then you're in for quite a treat.

My rating of director Luke Sommer's 2024 movie "Cellphone" lands on a one out of ten stars.

Acting is super tough to watch. Dialogue is not believable. Predictable and poorly executed. So much loose ends to tie up story wise. I'd be ok never watching a Whitney Rose Pynn movie ever again. Her acting is atrocious specifically. Completely detached script just bouncing back and forth with no real fluidity. Not to mention the extremely juvenile view of PTSD and how the main character was "healed" at the end. Movie is a waste of time and completely pointless. Don't make your loved ones sit down and watch this like I did. Movie only got two stars because the house and scenery were pretty. Otherwise HUGE pass.

I had such high hopes for this movie. Seemed like it might be a little different from the norm. But the longer I watched it the worse it just kept getting. The acting was not great. The scenes with her dead fiance had nothing to do with anything. All in all this movie was a complete mess. Then we got to the end and it was just ridiculous. Nothing tied together or made any sense at all. The cellphone? It never explained why that was so important. Perhaps just to have a way of "Bob" , Malcolm McDowell 's part to be able to call in and there was a big name attached to the movie? Do yourself a favor and don't waste your time.

This movie was incredibly slow-paced, to the point where I found myself nodding off and had to stand up to keep myself awake. It's surprising that it's labeled as Horror-Mystery because there was hardly anything scary or mysterious about it; instead, it felt more like a drama-documentary. The plot was uninteresting and didn't make much sense, and the ending was confusing, leaving me feeling like I wasted a good 90 minutes of my time. This is by far the worst movie I've ever seen. The acting was subpar, and the only emotion I felt while watching it was shame-for witnessing such a poorly made film and for the time I'll never get back. The secondary characters were so poorly written that they're not even worth mentioning. Overall, this movie was a complete waste of resources, time, and, well, just a waste. I strongly advise against watching it.

Despite an intriguing premise, the execution of "Cellphone" leaves much to be desired, making it one of the more disappointing releases of the year.

First and foremost, the dialogue is abysmal. Characters deliver lines that range from cringe-worthy to downright laughable, undermining any sense of tension or fear the movie attempts to build. The monologues, in particular, are a major low point-rambling and incoherent, they add nothing to the plot and serve only to confuse the audience.

The acting is another significant issue. The cast's performances are uniformly weak, with most scenes feeling forced and unnatural. It's difficult to invest in characters who seem equally bewildered by their own motivations and actions.

As for the story, it is dry and lacks any real substance. The plot meanders without purpose, presenting a series of disconnected events that fail to coalesce into a cohesive narrative. By the time the credits roll, the audience is left with more questions than answers, and not in a way that suggests depth or intrigue. Instead, it feels like a collection of half-baked ideas that never fully develop.

"Cellphone" struggles to deliver on its horror promises. The suspense is minimal, and the scares are predictable and unoriginal. The movie ultimately suffers from an empty plot that fails to engage or thrill, making it a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

In summary, "Cellphone" is a film best avoided. With its dreadful dialogue, pitiful acting, and a story that offers little to no substance, it leaves viewers disappointed and unsatisfied. It's a missed opportunity that squanders any potential it might have had.