Review of One Hour Photo (2002) by Jakob K — 28 Mar 2011

One of Robin William's best performances in an incredibly taut and creepy thriller.

This review of One Hour Photo (2002) was written by Jakob K on 28 Mar 2011.

One Hour Photo has generally received positive reviews.

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By Donovan Elver D (26) on 09 Aug 2017

The first time I've seen Robin Williams in a role so crazy, so creepy, it made me feel as if he were robbed of a nomination…

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By Avant S (72) on 14 Aug 2017

One Hour Photo was unsettling to the core. Whoa. I mean, I actually felt uncomfortable watching this. I kept fidgeting…

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By Harry W (1,900) on 04 Feb 2016

William's portrayal of Sy the Photo Guy is so refreshingly sinister for him that he definitely carries the whole film…

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By Matt C (2,668) on 22 Nov 2018

Haven't watched this since it first came out over 15 years ago but I loved Romanek's adaptation of 'Never Let Me Go' so I thought I'd revisit…

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Miscellaneous Sy's mugshot photos are taken with a digital camera and processed on a computer…

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By Michal Marek N (84) on 22 Nov 2018

Haven't watched this since it first came out over 15 years ago but I loved Romanek's adaptation of 'Never Let Me Go' so I thought I'd revisit…

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By Luke Y. Thompson (1,447) for New Times (L.A.) (313) on 06 Feb 2018

It begins by scaring you to death by evoking a monster, and by the end it has seduced you into caring for him…

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By Lucas Y (771) on 31 Jul 2016

Gripping psychological thriller from Mark Romanek with a bravura out-of-character performance by Robin Williams as a lonely photo-booth attendant…

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