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The Number 23
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The Number 23 (2007) -- A man becomes obsessed by the number 23 in this home video trailer for the thriller
The Number 23 (2007) -- Clip: Kitchen Knife
The Number 23 (2007) -- Behind the Scenes: Carrey, Madsen, and Schumacher cutting the "23" cake
The Number 23 (2007) -- Interview: Jim Carrey on why he wanted to make this film
The Number 23 (2007) -- Walter Sparrow becomes obsessed with a novel that he believes was written about him. As his obsession increases, more and more similarities seem to arise.
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Overview

User Rating:
6.2/10   53,067 votes
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Director:
Joel Schumacher
Writer (WGA):
Fernley Phillips (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
23 February 2007 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Mystery | Thriller more
Tagline:
The truth will find you. more
Plot:
Walter Sparrow becomes obsessed with a novel that he believes was written about him. As his obsession increases, more and more similarities seem to arise. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
4 nominations more
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(61 articles)
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User Comments:
Very excellent film, despite the reviews more (345 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Jim Carrey ... Walter Sparrow / Fingerling

Virginia Madsen ... Agatha Sparrow / Fabrizia

Logan Lerman ... Robin Sparrow

Danny Huston ... Isaac French / Dr. Miles Phoenix

Lynn Collins ... Suicide Blonde / Mrs. Dobkins / Young Fingerling's Mother

Rhona Mitra ... Laura Tollins

Michelle Arthur ... Sybil

Mark Pellegrino ... Kyle Flinch
Paul Butcher ... Young Fingerling / Young Walter

David Stifel ... Hotel Clerk
Corey Stoll ... Sergeant Burns
Ed Lauter ... Father Sebastian
Troy Kotsur ... Barnaby
Walter Soo Hoo ... Chinese Restaurant Owner

Patricia Belcher ... Dr. Alice Mortimer
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for violence, disturbing images, sexuality and language.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
98 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | DTS | Dolby Digital
Certification:
Ireland:15A | UK:15 | Finland:K-15 | Singapore:M18 | South Korea:15 | Singapore:PG (edited version) | Germany:16 | Brazil:14 | Netherlands:16 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Argentina:13 | Spain:13 | Australia:MA | Malaysia:18PL | Portugal:M/16 | Czech Republic:12 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Denmark:15 | Norway:15 | Sweden:15 | South Africa:16 | France:U (with warning) | Hong Kong:IIB | Philippines:R-13 | USA:R (certificate #43185) | Japan:R-15 | New Zealand:R16
Filming Locations:
Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA more
Company:
New Line Cinema more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The Sparrows' car's license plate reads "906 8TC". 90 divided by 6 is 15, add 8 and you get 23; and T is the 20th letter in the alphabet, and C is the 3rd. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: On Dr. Sirius Leary's ID badge he is shown as a "Phd."- the correct abbreviation is Ph.D. (from Latin for Doctor of Philosophy). more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Walter Sparrow: A week ago, the only thing I thought was out of the ordinary was that it was my birthday.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in Yes Man (2008) more
Soundtrack:
Blue Christmas more

FAQ

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User Comments

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224 out of 419 people found the following comment useful.
Very excellent film, despite the reviews, 23 February 2007
10/10
Author: blackholepcs from United States

This movie was very well done. The acting was tight (though there are a few scenes that fall somewhat flat, as with any movie), the script was well written, and it is pretty spooky. This movie has great atmosphere, and Jim Carrey DOES show that he can be a GOOD serious/dramatic/non-slapstick actor.

I've never been a big fan of Virginia Madsen, but she plays her part pretty well, and is overall a credit to the film. Logan Lerman, who was excellent in Butterfly Effect, does a very good job in The Number 23, and is well on his way to becoming a big ticket actor.

I for one don't trust newspaper/television/magazine reviews of movies, because they tend to laud and tout and advertise and worship crap films with little or no story, horrible acting/directing/editing, and movies that are just plain boring as hell, even if the acting is good. They also despise/hate/put-down/trash movies that break molds on what they think an actor/director/producer SHOULD do. I think they only reason this movie is getting bad reviews is that the so-called reviewers are getting a case of diaper rash over Jim Carrey doing a non-Pet-Detecive-Almighty-Dumber-Liar movie.

If you like movies that have a plot, a storyline, good effects, great acting, excellent atmosphere, superb editing, great directing, great sound, and that is not full of itself or boring to the point of making Bridges of Madison County look like Die Hard, then go see this movie. Otherwise go stare at wet paint until it dries.

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