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The Watcher (2000)
Rate:
5
Viewed:
12/02, 3/04, 3/17
3/17:
Keanu Reeves plays a serial killer?
Whoa! Sign me up. And what a hard thing to believe. James Spader and Marisa Tomei are in this, too. Yummy. Unfortunately,
The Watcher is so mediocre and tired that there's nothing new to uncover. It's basically
Manhunter meets The Fugitive.
Of the three thespians, James Spader, as Joel Campbell, stands out and is the only one who has the most developed character.
I wish I can say the same for Keanu Reeves who has disowned the film ever since after being initially tricked into it. I only
wanted to know more about his character's background. However, his long black hair looks great, that's it.
Speaking of Keanu's hair, which is impossible to miss, doesn't Joel have a good start of what the serial killer looks
like? And he's white? I mean, check out the videotapes from the mall security system, especially when he's at the
camera shop. Then, release a picture of him citywide, so he can be quickly apprehended just like how the Night Stalker was.
Come on, this is Police Work 101. Wake the hell up, people.
All in all, despite the interesting cast, The Watcher is disappointing.