Review of 15 Minutes (2001) by Jonny P — 10 Sep 2010

15 Minutes is another Hollywood attempt at showing the media's influence on crime and politics. For a bit, the first person perspective through the camcorder just wasn't working for me. I felt that they were using this gag because they didn't have enough faith in the strength of the plot.

In the end, I realized that it was effective in getting the point of the movie across and appreciated the artistry. DeNiro was good and I enjoyed the performance by Edward Burns. Despite having some big actors, Karel Roden's acting was far superior to his supporting cast.

Her part was small, but Vera Farmiga's sad eyes were perfect for her character. Although the film was average, I loved the mid-point twist had trouble accepting that it was true. This movie falls short of "good," especially because this plot could have been believable but the script failed.

And it's painful to watch Kelsey Grammer try to prove that he is above sitcom acting in a role that uses an unnecessary amount of f-words to create anger and frustration. Overall, this movie is a one-time watch but worth it for the twist.