| This
film is loaded with spiritual implications. Imagine a story about
someone getting a call to save people from destruction. Hmm, sounds
like the story of St. Paul in the Bible, or even the story in this
film! |
(2004) Film Review |
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| CREDITS |
| Directed
by David R. Ellis
Story
by Larry Cohen
Screenplay by Chris Morgan
Cast
(in credits order)
Kim Basinger .... Jessica Martin
Chris Evans .... Ryan
William H. Macy .... Mooney
Eric Christian Olsen .... Chad
Jessica Biel .... Chloe
Jason Statham .... Greer
Richard Burgi .... Craig Martin
Eddie Driscoll .... Ronnie
Eric Etebari .... Dimitri
Adam Taylor Gordon .... Ricky Martin
Produced
by
Douglas Curtis .... executive producer
Dean Devlin .... producer
Tawny Ellis .... associate producer
Keith Goldberg .... executive producer
Lauren Lloyd .... producer
Caroline Rault .... associate producer
Marc Roskin .... co-producer
Original Music by John Ottman
Cinematography by Gary Capo
Film Editing by Eric A. Sears
MPAA: Rated PG-13 for violence,
terror situations, language and some sexual references.
Runtime: USA:94 min
For rating reasons, go to FILMRATINGS.COM,
and MPAA.ORG.
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| SYNOPSIS
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| A
random wrong number to his cell phone sends a young man into a high-stakes
race against time to save a woman’s life in the action thriller
Cellular. With no knowledge of Jessica Martin (Kim
Basinger) other than her hushed, panicked voice on the other end of
the tenuous cell phone connection, Ryan (Chris Evans) is quickly thrown
into a world of deception and murder on his frantic search to find
and save her. Jessica’s life is in his hands, but what is waiting
for him on the other side of the line, and what will it cost him to
find out? Cellular also features an impressive supporting
cast that includes William H. Macy, Jason Statham and Noah Emmerich.
Cellular is directed by David Ellis (Final Destination
2) and produced by Dean Devlin |
 Review
by MIKE FURCHES
I
recently went to the movies, and the feature I wanted to see was
sold out so I decided to catch a movie that my future son-in-law
had told me about, titled Cellular. It didn’t
take long to figure out I was going to enjoy this movie. Larry Cohen,
who had also written a similar movie titled Phone
Booth, wrote this one as well. Cohen again brings us
a white-knuckle, deep-breathing thriller that is not only filled
with action, it is filled with life lessons.
Review
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THE CALL TO SAVE ANOTHER
VISUAL REVIEW BY DAVID BRUCE
Host of HollywoodJesus.com |
 THE
CALL
Cellular is about getting “the call”
to a mission of saving a (the) human family. This story concept
has powerful spiritual connections to say the least. Because we
all have a call in life. A unique call that each of us needs to
respond to.
|
 HUMANITY
AT THE CROSSROADS
An innocent woman has been kidnapped by some very evil dudes. The
life of her family is threatened if she does not co-operate!. They
think she has information they need. But she doesn't -- what is she
to do? Locked up by herself in an attic, she pieces together a smashed
phone and makes a random call for help by clicking wires together.
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 ORDINARY
GUY, EXTRODINARY CALL
The person receiving the call, a self-centered bogus guy named Ryan,
is the most unlikely person for such an important and critical challenge.
But, isn’t this the way of great storytelling? Ordinary unqualified
people finding themselves faced with extraordinary tasks? As a matter
of fact, that’s what the Bible is full of –- ordinary
people getting extraordinary calls from God to do the miraculous.
|
Writer
Larry Cohen has struck again.
He also wrote Phone Booth
which has tremendous spiritual connections. These two films have the
flow of a series almost.
In Phone Booth we are
introduced to Stu Shepard, a fast talking hustler, who is cheating
on his wife. In the midst of inner-city New York, across the street
from a topless joint (symbol of the fallen world), the telephone rings.
Stu answers, thinking that it is his girlfriend calling. Instead,
it is his judgment call. On the other end of the line is a sniper
who tells Stu his number is up, and if he values his life he had better
not hang up. |
 The
phone booth now serves as a confessional. The sniper, being perched
high up in a skyscraper, is very godlike. This is a story about judgment,
confession and redemption. One very interesting item is the sign in
back of the telephone booth with huge words reading, "Who do
you think you are?" For the remainder of the film, Stu enters
a course of self-discovery. Also, note the God point of view in the
above picture. |
 And,
as if the first sign isn't enough, there is an ad for "penance"
perfume plastered on a wall to the side of the phone booth. Penance
is "making payment" for past sins. The sniper wants Stu
to call his wife and confess his unfaithfulness -- doing penance.
Reaping and sowing.
|
 Back
to Cellular:
Just as Phone Booth is about dealing with personal
issues/sins, Cellular is about living a life of
commitment to helping others!
Responding
to the call is transforming for Ryan. He must let go of everything
he had planned for himself and totally focus of the importance of
others. He puts his life at risk for the sake of others. This sort
of self-sacrificing behavior is the highest form of love.
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 SUDDEN
CALLS, CALL IN PROCESS
Officer Mooney is a cop who also performs incredible, selfless acts
of courage to help Ryan, save Jessica, and bring the evil-doers
to justice. He is an example of a call that comes slowly and in
the context of process. Ryan’s sudden call is nicely contrasted
with Mooney’s.
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 THE
IMPORTANCE OF CALL
Spiritual calls work the same way. Some “divine calls”
come suddenly, other calls are realized over time. How is it for you?
The important thing, of course, is to respond. To not respond is a
fate that affects not only one's own self but others as well.
How
is God speaking to your heart? What is your call,
or purpose, in life? Whatever it is, answer that call -- because
it is extremely important! |
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