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Death comes for us all, but after surviving a car crash that should have taken her life, Rachel Wilson finds herself stalked by the Grim Reaper himself intending on taking a soul he feels he is owed. Barely conscious in the ER room, Rachel struggles to convince the nurses that Death is coming for her and that her life is hanging in the balance. Supposedly, for her own protection, Rachel is locked up in a secure mental health facility. But it's not long before she discovers that her incarceration in the old hospital was no coincidence, surrounded by six other "patients" who, themselves, have cheated death. Over the course of the night they will have to face their worst fears, their own mortality, and Death himself.
Customer Reviews:
I can sum this movie up in two words: horribly inept.......2007-06-28
I can remember when the Grim Reaper was a frightening spectre, a dark, shrouded entity forever hovering over your shoulder just itching to swing his nasty scythe and claim your soul as soon as your hourglass ran out. He always got his man (or woman) - always. Until now, that is. Maybe he's gotten too old for the job (especially given the explosive population growth of modern times), maybe his heart (if he actually ever had one) is no longer in it, or maybe he's joined a labor union because the Grim Reaper who stalks the landscape of this Lionsgate 2007 straight-to-DVD release is a total slacker. Not only does he fail to claim the souls of several individuals fated to die right on schedule, he actually needs the help of a wormy human to round these lucky survivors up in one place so that he can complete his unfinished business.
Rachel (Cherish Lee) has her number come up one night as she is walking home from work (she's a stripper - but not a very good one, seeing as how she never takes her clothes off). It's a simple case of death by taxi -- except, she doesn't die. Some weird dude comes out of nowhere and tells her to stay in the light. After some more weird stuff that doesn't make much sense, Rachel wakes up in some kind of asylum, knowing that the Grim Reaper is coming for her. As it turns out, the handful of other patients there are also Death-escapees fearing the wrath of the Grim Reaper. Eventually, Death shows up, starts killing the patients, and that's pretty much it - apart from Rachel's medical intern boyfriend trying to find her and eventually playing a key role in the film's extremely lame ending.
This isn't the worst horror/slasher film I've ever seen, but it's pretty darn bad. The Grim Reaper's too slow to catch a sleeping tortoise, and he couldn't scare a three year old girl on Halloween - at midnight - in the cemetery. The acting is bad all the way across the board, the script/dialogue stinks to high heaven, and no one seems to care that large portions of the movie are utter nonsense (especially the ending). Grim Reaper is just a horribly inept movie from start to finish.
interesting..............2007-03-02
the movie was deff a better movie from Lion Gate, sory kinda questionable, but a lot of gore for the gore hounds,.....acting was pretty decent too....not bad....not bad
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- Great Movie
- One of Billy Graham's best yet!
- A beautiful, touching story of God's care and strength
- A Vow to Cherish
- WONDERFUL MOVIE!!!!!!
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A Vow to Cherish
Starring:
Barbara Babcock ,
Ken Howard ,
Ossie Davis ,
Donna Bullock , and
D. David Morin
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John Schmidt (II)
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Release Date: 2001-12-04 |
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Great Movie.......2006-09-26
I loved this movie. It was so heartfelt and precious. My father-in-law has Alzehiemers so the movie has more meaning to me.
One of Billy Graham's best yet!.......2006-09-19
This is I think the best Billy Graham film up to date. The acting is superb and natural. The whole movie flows so smooth that it is so enjoyable to watch. This movie is very mature and well done. I think John Schmidt II is a real talent.
MOST IMPORTANTLY,the message of this movie is one of the most inspiring I have ever seen. You see the transforming power of the good news of the gospel in different peoples lives in a very realistic way. We saw how each character are in danger of destroying their own lives without the love of God touching their hearts. The main male character would have become unfaithful if not for his repentence to come back to God. His repentence was not just in words or feeling, but in his recommittment to his wife. You also see the brother of the main male character being changed by God, turning from his hedonistic life and start to live for God.
This movie inspired me to cherish my own vow to my wife and to love her selflessly because God loved me trillion times more. I agree with one of the reviewers that all engaged or married couples should see this movie.
secular movies can be very entertaining and well filmed. However,after seeing Billy Graham's film, I realized secular movies have oftentime left me with no peace but a craving for more entertainment if I don't protect my heart and mind when I am watching them.
This movie is inspiring and encouraging. Easily one of my favorite.
A beautiful, touching story of God's care and strength.......2005-02-25
First of all, to the "Kid"----I probably once believed as you, that my life is mine to control, no matter what the circumstances, no matter how difficult. But, oh, the peace and blessings I received when I learned to rest in God's care in times of trouble. We are not robots, remote-controlled by some supreme being, as the "Kid" would suggest that this film is attempting to present; on the contrary, God nurtures and guides us when we are weak, as any father would his beloved chilren---for after all, we ARE His children.
I truly loved this film! I would suggest it to any married couple and to any couple planning or considering marriage, because it presents a touching lesson in faith and the fact that marriage vows are a loving, binding contract and are to be cherished as such. I'm sad to say that I had probably become slack in my ideas of such things as marriage vows in today's society, as divorce is so common today and so many marriage vows are taken very lightly. But this film was a reminder that the instructions in the Scriptures in regards to marriage have really not been altered through the centuries, and remain a serious commandment to commitment. It's a beautiful film which touches on so many aspects of married and family life, with God as the essential tie that binds them together. Ken Howard is as handsome and wonderful as ever, and Ozzie Davis is fantastic as his neighbor and mentor through his troubling times.
I highly recommend it----and, yes, like other reviewers have suggested----keep your Kleenex handy!
A Vow to Cherish.......2005-02-21
Get the tissues out, this is one great movie. It asks tough questions, and gives full proof (timeless) answers. The movie engages you and you become one with it. It is a movie you will want to share with others. This movie will make you a better person. It gives strength (through surrender) and triumph from love and fellowship with one another.
P.S. I think I saw the (Kid) in Church this morning (NOT)
WONDERFUL MOVIE!!!!!!.......2004-12-22
I cannot say adequately how wonderful this movie was. It touched my heart in a great way. I agree with the person who said that the kid who wrote the bad review lost the whole point of the movie. It is about real human struggles and pain. It shows how we all are human and we all have a great need for God. It shows that we can't do life alone, and that God truly will never leave us or forsake us. We have to run to Him. We must place our burdens on Jesus' strong shoulders because we were never meant to carry them alone. He truly offers us a peace that passes all understanding when we give our worries and hardships to Him. It illustrates the devotion of a husband to his wife through "sickness and health, in good times and bad," as he leans on the Lord for his strength. I really think all familys should watch this together as it is clean, has an awesome message, and will hopefully help people to have an even deeper appreciation of the ones they love!!!!! Everyone really needs to watch this movie. I cried like a baby because it really touched me in a powerful way.
Average customer rating:
- One terrific film that went unnoticed
- Absolutely hypnotic on DVD w/ the sound up loud.
- I simply love this movie!
- dopey, dingy, flakey, fluffy, but...enjoyable!
- If I could, I'd give Robin Tunney 10 STARS!
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Cherish
Starring:
Brad Hunt ,
Robin Tunney ,
Liz Phair ,
Lindsay Crouse , and
Tim Blake Nelson
Director:
Finn Taylor
Manufacturer: New Line Home Entertainment
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Cherish starts out with a promising idea: An erratic young woman named Zoe (Robin Tunney, The Craft, Niagara, Niagara) under house arrest with a bracelet around her ankle that sets off an alarm if she tries to leave her apartment, begins an unlikely romance with Bill (Tim Blake Nelson, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, The Good Girl), the lonely guy who monitors the bracelet. Unfortunately, about halfway through the movie mutates into a poorly thought-out thriller, in which Zoe tries to trap the stalker who got her arrested in the first place. Tunney and Nelson are both engaging, inventive actors; if the movie had trusted their charm, instead of trying to concoct implausible plot twists, this could have been delightful. Also featuring Jason Priestley, Nora Dunn, and indie rock star Liz Phair. --Bret Fetzer
Customer Reviews:
One terrific film that went unnoticed.......2006-04-24
Sometimes it doesn't take the big name Hollywood studio or the big name Hollywood star to make a very good movie. Such is the case with the movie "Cherish". "Cherish" is one of those films I happened to stumble on. I'd categorize "Cherish" as an "Indie" (independent) film. After watching the movie, I realized that this was one of the most entertaining movies I had seen in some time. In addition, the movie uncovers perhaps one of the best, yet unnoticed acting performances in recent years by Robin Tunney. I'm very surprised that Tunney did not go on to bigger and better things following "Cherish" because she delivers a performance that could have easily be Academy Award material.
In "Cherish", Tunney plays Zoe Adler. Zoe is someone who is basically socially inept and somewhat of an introvert. Zoe struggles with her lack of social skills both in the office (where she works as a computer animator) and in the social scene as well. She is also romanticist who loves 1970s and 1980s music and gets immersed in the songs of that era. Unknown to Zoe, she is being pursued and followed by a stalker (played by Brad Hunt) Zoe's life will change when the stalker finds Zoe going to her car to pick up her cell phone. The stalker takes Zoe hostage and forces her to drive. When a police officer discovers that something strange is going on in the car, the stalker takes control, runs down the police officer and kills him. Following the incident, the stalker leaves the scene and Zoe is left facing a homicide charge. While awaiting her trial, her lawyer arranges for Zoe to be put in the "Bracelet Program". This is a program that essentially places Zoe under house arrest and uses a bracelet to electronically track that Zoe stays indeed under house arrest. Once the house arrest begins, the story basically takes on three sub-plots:
1) The main subplot involves a transformation in Zoe's social ineptness. House Arrest places Zoe in an isolated mode where she is not allowed to leave her apartment. This forces Zoe to confront her introverted personality and a good chunk of the movie will focus on Zoe's attempts to break free of the bracelet program. This will result in a transformation from her socially inept personality to a bolder personality. This is where you will see Tunney shine. Tunney is completely believable in her portrayal of Zoe from beginning to end - from socially inept, through her transformation, to eventually demonstrating a bold personality.
2) The second subplot involves Zoe's relationship with police officer Bill Daly played by Tim Blake Nelson. Daly plays the officer responsible for monitoring Zoe in the bracelet program. To some extent, Daly also suffers from social ineptitude. At first Daly is frustrated by Zoe - in particular because she is trying to break free of the bracelet program. This results in Daly putting stiffer restrictions on Zoe in the program. However as the story unfolds, Daly eventually takes a liking to Zoe and develops feelings for her. Nelson does an admirable job playing Daly, but his performance is not as strong as Tunney's.
3) The third subplot involves Zoe's attempt to find out who framed her for the murder. This wraps around the other two subplots in that Zoe eventually finds an ally in Bill Daly while at the same time takes bold steps to prove her innocence. In a way, this completes Zoe's transformation from being a socially inept person. It is this subplot where the film reaches an exciting climax.
There are really two elements that contribute to this film - both audibly and visually. Director Finn Taylor deserves a lot of credit for integrating these elements into the film. From an audio standpoint, this film uses music perhaps as good as any film I have seen. The music will grip you and match up perfectly to the scenes. Perhaps the best example of this is when Zoe calls her missing cell phone and gets the stalker. The stalker responds by putting on the stereo and blasting Daryl Hall and John Oates' "Private Eyes" into the phone. The opening sequence (to the song "Cherish") is another good example of how music is integrated with a scene. From a video standpoint, one thing that really shines out is the setting for where Zoe is under house arrest. Zoe is confined to a large warehouse style apartment in a seedy part of San Francisco. The large warehouse apartment is the perfect setting for Zoe to battle her isolation for being under house arrest. Not only does the seedy section of San Francisco provide a great backdrop to the story, but the whole city provides one as well. Perhaps one of the best scenes of the movie is when Zoe "escapes" from her apartment to try to prove her innocence. There is a terrific scene of Zoe running through the streets of San Francisco to get back to her apartment before the bracelet monitoring catches her.
There are two "larger" name performers who have small roles in the movie. Jason Priestly has a very small role as Andrew, a man who Zoe takes an interest in. Pop singer, Liz Phair makes her film debut as Brynn - a woman who works in Zoe's office. However there is one other performance that stands out - Ricardo Gil. Gil plays Max - a disabled dwarf who lives downstairs in the same building as Zoe and befriends her. While Zoe can't go downstairs from her apartment, Max's disability prevents him from going up to see her - yet the two strike up a friendship.
This movie was released in 2002 and both the film and Tunney's performance went largely unnoticed in many circles. I've heard some complaints about the ending, yet I was satisfied with how the film wrapped up. This is a very good movie - and one that you certainly will watch multiple times.
Absolutely hypnotic on DVD w/ the sound up loud........2006-01-30
Saw it in the theatre a couple years ago & was not overly impressed. However, the DVD is great & the music grabs on & does not let go. Jason Priestly is a good sport. Robin Tunney needs that real breakthrough chance, but.... it does have everything an independent film needs. How did they get all those music clearances for the soundtrack ? Must have been a full time job in itself--- prior to filming.
I simply love this movie!.......2005-08-05
Mostly because of Robin Tunney. She really brought the character Zoe to life. She was so good at playng the way Zoe changed during the movie. I watch it most every day if I have time.She is stunningly beautiful, cute and sexy in it. (and in real life too) I have the VHS and plan to buy the DVD later (i wish it was double layer.) Buy this movie. You will watch it over and over. Some bad language was the reason for the R rating. Maybe they should re-release it in a PG-13 so younger people can enjoy it.
dopey, dingy, flakey, fluffy, but...enjoyable!.......2004-10-17
Enjoyable largely because of the gorgeous Robin Tunney in the lead role---she looks like a Slavic version of Helena Bonham Carter: huge doe-like eyes and childlike lips, but with smaller hips and a smaller, more girlish face...and surprisingly about the same level of actual acting ability.
The problem is that the film is really more like a made-for-TV flick which aspires to woo the MTV pubescent crowd, which means all the usual MTV fallbacks: an overactive camera, quick cuts, bright eye-catching colors, some PG-rated titillation, nice atmospheric soundtrack (all 70s and 80s pop, for some reason), and generally very shallow characters and non-existent subtext.
The plot is schizoid: it starts out as a fairly entertaining "Singles" type comedy, then turns into a melodrama, then ends up as a weak attempt at a thriller/action-flick. Things keep happening to keep the usual microscopic attention-spans occupied, but the suspension of disbelief required is simply outrageous.
All in all, as much as I groaned and rolled my eyes during the last one-third of the movie, it was sufficiently absorbing that I didn't once get up and go to the kitchen for more beer...not a bad achievement for such a fluffy thing!
Thank God they cast Ms. Tunney in the lead, though she is of course far too beautiful to make her nerdy love-starved character believable, but if it had been say a Kirsten Dunst I'm sure I would've been puking up my lunch halfway through it.
Guess you could say this is the cinematic equivalent of Cheetos.
If I could, I'd give Robin Tunney 10 STARS!.......2004-07-19
"Cherish" is a very entertaining movie about a lonely woman named Zoe (Robin Tunney) who, as a result of being carjacked by a stalker and framed for a crime, is placed under house arrest and forced to wear an ankle bracelet so that the police can monitor her whereabouts. The movie then becomes a brilliant character study as we watch Zoe try to cope with her isolation and eventually develop independence, all while trying to prove her innocence to Bill (Tim Blake Nelson), the deputy in charge of visiting her regularly to examine the ankle bracelet. This good dark comedy is made into a great one thanks to the incredibly powerful performances given by the actors, ESPECIALLY ROBIN TUNNEY!
I can't lavish enough praise on Robin Tunney for her brilliant portrayal as Zoe. I never really had an opinion on Ms. Tunney before "Cherish", as I usually saw her in forgettable movies like "Vertical Limit" and "The Craft", but she blew me away in this one. Robin nails all the necessary emotions. In one scene, I actually had to fight back tears as Robin's Zoe begs a delivery-man to stay with her because her isolation has left her so starved for company. In another scene, Robin's Zoe had me laughing hysterically as she tormented the tightly-wound Bill by roller-skating around her apartment while he tries to examine the bracelet. There are many other wonderful moments as well...the kind-hearted Zoe befriending the crippled man who lives below her...the once-weak Zoe becoming fiercely independent...it's impossible to not fall in love with Zoe. Robin Tunney grabs your attention as soon as she hits the screen and doesn't let go until the ending credits. Plus, there is the incredible chemistry between Robin's Zoe and Tim's Bill. In fact, according to the commentary, a growing romance between Zoe and Bill was originally not in the script, but was added in during filming because the director was so impressed by the chemistry between the two main actors. I guarantee you will be mesmerized by this movie.
So if I enjoyed watching this movie so much, why did I only give it 4 stars? Well, my biggest problem with this movie was that I felt it really fell apart in the last few minutes and had a very unsatisfying ending. As many of the other reviewers have mentioned, the "Zoe stalking her stalker" scenes were not nearly as interesting as what had happened before. And while I won't give away the ending, I'll say this... a key character does some completely illogical towards the end, and this leads to a disappointing ending. There was no reason for this character doing what they did, except that the director was apparently trying to go for a twist at the end. In fact, one of the people in the commentary mentions that every person who asks them about the movie asks why that character did that at the end. NOTE TO DIRECTOR: If everyone asks for someone to clear up the same point, then you didn't do a very good job conveying this on-screen.
Another problem is that while it's a very entertaining movie, it is also very uneven and inconsistant at times. You often wonder why characters are acting the way they are. A perfect example is when Bill defends Zoe after a police officer makes a rude comment to her...and then Zoe "thanks" bill by screaming at him and throwing him out...yet in their very next scene together, Zoe is warm and openly flirts with Bill...did we miss something that happened inbetween? And I the found it odd that at the beginning of the movie, Zoe was supposedly unable to keep a man around for longer than one date as they never called her back, yet every man who meets Zoe in this movie almost instantly falls in love with her??? The commentary reveals what I already suspected...a lot of this movie is improvised by the actors, and as a result, the movie feels uneven and it doesn't always flow well.
So to summarize, I would definitely recommend this movie, mainly because of the incredible acting. (Robin Tunney easily deserved an Oscar for her perfect performance) The movie is sometimes funny, sometimes dramatic, and always compelling. However, be warned that the end is somewhat unsatifying, and you may be better off just shutting the movie off once Zoe starts stalking her stalker. Yes, the movie is flawed, but if you watch it for what it is (an incredible character study), you'll fall in love with it just like I did. I can't wait for Robin Tunney's next starring role.
Average customer rating:
- One terrific film that went unnoticed
- Absolutely hypnotic on DVD w/ the sound up loud.
- I simply love this movie!
- dopey, dingy, flakey, fluffy, but...enjoyable!
- If I could, I'd give Robin Tunney 10 STARS!
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Cherish
Starring:
Brad Hunt ,
Robin Tunney ,
Liz Phair ,
Lindsay Crouse , and
Tim Blake Nelson
Director:
Finn Taylor
Manufacturer: Genius Entertainment
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ASIN: B000B5XP3S
Release Date: 2005-10-25 |
Amazon.com
Cherish starts out with a promising idea: An erratic young woman named Zoe (Robin Tunney, The Craft, Niagara, Niagara) under house arrest with a bracelet around her ankle that sets off an alarm if she tries to leave her apartment, begins an unlikely romance with Bill (Tim Blake Nelson, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, The Good Girl), the lonely guy who monitors the bracelet. Unfortunately, about halfway through the movie mutates into a poorly thought-out thriller, in which Zoe tries to trap the stalker who got her arrested in the first place. Tunney and Nelson are both engaging, inventive actors; if the movie had trusted their charm, instead of trying to concoct implausible plot twists, this could have been delightful. Also featuring Jason Priestley, Nora Dunn, and indie rock star Liz Phair. --Bret Fetzer
Description
Get ready to fall in love with one of the year's most original films. Cherish is a roller-coaster romance about a woman accused of a crime she didn't commit. Computer animator Robin Tunney (Vertical Limit, The Craft) becomes the victim of a bizarre kidnapping that ends in the death of a policeman. Placed under house arrest until the trial, she has only one chance to prove her innocence and catch the killer. But first
she has to find a way out of her apartment! Tim Blake Nelson (O Brother, Where Art Thou?), Jason Priestley ("Beverly Hills 90210") and Brad Hunt (Hart's War) co-star in this irresistible comedy about life, love, and getting locked up. With an energetic soundtrack featuring vintage music from the '70s and '80s, Cherish is a film you'll treasure forever.
Customer Reviews:
One terrific film that went unnoticed.......2006-04-24
Sometimes it doesn't take the big name Hollywood studio or the big name Hollywood star to make a very good movie. Such is the case with the movie "Cherish". "Cherish" is one of those films I happened to stumble on. I'd categorize "Cherish" as an "Indie" (independent) film. After watching the movie, I realized that this was one of the most entertaining movies I had seen in some time. In addition, the movie uncovers perhaps one of the best, yet unnoticed acting performances in recent years by Robin Tunney. I'm very surprised that Tunney did not go on to bigger and better things following "Cherish" because she delivers a performance that could have easily be Academy Award material.
In "Cherish", Tunney plays Zoe Adler. Zoe is someone who is basically socially inept and somewhat of an introvert. Zoe struggles with her lack of social skills both in the office (where she works as a computer animator) and in the social scene as well. She is also romanticist who loves 1970s and 1980s music and gets immersed in the songs of that era. Unknown to Zoe, she is being pursued and followed by a stalker (played by Brad Hunt) Zoe's life will change when the stalker finds Zoe going to her car to pick up her cell phone. The stalker takes Zoe hostage and forces her to drive. When a police officer discovers that something strange is going on in the car, the stalker takes control, runs down the police officer and kills him. Following the incident, the stalker leaves the scene and Zoe is left facing a homicide charge. While awaiting her trial, her lawyer arranges for Zoe to be put in the "Bracelet Program". This is a program that essentially places Zoe under house arrest and uses a bracelet to electronically track that Zoe stays indeed under house arrest. Once the house arrest begins, the story basically takes on three sub-plots:
1) The main subplot involves a transformation in Zoe's social ineptness. House Arrest places Zoe in an isolated mode where she is not allowed to leave her apartment. This forces Zoe to confront her introverted personality and a good chunk of the movie will focus on Zoe's attempts to break free of the bracelet program. This will result in a transformation from her socially inept personality to a bolder personality. This is where you will see Tunney shine. Tunney is completely believable in her portrayal of Zoe from beginning to end - from socially inept, through her transformation, to eventually demonstrating a bold personality.
2) The second subplot involves Zoe's relationship with police officer Bill Daly played by Tim Blake Nelson. Daly plays the officer responsible for monitoring Zoe in the bracelet program. To some extent, Daly also suffers from social ineptitude. At first Daly is frustrated by Zoe - in particular because she is trying to break free of the bracelet program. This results in Daly putting stiffer restrictions on Zoe in the program. However as the story unfolds, Daly eventually takes a liking to Zoe and develops feelings for her. Nelson does an admirable job playing Daly, but his performance is not as strong as Tunney's.
3) The third subplot involves Zoe's attempt to find out who framed her for the murder. This wraps around the other two subplots in that Zoe eventually finds an ally in Bill Daly while at the same time takes bold steps to prove her innocence. In a way, this completes Zoe's transformation from being a socially inept person. It is this subplot where the film reaches an exciting climax.
There are really two elements that contribute to this film - both audibly and visually. Director Finn Taylor deserves a lot of credit for integrating these elements into the film. From an audio standpoint, this film uses music perhaps as good as any film I have seen. The music will grip you and match up perfectly to the scenes. Perhaps the best example of this is when Zoe calls her missing cell phone and gets the stalker. The stalker responds by putting on the stereo and blasting Daryl Hall and John Oates' "Private Eyes" into the phone. The opening sequence (to the song "Cherish") is another good example of how music is integrated with a scene. From a video standpoint, one thing that really shines out is the setting for where Zoe is under house arrest. Zoe is confined to a large warehouse style apartment in a seedy part of San Francisco. The large warehouse apartment is the perfect setting for Zoe to battle her isolation for being under house arrest. Not only does the seedy section of San Francisco provide a great backdrop to the story, but the whole city provides one as well. Perhaps one of the best scenes of the movie is when Zoe "escapes" from her apartment to try to prove her innocence. There is a terrific scene of Zoe running through the streets of San Francisco to get back to her apartment before the bracelet monitoring catches her.
There are two "larger" name performers who have small roles in the movie. Jason Priestly has a very small role as Andrew, a man who Zoe takes an interest in. Pop singer, Liz Phair makes her film debut as Brynn - a woman who works in Zoe's office. However there is one other performance that stands out - Ricardo Gil. Gil plays Max - a disabled dwarf who lives downstairs in the same building as Zoe and befriends her. While Zoe can't go downstairs from her apartment, Max's disability prevents him from going up to see her - yet the two strike up a friendship.
This movie was released in 2002 and both the film and Tunney's performance went largely unnoticed in many circles. I've heard some complaints about the ending, yet I was satisfied with how the film wrapped up. This is a very good movie - and one that you certainly will watch multiple times.
Absolutely hypnotic on DVD w/ the sound up loud........2006-01-30
Saw it in the theatre a couple years ago & was not overly impressed. However, the DVD is great & the music grabs on & does not let go. Jason Priestly is a good sport. Robin Tunney needs that real breakthrough chance, but.... it does have everything an independent film needs. How did they get all those music clearances for the soundtrack ? Must have been a full time job in itself--- prior to filming.
I simply love this movie!.......2005-08-05
Mostly because of Robin Tunney. She really brought the character Zoe to life. She was so good at playng the way Zoe changed during the movie. I watch it most every day if I have time.She is stunningly beautiful, cute and sexy in it. (and in real life too) I have the VHS and plan to buy the DVD later (i wish it was double layer.) Buy this movie. You will watch it over and over. Some bad language was the reason for the R rating. Maybe they should re-release it in a PG-13 so younger people can enjoy it.
dopey, dingy, flakey, fluffy, but...enjoyable!.......2004-10-17
Enjoyable largely because of the gorgeous Robin Tunney in the lead role---she looks like a Slavic version of Helena Bonham Carter: huge doe-like eyes and childlike lips, but with smaller hips and a smaller, more girlish face...and surprisingly about the same level of actual acting ability.
The problem is that the film is really more like a made-for-TV flick which aspires to woo the MTV pubescent crowd, which means all the usual MTV fallbacks: an overactive camera, quick cuts, bright eye-catching colors, some PG-rated titillation, nice atmospheric soundtrack (all 70s and 80s pop, for some reason), and generally very shallow characters and non-existent subtext.
The plot is schizoid: it starts out as a fairly entertaining "Singles" type comedy, then turns into a melodrama, then ends up as a weak attempt at a thriller/action-flick. Things keep happening to keep the usual microscopic attention-spans occupied, but the suspension of disbelief required is simply outrageous.
All in all, as much as I groaned and rolled my eyes during the last one-third of the movie, it was sufficiently absorbing that I didn't once get up and go to the kitchen for more beer...not a bad achievement for such a fluffy thing!
Thank God they cast Ms. Tunney in the lead, though she is of course far too beautiful to make her nerdy love-starved character believable, but if it had been say a Kirsten Dunst I'm sure I would've been puking up my lunch halfway through it.
Guess you could say this is the cinematic equivalent of Cheetos.
If I could, I'd give Robin Tunney 10 STARS!.......2004-07-19
"Cherish" is a very entertaining movie about a lonely woman named Zoe (Robin Tunney) who, as a result of being carjacked by a stalker and framed for a crime, is placed under house arrest and forced to wear an ankle bracelet so that the police can monitor her whereabouts. The movie then becomes a brilliant character study as we watch Zoe try to cope with her isolation and eventually develop independence, all while trying to prove her innocence to Bill (Tim Blake Nelson), the deputy in charge of visiting her regularly to examine the ankle bracelet. This good dark comedy is made into a great one thanks to the incredibly powerful performances given by the actors, ESPECIALLY ROBIN TUNNEY!
I can't lavish enough praise on Robin Tunney for her brilliant portrayal as Zoe. I never really had an opinion on Ms. Tunney before "Cherish", as I usually saw her in forgettable movies like "Vertical Limit" and "The Craft", but she blew me away in this one. Robin nails all the necessary emotions. In one scene, I actually had to fight back tears as Robin's Zoe begs a delivery-man to stay with her because her isolation has left her so starved for company. In another scene, Robin's Zoe had me laughing hysterically as she tormented the tightly-wound Bill by roller-skating around her apartment while he tries to examine the bracelet. There are many other wonderful moments as well...the kind-hearted Zoe befriending the crippled man who lives below her...the once-weak Zoe becoming fiercely independent...it's impossible to not fall in love with Zoe. Robin Tunney grabs your attention as soon as she hits the screen and doesn't let go until the ending credits. Plus, there is the incredible chemistry between Robin's Zoe and Tim's Bill. In fact, according to the commentary, a growing romance between Zoe and Bill was originally not in the script, but was added in during filming because the director was so impressed by the chemistry between the two main actors. I guarantee you will be mesmerized by this movie.
So if I enjoyed watching this movie so much, why did I only give it 4 stars? Well, my biggest problem with this movie was that I felt it really fell apart in the last few minutes and had a very unsatisfying ending. As many of the other reviewers have mentioned, the "Zoe stalking her stalker" scenes were not nearly as interesting as what had happened before. And while I won't give away the ending, I'll say this... a key character does some completely illogical towards the end, and this leads to a disappointing ending. There was no reason for this character doing what they did, except that the director was apparently trying to go for a twist at the end. In fact, one of the people in the commentary mentions that every person who asks them about the movie asks why that character did that at the end. NOTE TO DIRECTOR: If everyone asks for someone to clear up the same point, then you didn't do a very good job conveying this on-screen.
Another problem is that while it's a very entertaining movie, it is also very uneven and inconsistant at times. You often wonder why characters are acting the way they are. A perfect example is when Bill defends Zoe after a police officer makes a rude comment to her...and then Zoe "thanks" bill by screaming at him and throwing him out...yet in their very next scene together, Zoe is warm and openly flirts with Bill...did we miss something that happened inbetween? And I the found it odd that at the beginning of the movie, Zoe was supposedly unable to keep a man around for longer than one date as they never called her back, yet every man who meets Zoe in this movie almost instantly falls in love with her??? The commentary reveals what I already suspected...a lot of this movie is improvised by the actors, and as a result, the movie feels uneven and it doesn't always flow well.
So to summarize, I would definitely recommend this movie, mainly because of the incredible acting. (Robin Tunney easily deserved an Oscar for her perfect performance) The movie is sometimes funny, sometimes dramatic, and always compelling. However, be warned that the end is somewhat unsatifying, and you may be better off just shutting the movie off once Zoe starts stalking her stalker. Yes, the movie is flawed, but if you watch it for what it is (an incredible character study), you'll fall in love with it just like I did. I can't wait for Robin Tunney's next starring role.
Description
Two brothers, Henry and Travis become the only suspects in a horrific murder after a weekend away becomes a horrifying bloodbath.When Henry takes the blame and disappears, Travis is left behind to start his life anew. Time passes, and things seem to be going well for Travis, until the memories begin to haunt him. Descending into his own private hell he suddenly finds himself caught between a grisly reality and a bloody fantasy. Who was really responsible for the massacre? Bound by blood, Travis and Henry soon find themselves on a collision course filled with rage and revenge.
Customer Reviews:
Confusing.......2006-10-20
This movie had been recommended to me for its interesting twist ending. Well, if it's there, I don't get it.
I have an inkling about what the branching off of plot line may stem from. But if it's what I think it is, there are a lot of lapses in logic that would make the new path unlikely, or actually impossible.
Furthermore, the production values for this film are rather cheesy. So unless you want to puzzle out the implications of this particular hatchet-man pursuing yet another set of teens in the woods - you might find a better way to spend your time.
BROTHERLY BLOOD.......2006-09-26
An indie film obviously with a low budget, BLOODLINE isn't all that bad. While it's not a classic by any means, the movie does throw in some unusual plot twists that will keep the viewer puzzled.
A somewhat retarded young man goes on a killing spree and murders a bunch of his brother's friends on a camping trip, and then disappears, only to be taken in by some reclusive stranger. Years later, the brother is having his own nightmarish memories and it's not clear just who is responsible for the deaths.
The movie's climactic scenes seem a little contrived, but the psychological implications are chilling even if a little confusing. All in all, not a bad indie horror film.
Good acting......Good filming......Good low budget film.......2006-01-16
If horror isn't your thing forget this movie; if it is, buy it. Some very good acting is done by CLAY ADAMS, whom you may recognize from the T.V. soaps "As the World Turns" and "All my Children". BRYAN SMITHSON and the supporting cast use their talent to move the plot forward very effectively. The ending, although simple, caught me by suprise. Low budget movies require a greater than average suspension of disbelief, especially since the advent of computer graphics and super special effects. If you haven't got the brain power to sit through a play, then stick to mega movies like Star Wars....they've thought of everything for you, but if you can enjoy a film at face value give this one a shot......I think you'll enjoy it!
Stupid.......2005-12-20
The cover art made this movie look like it was going to be along the lines of SAW, the description made the move sound good too. Boy how pictures do decieve, this was the most stupid movie I have seen in awhile. I would watch this again if it was the last movie on Earth..Don't waste your money or time on this one.
Stay away from this movies.......2005-12-15
All i can say is wasting my time. i just rent the movies today. at first i thought it will be horror and murder movies, but all i can see is crap. the production is very poor and all the character.
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Stefani is a Star
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Product Description
Stefani has been idolizing a certain rock star named Birdy. The famous rocker soon comes to Stefani's home town, and gets involved in a scandal...
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Cherish
Starring:
Kool & the Gang
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| Musicals & Performing Arts
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ASIN: B000FDETIQ
Release Date: 2006-10-31 |
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- What Is This!
- Love Song for the Two in Love
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I Do Cherish You
98°
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Teen Pop
| Pop
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Teen Pop
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ASIN: B00003L9F6
Release Date: 1999-12-07 |
Tracks:
- I Do (Cherish You)(Radio Edit)
- I Do (Cherish You)(Love To Infinity Radio Mix)
- I Do (Cherish You)(Love To Infinity Master Mix)
- Because Of You (Hex Hector Dance Mix)
Album Description
The third single from the urban quartet's second album, 1998's top 40 album '98 Degrees And Rising'. Contains three mixes of 'I Do (Cherish You)' (Radio Edit, Love To Infinity Radio Mix and Love To Infinity Master Mix), plus 'Because Of You' (Hex Hector Dance Mix). Slimline jewel case. 1999 release.
Customer Reviews:
What Is This!.......2000-06-06
This song is almost horrible. The part where they sing I do...cherish you is the only good part. I like The Hardest Thing but other then that I don't really like 98 Degrees.
Love Song for the Two in Love.......1999-12-05
I love this song. This is like the perfect love song. "I Do" is my boyfriend, Matt, and my song. We heard this the first time we danced together. "I Do" is a great song for a wedding.
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