The Number 23 [2007]

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Suitable for 15 years and over

Entertainment in Video

Release date: Monday 23rd of July 2007

Starring:
Virginia Madsen, Danny Huston, Jim Carrey, Rhona Mitra,

Director(s):

Format: Anamorphic, PAL,
Region code: 2
Running time: 94 minutes
Language: English (Original Language)

RRP: £19.99
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Amazon.co.uk Review

Jim Carrey as a schizophrenic murderer isn't convincing, in this melodramatic film about a man obsessed by the Number 23. Joel Schumacher (Batman Forever, St. Elmo's Fire) has unintentionally managed to make a comedy of horrors that really is quite humorous in parts. Walter Sparrow (Carrey) becomes engrossed in a homespun novel about Detective Fingerling, whose life degrades into mayhem because of his obsession with 23's esoteric numerical puzzles. Sparrow's preoccupation with the book follows his botched attempt to catch a nasty dog that bites him, leading one to believe that Sparrow's contraction of rabies might be the cause for his mental degradation. As the story progresses, Sparrow retreats further into Fingerling's world, rife with suicidal sexpots and hardboiled detective sleuthing. His wife, Agatha (Virginia Madsen), also plays Fingerling's girlfriend, sex-crazed Fabrizia, who taunts Fingerling until he stabs her. Back in reality, Walter aims to solve the unresolved crimes in the book, taking it as a murderer's diary rather than as an imagined work. The story is half-baked, though Carrey's portrayal of a mentally disturbed person is what makes The Number 23 comedic. Long, contemplative stares, and over-dramatized acting renders Sparrow a clichéd character, rather than one odd enough to engage viewers. For a better version of almost the exact plot but with a terrorist's twist, see Thr3e instead. --Trinie Dalton

Unexpectedly good!
Review date: 2008-10-19 Rating: 8 out of 10

I've been wanting to see this film for ages but been putting it off due to the bad reviews on here. Well last night I watched it and was very pleasantly surprised, I actually thought it was pretty good.

I found the beginning all a bit weird and wondered where this film was going but as I watched more, I was definitely drawn in and glued to my tv for the rest of the movie. I don't normally like Jim Carey but I thought he was excellent in this film. There are some good twists and turns along the way and it all comes together at the end. I really enjoyed watching this and it was great to find something that bit different to all the same old films out there! I would recommend it.

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23
Review date: 2008-09-11 Rating: 10 out of 10

This film is amazing. It has a great story line , great plot and a great soundtrack. It kept me hooked till the end and when you find out what happens at the end your like 'WTF'. The best movie ive seen in ages.

Kept me hooked
Review date: 2008-07-13 Rating: 8 out of 10

I had no idea what this film was about as someone recommended I watch it. Recently I've ended up fast forwarding through quite a few rented movies and so it was a pleasure to be glued to a film without constantly looking to see how much longer was left. I thought Jim Carrey was excellent and the story kept me hooked until the end always wondering how it was going to turn out. The atmosphere was atmospheric and the flashbacks almost Sin City like, I thought. It's the kind of film that draws you in and I can only imagine the people who rated this poor were just not in the correct frame of mind for a film like this.

Quality
Review date: 2008-05-20 Rating: 10 out of 10

I was and still am i fan of jim careys comedy films and had never seen in a role different and it worked. The storyline is good but can be confusing in places (i had to watch it 2 times lol). Bu it made me think about 23 which is weird but my name didnt fit. I was suprised how brilliant the movie was and would recommend it.

Very disappointing
Review date: 2008-05-19 Rating: 4 out of 10

`The Number 23' is about a dog catcher named Walter (Jim Carrey) who is given a book for his birthday about the life of a man named "Fingerling" and his obsession with how everything is related to the number 23. After reading just a few pages Walter begins to believe that the story is written about his life due to so many similarities and then he also starts to become obsessed with the number 23 too.

This is a very dark and serious role for the rubber-faced Carrey and he does actually play the part very well, but the film is just pretty bad in general with nothing that really surprised me, excited me or made me really think I'd ever watch it again. I'm a big fan of thriller films and books and the story is ok but it's just filmed in such a strange way that I just couldn't put my finger on what I didn't like about it, it just didn't meet my expectations at all as it had the potential to be a really good psychological thriller.

Overall I think this is one that is worth watching if you catch it on TV or borrow it from someone, but I'd not recommend buying it as you won't watch it again. Very disappointing and it could have been so much better.

The whole number 23 theories did however get me thinking a lot and since watching this I've thought of so many things which have worked out to be that mysterious number. Spooky!

Product Details/Specifications

Actor(s):
Virginia Madsen
Danny Huston
Jim Carrey
Rhona Mitra

Creators:
Virginia Madsen (Primary Contributor)
Danny Huston (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: Entertainment in Video
Manufacturer: Entertainment in Video
EAN: 5017239194740
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Anamorphic, PAL,
Release date: 2007-07-23
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 94 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2007
Language: English (Original Language)

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