The Call
The Call

The Call

2015Movie17 minFrench

Benoît, 50, is a police lieutenant wounded by the disappearance of his wife, Lise. Unable to perform his grief, he sees his physical and mental health decline when she mysteriously surface again years later.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users67%
Director: Boaz YakinGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A 911 operator takes a life-or-death call from a teenage girl who has been abducted and is trying to escape her captor. As the operator races against time to save the girl, she is forced to confront a killer from her own past. The film follows the tense cat-and-mouse game as the operator uses her skills to guide the victim to safety while simultaneously tracking the abductor.

Critical Reception

The Call received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised Halle Berry's performance and the film's suspenseful nature, though some found the plot predictable and overly reliant on tropes. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating the thrilling pace and emotional intensity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Halle Berry delivers a compelling performance as the distressed 911 operator.
  • The film effectively builds suspense and maintains a sense of urgency.
  • Some critics found the plot to be formulaic and underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'The Call' to be an engaging and suspenseful thriller, with many highlighting Halle Berry's performance as a strong point. Some viewers felt the story was predictable, but most were satisfied with the tension and action.

Fun Fact

While the film is set in Los Angeles, a significant portion of it was filmed in Santa Clarita, California.

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