Footsteps (2003) (TV)

User Rating:

5.2/10   

Director:

John Badham

Writers (WGA):

Ira Levin (play)
Shelley Evans (teleplay)

Release Date:

12 October 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Thriller

Tagline:

The perfect setting for a...perfect murder.

Plot:

Daisy Lowendahl (Bergen) is a best-selling suspense novelist who finds herself at her isolated beach...

Plot Keywords:

Novelist | Beach House | Fan | Police Detective | Long Island

Cast

Candice Bergen	...	Daisy Lowendahl
Michael Murphy	...	Robbie
Bryan Brown	...	Eddie Bruno
Bug Hall	...	Spencer Weaver
John Walf	...	Boss
Cindy Sampson	...	Jordan Hayes
Suzanne Jacob	...	Babs
Johanna MacCulloch	...	Lauren
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Chase Duffy	...	Bodyguard #1
Travis Ferris	...	Officer
Bruce Graham	...	Judge Martin Hickler
Glen Grant	...	Police Detective
Jason Hemsworth	...	Bodyguard #2
Peter James	...	Arresting officer (as James Symington)
Gary Levert	...	Male Heckler
Darcy Lindzon	...	Tommy
Rita Malik	...	Lady in Audience
Agumeuay Nakanakas	...	Fisherman
Juanita Peters	...	Reporter
Austin St. John	...	Police Investigator

Runtime:

USA:120 min (including commercials) | Brazil:95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Company:

Fox Television Studios

Movie Connections:

References Dr. No (1962)

Something is lacking here

I was really disappointed in this movie. Most thrillers will spend the first hour developing the characters, involving you in their story so when they are in danger you are frightened for them. You truly care for them and feel for what they go through. But not in this movie. Before the first hour is over, our heroine is already fighting for her life, and it would appear the story is about to come to an end. There was no real developing of a plot, and it made me think the writers were in the hall closet writing it as we watched. It feels rushed, and when we do meet the killer, we feel short changed.

Candice Bergen should stick to comedy. She is not interesting in the role of victim, but comes across as bland, boring. I was actually rooting for the killer at times. There is way too much dialog at times and no one seems to know how to dial 911. It is not a movie I would recommend if you are looking for an on-the-edge-of-your-seat type thriller.