Mind Rage (2001) Reviews

• Sometimes, between the past and the present ... Lies of Mind

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  Interesting and almost unknown Psychothriller (the information out there about this film is scarce and very confused) we can include in the current movie that emerged in the 90s, including "Seven" remains the absolute reference. In this case, to its slogan boasted of it (in the style of Seven). The hallmark of his aesthetic is genuinely the last decade of the twentieth century, like its dark tone and gloomy, almost depressing. The story is full of unhappy characters and tired of their existence, people that unfolds in a bleak and tragic that world seem to want to escape but failed. The script is routine, but has some other item of interest and, above all, a couple of turns, especially not the second- expected to raise the film to a more than satisfactory level. The direction of the unknown Mark Allen Michaels nothing more discreet. The scenes of the killings are slightly disturbing, but the killer was barely glimpsed and deaths are not graphs. Nor are there too many suspects and false leads, but the director manages to maintain interest throughout and lead to the final surprise that leaves a good taste. The performances are quite correct. The best in my opinion is an almost unrecognizable Dennis Christopher (Fade to black) in a role that demanded more prominence. Good performance also of Charles Hallahan (The Thing) in the role of a violent police, and the last of his career before his death that year (1997). Michael Rogue, a stranger to my actor, is the main leading role, but is somewhat off and is always overshadowed by Hallahan. Andrea Leithe, interpret eminently television, it is pretty but little shines as an actress. Much better is the work of old friend Max Gail (The Curse of Black Widow), which again shows his seniority and job playing the nicest character in the film. Curiously, Tippi Hedren (The Birds) also appears in a small role making psychologist. In any case we have a great film, but typically before a thriller 90s that continues forward, it has its moments and saves the best for last. If you like titles like "Postmortem", "The Sign of the Murderer" or "Red Rain" is a highly recommended film. Also known as "Mind Lies". P.S. The release date of the film (video) was 1997.

• The twist at the end is worth watching the whole movie

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  I bought this off e-bay because I am a Dennis Christopher fan. He is not in it as much as I would like but the movie as a whole is good. The writers lead you one way and then the other and you go right along with them, then at the end, they get you. You probably can't find it at your mainline video places, but keep an eye out for it, it is worth the rental.