In The Cut (2003)
Meg Ryan stars in this dark psychological thriller, where desire and death mix in the shadows of New York. Frannie (Meg Ryan) is a lonely but determined woman living alone in Manhattan, who becomes involved in an investigation, following the gruesome slaying of a young woman in her neighbourhood. It soon appears that she may know more about the murder than she thinks< after witnessing what could have been the prelude to the crime. Drawn to the homicide detective investigation the case, she discovers the dark side of passion when she embarks on a risky and turbulent affair with him. But as the death toll rises, each victim getting closer to Frannie, she begins to wonder if her new lover is hiding a deadly secret!
Classification: Suitable only for persons of 18 years and over
Starring: Meg Ryan, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Mark Ruffalo, Kevin Bacon, Heather Litteer
Director: Jane Campion
Members Reviews
Reviewed by: ha
Great film
Very dark and quite explicit but an excellent storyline, plenty of twists and good performances from the leads. Took me by surprise by I throughly enjoyed it.
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Reviewed by: Mikey C
Doesn't Make The Cut
Shot moodily. Lit dimly. Acted badly. It's almost a case of someone having a vague idea of what makes a thriller work but not having ever seen one before. Oddly unengaging, considering the two leads, and frankly nonsensical in execution. At no point did I beleive in her character or her attraction to the cop, particularily as her suspicions mount. The conclusion is utterly ridiculous, though I'm sure has symbolic meaning. Meta-themed thrillers are fine just so long as you care about the hero and can find humanity in their plight beyond the hidden meanings of the plot. Rubbish.
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Reviewed by: Andrew Ballantine
Good thriller
Slightly surprising role for Meg Ryan. I guess she wanted to break the mould of being type cast as romantic heroine. There are some moments where her part's behavior is not totally believable, but the plot kept me guessing right up to the end. I thought the gratuitously explicit sex was unnecessary to the plot, but I'm not complaining.
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In The Cut
 
Genres:
Thrillers
Drama

Run Time:
113 Minutes

Languages:
English

Countries:
USA

BFI Classification:
Suitable only for persons of 18 years and over

Release Date:
01/03/2004

Production Year:
2003

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1

Colour:
Colour

Special Features:
  • Audio commentary from director Jane Campion and producer Laurie Parker
  • Deleted scenes
  • 'Making Of' featurette
  • UK and US theatrical trailer
  • Interactive menu
  • Scene access
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