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The Bone Collector (1999)

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Average Rating: 4.7/10
Reviews Counted: 85
Fresh: 24 | Rotten: 61

A talented cast is wasted on a bland attempt at a suspenseful, serial killer flick.

Average Rating: 4.7/10
Critic Reviews: 23
Fresh: 7 | Rotten: 16

A talented cast is wasted on a bland attempt at a suspenseful, serial killer flick.

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Filmed on location in Montreal and New York, The Bone Collector is a suspense thriller that combines Rear Window and Seven. Two cops on the trail of a brutal serial killer must see as one, act as one, and think as one before the next victim falls. Lincoln Rhyme (Denzel Washington) is an intelligent forensics detective who was paralyzed in the line of duty. The author of several books, he has a keen eye for detail and nose for clues that have made him a legend in the law enforcement community.

R, 1 hr. 58 min.

Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Phillip Noyce

Written By: Jeremy Iacone

In Theaters: Nov 5, 1999 Wide

On DVD: Aug 28, 2001

Universal Pictures

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Cast

Denzel Washington
Lincoln Rhyme
Angelina Jolie
Amelia Donaghy
Queen Latifah
Thelma
Michael Rooker
Capt. Howard Cheney
Mike McGlone
Detective Kenny Soloman
Luis Guzman
Eddie Ortiz
Leland Orser
Richard Thompson
John Benjamin Hickey
Dr. Barry Lehman
Bobby Cannavale
Steve
Ed O'Neill
Detective Paulie Sellit...
Fulvio Cecere
Forensics Expert
Zena Grey

Critic Reviews for The Bone Collector

All Critics (105) | Top Critics (28) | Fresh (25) | Rotten (63) | DVD (19)

The long-delayed revelation of whodunit is a debit instead of a payoff.

January 1, 2000 Comment

Susan Wloszczyna

USA Today

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Jeremy Iacone's script is riddled with plot holes you could drive a train through.

January 1, 2000 Comment

Lou Lumenick

New York Post

Top Critic

Washington is, as usual, simply marvelous.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Washington Post

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Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post

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Grisly thriller with great performances; not for kids.

December 19, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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James Rocchi

Common Sense Media

The filmmakers forgot to satisfactorily conceal the identity of the homicidal title character.

November 29, 2009 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

The Bone Collector can't overcome limits of its script and it is unlikely to remain in viewers' memory for a long time.

February 16, 2005 Full Review | Comment

Dragan Antulov

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A desperate send-up of authentic evil, a True Crime! tabloid 'zine thriller packaged with all the subtlety and restraint of children's toothpaste.

July 18, 2003 Full Review Source: Entertainment Today

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Brent Simon

Entertainment Today

shares with most of the films of this genre a penchant for moody photography, startling bursts of violence and, regrettably, a finale that's so far-fetched and relies on so many coincidences it's impossible to swallow.

July 2, 2003 Full Review Source: Kalamazoo Gazette

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James Sanford

Kalamazoo Gazette

The real killer... is easily spotted in the movie's one scene that isn't specifically designed to move the plot forward.

November 22, 2002 Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

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A great film. Angelina Jolie is such a great actress. A must see!

June 23, 2011

Bethany Murphy

Super Reviewer

Star vehicle cat and mouse with denzel as the old hand and angelina as the rookie learning the ropes: can they catch the killer in time? Okay thriller boosted by a competent support cast.

April 9, 2011