The Call 1-1/2 stars
Halle Berry must have the same manager as Cuba Gooding Jr. Because their choices in movie projects are definitely head scratchers. I think they are both good actors, but they consistently are getting involved in projects that not only are not propelling them forward, but actually placing them in B-actor line.
The trailer The Call sparked my curiosity. And unfortunately, that’s all it did. My fears came true. Your are essentially watching the entire movie of two people on the phone. Abigal Breslin (Zombieland and Little Miss Sunshine) was basically a blubbering mess. Except for the last part of the final act, her character did nothing but cry hysterically. Halle Berry was fine. It was just a lame construction of the script. Many times they tried to pump up the tension with heart pounding music.
The 3rd act does jump the rail in my opinion. The few minutes you will either roll your eyes or drop your jaw. Oh hell no, they just didn’t end it like that.
IMO, it just really ****ed me off.
It’s not horrible, but you might fall asleep and do not blame the messenger for the messy ending, but I would cautiously recommend this if you have nothing else.