Cellular

Name: Cellular
Director: David R. Ellis
Genre: Action, Thriller, Drama, Crime
Released: 2004-01-01
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Kim Basinger, Chris Evans, Jason Statham, William H. Macy, Noah Emmerich

2004Dir. David R. Ellis1h 34m

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Runtime1h 34m

Released2004

Budget$25M

Box office$57.7M

DirectorDavid R. Ellis

About This Movie

Cellular is one of those thrillers that keeps the tension amped up from start to finish. David R. Ellis directs with a brisk pace, tossing viewers into a high-stakes scenario that blends action with a touch of crime and drama. Chris Evans, in one of his earlier roles, has a youthful energy that contrasts well with Kim Basinger’s distressed performance. The whole phone-call premise offers a unique spin, making you wonder about the limitations of technology and human connection. It's not just a race against time; it’s about how far one will go to save a life. The practical effects and chase sequences feel grounded, adding to the urgency without over-relying on CGI. Overall, it’s an interesting snapshot of early 2000s thrillers.

Released on DVD in 2005, Blu-ray in 2014Filmed primarily in Los Angeles, CAFeatures practical effects with minimal CGI