Review of Panic Room (2002) by Roxanne C — 14 Sep 2012
David Fincher directs this cleverly conceived thriller about a mother and daughter trapped inside a panic room by three criminals. The film is well-paced and the camera work is slick.
The film does well in exploring the confines of the house. Jodie Foster is effective and maintains a high intensity throughout. Kristen Stewart is decent as her daughter. Forest Whitaker plays a slightly sympathetic criminal and does well.
Unfortunately, after an engrossing game of cat and mouse, the conclusion is weak. Staple clichà (C)s crop up and the film goes for a crowd-pleasing finale that doesn't quite feel right. Still watchable.
This review of Panic Room (2002) was written by Roxanne C on 14 Sep 2012.
Panic Room has generally received positive reviews.
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