Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Halle Berry | ... | Jordan Turner | |
Abigail Breslin | ... | Casey Welson | |
Morris Chestnut | ... | Officer Paul Phillips | |
Michael Eklund | ... | Michael Foster | |
David Otunga | ... | Officer Jake Devans | |
Michael Imperioli | ... | Alan Denado | |
Justina Machado | ... | Rachel | |
José Zúñiga | ... | Marco | |
Roma Maffia | ... | Maddy | |
Evie Thompson | ... | Leah Templeton (as Evie Louise Thompson) | |
Denise Dowse | ... | Flora | |
Ella Rae Peck | ... | Autumn | |
Jenna Lamia | ... | Brooke | |
Ross Gallo | ... | Josh | |
Tara Platt | ... | Female Trainee |
Jordan Turner (Halle Berry) is an experienced 911 operator but when she makes an error in judgment and a call ends badly, Jordan is rattled and unsure if she can continue, but then teenager Casey Welson (Abigail Breslin) is abducted and calls 911. Jordan is the one called upon to use all of her experience, insights and quick thinking to try to help Casey escape and also to make sure the man is brought to justice. Written by napierslogs
'The Call' is one of those movies where the feel dictates everything- Either you find yourself deeply engrossed,excitedly anticipating what's next or you feel disconnected and cant sit through it.With 'The call' it's the former.The movie wastes no time in getting things started and once they do,there's hardly a dull moment.The actors are well cast. Halle Berry plays a gutsy 911 phone agent who is desperate not to repeat a mistake made.Frankly she was amazing...way better than i expected.
The movie works because it has it's ingredients well cooked.The acting is superlative,the pace exhilarating.The background score is brilliant and adds another dimension to this thriller.The movie captures perfectly the horror and terror of being a kidnapped victim to a psychopath,the tension of being a 911 phone helper(Who needs to display equanimity,sympathize and be nimble-minded,all at the same time).It is a genuine tale,thrilling,intriguing .......and at times even scary.Definitely worth a watch.Go for it.