The Guilty
Netflix | Release Date: September 24, 2021
6.5
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zaratiscoolOct 6, 2021
This movie is WAY underrated, people rating this movie on their own standards just because it's not a "full six pack action regular movie" it's really hard to make low budget good movies but as you all recall Collin Farrel phone booth movieThis movie is WAY underrated, people rating this movie on their own standards just because it's not a "full six pack action regular movie" it's really hard to make low budget good movies but as you all recall Collin Farrel phone booth movie this was just as good. Good acting from Jake and from all characters in general you can really feel the desperation on the voices. Definitely give this movie a shot. GOOD JOB NETFLIX ON NAILING THIS ONE!… Expand
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alejandro970Oct 17, 2021
I do not know the original of Europe but in its defense I can say that in those scarce 90 minutes it keeps the spectator on the edge of the seat, with the nerves on edge, in order to know where it is going or how it will end, without givingI do not know the original of Europe but in its defense I can say that in those scarce 90 minutes it keeps the spectator on the edge of the seat, with the nerves on edge, in order to know where it is going or how it will end, without giving an opportunity to blink. Good option for a Saturday afternoon.… Expand
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10
GySgtACEOct 8, 2021
The movie keeps you on your toes and ur head spinning. Eager to find out what will happen next. Jake Gyllenhaal acting is top notch as always. Loved his movies ever since i saw him in night crawlers
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maginilaterOct 1, 2021
Main character is extremely unlikeable, plot is fairly predictable and rather than feeling tense as information is drip-fed through phone calls I was just left feeling frustrated. Terrible film.
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lipinoOct 12, 2021
At least 12 Angry Men had 12 men in one room. This is just 1 man -- and not even a likable man, one of the angry men -- in a room for 90 minutes. This is a college film project masquerading as a movie. As an acting assignment, this would getAt least 12 Angry Men had 12 men in one room. This is just 1 man -- and not even a likable man, one of the angry men -- in a room for 90 minutes. This is a college film project masquerading as a movie. As an acting assignment, this would get an A+. As a movie...well it hardly classifies as one.

Gyllenhaal is a great actor, but for his standard, this is probably the worst I've seen from him. But I can't be too harsh given the lack of material, and apparently the director directed remotely, so it was definitely a "Covid movie." The most awful thing about the movie is the weepy voices on the phone. Listening to weeping women and children for so long is just unbearable, it made my skin crawl. And those voice actors weren't authentic at all. Just monotonous crying that went on and on and on.… Expand
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TerminatorFanOct 1, 2021
Jake's performance was a negative in this movie. Got the opportunity to check out an advance screening of this, which is a remake of a European movie by the same name. While most elements of this are the same as the original, it doesn'tJake's performance was a negative in this movie. Got the opportunity to check out an advance screening of this, which is a remake of a European movie by the same name. While most elements of this are the same as the original, it doesn't execute the story nearly as well. The main charactere, played by Jake Gyllenhaal is unlikable almost from the beginning, and the nearly constant dramatic moments of him being an abrasive tailhole wore thin very quickly. Even his voice grated on my nerves. Overly dramatic and over-acting. Almost every time he opened his mouth it was annoying. The original got it right. This one did not.… Expand
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4
JleusOct 1, 2021
Great acting but the story is terrible. You are basically watching someone handle a emergency call for 1.5 hours.
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8
antonzhalobOct 12, 2021
Прекрастная драматическая роль Джейка Джиленхола. Фильм держит в напряжении! Единственное, что смутило - что это ремейк!!
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8
RichardSayreSep 30, 2021
THE GUILTY (2021) suffers from being guilty of the "remake" brand but at the same time presents a showcase for nail-biting filmmaking. One the best One-Location films since Buried and Devil, THE GUILTY was initially going to be a three and aTHE GUILTY (2021) suffers from being guilty of the "remake" brand but at the same time presents a showcase for nail-biting filmmaking. One the best One-Location films since Buried and Devil, THE GUILTY was initially going to be a three and a half stars for me but Gyllenhaal's powerhouse of a performance lifted it to the four it deserves. Antoine Fuqua, after the slight misfire that was Infinite, gives us another thrill ride he is so well known for. His direction and camera work is on cruise control at this point, and the propulsive plot never leaves you wanting, always pushing further and further. This movie simmers with tension and is a fun, slight flex of muscle from Fuqua, Gyllenhaal and Co.… Expand
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8
GavalancheOct 2, 2021
Good stuff. Reminiscent of LOCKE. Which I recommend you watch, if you liked this movie.
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10
SrsMoreThanFlksOct 2, 2021
Jake knows how to make someone hate his movies, in a good way. If you've ever seen nocturnal animals, then you'll know what I mean. This movie has far less dull parts than you would expect for a movie that only takes place in a small office.Jake knows how to make someone hate his movies, in a good way. If you've ever seen nocturnal animals, then you'll know what I mean. This movie has far less dull parts than you would expect for a movie that only takes place in a small office. Incredible Jake, you really know how to make me go through a roller coaster of feelings with your movies.… Expand
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CvollmanOct 8, 2021
Garbage , uses false premises to convey a non sense story….

The idea that 1 single dispatch worker would be tasked with an entire active abduction investigation… communication, active dispatch , situation coordination ….. ridiculous…. IfGarbage , uses false premises to convey a non sense story….

The idea that 1 single dispatch worker would be tasked with an entire active abduction investigation… communication, active dispatch , situation coordination ….. ridiculous…. If this dispatch department handled ANY personal matter of mine I would sue them out of existence….

This movie works if you’re willing to disregard our entire reality for a movie based in “reality”…..
Garbage, waste of time, complete non sense.… Expand
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3
Martin_is_dyingOct 8, 2021
I just couldn't help but be bored with this Movie. All the stakes boil down to "Muhh Kids"
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5
TVJerryOct 10, 2021
Jake Gyllenhaal plays a police officer who’s been moved to the emergency call center after an undisclosed infraction. He soon ends up on a call where his basic 911 help evolves into a full-blown telephone investigation. This is basically aJake Gyllenhaal plays a police officer who’s been moved to the emergency call center after an undisclosed infraction. He soon ends up on a call where his basic 911 help evolves into a full-blown telephone investigation. This is basically a one-man show. There are a few people in the background with minimal lines, but he’s mostly playing off the callers and their dilemmas.  Director Antoine Fuqua, who certainly knows his way around police action, starts the movie with a compelling setup, but by the last third, things have deteriorated into overwrought drama. Gyllenhaal is fine when he’s angry, but the heavier moments fall flat, along with any potential tension or empathy that might have developed. This concept has been done better, most notably with Halle Berry in The Call.… Expand
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NoxiousJan 8, 2023
0/10 for the painful ride. 0/10 for the lame attempt at trying to humanize police as a guise; so you can later pooo on them later with woke propaganda.
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7
FadeBlackNov 17, 2021
Phenomenal acting by Jake, deeply engrossing and makes this watch more than worth it. Thrilling story as well, though with a short run time it doesn't get a chance to really go somewhere too far or too deep. It could have been a fantasticPhenomenal acting by Jake, deeply engrossing and makes this watch more than worth it. Thrilling story as well, though with a short run time it doesn't get a chance to really go somewhere too far or too deep. It could have been a fantastic movie with a few more layers.… Expand
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7
FelipePedro07Aug 25, 2022
Kinda good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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7
Voodoo123Dec 2, 2021
The guilty is an above average drama on a budget which excells with its excellent screenplay and engaging performances from the cast. Fantastic twist on the usual crime procedural genre expertly rendered with editing to keep a great paceThe guilty is an above average drama on a budget which excells with its excellent screenplay and engaging performances from the cast. Fantastic twist on the usual crime procedural genre expertly rendered with editing to keep a great pace throughout. Despite its innovative approach, it doesn't manage to reinvent the genre to any great measure.… Expand
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8
KellyGaudreauNov 8, 2021
A very tense film. Gyllenhaal does a great job of making his character sympathetic to you.
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7
RalfbergsFeb 1, 2022
I enjoyed it. I liked how minimalistic it was but still managed to tell the story vividly. Jake is really good in this.
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5
LeoMusicCriticOct 28, 2021
'The Guilty' lacks tension, suspense and motive to push the film past the lack of movement and action in the film. Antoine Fuqua tried with interesting camera shots and framing, but it’s not enough to overcome the slow story and frustrating'The Guilty' lacks tension, suspense and motive to push the film past the lack of movement and action in the film. Antoine Fuqua tried with interesting camera shots and framing, but it’s not enough to overcome the slow story and frustrating dialogue that veers this film from being engaging to watch.… Expand
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Stream2BigScreeOct 3, 2021
In The Guilty, which premiered on Netflix this weekend, Jake Gyllenhaal plays a police officer, who has been reassigned to a call dispatch desk. He becomes deeply invested in an emergency call from a kidnapped woman and we watch as itIn The Guilty, which premiered on Netflix this weekend, Jake Gyllenhaal plays a police officer, who has been reassigned to a call dispatch desk. He becomes deeply invested in an emergency call from a kidnapped woman and we watch as it unfolds. The majority of the movie is just Gyllenhaal and voices on the other end of his telephone. Yes, The Guilty is the latest entry in that classic subgenre of thrillers when a dude is alone in a confined space communicating only by telephone. My favorite of those films is Phone Booth, and here's how The Guilty stacks up.

If The Guilty is going to be entertaining, then Gyllenhaal has to knock it out of the park and it has to be tense. Antoine Fuqua has directed Gyllenhaal to a dynamic performance and created an edge-of-your-seat thriller - for the most part. I'd say that Gyllenhaal does a great job of portraying this troubled police officer who can't observe necessary professional boundaries. Gyllenhaal builds in intensity as the story unfolds and the viewer goes along with him primarily because Jake is just so compelling. It seems like everything can go wrong at any minute and Gyllenhaal's performance keeps you engrossed. Because the film is solely focused on Gyllenhaal and you only hear the voices of the other actors, it all begins to feel very claustrophobic and taut. Also, due to the film's sub 90 minute runtime, the pace is relentless. It's like this emergency is happening in real time, but it does get a little repetitious in the back and forth between telephone calls. That's a minor quibble because ultimately it's a necessary evil in order to move the plot forward.

Ultimately, The Guilty delivers on its promise. It is a thriller that is focused solely on a tense performance from Jake Gyllenhaal. The fast pace of the film and the undercurrent of danger keeps you engrossed for its short runtime. It certainly is enjoyable enough to grab a box of popcorn. Definitely catch this flick on Netflix.… Expand
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DogeGamer2015Oct 3, 2021
Es un nuevo estreno de Netflix y Antoine Fuqua; la trama es decente y la actuación de Jake Gyllenhaal es excelente; no es la mejor película de la historia, pero es disfrutable.
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IhoagsDec 12, 2021
People who say this movie is boring are the main drag of people who are spoon fed crappy hollywoodized films
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SamuelGN_22Jan 4, 2022
Jake Gyllenhaal did a good job on The Guilty, but the movie lacks too much for the static story set on the same stage, which makes it an unsavory thriller.
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iCampoRamilNov 19, 2021
Formato interesante, solo "un" actor, un escenario, y una pedazo historia que contar.
Jake Gyllenhaal es buenísimo, y realza la película un montón, pero no es el papel en el que más se luce.
Todo el tema de las llamadas mola un montón, laFormato interesante, solo "un" actor, un escenario, y una pedazo historia que contar.
Jake Gyllenhaal es buenísimo, y realza la película un montón, pero no es el papel en el que más se luce.
Todo el tema de las llamadas mola un montón, la tensión que te transmite, esa intriga por saber qué está pasando, empatizas mucho con la situación.

· Cosas buenas: La puesta en escena mola mucho, cómo no, Jake Gyllenhaal. La premisa está muy bien construida, la historia es muy atrapante y los giros de guion bien medidos para mantenerte en vilo.
· Cosas malas: Tiene que interesarte desde el principio, si no entras ahí, te va a parecer un tostón, porque, no hay acción y hay mucho diálogo.
· Conclusión: La forma de narrar está muy bien lograda y hace una historia atrapante, pero nada más allá que para pasar el rato, eso sí, prepárate para leer subtítulos.… Expand
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AJ_13Oct 15, 2021
Tense and great-paced, this thriller is completely elevated by Gyllenhaal's performance. However, protagonist's family/court drama worsens a potentially better film.
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davemelbourne58Oct 24, 2021
There's a job I wouldn't want. A 9-1-1 operator. Jake Gyllenhaal plays a cop assigned to man the 9-1-1 operator station during a really rough time for the city of Los Angeles. It takes a special person with patience, and just the rightThere's a job I wouldn't want. A 9-1-1 operator. Jake Gyllenhaal plays a cop assigned to man the 9-1-1 operator station during a really rough time for the city of Los Angeles. It takes a special person with patience, and just the right psychlogical facilities to go through what a 9-1-1 operator must go through. And Jake Gyllenhaal's face tells the story in this taut psychological thriller where Jake must struggle with his own demons as he tries to save the life of a woman in danger on the other end of the phone. For a movie set in basically one location, and with Jake is your face for most of the 90 minutes, I was never bored, and I felt his pain as he came to grips knowing that in the end, the truth will set you free.… Expand
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sproutpodOct 6, 2021
Utterly gripping throughout. One of the most suspenseful movies I've ever seen. Clever how it's put together with very few filming locations, mostly just in a 911 call center. Loved the unexpected ending.
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HabibiehakimOct 18, 2021
*this review is based on me who haven't watch the original*

Broken People Save Broken People, The Guilty is an intense one in half hour movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Riley Keough, Peter Sarsgaard, and Ethan Hawke, the movie was sort of*this review is based on me who haven't watch the original*

Broken People Save Broken People, The Guilty is an intense one in half hour movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Riley Keough, Peter Sarsgaard, and Ethan Hawke, the movie was sort of like one of a thousand of 911 call story, and it's sad and terrifying if you think that in real life this thing happen everyday in each of every call, and this is just one person call only, The Guilty is not only strongly perform by Jake Gyllenhaal, Riley Keough and Peter Sarsgaard incredible voice acting performance was top notch, overall, The Guilty is one of the best films of the year.… Expand
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MGamer490Oct 20, 2021
Was completely unaware this was a remake, and went into it having only seen the trailer after being suggested by my partner to watch together.

Was a very suspenseful and frustrating movie, but in a good way. The whole movie takes place inWas completely unaware this was a remake, and went into it having only seen the trailer after being suggested by my partner to watch together.

Was a very suspenseful and frustrating movie, but in a good way. The whole movie takes place in the same location, with a few little shots of other locations but not often. It reminded me of Phone Booth with Colin Farrell from 2002 which is one of my favourite movies, and that also mostly takes place in the same location.

Without going into spoiler territory, this movie may not be for everyone, especially with all the mainstream movies these days having a focus on action, this one has absolutely none of that. It is focused on a 911 operator who happens to take a 911 call that he borderline gets obsessed with resolving. Throughout the movie runtime, you are observing everything that he does to get to this resolution, usually being done in in a not so likable way, and this might be a criticism from some, that Jake Gyllenhaal's character is not likable, well he isn't supposed to be, he has his own personal issues and he has quite a temper, but where he feels frustration, I (as a viewer) felt the same, just maybe not to his scale. Jake did a great job here as well, this looks like a very demanding role in regards to emotional performance and he knocked it out of the park.

I have seen my fair share of movies so within the first 30-40 minutes, I paused the movie, looked at my partner and gave her theory I had about where the story was going to go, turns out I was correct. I tend to be able to do this often with movies, so I cannot make a comment on it being predictable but it is something that I was able to catch onto.

This was a great movie, I also adore the runtime of 90 minutes, not enough movies are at this length anymore and overstay their welcome, this movie was the perfect length. My partner and I both give it a thumbs up.… Expand
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benjanzenNov 25, 2021
The Guilty is exactly what I predicted, and hoped, it would be. A contained thriller filled with interesting twists and turns that leaves you on the edge of your seat. It is limited in scope and plot, but still manages to maintain tension andThe Guilty is exactly what I predicted, and hoped, it would be. A contained thriller filled with interesting twists and turns that leaves you on the edge of your seat. It is limited in scope and plot, but still manages to maintain tension and intensity. Props to Jake Gyllenhaal for another incredible performance!… Expand
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DunkaccinoMar 23, 2022
Fuqua's direction, tension-creating and the editing by Jason Ballantine is perhaps as brilliant as Gyllenhaal's performance.
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IdyllicshipFeb 12, 2022
Awesome movie with great acting from Jake and an awesome story. It was also awesome to see a movie this good that takes place in no more than four rooms
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MikeymiketheoneJul 7, 2022
A movie with great storytelling and acting from Jake, but sadly because of the circumstances (covid) it couldn't be really action-packed. An extra point because of the plot twist, it was really unexpected and good.
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umrttlDec 30, 2022
Kinda feel bored of the call center halfway through but the plot twist is solid and no obvious plot holes. Haven't seen the original which is probably what people consider better so they hating on this remake
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