Review of The Number 23 (2007) by Johnny T — 10 Oct 2011
Jim Carrey has been sharp in a number of non-comedic roles, but this lurid, overheated, and self-serious potboiler is not one of them. The Number 23 is clumsy, unengaging, and mostly confusing. This thriller's biggest mistake is its belief that it's as clever and original as it is visually stylish. There is something to this 23 stuff, and a film about apophenia (obsession with random connections) would be fascinating. But no. A thriller like this needs to pack a lot of firepower on the backend. Unfortunately, all we get is a weak, much-anticipated little pop.Jim Carrey tries his best, but the film never gets psychologically creepy, never makes the viewer question what is fiction, what is reality, and most importantly what the number 23 is all about.
VERDICT: "Some Ole' Bulls**t" - Second lowest rating (Negative reaction). These films are truly terrible films. They are not the worst things ever made, but they are definitely awful and should not be seen by anyone.
This review of The Number 23 (2007) was written by Johnny T on 10 Oct 2011.
The Number 23 has generally received positive reviews.
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