Control (2004)

A sociopath on death row is given a chance to live if he agrees to take part in a chemical behavioral modification program.

Director:

Tim Hunter

Writers:

Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer

Stars:

Ray Liotta, Willem Dafoe, Michelle Rodriguez

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ray Liotta	...	Lee Ray Oliver
Willem Dafoe	...	Dr. Michael Copeland
Michelle Rodriguez	...	Teresa
Stephen Rea	...	Dr. Arlo Penner
Polly Walker	...	Barbara Copeland
Kathleen Robertson	...	Eden Ross
Tim DeKay	...	Bill Caputo
Mark Pickard	...	Gary Caputo
Stewart Alexander	...	Powell
Glenn Wrage	...	Gibson
Ivan Kaye	...	Norton
Mark Letheren	...	Villard
Anthony Warren	...	Brock
Raicho Vasilev	...	Vlas
Mac McDonald	...	Warden

Storyline

Lee Ray Oliver grew up from abused kid to sociopath, inevitably condemned to death, but wakes up in the morgue after the 'lethal' injection. Dr. Michael Copeland offers him a choice: the real killer drug or 'volunteering' as life-long test person for his pharmaceutic experiment, Anagress, meant to suppress violent tendencies but side-effects unknown. After vicious escape attempts, Lee Ray finally develops genuine remorse and tries to make-up with Gary Caputo, who Lee shot in the head, leaving him mentally a child. Brother Bill Caputo's hate for ruining both of their lives is however redoubled, with tragic consequences.

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Plot Keywords:

morgue | injection | experiment | escape attempt | lethal injection | 

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Taglines:

Some convicts aren't worth rehabilitating.

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Genres:

Crime | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence and language

Details

Country:

Aruba USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 March 2005 (Portugal)

Also Known As:

Asesino

Filming Locations:

Bulgaria

Box Office

Budget:

$6,800,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Arc Productions, Emmett/Furla Films, Millennium Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ray Liotta replaced Matt Dillon in the lead role.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Warden: In the power of the state I am hereby authorized put you, Lee Ray Oliver, to death by lethal injection. Is there anything you'd like to say?
Lee Ray Oliver: Fuck you! Fuck every last one of you!

User Reviews

Promising Story, Horrible Conclusion

The sociopath killer Lee Ray Oliver (Ray Liotta) is sentenced to death by lethal injection. Dr. Michael Copeland (Willem Dafoe) offers him the chance to be a test subject of an experimental drug intended to reduce the aggressive behavior of the patient. Lee accepts the terms and after a successful treatment in the laboratory, gets a new identity and chance in life. However, his past haunts him.

"Control" is a very promising thriller with a great beginning, which hooks the attention of the viewer. The attractive cast has names such as Willem Dafoe, Ray Liotta, Michelle Rodriguez, Stephen Rea and Polly Walker. I really expected an excellent film, after watching the first part of this film, but unfortunately, after the last plot point, the screenplay has a horrible conclusion., spoiling what could have been a great movie. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): "Control"