I like this theme of small space and big pattern

Marguerite 2022-04-22 07:01:05

"Sniper Phone Booth" recommended by the best film, after watching a series of claustrophobic movies such as "Terrorist Live" and "Twelve Angry Men", and then look back at this movie, although it is not new, it is still shocking! This kind of movie supported by dialogue first has very strict requirements on the script, and the thinking must be very meticulous, taking into account the conflict of the drama and unexpected situations that may occur at any time! Not to mention the performance requirements of the actors, it is a one-man show supported by one person! As far as this movie is concerned, the protagonist Colin Farrell has completed the shocking reversal from hypocritical arrogance, irritable indifference to despair and helplessness, and finally came to a realization and changed his mind, and dedicated his best performance! This movie is similar to "The Chainsaw" to a certain extent. It can be called a mental torture version of "The Chainsaw". He thinks that people who don't deserve to live, but the most intuitive thing "Chainsaw" brings to people is physical pain, while "Sniper Phone Booth" shreds the dark side of the victim's human nature for people to see. There is an unknown and ugly side, but we will hide it very secretly to ensure that we still look bright and beautiful. On the premise that the essence remains unchanged, in fact, this little selfishness and small shortcomings can be tolerated. If To expose these shady aspects to the public and the whole, the mental humiliation is more painful and difficult to heal than the physical pain! In the end, this behind-the-scenes boss helped the protagonist complete the spiritual redemption, as if God stared at his own work! Undoubtedly he is genius but also extremely conceited! In a word, this film has a short prelude and fast action, fast-paced, tense and exciting, full of suspense, and can make people think. It is a very good suspense film! Recommended index: four and a half stars!

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Extended Reading
  • Arnold 2022-03-23 09:01:28

    A low-cost masterpiece in a small space, the screenwriter Larry Cohen persuaded Fox to shoot this film with a two-sentence summary of the story. Unfortunately, he failed to take over the guide tube, and Joel Schumache only completed 80%, even though he has shown the director. Skill, but the whole film is only 75 minutes to subtitles, which is a full 15 minutes of length. The film breaks the limit of space, but cannot avoid the repetition of the lens. It is a one-man show by Colin Farrell.

  • Marcella 2022-03-23 09:01:28

    Caller speaks like a narrator, so it's boring. Sacrifice the disrespect of the protagonist to save humanity? Pull ~ Later is the illusion produced by the conscience of people like him? Even more

Phone Booth quotes

  • [repeated order]

    The Caller: [shouts] Say it!

  • Pizza Guy: [knocks on phone booth] 'Scuse me.

    Stu: I'm tryna make a call here.

    Pizza Guy: This is for you. Half pepperoni, half mushroom, extra crisp.

    Stu: You ever heard of delivering a pizza to a fucking phone booth? I don't think so.

    Pizza Guy: [Reads address label on Pizza] Gentleman occupying phone booth, 53rd between Broadway and 8th.

    Stu: It's a mistake.

    Pizza Guy: What am I supposed to do with the pie? It's all paid for.

    Stu: Homeless guy just ran the block, give him the pizza and say 'You can turn away from it but you can't make it go away', how's that?

    Pizza Guy: [Tries to open phone booth door] But, they always...

    Stu: [Stu gets agitated] GET OFF THE FUCKING PIZZA ALRIGHT?

    Pizza Guy: That language is uncalled for.

    Stu: Holy shit. I'm sorry. Please return to sender. FUCK OFF! Here you go, $5, eat the pizza yourself, you look like you could use a good meal.