Sinal de Morte

I kept waiting for the spooky to happen. Malcolm McDowell being in it, even as just a voice actor, had me kind of excited and hopeful. Unfortunately, it was a mess of unnatural dialogue, slow pacing, and an inexplicable plot. It was well shot, and the acting was fine given the terrible script. But that's the only reason it got two stars. The movie kept building up to build up the buildup, and in the last like, 5 minutes, everything pops off kind of, but doesn't really make any sense. Next thing you know... SPLAT! POOF! It's over. No explanation. Nothing in the buildup to extrapolate an explanation. Just a nothing burger.

I started watching this one night while working on a project, had no interest, but ended up selecting it again a couple weeks later forgetting I had already attempted it.

The story is far below lacking, the main female character is terribly miscast, but the main male character is pretty good (Not the fiance-the neighbor). Considering the script, he made it work for his role. I looked him up to see if he had something to do with creating the movie, as he was the only character that seemed comfortable, but no. He's only in one other movie with a "rating", which also seems to be fake-rated by people who worked on the movie.

For the female character though - without a spoiler, I will say there is a scene that is meant to be scary - she is driving - but her unfortunate acting paired with the absurd attempt at jump-scare, did give me the the biggest laugh of the film.

The choice of Malcom McDowell was a win-lose situation. He's an icon for his genre, but having his "role" where you could only show his image on screen for a moment, then the rest is obviously a voice recording just took it from low-budget horror to cheap, spent-the-only-budget-on-this horror.

Production - surprisingly very good cinematography. I say surprisingly because I don't think many will invest the time in watching the whole movie, but if they do, that's the one glaringly obvious imbalance.

Cinematography/photography production far outweighs the story/majority of acting. The location, set, aerials, very well done. If the same person created the script as they did everything else-stick to everything else-and vice versa. They either personally know the writer, or the writer got lucky. If they know their worth, that explains the budget remaining for the lead actress. Worth it.

Props, rarely would I bring this up, but I'm pretty sure the phone used throughout the movie is a wallet cover and piece of green paper. It would have been better if they acknowledge the lead females poor acting and called the phone a "Crapple". At least embrace it.

Either way. Hopefully the main male character has an opportunity for another movie - I'd be interested in seeing if he has range - but this movie didn't give me enough to want watch his other movie.

My recommendation is to watch it if you personally know someone affiliated with making it, watch clips of it without actors or audio if you're searching for a undiscovered gem of a cinematography team, otherwise, maybe listen to it to fall asleep?

This movie was incredibly slow-paced, to the point where I found myself nodding off and had to stand up to keep myself awake. It's surprising that it's labeled as Horror-Mystery because there was hardly anything scary or mysterious about it; instead, it felt more like a drama-documentary. The plot was uninteresting and didn't make much sense, and the ending was confusing, leaving me feeling like I wasted a good 90 minutes of my time. This is by far the worst movie I've ever seen. The acting was subpar, and the only emotion I felt while watching it was shame-for witnessing such a poorly made film and for the time I'll never get back. The secondary characters were so poorly written that they're not even worth mentioning. Overall, this movie was a complete waste of resources, time, and, well, just a waste. I strongly advise against watching it.

The tagline has promise, the trailer gave hope, the actual film was a major let down. The whole time watching this movie you're hoping it's going somewhere. The opening scene had me super intrigued. But unfortunately when we cut to our protagonist Wynne we watch her make ridiculous decisions while being haunted by this random cellphone. She makes no attempts to leave or change her situation. We see her dealing with her grief in flashbacks with her fiance and random contact with a neighbor, but when it comes to actually explaining what's happening all the plot and juxtaposition is sadly missing and the films resolution was non-existent. I really wish I could have my time back after watching this.

Despite an intriguing premise, the execution of "Cellphone" leaves much to be desired, making it one of the more disappointing releases of the year.

First and foremost, the dialogue is abysmal. Characters deliver lines that range from cringe-worthy to downright laughable, undermining any sense of tension or fear the movie attempts to build. The monologues, in particular, are a major low point-rambling and incoherent, they add nothing to the plot and serve only to confuse the audience.

The acting is another significant issue. The cast's performances are uniformly weak, with most scenes feeling forced and unnatural. It's difficult to invest in characters who seem equally bewildered by their own motivations and actions.

As for the story, it is dry and lacks any real substance. The plot meanders without purpose, presenting a series of disconnected events that fail to coalesce into a cohesive narrative. By the time the credits roll, the audience is left with more questions than answers, and not in a way that suggests depth or intrigue. Instead, it feels like a collection of half-baked ideas that never fully develop.

"Cellphone" struggles to deliver on its horror promises. The suspense is minimal, and the scares are predictable and unoriginal. The movie ultimately suffers from an empty plot that fails to engage or thrill, making it a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

In summary, "Cellphone" is a film best avoided. With its dreadful dialogue, pitiful acting, and a story that offers little to no substance, it leaves viewers disappointed and unsatisfied. It's a missed opportunity that squanders any potential it might have had.