Dot.Kill (2005)A detective tries to hunt down a serial killer who broadcasts his murders live on the internet. Director:John Irvin |
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Dot.Kill (2005)A detective tries to hunt down a serial killer who broadcasts his murders live on the internet. Director:John Irvin |
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| Armand Assante | ... |
Det. Charlie Daines
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| Sonny Marinelli | ... |
Det. Mickey Harwell
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| Raffaello Degruttola | ... |
Adam Sotrel
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| Stanley Townsend | ... |
Capt. Tommy Byrnes
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| Clare Holman | ... |
Mary Daines
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Frank Nasso | ... |
Stevie Daines
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Jason Durran | ... |
C.I.T.U Specialist Mitch
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| Tony Schiena | ... |
C.I.T.U Specialist Pete
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Jeff Merchant | ... |
Edward Maxwell
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| Ray Nicholas | ... |
Charles Horvath
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Frank Henson | ... |
Michael McEllroy
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| Morven Christie | ... |
Jane
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Kieran Cunningham | ... |
Frank Schuman
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James Carroll Jordan | ... |
Dr. Morelli
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Jason Lake | ... |
Thadeus Moore
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Old-fashioned NYPD detective Charlie Daines, a grave long cancer sufferer, feels out of his depth when as serial killer posts his gruesomely imaginative murders, mostly on top managers, on Internet, first spotted by his couch-potato son Vinnie. The brass rather confides the high-profile case to 'nerds', champion of whom is wheelchair-stuck Adam Sotrel. Charlie systematically alienates everybody, family and colleagues, but finds an angle to approach the case. Written by KGF Vissers
I saw dot.kill on Showtime the other night; and, while I thought the title was totally lame, I watched it because is starred Armand Assante.
His filmography is hit or miss for me; but, I have to give him credit on this one. His passion within the role really makes this film. He was absolutely convincing as a detective who's health, family life, and career are crumbling.
Charlie is an old-school detective who relies on instinct, not high-tech. He is alternately hard-core, abrasive (particularly to co-workers and his son), and tender (towards a former addict, whom he saved from a life on the streets).
The twist at the end, as to the identity of the killer was great, even though it really wasn't hard to guess, with the heavy foreshadowing used by the director.
It could have been better; but, a pretty good movie nonetheless.