Review of 11:14 (2004) by Pedro P — 21 Jan 2008
Another example of the new school of filmmaking that focuses on a certain event involving several characters whose lives intersect and tells that event through those characters' different perspectives.
Probably deserves a place in film trivia history because the entire film takes place over just half an hour, with the action continually flashing back to follow another character's point of view. As such, it's a tightly constructed, sharply written film with several enjoyable pay-offs as the script deftly balances shocks and surprises with moments that are laugh-out-loud funny.
The superb ensemble cast has a lot of fun with their quirky characters. Hilary Swank is hilarious as witted store clerk Buzzy (the part was originally written for a man but was rewritten specially for her).
Swank and Rachael Leigh Cook are the obvious stand-outs but there's strong work from Ben Foster, Colin Hanks, Shawn Hatosy and Patrick Swayze. There's also a catchy score by Clint Mansell and writer-director Greg Marcks ensures that the action moves along at a cracking pace.
A hell of a fun film!
This review of 11:14 (2004) was written by Pedro P on 21 Jan 2008.
11:14 has generally received positive reviews.
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