The Bone Collector Reviews

There are shades of David Fincher’s Se7en to the game-playing, clue-leaving psycho plot, while Washington’s immobile sleuth will remind you of Hitchcock’s Rear Window.

No, I wasn't even born when this movie came out so yea I am just now getting around to watch this and it was damn good but of course it was going to be good it have Denzel Washington in it all of his movies he played in is good well all of his movies I seen so far is good to me

Classic mystery, you don’t see the end coming!! One of my favorites.

Tis lookin old now

acho q já tinha visto ha um bom tempo e n lembrava de mta coisa… entao me surpreendiiii, n achei q seria tao legal

so fiquei triste q ela morre ):

Good movie

A good classic. Very suspenseful and good for a crime movie. Not my favorite watch though felt a little dragged on but other than that very nice.

gorgeous shots of both the gritty & pretty parts of late 90’s nyc. wish they used film cameras that still made movies look like this because nothing made today looks similar. it’s funny how they made bobby cannavale look like a shiny piece of garlic bread

every clue and hints is visible, no astonishing plot twist. but the visuals and details of the entire enquête were enjoyable beyond measure.

It was decent and had a good ending

Denzel and Angelina, team up for this edge if your seat thriller 😰 👍

Focus

I like the premise! Good twist

5/10

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I don't know it wasn't too bad... but it was just missing something

Rating: 6.3/10

The Bone Collector is a slick but generic 90s thriller that's elevated by the star power and commanding performances of Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie. Despite a predictable and formulaic plot, the film remains watchable and intermittently entertaining.

Highlights
- Strong Performances: Denzel Washington shines as the quadriplegic detective Lincoln Rhyme, delivering a powerful and charismatic performance. Angelina Jolie is compelling as the rookie officer Amelia Donaghy, and their dynamic is the film's strong core.
- Compelling Premise: The high-concept premise of an immobile detective solving a crime through a rookie officer is intriguing and sets up a thrilling story.

Criticisms
- Predictable Plot: The screenplay is a rehash of serial killer film tropes, with a predictable plot and an unbelievable final twist.
- Generic Direction: Phillip Noyce's direction is competent but generic, resulting in a glossy but anonymous look and feel.
- Weak Villain: The antagonist is forgettable, and the supporting police characters are one-dimensional archetypes.

Verdict
The Bone Collector is a mediocre script elevated by the charisma of its leads. While it's a generic and often silly thriller, Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie's performances make it a watchable and mildly entertaining nostalgic diversion.