Princess5363
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Have you ever seen a movie that you have never before heard about? Maybe you went to a video store and said, "Hmm, that looks interesting" or had a friend insist you see a certain movie? Well, Derailed is one of those movies.
Ruined by those that decided to plaster the ending all around the internet before it ever came out, Derailed was criticized long before the public ever got their fair chance to see and critique it. I remember coming to the message boards here right after I saw it on the first day it came out and reading "The ending was so obvious" and "You're an idiot if you didn't know what was coming." I had decided I didn't want to listen to what anyone was saying about the movie until after I had seen it. And now I am one of the lucky few that actually got to see this movie as it was meant to be seen... without the spoilers running as rampant as an M. Night Shyamalan movie.
On a day that starts out like any other, Charles Schine (Owen) boards his usual train to work in Chicago, escaping his ailing marriage (his wife played by George) and a very ill diabetic daughter, in desperate need of a kidney transplant. The day changes very quickly, however, when he meets Lucinda Harris (Aniston), a woman feeling just as frustrated with her marriage and her one child. The two become friendly and soon enough become "too friendly." After an evening of flirting at a bar, they end up in a hotel room. While getting down to err business a man storms into their room (Cassel). He knocks out Charles and rapes Lucinda. After the incident, Lucinda panics when Charles suggests going to the police, out of fear that the fact that she was having an affair would get back to her abusive husband. They agree to keep it quiet.... until their attacker begins blackmailing them.
The entire movie revolves around Owen, who keeps his audience walking on eggshells just like his character. Aniston does wonders for her performance and Cassel is by far the scariest villain I have come across in a very long time. I left the theater completely horrified simply because I didn't let anyone else ruin the movie for me.
Long story short: Ignore what everyone else has said; just sit back and let the movie run it's course... that's the way it was meant to be seen.
Ruined by those that decided to plaster the ending all around the internet before it ever came out, Derailed was criticized long before the public ever got their fair chance to see and critique it. I remember coming to the message boards here right after I saw it on the first day it came out and reading "The ending was so obvious" and "You're an idiot if you didn't know what was coming." I had decided I didn't want to listen to what anyone was saying about the movie until after I had seen it. And now I am one of the lucky few that actually got to see this movie as it was meant to be seen... without the spoilers running as rampant as an M. Night Shyamalan movie.
On a day that starts out like any other, Charles Schine (Owen) boards his usual train to work in Chicago, escaping his ailing marriage (his wife played by George) and a very ill diabetic daughter, in desperate need of a kidney transplant. The day changes very quickly, however, when he meets Lucinda Harris (Aniston), a woman feeling just as frustrated with her marriage and her one child. The two become friendly and soon enough become "too friendly." After an evening of flirting at a bar, they end up in a hotel room. While getting down to err business a man storms into their room (Cassel). He knocks out Charles and rapes Lucinda. After the incident, Lucinda panics when Charles suggests going to the police, out of fear that the fact that she was having an affair would get back to her abusive husband. They agree to keep it quiet.... until their attacker begins blackmailing them.
The entire movie revolves around Owen, who keeps his audience walking on eggshells just like his character. Aniston does wonders for her performance and Cassel is by far the scariest villain I have come across in a very long time. I left the theater completely horrified simply because I didn't let anyone else ruin the movie for me.
Long story short: Ignore what everyone else has said; just sit back and let the movie run it's course... that's the way it was meant to be seen.
Alright, for starters I want to say that I have nothing against Neil Diamond. He's a good singer and all of that but even the good things become tired after being reminded of them constantly.
Darren Silverman (Biggs) has been friends with J.D. (Black) and Wayne (Zahn) since they were in the fifth grade. Each of them have their own quirks, but they remain best buddies through thick and thin for nearly two decades. Then of course, Judith Fessbeggler (Peet) comes into the picture as a romantic interest for Darren, set up together as a joke by Wayne. Soon enough Judith takes control of Darren's life and everything he does and the two remaining friends set out on a mission to replace Judith with Darren's long lost love Sandy Perkus (Detmer). That's when the comedy begins.
If Steve Zahn and Jack Black weren't in this movie, no one would've even bothered making it. They are the source of all laughs in this movie. Jason Biggs could easily be forgotten if it weren't for everything in the movie revolving around his relationships. Amanda Peet is beautiful and at the same time she doesn't revolve around her image enough to prevent her from going crazy for a few laughs. Amanda Detmer is just as forgettable as Biggs. They tried to make her funny with references to a circus mishap, becoming a nun, and dressing her up like a prostitute and yet it's still impossible to think of her as "funny." Another memorable character besides Zahn's and Black's is that of Coach Norton (R. Lee Ermey). With every line, he delivers hysteria. Though he's a minor character, he stays in your mind long after Biggs' Silverman does, as wrong as that sounds.
This movie would've been perfect if only Biggs and Detmer could've broken out of their shell enough to stir about a laugh. Of course the most important fault in this entire movie is the never ending obsession with Neil Diamond! Wow guys, we could've picked up on the fact that Neil Diamond is great with a subtle reference or two, but having the entire movie revolve around him, basically, destroyed the entire movie! This movie would've been perfect minus Neil Diamond.
Darren Silverman (Biggs) has been friends with J.D. (Black) and Wayne (Zahn) since they were in the fifth grade. Each of them have their own quirks, but they remain best buddies through thick and thin for nearly two decades. Then of course, Judith Fessbeggler (Peet) comes into the picture as a romantic interest for Darren, set up together as a joke by Wayne. Soon enough Judith takes control of Darren's life and everything he does and the two remaining friends set out on a mission to replace Judith with Darren's long lost love Sandy Perkus (Detmer). That's when the comedy begins.
If Steve Zahn and Jack Black weren't in this movie, no one would've even bothered making it. They are the source of all laughs in this movie. Jason Biggs could easily be forgotten if it weren't for everything in the movie revolving around his relationships. Amanda Peet is beautiful and at the same time she doesn't revolve around her image enough to prevent her from going crazy for a few laughs. Amanda Detmer is just as forgettable as Biggs. They tried to make her funny with references to a circus mishap, becoming a nun, and dressing her up like a prostitute and yet it's still impossible to think of her as "funny." Another memorable character besides Zahn's and Black's is that of Coach Norton (R. Lee Ermey). With every line, he delivers hysteria. Though he's a minor character, he stays in your mind long after Biggs' Silverman does, as wrong as that sounds.
This movie would've been perfect if only Biggs and Detmer could've broken out of their shell enough to stir about a laugh. Of course the most important fault in this entire movie is the never ending obsession with Neil Diamond! Wow guys, we could've picked up on the fact that Neil Diamond is great with a subtle reference or two, but having the entire movie revolve around him, basically, destroyed the entire movie! This movie would've been perfect minus Neil Diamond.
This movie set itself up for drama drama drama and then... nothing. It had potential from the very beginning. The storyline was excellent, the actors seemed prepared for the worst, and then there was an unusually easy ending.
When Patty Nowakowski (Michele Greene) decides to help out a mother in need by becoming a surrogate, she and her husband are surprised by the couple they meet. Bill and Sharon Davis are rich, powerful, and already have a child. Their problem is that they want a girl- and ONLY a girl. They agree to take the baby no matter what defects the baby may have and sign a contract to "seal the deal." Patty becomes pregnant with twins (a boy and a girl). That's when Bill explains that Sharon has a life-threatening illness and she can only take the girl. Patty gives birth to the children and the Davis's only take the girl. The drama builds up big time and lasts up until the last 15 minutes..... and that's when everyone needs to just turn off their TVs because the rest of the movie is far too simple.
The acting is done excellently by all of the actors. Keep an eye out for the Davis's (Stephen Macht and Nancy Stafford) who are so versatile. You don't know whether to hate them or feel bad for them. While Patty and Aaron Nowakowski (Michele Greene and Conor O'Farrell) seem to make this difficult situation so easy. The story would've been much better had Aaron Nowakowski (O'Farrell) been fighting against his wife instead of with her.
When it comes to watching Lifetime movies, you automatically tend to expect drama revolving around women up until the very last minute, with a heavy climax to the story and a "Phew!! An unsettling sigh of relief!" Do not turn to this movie if that's what you're expecting. This movie is over 15 minutes before it actually ends. The only reason you'll watch until the ending is because you'll be waiting for something big to happen and be utterly disappointed. 4 out of 10 for everything up until the ending.
When Patty Nowakowski (Michele Greene) decides to help out a mother in need by becoming a surrogate, she and her husband are surprised by the couple they meet. Bill and Sharon Davis are rich, powerful, and already have a child. Their problem is that they want a girl- and ONLY a girl. They agree to take the baby no matter what defects the baby may have and sign a contract to "seal the deal." Patty becomes pregnant with twins (a boy and a girl). That's when Bill explains that Sharon has a life-threatening illness and she can only take the girl. Patty gives birth to the children and the Davis's only take the girl. The drama builds up big time and lasts up until the last 15 minutes..... and that's when everyone needs to just turn off their TVs because the rest of the movie is far too simple.
The acting is done excellently by all of the actors. Keep an eye out for the Davis's (Stephen Macht and Nancy Stafford) who are so versatile. You don't know whether to hate them or feel bad for them. While Patty and Aaron Nowakowski (Michele Greene and Conor O'Farrell) seem to make this difficult situation so easy. The story would've been much better had Aaron Nowakowski (O'Farrell) been fighting against his wife instead of with her.
When it comes to watching Lifetime movies, you automatically tend to expect drama revolving around women up until the very last minute, with a heavy climax to the story and a "Phew!! An unsettling sigh of relief!" Do not turn to this movie if that's what you're expecting. This movie is over 15 minutes before it actually ends. The only reason you'll watch until the ending is because you'll be waiting for something big to happen and be utterly disappointed. 4 out of 10 for everything up until the ending.