Cellphone

I kept waiting for the spooky to happen. Malcolm McDowell being in it, even as just a voice actor, had me kind of excited and hopeful. Unfortunately, it was a mess of unnatural dialogue, slow pacing, and an inexplicable plot. It was well shot, and the acting was fine given the terrible script. But that's the only reason it got two stars. The movie kept building up to build up the buildup, and in the last like, 5 minutes, everything pops off kind of, but doesn't really make any sense. Next thing you know... SPLAT! POOF! It's over. No explanation. Nothing in the buildup to extrapolate an explanation. Just a nothing burger.

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.

It amazes me that some movies get past script approval, Cellphone sadly is another such example.

It's not as if this story hasn't been told many times before, it has, and in many better ways but this boring, repetitive and unfortunately poorly acted waste of time needs avoiding at all costs.

I can't be bothered with explaining the story because it's so puerile it's not worth the effort.

My only hope is that my review might stop one unfortunately cinema goer or indeed anyone from wasting their time and money on this insult to cinema, don't even be tempted, I have wasted my time and money for you and you're most welcome, just trust me.

Remember when you were choosing which movie to go and watch and it was between Cellphone and "A N other" movie - choose the other one, wish I had.

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.

The tagline has promise, the trailer gave hope, the actual film was a major let down. The whole time watching this movie you're hoping it's going somewhere. The opening scene had me super intrigued. But unfortunately when we cut to our protagonist Wynne we watch her make ridiculous decisions while being haunted by this random cellphone. She makes no attempts to leave or change her situation. We see her dealing with her grief in flashbacks with her fiance and random contact with a neighbor, but when it comes to actually explaining what's happening all the plot and juxtaposition is sadly missing and the films resolution was non-existent. I really wish I could have my time back after watching this.