Title
Identity (2003)
Directed by
James Mangold
Writing Credits
Michael Cooney
Selected Cast
John Cusack .... Ed
Ray Liotta .... Rhodes
Amanda Peet .... Paris
John Hawkes .... Larry
Alfred Molina .... Dr. Malick
Clea DuVall .... Ginny
John C. McGinley .... George York
William Lee Scott .... Lou
Jake Busey .... Robert Maine
Pruitt Taylor Vince .... Malcolm Rivers
Rebecca De Mornay .... Caroline Suzanne (as Rebecca DeMornay)
Carmen Argenziano .... Defense Lawyer
Marshall Bell .... District Attorney
Leila Kenzle .... Alice York
Matt Letscher .... Assistant District Attorney
Review
Identity is the story of an eclectic group of people trapped in a creepy hotel and struggle to identify the murderer among them as they are killed off one by one.
Identity is one of those mind-bending thrillers that you just cannot help but love.
The cast is perfect. In particular John Cusak and Amanda Peet give superior performances.
The story is the best element of the film. The plot is complicated and confusing, but that is because it has to be. This is one of those films with twists and turns that demand complete attention for the entire duration of the film.
The directing is spectacular as evidenced by the effective use of foreshadowing and imagery. The director always gives the audience just enough to keep things interesting without giving away the big secrets.
Identity is one of the greatest thrillers released in this decade and should become a classic in league with Psycho.
Rating (1-10)
10
Note: Identity was originally titled ID. You will know that you really understood the film if you understand why the original title was superior.
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