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| Sep 25, 2008Urban Cinefile
Identity overdoes everything in its ideas bank, but if your movie palate is adjusted to big portions with the lot, youll probably enjoy the excess.
This is partly because its uncomfortable to watch the filmmakers might think it keeps us on edge, and theyre right.
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| Aug 28, 2008Urban Cinefile
Identitys main point of difference is its interesting concept, but it remains an average example of the genre.
There are some chilling moments and my heart jumped several times.
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| Aug 28, 2008Urban Cinefile
Identitys main point of difference is its interesting concept, but it remains an average example of the genre.
These are perhaps the films best scenes, when the unseen terror is at its greatest.
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| Apr 03, 2008Matchflick
That said this movie is still interesting....is a fairly good psychological thriller.....The acting is forgettable and the film would have been a lot better.... ... Full Review
| Apr 03, 2007DVD Talk
With an all-star cast that includes John Cusack, Ray Liotta, and Amanda Peet, and an eerie and twisting plot, 2003's Identity is a decent suspense film that tries really hard but ultimately doesn't achieve all that it sets out to do.
After that the movie loses a lot of its impact.
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| Apr 29, 2005Bigpicturebigsound.com, NY
Mr. Mangold sets the tone of the film well - the rain is relentless and the lightning strikes at all the right times, but too often the film slips into slasher territory.
Lending an undeserved weight to the film, Mr. Cusack plays an ex-cop turned chauffeur trying desperately to get a handle on the situation.
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| Apr 30, 2004Houston Chronicle
This is a superb cast anchored by Cusack's calm authority.
The story takes us deeper into their humanity.
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| Sep 05, 2003eFilmCritic.com
you have yourself the makings of really good thriller.....you've got yourself the makings of a solid slasher flick..... ... Full Review
| Sep 05, 2003San Francisco Chronicle
Identity" is more than an entertaining thriller.
Identity" takes place almost entirely in a single location, a run-down motel in Nevada.
Liotta is just as terrific.
Advisory: This film contains violence and strong language.
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| Sep 02, 2003PopMatters
smart performances....his insufferable has-been movie star client....bad things in the movies....doesn't fit with the motel plot in a way that makes you know it will fit, crucially.... ... Full Review