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 | |
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Mark Pickard | ... | Gary Caputo |
Stewart Alexander | ... | Powell | |
Glenn Wrage | ... | Gibson | |
Ivan Kaye | ... | Norton | |
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Mark Letheren | ... | Villard |
Anthony Warren | ... | Brock | |
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Raicho Vasilev | ... | Vlas |
Mac McDonald | ... | Warden |
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. Written by KGF Vissers
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"