Mindcage

"The art of the kill."

2022 1h 37m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 449

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Detectives Jake Doyle and Mary Kelly seek the help of an incarcerated serial killer named The Artist when a copycat killer strikes. While Mary searches for clues in The Artist's brilliant but twisted psyche, she and Jake are lured into a diabolical game of cat and mouse, racing against time to stay one step ahead of The Artist and his copycat.

“The art of the kill.”

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Cast

Martin Lawrence
Jake Doyle
Melissa Roxburgh
Mary Kelly
John Malkovich
The Artist
Aiden Turner
Dale
Jacob Grodnik
Dutch
Chris Mullinax
Homeless Man
Ritchie Montgomery
Father Linares
Kira Reed Lorsch
Detective Kayne

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mauro Borrelli
Writers: Reggie Keyohara III
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mauro Borrelli, shot by E. Gustavo Petersen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Leo Z. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Franz Königswieser shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Martin Lawrence and Melissa Roxburgh and John Malkovich carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The art of the kill.".

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt14147224 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Mauro Borrelli directs. E. Gustavo Petersen behind the camera. Leo Z scores. Franz Königswieser cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 4 years ago.
2Directed by Mauro Borrelli, shot by E. Gustavo Petersen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Leo Z. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Franz Königswieser shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Martin Lawrence and Melissa Roxburgh and John Malkovich carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "The art of the kill.".
7IMDB entry: tt14147224 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: E. Gustavo Petersen
Original score: Leo Z
Editing: Franz Königswieser
Production design: Nava
Costume design: Gina Ruiz
Runtime: 97 min · 1h 37m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Mindcage (2022)

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RalphRahal2024-12-17
★ 4/10
This film aspires to be a compelling psychological thriller but falls short in several areas. Martin Lawrence's portrayal of Detective Jake Doyle often feels exaggerated, lacking the subtlety needed for the role. In contrast, Melissa Roxburgh delivers a more grounded performance as Detective Mary Kelly, providing some stability to the film. John Malkovich, as the incarcerated serial killer "The Artist," brings his usual strong presence to the role. However, his limited screen time restricts the depth and impact of his character, leaving the audience wanting more from his performance. The production values are modest, with certain technical aspects detracting from the viewing experience. Notably, the sound design suffers from excessive reverb in specific scenes, which diminishes the film's overall quality and gives it an unpolished feel. There is no indication that this audio effect was an intentional artistic choice by the director. While Mindcage has moments that hint at potential, such as its atmospheric settings and a few intriguing plot twists, these elements are overshadowed by its execution flaws. The film struggles to engage the audience fully, resulting in a viewing experience that is ultimately unsatisfying.
r96sk2025-03-05
★ 5/10
<em>'Mindcage'</em> is a bad one! I probably didn't dislike it as much as I should've (the ending almost made that true, granted), likely due to the actors involved, but yeah... it's poor. I do feel like there is a good idea in there, the winged creations are also pretty neat; just lamely utilised. Another positive, the only other one I have, is Melissa Roxburgh, whose performance is quite solid all the way through. I wasn't aware of Roxburgh a matter of hours ago, though her co-stars I am more than familiar with: Martin Lawrence, John Malkovich and Robert Knepper. All three named are great in other things, in this not so much. The standout is Malkovich, albeit in a role that feels rather typical. Lawrence plays it totally straight and, although it is good to see a different acting style from him, doesn't feel right; a miscast. Knepper is OK in a bit part.