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Directed by
David R. Ellis Written by
Larry Cohen, Chris Morgan Cast
Caroline Aaron, Brenda Ballard, Kim Basinger, Will Beinbrinck, Jessica Biel [more]
Release Date
• USA: Sep 10, 2004
• UK: 24 Sep 2004
DVD Release Date
• R1: Jan 18, 2005
• R2: 7 Feb 2005
Budget USD 25,000,000
BoxOffice: $32.0M
Official Website:
Cellular Website
MPAA Rating
Rated PG-13 for violence, terror situations, language and some sexual references.
Running Time
1 hour, 34 minutes
Country USA, Germany
Studio New Line Cinema
More info on IMDb.com
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Cellular Reviews |
Using the clever premise, it packs a lot of thrills into a short space while keeping the level of tension consistently high. There's time for exposition, but never so much that it breaks the action for too long. The storyline is cleverly developed, but not overplotted. In addition, even though the cell phone is used as a multi-functional tool, it never does anything more than a real-world phone (circa 2004) can do. [read review] 
--James Berardinelli (ReelViews)
There are some nice little twists here and there, and it's a very high-paced flick. However, the dialogue isn't that good and it's fairly predictable in some parts. Sadly, the script, with it's high-concept premise and fast-paced action, is probably the best part of the movie, but it still isn't really that good. [read review] 
--Brian Gallagher (MovieWeb)
A fun, old school thriller that moves a mile a minute, offers plenty of nail-biting moments, appealing actors seemingly enjoying themselves, but not without going a little too over-the-top in certain sequences, particularly the ending, which asks one to stretch their suspension of disbelief a little more than one usually might in a film of its sort. [read review] 6/10
--'JoBlo' (JoBlo.com)
In a better world, CELLULAR would have focused on Macy and that pitch perfect brand of eager anxiety that can, with a twitch of his mouth or a slouch of his shoulder, make any scene worth watching. It would have left a mere pretty face such as Evans' in the decorative background where it could do the most good. [read review]
--Andrea Chase (Killer Movie Reviews)
While 'Cellular' is guilty of indulging in the occasional cliche i.e. the classic cell phone/tunnel dilemma, most are implicit elements of the plot rather than simple gimmicks, and therefore not only excusable, but arguably necessary. Rather than a lazy rehashing of tired film conventions, it is tightly edited, skillfully acted and carefully blends action, tension, and humor, with several surprises thrown in for good measure, making for a thoroughly enjoyable movie-going experience. [read review] 
--Greg Ursic (Movie-Gurus.com)
Expect nothing more than to be entertained and you'll have the best chance to enjoy this modest little suspense/action sleeper to its fullest. It's an old school formula, but somehow it works despite everything going against it. I wouldn't be foolish enough to declare this a great film, but while it was on, I was riveted by every laughably preposterous second. [read review] 
--Vince Leo (Qwipster.net)
A fun, old school thriller that moves a mile a minute, offers plenty of nail-biting moments, appealing actors seemingly enjoying themselves, but not without going a little too over-the-top in certain sequences, particularly the ending, which asks one to stretch their suspension of disbelief a little more than one usually might in a film of its sort. [read review] 6/10
--'JoBlo' (JoBlo.com)
The movie is skillfully plotted, halfway plausible and well acted; the craftsmanship is in the details, including the astonishing number of different ways in which a cell phone can be made to function -- both as a telephone, and as a plot device. [read review] 
--Roger Ebert (Chicago Sun-Times)
It's implausible, every minute of it, and often outrageously stupid. (Good thing there's a dirt road leading to a cell-phone store at the VERY MINUTE he needs a charger!) But golly, it's kinda fun sometimes, and a few parts are funny on purpose. [read review] C
--Eric D. Snider (EricDSnider.com)
Despite the occasional suspicion that you’re watching an extended phone advert, Cellular is surprisingly good fun – it’s fast-paced and inventive and even its dodgier moments are hilarious. [read review]
--Matthew Turner (ViewLondon)
At about the half-way point, it’s clear there will be no interesting character developments or sub-textual material to distract us from the increasingly goofy storyline. [read review] 63/100
--Dan Jardine (Apollo Guide)
Credit the film’s underlying sarcasm about our fanatical phone use, and the convincing performances by its competent cast for making Cellular’s faults more forgivable. [read review]
--David Levine (FilmCritic.com)
The plotting remains very good throughout, leaving you with something that feels more like above average September fluff than laughably bad September fluff. [read review] B
--Craig Younkin (Lee's Movie Info)
Kim Basinger appears to be literally phoning in from another movie in the highly improbable, maniacally action-packed thriller-cum-comedy "Cellular." [read review] 
--Megan Lehmann (New York Post)
I liked Cellular. If you don’t like it, that’s too bad. You just don’t like having fun, I guess. ... You gotta recognize dumb fun when it comes. [read review]
--B. Alan 'Happy Birthday to Me!' (MovieWeb)
"Cellular" will unlikely win any major awards or rock your world, but it's a fun ride and well worth the trip to your local cineplex. [read review]
--Paul Clinton (CNN Showbiz)
It may not push all the right buttons, but somehow this thriller starring Kim Basinger and William H. Macy manages to get through. [read review]
--Stephanie Zacharek (Salon)
The movie crosses the line between offering mindless entertainment and insulting our intelligence. [read review] 
--Rick Kisonak (MovieWeb)
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