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The Tall Man (2012) 5.9
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5.9/10 from 18,555 users
Metascore: 52/100
Reviews: 136 user | 138 critic | 8 from Metacritic.com When her child goes missing, a mother looks to unravel the legend of the Tall Man, an entity who allegedly abducts children. Director:Pascal LaugierWriter:Pascal Laugier |
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This film is about a legend that has been started by the town folk of Cold Rock. Since the children in the town have been going missing, people have said it's an entity known as 'The Tall Man' who has been taking them. Julia Denning ('Jessica Biel' ) is the local nurse whose husband died years earlier. She is soon personally involved as her child is taken. She tries to track down where the child is taken, but finds that there's more to what's happening than she knew. The towns-folk start to turn on her and the truth comes out. But there's still more to the story--who is 'The Tall Man'? And what is the truth behind the disappearances? Written by Michael Hallows Eve
Plot Keywords:
children | urban legend | riding on the outside of a car | car crash | bouquet of roses |Taglines:
Fear Takes a New ShapeMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for violence and terror, and for language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
5 September 2012 (France) See more »Also Known As:
El hombre de las sombras See more »Box Office
Budget:
$18,200,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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When Julia (Jessica Biel) is attacked by the dog when she opens the door of the Tall Man's truck, you can clearly see the heavy protective padding on her arm. See more »Quotes
Julia Denning: The system is broken, it doesn't work. There's no where to turn, no support. I've seen it all over the world, it's just easier to give up. I'm not any better than you, Mrs. Johnson, I've just seen more. It's not a matter of being a good person or being a bad person, it's about how you cope. We're so limited. But the eyes of every child are filled with potential and hope, and we need to embrace and nourish that potential. But we don't, and we continue to make the same mistakes, and we continue ...See more »
This is simply an excellent movie. It portrays a good story that is cleverly presented. I would say it's one of those movies to ponder for some time, and that alone is enough reason to watch it. Obviously I have to say that the score here doesn't do it justice at all, but anyway, it seems that many people have lost the eye for a good story. The acting is great, perhaps the best asset of the film. Jessica Biel stands out with her performance, which is intense and totally committed. Her character is nicely built and the twists of the story will not let you down. This is not a classic horror flick, but it doesn't come short of thrills and cliffhanger moments. I particularly like a story that makes room for imagination, the type of films that don't give you everything on a silver plate, and this is one of those movies. I have watched a previous movie by Lugier, 'Martyrs', which I would recommend to people who are always in for extreme emotions, but most importantly, this director is not out to please, but to tell a good story and leave a mark on the viewers. 100% recommended.