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BisectApr 17, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nicolas Cage's Oscar award (for Leaving Las Vegas (1995)) makes a cameo in the film. Look for it, wrapped up in black string/laces on Eddie Poole's desk when Cage breaks in to tap Poole's phone.… Expand

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rjmacreadyAug 15, 2016

The generally poor response to this astoundingly bold "mainstream" movie - which frankly only looks better with age - is the reason why our multiplexes are chock-full of Marvel movies. You reap what you sow, people.

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Emanate727Apr 5, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of Cage's best movies, the movie is very intriguing. It also has many twists and it is very involving.… Expand

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Crusty_CowboyJun 11, 2014

I loved this movie because of the dark nature of the film and what it depicts. It shows the struggle between the evil and good of man and one of the darker sides of our humanity.

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clinteastwooMay 11, 2016

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Okey!!!! The Movie Don't Reached the Thriller, the Gore, And the Focus in Phonography, That we Want, and the End is yes very Dull, But the film continue be very Good, don't deserved so much Negative Reviews, And have great Performances instead the people say Cage,Phoenix,Stormare and the womans did a great job!!!!… Expand

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smiyamotOct 2, 2016

Wow, I'm surprised by the really low ratings. This was a different story, not the Hollywood tried and true, and timely, snuff films and the hordes of young people going to Hollywood to be a big star. Living in LA, yes, there are a lot ofWow, I'm surprised by the really low ratings. This was a different story, not the Hollywood tried and true, and timely, snuff films and the hordes of young people going to Hollywood to be a big star. Living in LA, yes, there are a lot of people who think they are going to be stars. Maybe it's a comment on our society and mass media. It's hard to fault Nicholas Cage for this performance, was he trying for his Leaving Las Vegas persona, or was it the director who called the shots?… Expand

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Tss5078Feb 23, 2013

This is one of the darkest, grittiest, and scariest films I have ever seen. The reason? It's simple, this could actually happen! This probably has happened before! Tom Welles (Nicholas Cage) is hired by an elderly woman who finds a snuffThis is one of the darkest, grittiest, and scariest films I have ever seen. The reason? It's simple, this could actually happen! This probably has happened before! Tom Welles (Nicholas Cage) is hired by an elderly woman who finds a snuff film among her late husband's possessions. She wants to know if it's real and if it is wants to pay the family for her husband's mistakes. The investigation takes Welles down a deep dark road that few travel and even less know about. The story is just so dark and creepy that some of you might actually be freaked out by it! Cage is amazing as always, leading a terrific cast, that includes Joaquin Phoenix and Tony Soprano himself, James Gandolfini. It's a very strong story that will chill you to the bone. It's defiantly not for everyone, but it was right up my alley!… Expand

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MrRiggsJan 9, 2011

What a good psycho thriller..kept me entertained throughout. Pretty crazy scenes that make you think...this really happened out there! He goes deep into underground territory on this one..love the plot and explains it well and does its job toWhat a good psycho thriller..kept me entertained throughout. Pretty crazy scenes that make you think...this really happened out there! He goes deep into underground territory on this one..love the plot and explains it well and does its job to keep you entertained.… Expand

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IslamB.Nov 9, 2005

Yuckk!! It was grose with no story no art no good acting and boring and it also gave me a headache the worst nicholas cage movie.

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diogomendesDec 13, 2014

Director Joel Schumacher directed "Batman and Robin" so it doesn't come as a surprise that this movie was going to fail miserably. The end result is sadistic violence and a great lack of mystery and suspense.

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AproxxAug 5, 2018

I agree with the majority here. This movie could've been great, but the director just SUCKS. A dark story treated and resolved with the complexity of a Disney movie. What a waste. Nicholas Cage was fine, actually.

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grandpajoe6191Oct 4, 2011

Joel Schumacher really doesn't show anything significant or prominent throughout "8MM". Everything's grotesque and lacks the profound air Nicholas Cage tries to present. However I admit that the film certainly did not deserve a 1.9 out of 10;Joel Schumacher really doesn't show anything significant or prominent throughout "8MM". Everything's grotesque and lacks the profound air Nicholas Cage tries to present. However I admit that the film certainly did not deserve a 1.9 out of 10; its still entertaining or manageable in a way.… Expand

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kublay0880Dec 10, 2012

8mm has a very good story, it manages suspense properly enough, I don't agree that it shows too much gore, I think that it shows enough of it to probe the film's idea. It's not the best Cage's movie but it's an average suspense movie.

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Meth-dudeMar 23, 2018

While the acting wasn't top notch and there were a few plot holes, 8 mm is still a decent thriller. The mystery surrounding the girl's disappearance was interesting and the movie was thoroughly entertaining. Even though it's not a greatWhile the acting wasn't top notch and there were a few plot holes, 8 mm is still a decent thriller. The mystery surrounding the girl's disappearance was interesting and the movie was thoroughly entertaining. Even though it's not a great movie, it's still worth a watch.… Expand

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timoneNov 9, 2018

(Sighs) I don't know where I can go from this. The fact that it's disliked but find OK and directed by Joel Schumacher who is now doing a movie about snuff. OK. So that might be interesting for a mystery. Nicholas Cage is in the world of porn(Sighs) I don't know where I can go from this. The fact that it's disliked but find OK and directed by Joel Schumacher who is now doing a movie about snuff. OK. So that might be interesting for a mystery. Nicholas Cage is in the world of porn trying to verify the authenticity of a snuff film. Find the guys who made the film about a girl who got killed while filming it. Once again listening to commentry from Joel Schumacher explaining why he made this and said that he might get an NC-17 rating. Boy, oh, God, do I ever get bored of this movie? Well, yeah. It's not a bad film by all means but at least it's not awful. Could be interesting enough but it just isn't enough.… Expand

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FilipeNetoNov 2, 2019

The definitive proof that Joel Schumacher should never have been a film director.

In this film, a private investigator, Tom Welles, is hired to investigate a mysterious and disturbing film in which a young woman is sexually abused andThe definitive proof that Joel Schumacher should never have been a film director.

In this film, a private investigator, Tom Welles, is hired to investigate a mysterious and disturbing film in which a young woman is sexually abused and killed, found among the personal possessions of a recently killed millionaire. This investigation leads one to delve into the world of the porn industry in search of the greatest horrors that the most distorted minds can imagine.

I confess I don't like Joel Schumacher. He has already shown himself to be a bad director with films like "Batman and Robin". Here, unfortunately, he is no better. He can take a movie with quality assumptions and empty it of content. The characters are simple, poorly constructed, the movie starts well and promises a lot but eventually develops poorly as the main character becomes an avenger, thirsty to do justice in his own hands. At this level, it is a disappointing film, as it never truly explores the shadowy world where it descends. The ending of the movie is particularly bad and predictable, something ridiculous when compared to the mysterious and appealing way the movie started.

As for the actors, let us begin by saying that none shone, as they were hindered by the poor characters they had and by a terrible director, unable to demand quality from them. Nicholas Cage is one of those talented actors who never came to be what he promised to be. Joaquin Phoenix (I still remember him as Roman emperor in "Gladiator") was quite capable in his role, and the character is perhaps the most enjoyable of the film as we sympathize with him. The rest of the cast deserves no mention ... although there are a few more familiar names in the movie, they just couldn't stand out.

The film is very visual, and all the associated technical features have been widely valued. Intense cinematography, with clever use of colors (hot or cold depending on the emotions you want to convey to the public), costumes and scenarios made with some of the brothels and porn studios looking truly real. The sound effects were also decent and the soundtrack plays its part.

This movie, in general, never delivers what it promises. In fact, we depart with a very high expectation, waiting for a lot of mystery and a pleasant plunge into the shadows of humanity, which never happens. The film gradually deconstructs these expectations and becomes a simplistic, basic cardboard thriller with hollow characters and a story increasingly like an adult comic strip. Thank you, Mr. Schumacher, for destroying another movie that could have been good. Please retire as soon as possible and live quiet and happy, but far away from any camera.… Expand

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Sosmooth1982Mar 16, 2023

Another one of Nicholas Cage's crazy movies. Like all the rest of his movies, this one was good too.

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Daniel101Jul 30, 2021

I give it a low bad score, because it starts great and suspenseful, but the second half is just dumb and ruins the entire experience.

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InvincibleNov 4, 2006

Nice movie... a new concept! everyone may not like this one... but good to watch a movie like this!!!

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CWalkerAug 28, 2005

A very intense and captivating psychological thriller. Often, films like this get lambasted when the subject matter is stronger than critics anticipate. Exploitative? Sure it is, but it's no B-movie. There's tense action, good A very intense and captivating psychological thriller. Often, films like this get lambasted when the subject matter is stronger than critics anticipate. Exploitative? Sure it is, but it's no B-movie. There's tense action, good acting, and some decent cinematography here. It just happens to be about snuff porn. Check your moral indignation at the door before renting.… Expand

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CalimeroMay 19, 2006

This film should not be in this list!It´s pretty good and scares the .... out of me!

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