Title
11:14 (2003)
Directed by
Greg Marcks
Writing credits
Greg Marcks
Selected Cast
Rachael Leigh Cook .... Cheri
Hilary Swank .... Buzzy
Patrick Swayze .... Frank
Barbara Hershey .... Norma
Clark Gregg .... Officer Hannagan
Shawn Hatosy .... Duffy
Stark Sands .... Tim
Colin Hanks .... Mark
Ben Foster .... Eddie
Henry Thomas .... Jack
Blake Heron .... Aaron
Review
11:14 is the chronicle of events leading up to a single tragic moment one night in a small town.
First, I need to expose the movie promoters for trying to trick the movie-going public. In an irresponsible and deceptive move, the promoters decided to market 11:14 as another I Know What You Did Last Summer type movie. The reality is that 11:14 is almost nothing like the trailer the studio is running to promote the film.
11:14 is a dark comedy, a very, very dark comedy. What makes 11:14 superior to most dark comedies is the writing and directing. Most notably, the movie jumps around in time and follows multiple characters in multiple story lines that intersect in unexpected ways. This method of storytelling is not entirely original, but it is rare and very difficult to execute. Mystery Train, Pulp Fiction, and Momento are some good examples of excellent non-linear storytelling, and 11:14 has earned the right to be mentioned along with these other great films.
11:14 features a star-studded cast, who fits perfectly into the fascinating tale of irony and coincidence that was written and directed by the promising new filmmaker, Greg Marcks. 11:14 is a smart film that requires a lot from the viewer but is sure to please any intelligent and observant movie-watcher looking for something beyond the typical studio formula films that come out each week.
Rating (1-10)
9
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