88 Minutes (2008)
About 88 Minutes
'88 Minutes' is a 2008 American thriller film directed by Jon Avnet. The plot skews around a forensic psychiatrist and university professor, Dr. Jack Gramm who occasionally helps the FBI as a profiler. One day he receives a death threat claiming he has only 88 minutes to live. This embarks him on a mission to unravel a tangled web of mysteries involving his students, his lover, a disturbed young woman from his past, and the killer he helped convict.
Making / Production
The film was shot in real locations around Vancouver and Seattle. Produced by Jon Avnet, Gary Scott Thompson, and Avi Lerner, the production endured a strenuous schedule that kept the energy and tension high throughout the shooting phase, thus, reflecting in the movie's gripping storyline.
Actors
- Al Pacino (Dr. Jack Gramm): A prolific actor, Pacino portrayed his character with an intensity that kept audiences on their toes.
- Alicia Witt (Kim Cummings): Witt brilliantly played Kim, a student who becomes a suspect in the death threat.
- Leelee Sobieski (Lauren Douglas): Shining as a disturbed student, Sobieski's performance added depth to the mystery plot.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The movie was released in the United States on April 18, 2008, following its 2007 release in various countries.
- Despite its title, the film's duration is actually 108 minutes.
- The killer's persistent use of ringing phones as a plot device is a cinematic tribute to the classic noir film "Sorry, Wrong Number".
Awards
The movie did not win any major awards.
Quotes
- "Tick-tock, Doc." - Anonymous Caller
- "Whose truth? Yours or mine?" - Dr. Jack Gramm
Music, Soundtrack
- Score composed by Edward Shearmur.
- Adding to the thrilling ambiance, the soundtrack predominantly features orchestral arrangements with a focus on tense string movements and atmospheric percussions.
