21 reviews
An interesting premise starts with a thrifty script that immediately gets to the crime, the cop who needs to prove something and the threat of more killings. The sorry is paced as steadily as an episode of Law and Order and never finds a reason to lag.
If the writing and direction are good, why does everyone hate this movie? Well, for one, the lead actress ought to consider another profession. She performs someplace between "phoning it in" and Faye Dunaway in "Mommy Dearest." For another, the production values scream "Wifetime Movie." And, last, the music make me want to pound myself in the head with a hammer.
I would like to see what the writer and director do with an actual cast, because this was just godawful.
If the writing and direction are good, why does everyone hate this movie? Well, for one, the lead actress ought to consider another profession. She performs someplace between "phoning it in" and Faye Dunaway in "Mommy Dearest." For another, the production values scream "Wifetime Movie." And, last, the music make me want to pound myself in the head with a hammer.
I would like to see what the writer and director do with an actual cast, because this was just godawful.
This is just a TV film and its quality is medium, it is OK in overall.
- farhadbenyamin
- Dec 25, 2019
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I like to spend the occasional couple of hours watching random movies that are lower budgeted, sometimes, you can find a good movie. This movie was decent, I could have used a little more character development. I know for sure that a father-daughter ride along would never happen, because of the results of this one.
I think this story was an interesting one but as a person with friends who work as dispatchers, I was a touch offended by the main character and how she acted as though the job of dispatcher was beneath her some how.
The scene where her physical therapist tells her to stay off her leg and five minutes later (in movie run time)she is trying to run on it. Another thing that kind of irritated me was the one officer who was giving the main character a hard time, I was with her at first because the main character is the worst dispatcher ever. However, when she mimics her limp, I was like "now that's too far", it was highly unprofessional. Overall, it wasn't a bad way to spend 1:30:00; it is one of those movies that you will shout at the screen, "C'mon! What are you doing?!!!"
Wasn't that bad, but it wasn't that good either. It was nice to see Joseph C. Phillips again.
I think this story was an interesting one but as a person with friends who work as dispatchers, I was a touch offended by the main character and how she acted as though the job of dispatcher was beneath her some how.
The scene where her physical therapist tells her to stay off her leg and five minutes later (in movie run time)she is trying to run on it. Another thing that kind of irritated me was the one officer who was giving the main character a hard time, I was with her at first because the main character is the worst dispatcher ever. However, when she mimics her limp, I was like "now that's too far", it was highly unprofessional. Overall, it wasn't a bad way to spend 1:30:00; it is one of those movies that you will shout at the screen, "C'mon! What are you doing?!!!"
Wasn't that bad, but it wasn't that good either. It was nice to see Joseph C. Phillips again.
- neenasbookshelf
- May 21, 2022
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I love bad lifetime movies, but man this movie was just awful, and not in an it's so bad, it's good way. The main character is beyond irritating and totally unlikable. She's a terrible cop who gets injured in the line of duty, and then becomes a terrible 911 operator who ignores a kid calling for help, which results in him being murdered. The rest of the movie is spent feeling sorry for herself, drinking, impersonating a cop, breaking into people's houses, and waving her gun at people until she somehow solves the crime. And at the end is rewarded as a hero despite basically spending the entire movie being incompetent and committing felonies. Don't watch this movie, do something less painful, like eating glass.
- odium43-138-258761
- Mar 26, 2016
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- LoupGarouTFTs
- Jan 9, 2016
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This is a horrible movie. The acting is stilted, forced, and the script gives surface dialogues and interfaces only. In scenes where there should be sincere emotions being portrayed by the characters, the actors are not able to regurgitate their lines correctly, let alone bring depth to the scenes. Don't wast your time....
I was watching a different movie (Cliffhanger) where the hero had a shoulder injury that conveniently came and went as required by the plot and was reminded of this movie. Our hero in this movie was shot in the leg in the first scene. It's quite a serious injury. Her doctor says something about amputation being necessary if she refuses to stay off it.
The first thing our hero does is toss her walker in the trash and devote all her energies to racing about. She climbs stairs, runs(!), climbs through windows, chases down suspects, etc. Pretty much anything and everything other than resting her leg. She limps at times, hobbles at other times, and walks normally the rest of the time.
Though suspended from the police department, she breaks and enters, threatens a potential suspect with her gun, and steals evidence from him. Her illegal activities culminate in her shooting a suspect.
Three stars because this was a pretty bad movie but the rampant continuity errors with the leg injury made it memorable.
The first thing our hero does is toss her walker in the trash and devote all her energies to racing about. She climbs stairs, runs(!), climbs through windows, chases down suspects, etc. Pretty much anything and everything other than resting her leg. She limps at times, hobbles at other times, and walks normally the rest of the time.
Though suspended from the police department, she breaks and enters, threatens a potential suspect with her gun, and steals evidence from him. Her illegal activities culminate in her shooting a suspect.
Three stars because this was a pretty bad movie but the rampant continuity errors with the leg injury made it memorable.
- bitbucketchip
- Sep 2, 2021
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Poorly written for a movie that had potential with a good story. This was a Lifetime Channel movie gone bad. It's not even a bad B movie. Multiple Illegal searches are just one of the many ridiculous parts of a "cop" movie with clearly no research in how cops do their jobs. The title alone should tell you to steer clear - 911-Nightmare... a Nightmare of directing, acting, and plot.
- bentley-51587
- Mar 4, 2022
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This movie is terrible. The main character is so stupid, incompetent and so unlikeable. It starts off bad and doesn't get any better.
At the beginning of the movie she is shot in the shoulder - but for the rest of the movie she somehow has a leg injury instead - that just shows you the thoughtless production of this lame time-waster.
At the beginning of the movie she is shot in the shoulder - but for the rest of the movie she somehow has a leg injury instead - that just shows you the thoughtless production of this lame time-waster.
- coachjr-65868
- Apr 4, 2022
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This was bad from beginning to end. I watched it all the way through so as to give a legitimate review. This film is actually as bad as the majority of the reviews. I wouldn't be surprised if some of the bad reviews are even from the actors who signed up for this misadventure.
- beamerportia
- Mar 30, 2022
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Do yourself a favour if you are considering watching this ... don't. Call your mother instead. She'd love to hear from you!
- michael-74852
- Jan 11, 2018
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Nonsense
Do not watch this nonsense
Terrible attempt at acting
Stupid storyline
Are there no HR procedures in the USA?
How many investigating police officers walk around with the case file for a murder containing sensitive data.
Stupid all round
Do not watch this nonsense
Terrible attempt at acting
Stupid storyline
Are there no HR procedures in the USA?
How many investigating police officers walk around with the case file for a murder containing sensitive data.
Stupid all round
- fla_person
- Mar 12, 2022
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Loved it! 911 Nightmare is a fun, well-acted movie that the entire family will enjoy. This one-of-a-kind film keeps you on the edge of your seat with many thrilling moments, shocking scenes and a great deal of suspense. The cast has a lot of chemistry which made the movie even better to watch. All of the characters are sharp witted and their character portrayals are spot on for the diverse roles. The actors were believable in every scene which was refreshing to see. Loved Fiona Gubbleman as the lead character and Cole Edwards as Stevie. I would highly recommend 911 Nightmare for those audiences who love a meaty thriller.It will make you laugh and cry...and will shock you with a surprise ending you won't want to miss!
- tbedwards-689-32079
- Sep 8, 2016
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I really hated this movie , and the reason being is because of her ,
Right from the word go , I just took an instant dislike to her , what an attitude !
Firstly , her father bore the brunt of her incompetence , secondly a child in need suffered because of her rude, unprofessional attitude.
How did she get into the police force in the first place ??
And what really irritated me was her smart comments throughout .
This girl really thought that she was one half of " Cagney and Lacey " Think again !
There, I got that off my chest !
Apart from that , the movie was still bad .
I would not recommend it.
Firstly , her father bore the brunt of her incompetence , secondly a child in need suffered because of her rude, unprofessional attitude.
How did she get into the police force in the first place ??
And what really irritated me was her smart comments throughout .
This girl really thought that she was one half of " Cagney and Lacey " Think again !
There, I got that off my chest !
Apart from that , the movie was still bad .
I would not recommend it.
- carolynocean
- Oct 3, 2021
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- haroot_azarian
- Sep 22, 2023
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