Private Number is just the latest in a long line of cheap DVD releases destined for the cheap bin at Wal-Mart and even then it’s not worth that kind of money. It’s a shame as there was some good elements bogged down by bad writing and a really stupid third act and it’s another movie with Tom Sizemore being prominently displayed on the cover but having little to do with the plot.
Private Number
(2015)
Genre(s): Supernatural, Suspense/Thriller
Arc Entertainment | R – 97 min. – $20.99 | June 2, 2015
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MOVIE INFO: Directed by: Lazrael Lison Writer(s): Lazrael Lison (written by) Cast: Hal Ozsan, Nicholle Tom, Judd Nelson, Tom Sizemore DISC INFO: Audio: English (Dolby Digital 5.1) |
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THE MOVIE – 1.5/5
Plot Outline: A series of sinister phone calls haunt an ex-alcoholic writer (HAL OZSAN) as he struggles to finish a novel. Efforts to trace the calls result in dead ends, leaving the author with no choice but to solve the mystery himself. As he pieces together scant information, he discovers that the local police, headed by the sheriff (JUDD NELSON), are possibly hiding details. In his obsessive search for answers, he loses his grip on reality, and spirals downward into a maelstrom of violence and terror.
Quick Hit Review: Private Number actually starts off well enough with a gripping premise but as the film progresses, going into Sixth Sense territory even, it got dumber until the bitter end where it went from dumb to full fledge stupidity. Add to that, the poster artwork is downright deceptive though by this point, I shouldn’t be surprised. This is yet another quick payday for Judd Nelson and, especially, Tom Sizemore, both of whom might have 10-minutes of screen time and that’s probably being generous. For his part, Sizemore, in his 2-3 scenes, seems to be actually trying but his character is such a non-factor, it could’ve been played by anybody.
Private Number is not a good movie, plain and simple with terrible dialogue and questionable performances. It’s also the type of movie, with some editing for sex and language, could easily air on Lifetime.
SPECIAL FEATURES – 2.25/5
This release comes with a semi-glossy slip cover.
Making of Private Number (15:23) is a basic behind-the-scenes featurette with on-set interviews with the cast and crew.
Deleted Scenes (13:06) contains footage cut down for whatever reason, though probably for pacing issues.
Trailer (1:23)
VIDEO – 4.0/5 | AUDIO – 3.75/5
Private Number is shown with a 2.40 anamorphic widescreen aspect ratio and mostly looks good with decent colors while dark levels are stark. The Dolby Digital 5.1 track is more than effective with clear dialogue while other elements, like jump scares, ambient noises and more, provide for some depth.
OVERALL – 2.0/5
Overall, Private Number is just the latest in a long line of cheap DVD releases destined for the cheap bin at Wal-Mart and even then it’s not worth that kind of money. It’s a shame as there was some good elements bogged down by bad writing and a really stupid third act and it’s another movie with Tom Sizemore being prominently displayed on the cover but having little to do with the plot.
Published: 06/07/2015
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