The Watcher (2000 film)
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Directed by | Joe Charbanic |
Screenplay by |
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Story by |
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Produced by | Christopher Eberts Elliott Lewitt Jeff Rice Clark Peterson |
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Cinematography | Michael Chapman |
Edited by | Richard Nord |
Music by | Marco Beltrami |
Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $33 million[1] |
Box office | $47.2 million[2] |
The Watcher is a 2000 American
Plot
In
Campbell learns that a woman who lived in his apartment building has been murdered. He does not pay it much attention until he opens his mail and finds that a picture of the woman had been sent to his apartment three days before the murder. He brings this information to the attention of the detective on the case, Det. Mackie, and comes to the conclusion that the same serial killer has arrived in Chicago. FBI
One night Campbell receives a phone call from the killer, David Allen Griffin, who reveals that he followed Campbell to Chicago and wants to rebuild the "rapport" they once had. Griffin tells Campbell that he will send a photo of a woman in the morning and that Campbell has until 9:00 pm that night to find her. Campbell tells Ibby that he wants back in on the case, and his request is granted.
Campbell works together with Mackie and the rest of the team in getting the word out on finding the woman before the deadline. However, by the time Campbell gets her house number and calls, Griffin is already there, and has killed her. Griffin suggests that they continue their "game" with a different woman. The next day, Campbell and his team try to find the next intended victim before the 9:00 pm deadline. They corner and almost catch Griffin, but he manages to once again kill the woman and escape. Later that night, Campbell is found unconscious in his apartment by his colleagues.
The next day, another photo arrives, but it turns out to be the image of Lisa Anton, Campbell's former lover who was killed by Griffin back in
When Campbell and Beilman are safe, Campbell goes over to Griffin's charred corpse and looks at it to make sure he is dead.
Cast
- Special AgentJoel Campbell
- Marisa Tomei as Dr. Polly Beilman
- Keanu Reeves as David Allen Griffin
- Special Agent In ChargeMike Ibby
- Chris Ellis as Detective Hollis Mackie
- Robert Cicchini as FBI Special Agent Mitch Casper
- Jenny McShane as FBI Agent Diana
- Gina Alexander as FBI Agent Sharon
- Andrew Rothenberg as FBI Agent Jack Fray
- David Pasquesi as FBI Agent Norton
- Michael Guido as FBI Agent Mendel
- Mindy Bell as Supervising Agent
- Yvonne Niami as Lisa Marie Anton
- Rebekah Louise Smith as Ellie Buckner, Third Chicago Victim
- Jillian Peterson as Jessica, Fourth Chicago Victim
- Michele DiMaso as Rachel, Jessica's Mother
- Joseph Sikora as Skater
- Jimmy Star as FBI Agent (uncredited)
Production
Reeves has stated that he was not interested in the script but was forced into doing the film when his friend, the film's director Joe Charbanic, forged his signature on a contract. He performed the role rather than get involved in a lengthy legal battle. Reeves was forced to accept 'union scale' salary, while James Spader and Marisa Tomei earned $1 million apiece for their work.[3]
After
This movie featured the 1996 hit "6 Underground" performed by Sneaker Pimps.
Reception
The film was panned by film critics. On
Box office
The film opened at the top spot of the North American box office making $9,062,295
References
- ^ "The Watcher (2000) - Financial Information". The Numbers.
- ^ "The Watcher (2000)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
- ^ "A Reluctant Serial Killer: Keanu Reeves Bit Off Bigger Role Than Expected in The Watcher :: WINM :: Keanu Reeves Articles & Interviews Archive". www.whoaisnotme.net.
- ^ "A Reluctant Serial Killer: Keanu Reeves Bit Off Bigger Role Than Expected in The Watcher :: WINM :: Keanu Reeves Articles & Interviews Archive". www.whoaisnotme.net.
- ^ Swanson, Tim (September 19, 2001). "Inside Move: 'Watcher' dogs Reeves".
- ^ "Keanu: I was tricked into making film". The Guardian. 11 September 2001. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ "The Watcher (2000)" – via www.rottentomatoes.com.
- Fandom, Inc.Retrieved December 29, 2022.
- ^ "Home". CinemaScore. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ^ Barnes, Brooks (March 15, 2020). "Movie Ticket Sales Fall to Historic Low". The New York Times.
- ^ "Box Office Analysis: Sept. 9". hollywood.com. 9 Sep 2001. Retrieved 17 Oct 2020.
External links
- The Watcher at IMDb
- The Watcher at Rotten Tomatoes