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Whistle

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6.2/10
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Whistle (2002)
  • Short
  • Sci-Fi
  • Thriller
An ultra-technological hit-man becomes involved in the life of one of his victims.An ultra-technological hit-man becomes involved in the life of one of his victims.An ultra-technological hit-man becomes involved in the life of one of his victims.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Duncan Jones
  • Writer
    • Duncan Jones
  • Stars
    • Dominic Mafham
    • Sarah Winman
    • Charlie Hicks
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  • Director
    • Duncan Jones
  • Writer
    • Duncan Jones
  • Stars
    • Dominic Mafham
    • Sarah Winman
    • Charlie Hicks
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    • 7User reviews
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    Dominic Mafham
    Dominic Mafham
    • Ryanas Ryan
    Sarah Winman
    • Dianaas Diana
    Charlie Hicks
    • Michaelas Michael
    John Shrapnel
    John Shrapnel
    • Paulas Paul
    Terry Jermyn
    • Joeas Joe
    Harry Ditson
    Harry Ditson
    • Curtisas Curtis
    • (as Harry Ditsun)
    Jonathan Hackett
    Alex Caan
    Laura Cosac
    Laura Cosac
    Nicole Cosac
    Peter Linder
    • Journalistas Journalist
    Jessica Linder
    • Journalistas Journalist
    Hideki Arichi
    • Journalistas Journalist
    Gavin Rothery
    Gavin Rothery
    • Journalistas Journalist
    Rob Greenwood
    • Journalistas Journalist
    Tim Lehner
    • Michael's School friendas Michael's School friend
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      • Duncan Jones
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    • Trivia
      This short film is included as a bonus on the Sony DVD of Moon (2009), also directed by Duncan Jones.
    • Soundtracks
      Subterraneans
      Written by David Bowie

      Performed by David Bowie

      Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd and RZO Music, Inc

      Courtesy of RZO Music, Inc

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    3/10
    He's an absolute beginner.
    Included as an extra on the DVD of Moon, this earlier short from director Duncan Jones sees British high-tech assassin Ryan (Dominic Mafham) settling down with his wife and son in Switzerland, where he continues his nefarious work using satellite computer imaging to locate his targets and long-range, laser-sighted weaponry to bump them off. When his latest hit goes awry, killing not only the intended victim but his young daughter too, Ryan develops a conscience and leaves home to speak to the dead man's wife. In doing so, he breaks protocol and compromises the security of his family and his superior. As a result, the assassin finds himself targeted by his own deadly gadgetry, his impending fate signaled by a high pitched whistle (either that or someone left a kettle on the hob).

    Jones's lack of experience (this was his first time behind the camera) results in a film that is very rough around the edges, with poor storytelling and weak performances (Mafham makes for a forgettable lead) not exactly helping an already far-fetched premise. Moon was a definitely a 'giant leap' for the director, who has since gone on to direct three more features that I have yet to see. I sincerely hope they showed signs of further improvement, because his next film is an adaptation of 2000 A.D. comic strip Rogue Trooper, and I REALLY don't want him to mess that up.
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    • Release date
      • August 22, 2002 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Swedish
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Свист
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Little Gang
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    • Runtime
      29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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