The Bone Collector

November. 05,1999 R

Rating：

6.7

Genre：

Drama Thriller Crime

Keywords：

Based On Novel Or Book New York City Serial Killer

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Trailer Synopsis Cast

Rookie cop, Amelia Donaghy reluctantly teams with Lincoln Rhyme – formerly the department's top homicide detective but now paralyzed as a result of a spinal injury – to catch a grisly serial killer dubbed 'The Bone Collector'. The murderer's special signature is to leave tantalizing clues based on the grim remains of his crimes.

Denzel Washington as Lincoln Rhyme

Angelina Jolie as Amelia Donaghy

Queen Latifah as Thelma

Michael Rooker as Captain Howard Cheney

Michael McGlone as Detective Kenny Solomon

Luis Guzmán as Eddie Ortiz

Leland Orser as Richard Thompson

John Benjamin Hickey as Dr. Barry Lehman

Bobby Cannavale as Steve, Amelia's Boyfriend

Ed O'Neill as Detective Paulie Sellitto

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Reviews

Hottoceame

1999/11/05

The Age of Commercialism

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AniInterview

1999/11/06

Sorry, this movie sucks

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Tayloriona

1999/11/07

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

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Jonah Abbott

1999/11/08

There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

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andrewpeterfarrow

1999/11/09

Great story, that keeps you on edge all the way through, I'm sure it will inspire to read all the Deaver books. A must see!

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abstractskulls

1999/11/10

I've always enjoyed this film. First saw it when it came out in 99. Bought it due to my interest in thrillers and crime flicks. I recommend it if that is your thing.

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pedrito_rules

1999/11/11

Not the greatest acting jobs by Washington and Jolie, but the story was very interesting. If you're a fan of Seven and Taking Lives this on should definitely be on your watch list.

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The Movie Diorama

1999/11/12

An extremely overlooked film in my opinion. Yes, Se7en and Silence of the Lambs absolutely annihilate this, but for a 90's detective case it's rather compelling. This is what happens when you cast two great leads, a decent film is produced. Much like any other serial killer story, our main characters must find out who the homicidal maniac is before they kill again. The difference is, the forensic expert is paralysed and so he trains an unwilling rookie to solve the case. Murder case aside, it's all about passing on knowledge and skills to another peer in order to complete a task. Rhyme is unable to do anything, so he envisages his own image within Amelia. Turning her from a rookie cop to the perfect forensic investigator. Highlighting the importance of communication and trust. Fortunately Washington and Jolie have decent on screen chemistry. Both their talents put together to create an explosion of raw acting. Jolie plays a tough yet vulnerable officer, Washington juxtaposes this with an experienced performance. The two amalgamate to create the perfect crime solving entity. The crime scenes themselves were visceral and not easy watches, particularly being scolded to death by oncoming steam. I loved the gritty realism that is sustained throughout. It evokes a sense of mystery, we are attempting to solve the case with the characters. Supporting cast were good, nothing outstanding. Although I wanted more Queen Latifah! The killer's reveal was a letdown unfortunately. The final twenty minutes were rushed to what was an intelligently paced thriller. And thank God we don't have those horrible slow motion frames that were all so apparent in the 90s...just hideously generic. The Bone Collector is a damn good watch, and for any Washington or Jolie fans you are in for a great time.

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