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Freeze Frame
2004
Lee Evans stars as Sean Veil, a paranoid murder suspect who always fits himself around the clock to provide an alibi in case hes ever accused of another crime. Problems arise when he is accused of a murder, and the videotape that proves his innocence has gone mysteriously missing. Sean attempts to prove his innocence in this .. Read more
| Starring | Lee Evans, Rachael Stirling, Sean McGinley, Ian McNeice |
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| Director | John Simpson |
| Genres | Thriller |
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Freeze Frame
Lee Evans stars as Sean Veil, a paranoid murder suspect who always fits himself around the clock to provide an alibi in case hes ever accused of another crime. Problems arise when he is accused of a murder, and the videotape that proves his innocence has gone mysteriously missing. Sean attempts to prove his innocence in this rollercoaster drama of thrills and twists.
| Starring | Lee Evans, Rachael Stirling, Sean McGinley, Ian McNeice, Colin Salmon |
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| Director | John Simpson |
| Studio | UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK VIDEO RENTAL |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 39 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Thriller |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 24 Jan 2005 Production year: 2004 |
| Format | DVD |
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Critics' reviews (2)
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Funnyman Lee Evans sheds his comic skin entirely in this satisfying slice of low-budget paranoia. Swapping his trademark rubber face for a frozen frown, he delivers a supremely creepy performance as a shaven-headed misfit who's so traumatised by a near murder conviction that he constantly videotapes himself in case he needs a future alibi. First-time feature writer/director John Simpson makes imaginative use of modern visual technology, interweaving many different formats — from Super 8 to still photography — into an absorbing and atmospheric whole. The result is a genuinely disturbing and disorientating experience. It's only let down by a second-rate supporting cast, but, thanks to the thriller's overall creativity and Evans's mesmerising presence, this is only a minor distraction.
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A concept that might have made a great short film is stretched way beyond breaking point; it is like being forced to watch incoherent home movies.
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26 out of 31 people found this review helpful
A clever idea that needed a good script but didn't get one
The directorial debut of John Simpson: he also wrote the script, and, I suspect, made the sandwiches too. The popular stand-up comedian Lee Evans came into the project out of the goodness of his heart, by all accounts. The idea of a man so traumatised by being wrongly accused of a triple murder that he keeps himself under camera surveillance 24/7 is a good starting point, with lots of possibilities for clever camera angles and filming tricks. Unfortunately Simpson's script is nothing but cliches and the plot is pretty hopeless, frankly. The film's one redeeming quality, and the reason I give three stars, is the remarkable performance of Lee Evans. Shaven of all body hair (ouch), he is tense, vulnerable and distinctly uncomfortable to watch.
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8 out of 9 people found this review helpful
Dark and simple, but clever.
Very surprised. Based my initial thoughts on other peoples reactions, but thought I'd give it a go. Liked the direction, loved the whole feel. Very dark. Lee Evans performance was outstanding. You need to be in the right frame of mind to watch it, but if you are, I think it is worth the time. Gave it 4 because I was genuinely impressed.
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