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Domestic Disturbance
2001 89 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★5.2
Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Director: Harold Becker
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Description
Frank Morrison is a divorced father with a 12-year-old son, Danny. His ex-wife Susan and son Danny now live with Rick Barnes, Susan's new husband. Danny, who has a reputation for telling lies, accuses his stepfather of committing a murder. Initially, no one believes his accusations, but then Frank becomes convinced and is the only one who believes him. Now, the father Danny trusts must protect him from the stepfather he fears.
Budget:
$75M
US Gross:
$45.25M
Worldwide:
$54.3M
Starring
John Travolta
Actor
Nick Loren
Actor
Matt O'Leary
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2002
— Worst Actor
Key opinion
Domestic Disturbance is widely viewed as a formulaic and predictable thriller that relies on established genre tropes. While some viewers find it an engaging, if modest, watch driven by its star power, most critics find the narrative stale and the execution lackluster.
| Screenplay | The film recycles a predictable, cliché-ridden plot that lacks originality and tension. | |
| Acting | The acting is polarized: some find the performances of Travolta and Vaughn to be compelling type-busting efforts, while others dismiss them as flat, miscast, or lacking in credibility. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is criticized for being slow and dragging for much of its duration, leading to a climax that feels unearned and rushed. | |
| Emotion | The film succeeds for some as a watchable, modest thriller, while others view it as a bland, forgettable experience not worth the time. |