The Glass House

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Tim M @tgmacman May 11 The Glass House is see-through, and what's exposed is a trite, run-of-the-mill thriller that won't satisfy viewers of any age. See more Pinoy Short R @emill_santos Apr 12 Pasado. Isa to sa mga cheesy teen thriller ng early 2000's. Ok naman ang acting ng bida sa predictable na istorya. Masayang makita bilang kontrabida si Stelaan Skarsgard at Diane Lane See more Ralph R @RT14837316 01/11/2025 The Glass House is one of those movies that might not blow you away but keeps you intrigued with its unsettling vibe. The cold, modern house perfectly mirrors the eerie atmosphere, creating an unsettling backdrop for the story. The cinematography uses this to its advantage, making the environment feel as much a part of the tension as the characters themselves. Leelee Sobieski delivers a standout performance, convincingly portraying her character's growth and determination amidst the unfolding mystery. Stellan Skarsgård adds another layer with his chilling yet restrained presence, keeping you on edge even when the story feels familiar. Sure, the plot leans toward predictable territory, which seems to be a sticking point for critics, but the film's strength lies in how it teases the possibility of different outcomes. Even if the ending plays it safe, the journey there has enough intrigue to hold your attention. It's not groundbreaking, but it's a solid thriller with good acting, a cold and unsettling tone, and just enough tension to make it worth a watch. If you're in the mood for something straightforward yet atmospheric, it's a decent pick. See more John C @JayDizzle209 11/03/2024 I loved it! I was just waiting and waiting for her to catch the SOB till the bitter end. Great cinematography, glossy in makeup, fantastic views of the ocean and the house itself is creepy as hell. Who in their right mind would have a house made of glass?! Suspenseful and great cast. LeeLee Sobieski did a great job of holding the movie up on her own. It's too bad it didn't do well because of 9/11. NOBODY went to the movies when it was released for fear of more terrorist attacks. Give it a chance, you'll like it for the revenge drama that it is. See more Bruno V @RT13830604 05/10/2023 Filme bem excêntrico na época em que foi lançado. Só que a trama fica muito forçada durante o filme, tipo que poderia ser mais natural. See more 05/18/2022 Remember when Leelee Sobieski read that 9/11 poem on The Tonight Show? Well, this movie has also been claimed as a victim of that attack, as its box office wasn't what was expected, so everyone instantly used that date as a scapegoat — not just Mariah Carey, who for years has used it to defend the bombing of Glitter. Ruby Baker (Sobieski) and her brother Rhett (Trevor Morgan) have become orphans and placed in the care of their former neighbors, Dr. Erin Glass (Diane Lane) and Terry Glass (Stellan Skarsgård). For Rhett, it works out pretty well, because he can play video games all night. But for Ruby, it means watching Dr. Glass shoot up and Mr. Glass continually insinuate that they're all alone if you know what I mean. The estate and trust fund lawyer Alvin Begleiter (Bruce Dern) is called in, but even a social worker is fooled. Meanwhile, Terry is paying off loan sharks with the kids' inheritance instead of putting them through private school. And for some reason, Ruby is still dumb enough to allow him to write one of her papers, which he plagiarizes, because she has no idea what gaslighting or being a junior quasi-giallo heroine entails. Things get worse — Dr. Glass fatally overdoses, the loan sharks come to get their money or kill everyone, Chris Noth shows up — and Rita Wilson refused to even be credited for being in it. Director Daniel Sackheim produced and directed four episodes on the third season of True Detective, as well as plenty of other TV shows, so he's recovered nicely. Writer Wesley Strick also wrote Wolf, The Saint, Doom, the remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street and Final Analysis, yet people allowed him to keep writing movies. Maybe it's because he also wrote Arachnophobia and Cape Fear, right? Perhaps most importantly, the sequel — Glass House: The Good Mother — has none of the actors or characters from this movie or even the house. See more Read all reviews

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