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Solace

  • 2015
  • R
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
73K
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Anthony Hopkins and Colin Farrell in Solace (2015)
When FBI Special Agent Joe Merriwether (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) is unable to solve a series of homicides, he decides to enlist the help of his former colleague Dr. John Clancy (Anthony Hopkins), a retired physician with psychic powers.
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Psychic John Clancy (Sir Anthony Hopkins) works with the F.B.I. in order to hunt down a serial killer.Psychic John Clancy (Sir Anthony Hopkins) works with the F.B.I. in order to hunt down a serial killer.Psychic John Clancy (Sir Anthony Hopkins) works with the F.B.I. in order to hunt down a serial killer.

  • Director
    • Afonso Poyart
  • Writers
    • Sean Bailey
    • Ted Griffin
  • Stars
    • Anthony Hopkins
    • Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    • Abbie Cornish
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    73K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Afonso Poyart
    • Writers
      • Sean Bailey
      • Ted Griffin
    • Stars
      • Anthony Hopkins
      • Jeffrey Dean Morgan
      • Abbie Cornish
    • 262User reviews
    • 102Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins
    • Dr. John Clancy
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    • Joe Merriwether
    Abbie Cornish
    Abbie Cornish
    • Katherine Cowles
    Colin Farrell
    Colin Farrell
    • Charles Ambrose
    Matt Gerald
    Matt Gerald
    • Agent Sloman
    Jose Pablo Cantillo
    Jose Pablo Cantillo
    • Agent Sawyer
    Marley Shelton
    Marley Shelton
    • Laura Merriwether
    Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley
    • Mr. Ellis
    Kenny Johnson
    Kenny Johnson
    • David Raymond
    Joshua Close
    Joshua Close
    • Linus Harp
    • (as Josh Close)
    Sharon Lawrence
    Sharon Lawrence
    • Mrs. Ellis
    Janine Turner
    Janine Turner
    • Elizabeth Clancy
    Luisa Moraes
    Luisa Moraes
    • Victoria Raymond
    Jordan Woods-Robinson
    Jordan Woods-Robinson
    • Mr. Oldfield
    Niyi Oni
    Niyi Oni
    • Agent Fibbie
    Carter Godwin
    • Kevin Merriwether
    • (as Carter Even Godwin)
    Autumn Dial
    Autumn Dial
    • Emma Clancy
    Tara Arroyave
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    • Director
      • Afonso Poyart
    • Writers
      • Sean Bailey
      • Ted Griffin
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    User reviews262

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    9silvaeduardo

    I usually trust on IMDb reviews

    Loved the movie, don't go for the 1 star main review...

    I found strange that a movie with this 2 actors would get a so low or medium even score, and decided to watch it (usualy I don't see anything below 6.5)

    The movie is very good and has a strong message behind it, its not that well hidden, you can identify yourself or someone with the pain that goes through the movie. Who thinks this is a horror movie, or a cliché is going for the wrong film.

    Its a story of the "devil's advocate", you will end up having conflicted feelings, hard ones, with some extremes.

    Anyways, without spoiling it, unless your expecting a horror or action blockbuster you should watch this movie.

    Hopkins delivers and Farrel as well, now the woman main actress doesn't reach this 2 great actors, its the only flaw (Sometimes big one) I find in this film.

    Great movie
    7jpcjcpd

    Surprisingly Good

    I wasn't sure what to make of it based on the review score. Lately, I'm finding that the reviews are becoming less reliable and more fringe opinion.

    This movie presents an interesting concept and a troubling moral dilemma. I found it to be well acted (with the exception of the female detective) and fairly well written. I enjoyed the concept of multiple outcomes based on the "butterfly effect" and how they were presented.

    Giving bad reviews based on it being written by a man (yes there are a few) or similar nonsense is just wasteful. Overall, it was an interesting watch that left me thinking and somewhat troubled - that's the best kind of movie.
    7zsguerreiro

    Not great but still a very enjoyable good movie..

    Honestly, give it a shot. It's a lot better than you are expecting after reading all the bad reviews and the rating it has here on IMDb. The only problem I have with this movie is with the casting.. while Hopkins and Farrell do well, the other two(Abbie Cornish and Jeffrey Dean Morgan) are just rubbish, Abbie in particular was really embarrassing to watch, even though she is good looking, her acting is just excruciatingly bad! Both of them are as convincing as FBI agents as a squirrel. There are a few bad dialogue lines and some clichés but the story is compelling and Hopkins still delivers.

    Other than that, it is an enjoyable and engaging movie.
    7RoboRabbit89

    Solace is a great thriller with a unique concept.

    When I first seen this on the shelf at my library, I thought it looks pretty good. When I seen this I thought this is a damn good movie with a good story and really good performances.

    The film is basically your typical serial killer goes on a rampage and FBI agents must stop him formula, but this film is refreshingly done with great twists and takes interesting turns along the way.

    The performances from Anthony Hopkins, Colin Farrell, Jefferey Dean Morgan and Abbie Cornish were very good, everyone brought their A-game in this. Jefferey and Abbie play FBI agents and Anthony is a doctor who is physic who from what I can tell, is a cop, and the FBI uses him from time to time on really difficult cases. On this case, the killer there after is just like Anthony's character, a physic ,and has them follow his bazaar riddles and clues, which is really cool.

    I know it won't happen but I kinda want to see a sequel to this because the concept is fresh, this film could be a franchise. Originally this was the sequel to Seven that started Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt but was changed to this instead, I think at the time New Line Cinema didn't like it or it never got of the ground, but I'm glad it was rescued and made as this instead. Besides Seven is very hard to franchise if you think about it.

    The action scenes are good and the story is cool it's one of these edge of your seat kinda flicks, with a great ending that I will not spoil.

    I give it a 7/10. A good movie that I can't recommend enough to you. See it.
    7Alanjackd

    Unexpected

    Take " Dead zone" and " Manhunter" and you have Solace.

    I won't tell you much about the plot but the film is in the title.

    Wasn't entirely sure what I was going to watch because of the trailer but was very pleasantly surprised.

    I left the theatre wondering who was the bad guy...or indeed IF there was a bad guy.Fantastic cinematography and use of special effects with blistering performances all around.

    A number of reviews have mentioned that this copies a lot of genres but for me it nods a wink in homage to psycho-thrillers to which the director obviously adores.

    Absolutely riveting direction takes this from a Sunday matinée to a Saturday night blockbuster which Tony Hopkins comfortably revels in.

    Colin Farrell is superb as the protagonist ( or is he)?

    I challenge you to not enjoy this for what it is.

    Bring on the DVD so I can watch again and sumise!!

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    • Trivia
      The script for this movie was originally picked up by New Line Cinema, with the intention to re-write it as a sequel to Se7en (1995), tentatively titled "Ei8ht". The main character was supposed to be Se7en (1995)'s Detective William Somerset (Morgan Freeman), who had acquired psychic powers. This idea was dropped after Se7en (1995) director David Fincher reacted negatively to the idea, after which it was produced as a stand-alone movie.
    • Goofs
      When Agent Cowles first meets John Clancy, the case files she puts down on his kitchen surface are seen in one side shot but have disappeared by the next shot.
    • Quotes

      Charles Ambrose: I don't enjoy the work I do, John. It's not a fetish. It's about allowing those who are already dying... to die with some dignity. Sometimes the greatest acts of love are the hardest acts to commit.

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits scroll in the opposite direction, with all the lines in reverse order
    • Connections
      Featured in Projector: The Martian/Solace (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Che Gelida Manina
      From "La Boheme"

      Written by Giacomo Puccini

      Performed by Symfonický orchester Slovenského rozhlasu

      Conducted by Will Humburg (uncredited)

      Featuring Jonathan Welch

      Courtesy of Naxos

      By Arrangement with Source/Q

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    • Release date
      • December 16, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • FilmNation Entertainment
      • Official Facebook Page
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • En la mente del asesino
    • Filming locations
      • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Eden Rock Media
      • FilmNation Entertainment
      • Flynn Picture Company
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $22,354,572
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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