Cell

Saban Films | Release Date: July 8, 2016

3.5	USER SCORE Generally unfavorable reviews based on 62 Ratings

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BrianMcCriticNov 19, 2016

I'm stunned by how awful this film was made. The green screen in this film was the worst I've seen in a long time. Snow's never looked so fake. Finally the stories no much better as it goes from ridiculous to boring to absurd. F

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rockonJan 12, 2019

They took a best-selling novel, added big-name actors to the project, and made what comes off as a B movie. It just looks shoddily made and the "zombies" look plain silly. Comical, actually. I love the zombie genre but the most poignantThey took a best-selling novel, added big-name actors to the project, and made what comes off as a B movie. It just looks shoddily made and the "zombies" look plain silly. Comical, actually. I love the zombie genre but the most poignant criticism I read of this film is that it "lacks a pulse." Making a play on words about the cell phone pulse that makes people killer maniacs. Because this one doesn't give much of a thrill. It's pretty bad when they make a movie that is supposed to scare people and they laugh at it.… Expand

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The3AcademySinsAug 22, 2019

Cell completely fails on almost every level. It's poorly directed, it looks bad, has phoned in performances (save for Samuel L. Jackson and Stacey Keach) it's a shockingly bad script from Stephen King, and it's just confusing and poorlyCell completely fails on almost every level. It's poorly directed, it looks bad, has phoned in performances (save for Samuel L. Jackson and Stacey Keach) it's a shockingly bad script from Stephen King, and it's just confusing and poorly paced. Where the movie excels, however, is at being an unintentional laugh-out-loud comedy hit. Seriously, this movie is hilarious! I can't say I hated watching it at all.… Expand

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ZekuDec 7, 2017

What a mess! The beginning can also be pleasant, but after just ten minutes the film begins to give the viewer a disappointment after another. Characters developed superficially, explanations poorly provided and with one of the ugliestWhat a mess! The beginning can also be pleasant, but after just ten minutes the film begins to give the viewer a disappointment after another. Characters developed superficially, explanations poorly provided and with one of the ugliest endings in the history of cinema, which tries to give a sort of '' triple twist '' that only annoy the spectator.
A scorching disappointment.… Expand

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qamasterAug 13, 2016

amazing **** incredibly stupid plot. King untalented playwright. This is not his first fiasco.
Is it a comedy? then why I wanted to laugh already in the sixth minute.

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pjthexdjJul 23, 2016

The Stephen King had so much promise when it came out. It was a little tough screening it when the folks watching with you end up laughing at the first 10 minutes of the movie. I always thought that John Cusack chose really good projects. IThe Stephen King had so much promise when it came out. It was a little tough screening it when the folks watching with you end up laughing at the first 10 minutes of the movie. I always thought that John Cusack chose really good projects. I guess I should stop thinking that about now because he's close to achieving Nick Cage status.… Expand

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MOVIECRITIC315Jul 9, 2016

Im suprised cell is not a comedy bc i was laughing my ass off throughout the entire movie. Im not going to spoil the movie but the ending is so damn terrible that it made me laugh how terrible it was. The zombies are laughable bad and notIm suprised cell is not a comedy bc i was laughing my ass off throughout the entire movie. Im not going to spoil the movie but the ending is so damn terrible that it made me laugh how terrible it was. The zombies are laughable bad and not scary but they are funny. Cusack and jackson are the only good in this movie but there not good enough to save this crap. Dont waist your time and money trust me. Overall i feel bad for Stephen King.… Expand

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johnem95Jul 10, 2016

The "trolololol" song is played extensively during a scene in this movie. Not sure if it's coincidence, or if it's the filmmakers laughing hysterically at their audience, who were hopeful they'd be getting a good Stephen King movie. EitherThe "trolololol" song is played extensively during a scene in this movie. Not sure if it's coincidence, or if it's the filmmakers laughing hysterically at their audience, who were hopeful they'd be getting a good Stephen King movie. Either way, this movie belongs in a cell.… Expand

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gt1967May 10, 2020

Poop! With a really s****y ending. Shame to see John Cusak have to stoop so low as to make this film. As for Samuel L, he must be one of the busiest actors in Hollywood as the guy seems to have been in more movies (good and bad) than I've hadPoop! With a really s****y ending. Shame to see John Cusak have to stoop so low as to make this film. As for Samuel L, he must be one of the busiest actors in Hollywood as the guy seems to have been in more movies (good and bad) than I've had hot dinners.… Expand

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