Phone Booth (2002)

Phone Booth centres on arrogant New York Publicist Stu Shepard, whose life dramatically changes after he takes an unknown call at a Phone Booth, which he had been using to cheat on his wife. Now at the mercy of a sniper hidden nearby Stu must admit his guilt if he wants to survive.

Overall Review Score

7.5 out of 10

Review

Phone Booth is a film that could have easily failed. Larry Cohen’s idea of having a film set mainly in a phone booth is both unique and somewhat daring. However, this psychological thriller actually works. Colin Farrell, Forest Whitaker and Keifer Sutherland display their incredible acting acumen as they play out the scrip in real-time. The quick pace, usage of spilt screens and unique cinematography combined with the films unusual script and good acting by the main cast transform Phone Booth into a tense nail-biter.

Reviewer 1's score & comments:

Score: 7 out of 10

Comments:

With a unique and daring storyline, Phone Booth takes the audience on a white knuckle ride of emotions before coming to a harrowing conclusion. The dynamic acting portrayed by Colin Farrell and Forest Whitaker, coupled with the talented voice acting by Keifer Sutherland made this a pleasurable film to watch.

Reviewer 2's score & comments:

Score: 8 out of 10

Comments:

The idea of a film centred on a person stuck in a phone booth while another person torments them sounds like a really bad idea for a film that surely will end in disaster. However, Director Joel Schumacher manages to actually pull it off. Colin Farrell, Forest Whitaker and Keifer Sutherland put on a master class of acting that brings the script alive and draws in the audience, ultimately making this Phone Booth both entertaining and enjoyable to watch.

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