THE GLASS HOUSE is a wonderful and stylishly creepy thriller!
The story concerns Ruby Baker (Leelee Sobieski), a 16 year-old who is orphaned when her parents (Rita Wilson & Michael O'Keefe) are killed in a car crash. Now, her and her 11 year-old brother, Rhett Clark Baker (Trevor Morgan), must go to Malibu and live with their former neighbors, Terry and Erin Glass (Stellan Skarsgård & Diane Lane). Terry and Erin live in a beautiful house made of glass, and live a seemingly flawless life. They spoil Ruby and Rhett with flashy toys, video games, clothes, and more. However, slowly but surely, Ruby notices some odd and suspicious behavior. She speaks to her family's lawyer, Allen Begleiter (Bruce Dern) and finds out that she has a $4 million trust fund, which she inherited when her parents died. Ruby soon realizes that not only are her new guardians after her trust fund, but they are also responsible for the death of her parents.
If you are into beautifully designed movies, with perfect casting, terrific mood-setting music, and wonderful direction, then THE GLASS HOUSE (2001) is for you!
Cast List: Leelee Sobieski (Ruby Baker), Diane Lane (Dr. Erin Madre-Glass), Stellan Skarsgård (Terrence Glass), Bruce Dern (Allen Begleiter), Rita Wilson (Grace Baker), Kathy Baker (Nancy Ryan), and Trevor Morgan (Rhett Clark Baker).
Star Rating; *** out of *** (3/4)
The story concerns Ruby Baker (Leelee Sobieski), a 16 year-old who is orphaned when her parents (Rita Wilson & Michael O'Keefe) are killed in a car crash. Now, her and her 11 year-old brother, Rhett Clark Baker (Trevor Morgan), must go to Malibu and live with their former neighbors, Terry and Erin Glass (Stellan Skarsgård & Diane Lane). Terry and Erin live in a beautiful house made of glass, and live a seemingly flawless life. They spoil Ruby and Rhett with flashy toys, video games, clothes, and more. However, slowly but surely, Ruby notices some odd and suspicious behavior. She speaks to her family's lawyer, Allen Begleiter (Bruce Dern) and finds out that she has a $4 million trust fund, which she inherited when her parents died. Ruby soon realizes that not only are her new guardians after her trust fund, but they are also responsible for the death of her parents.
If you are into beautifully designed movies, with perfect casting, terrific mood-setting music, and wonderful direction, then THE GLASS HOUSE (2001) is for you!
Cast List: Leelee Sobieski (Ruby Baker), Diane Lane (Dr. Erin Madre-Glass), Stellan Skarsgård (Terrence Glass), Bruce Dern (Allen Begleiter), Rita Wilson (Grace Baker), Kathy Baker (Nancy Ryan), and Trevor Morgan (Rhett Clark Baker).
Star Rating; *** out of *** (3/4)