The Call
The Call

The Call

2013
Movie
96 min
English

Jordan Turner is an experienced 911 operator but when she makes an error in judgment and a call ends badly, Jordan is rattled and unsure if she can continue. But when teenager Casey Welson is abducted in the back of a man's car and calls 911, Jordan is the one called upon to use all of her experience, insights and quick thinking to help Casey escape, and not just to save her, but to make sure the man is brought to justice.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users75%
Director: Brad AndersonGenres: Thriller, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A 911 operator receives a call from a teenage girl who has been abducted and is being held in the trunk of a car. The operator must race against time to save the girl's life as the kidnapper discovers his victim is on the phone. The ensuing events test the operator's skills and bravery as she navigates the dangerous situation from the call center.

Critical Reception

The Call received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its suspenseful pacing, strong performances from Halle Berry and Abigail Breslin, and intense atmosphere. Some critics found the plot predictable or overly reliant on horror tropes, but many agreed it was an effective and gripping thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its taut suspense and effective performances.
  • Criticized by some for its formulaic plot and excessive gore.
  • Halle Berry's performance as the determined 911 operator was a frequent highlight.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'The Call' to be a thrilling and suspenseful movie with strong acting, particularly from Halle Berry. While some viewers felt the plot was a bit predictable or intense, the overall sentiment was that it was an engaging and effective thriller that kept them on the edge of their seats.

Fun Fact

The car used as the trunk in the film was a 1988 Ford Crown Victoria, chosen for its commonality and capacity to be easily modified for the film's needs.

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John Chard

John Chard

It’s Done! Directed by Brad Anderson and starring Halle Berry and Abigail Breslin, The Call is one of those infuriating thriller movies that destroys all its hard work with a lame last quarter. The plot is based around a 911 Emergency Ca...

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