अपनी भाषा में प्लॉट जोड़ेंAlex, a hit man, tries to get out of the family business, but his father won't let him do so. While seeking the help of a therapist, he meets a sexually charged 23-year-old woman with whom h... सभी पढ़ेंAlex, a hit man, tries to get out of the family business, but his father won't let him do so. While seeking the help of a therapist, he meets a sexually charged 23-year-old woman with whom he falls in love.Alex, a hit man, tries to get out of the family business, but his father won't let him do so. While seeking the help of a therapist, he meets a sexually charged 23-year-old woman with whom he falls in love.
- पुरस्कार
- 2 कुल नामांकन
- Candice
- (as Andrea Taylor)
- Sean
- (as Steve Moreno)
फ़ीचर्ड समीक्षाएं
William H. Macy stars as Alex, a hitman who works for his father's (Sutherland) contract-killing business. He leads a double life, with his wife (Ullman) and son unaware of his real trade. In his middle-age, he becomes increasingly disgusted with what he has done all his life. Under his calm, collected facade stirs repressed resentment for his father's controlling grasp on his life. When he meets a young woman(Campbell) he feels invigored and decides it's time to quit the family business.
The fact that writer/director Henry Brommel decided to make the profession his main character was trying to break away from contract-killing is disposable. He could have easily substituted it with any undesirable profession; his characters are so well-developed and believable, scenes handled so smoothly and realisticly and dialogue written so insightfully and naturally that the focus falls on Macy's conflicted character rather than his job as a hitman. Brommel's script feels like a Shakespearean tragedy, with a definite theme of destiny running throughout.
In Alex, Macy creates a tragic, easily sympathetic character, and turns in yet another brooding, great performance, as can always be expected. Donald Sutherland is also effectively abrasive and abusive as his overbearing father, and Ullman's dramatic turn as Macy's wife is a welcome change for the comedian. Consider a scene in a bicycle shop, where her mood subtly darkens and peaks in an affecting scene of emotional confusion.
Henry Brommel's first feature, Panic is a film that is well-crafted in its sincerity. With a first-rate cast, a plausible script, terse dialogue, and nice direction, this character-study is hopefully just a taste of Brommel's aptness for creating characters that seem real.
8 out of 10
Macy's portrayal of the only situation in which his character is not able to be careful is nothing short of complete mastery.
William Macy plays an unlikely hitman who works for his father, Donald Sutherland. Macy is the dutiful son, Sutherland is the domineering father. Son wants out of the business, father won't let him. Macy loves his own son, played beautifully by David Dorfman ("The Ring"). He also starts to fall in love with Neve Campbell, a girl he meets in the waiting room of his psychiatrist's office.
It's an interesting juxtaposition of characters and the film follows the reluctant killer as he balances his own needs with those of his family. There are many touching scenes, especially between Macy and his little boy. And as you'd expect in a film with William Macy in it, there's a bit of humor too.
Excellent job all around, actors and director. Nice to know they can still make a good film in Hollywood on a small budget.
क्या आपको पता है
- ट्रिवियाThe Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal movie Alex and Martha discuss but can't remember the title of is Running Scared (1986)
- भाव
Sarah Cassidy: I like pussy alright, is there anything wrong with that?
Dr. Leavitt: Nope.
Sarah Cassidy: Then why are you staring at me like I kill people?
- कनेक्शनFeatured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Beach/Snow Day/Holy Smoke (2000)
टॉप पसंद
- How long is Panic?Alexa द्वारा संचालित
विवरण
बॉक्स ऑफ़िस
- बजट
- $10,00,000(अनुमानित)
- US और कनाडा में सकल
- $7,79,137
- US और कनाडा में पहले सप्ताह में कुल कमाई
- $18,006
- 3 दिस॰ 2000
- दुनिया भर में सकल
- $7,79,137
- चलने की अवधि1 घंटा 28 मिनट
- रंग
- ध्वनि मिश्रण
- पक्ष अनुपात
- 2.35 : 1