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88 Minutes
2007 108 min United States of America, Germany, Canada R 18+
★4.8
Thriller, Mystery
Director: Jon Avnet
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Description
Famed forensic psychiatrist Dr. Jack Gramm enjoys a reputation as one of the most sought-after profilers around. His expert testimony has resulted in the conviction of many criminals, including serial killer Jon Forster. On the eve of Forster's execution, one of Gramm's students is murdered in a vicious copycat crime, and Gramm himself receives an ominous message informing him that he has less than 90 minutes to live.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$17.21M
Worldwide:
$32.59M
Starring
Al Pacino
Actor
Alicia Witt
Actor
Ben McKenzie
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2009
— Worst Actor
Razzie Awards 2009
— Worst Supporting Actress
Key opinion
88 Minutes is widely regarded as a failed thriller, criticized for its incoherent screenplay and lack of genuine suspense. While Al Pacino's presence serves as the sole draw for many, most viewers and critics find his performance unable to compensate for the film's underdeveloped characters and logical flaws.
| Screenplay | The film suffers from a derivative and highly illogical plot riddled with narrative inconsistencies. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast is widely viewed as undistinguished, failing to provide credible performances or emotional depth. | |
| Direction | The directing fails to build tension, resulting in a film that lacks the suspense expected of a psychological thriller. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Al Pacino's performance are divided; while some see him as the only element saving the film from total mediocrity, others feel he is miscast and coasting on his past reputation. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is viewed as problematic, with many finding the film monotonous and tedious for the majority of its runtime. |