@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
CW Briggs is a veteran insurance investigator, with many successes. Betty Ann Fitzgerald is a new employee in the company he works for, with the task of reorganizing the office. They don't like each other - or at least that's what they think. During a night out with the rest of the office employees, they go to watch Voltan, a magician who secretly hypnotizes both of them.
Quick Stats
6.6
TMDB Rating
840
Votes
1h 43m
Runtime
$33.0M
Budget
$18.9M
Box Office
57%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorWoody Allen
WriterWoody Allen
CinematographyMichael Green
ComposerFrank Graziadei
EditorAlisa Lepselter
Production DesignRobert Cavalluzzo
Produced by
VCL CommunicationsGravier Productions
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Dan Aykroyd
Chris Magruder
Helen Hunt
Betty Ann Fitzgerald
Woody Allen
CW Briggs
Charlize Theron
Laura Kensington
David Ogden Stiers
Voltan
Brian Markinson
Al
John Tormey
Sam
John Schuck
Mize
Elizabeth Berkley
Jill
Kaili Vernoff
Rosie
Maurice Sonnenberg
Office Worker
Peter Gerety
Ned
Kevin Cahoon
Lunch Delivery Man
Wallace Shawn
George Bond
Vince Giordano
Rainbow Room All Star
