
Cellular
2004, Drama/Mystery and thriller, 1h 32m
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Though it's gimmicky and occasionally feels like a high-end cell phone ad, Cellular is also an energetic and twisty thriller. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
Jessica
Ryan
Ethan
Chad
Deason
Jack Tanner
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Critic Reviews for Cellular
All Critics (150) | Top Critics (42) | Fresh (83) | Rotten (67)
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So-so thriller that is too intense for tweens.
December 22, 2010 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
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September 25, 2004 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Cellular, based on a story by Larry (Phone Booth) Cohen, is a mobile phone thriller starring Nokia - it's depressingly implausible
September 23, 2004 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
It's the classic Hitchcock 'wrong man' set-up, pulled off with wit, energy, and a healthy sense of the ridiculous.
September 21, 2004 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
It's mad, bad nonsense of the summer, popcorn variety, disposable but oh-so-much fun to endure, a roller coaster on a wobbly cinematic track.
September 19, 2004 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Much like writer Larry Cohen's other telephone thriller, Cellular is an exuberantly silly, more than a bit over-the-top B-movie thriller told with far more flair than it probably deserves.
September 18, 2004 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Cellular
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Apr 08, 2016Just an average thriller that tries something a little different but never anything great or memorable, A good cast but not greatly acted, Some good bits but the whole story is predictable and bland at times.Jamie C Super Reviewer
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Jul 07, 2013Decent, and honestly way better than I thought it would be. Unfortunately, this movie has aged rapidly because of its reliance on then-modern technology that's completely outdated today. I personally wouldn't have picked Kim Bassinger for this movie (I just can't see her as an incredibly intelligent biology teacher lol), but at least the rest of the cast is good, though an inexplicably random combination of actors together (William H. Macy, Jason Statham, and Jessica Biel all in the same movie? What the hell?). Anyway, this movie starts off very intriguing and suspenseful, but really begins to drag halfway through. The ending is good and kind of satisfying, so that makes up for it to some extent.Stephen S Super Reviewer
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May 19, 2013Though it's a rather formulaic thriller, Cellular is surprisingly intense and exciting. When Ryan Hewitt receives a random call on his cellphone from a woman who's been kidnapped, he takes it upon himself to save her and her family. Starring Chris Evans, Kim Basinger, Jason Statham, and William H. Macy, the cast is impressive and elevates the material. The writing is also rather good, and is able to keep this relatively simple plot engaging and full of intrigue. Additionally, the directing helps the film stay fast-paced and energetic. Entertaining and fun, Cellular is a solid action film.Dann M Super Reviewer
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Apr 15, 2012Typical thriller with no real plotBrendan N Super Reviewer
Cellular Quotes
Ryan: | Don't ever call me again |
Ryan: | Don't ever call me again. |
Ryan: | '' You named your son Ricky Martin?" |
Ryan: | Ricky Martin? You named your kid Ricky Martin? |
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