The Watcher (2000)

The Watcher (2000)
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A detective is urged on by the lunatic he's trying to put behind bars in this crime thriller. Joel Campbell (James Spader) is a police detective who has recently relocated to Chicago after spending eight frustrating years trying to track down a vicious serial killer who has been terrorizing Los Angeles. However, the slayer, David Allen Griffin (Keanu Reeves), doesn't want the game of cat and mouse to end; even though he previously put his murderous activities on hold, Griffin has started murdering young women again -- and is sending clues to Campbell, mailing him photos of his intended victims and urging Campbell to save them while he still can. Also starring Marisa Tomei, Ernie Hudson, and Chris Ellis, The Watcher was directed by Joe Charbanic. It marked Charbanic's first feature project after directing videos for a number of alternative rock groups, including Soul Coughing, Sonic Youth, and Reeves' band, Dogstar. The film was produced under the title Driven. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
James SpaderMarisa Tomei, (more)
Director(s):
Joe Charbanic
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Watcher

A detective is urged on by the lunatic he's trying to put behind bars in this crime thriller. Joel Campbell (James Spader) is a police detective who has recently relocated to Chicago after spending eight frustrating years trying to track down a vicious serial killer who has been terrorizing Los Angeles. However, the slayer, David Allen Griffin (Keanu Reeves), doesn't want the game of cat and mouse to end; even though he previously put his murderous activities on hold, Griffin has started murdering young women again -- and is sending clues to Campbell, mailing him photos of his intended victims and urging Campbell to save them while he still can. Also starring Marisa Tomei, Ernie Hudson, and Chris Ellis, The Watcher was directed by Joe Charbanic. It marked Charbanic's first feature project after directing videos for a number of alternative rock groups, including Soul Coughing, Sonic Youth, and Reeves' band, Dogstar. The film was produced under the title Driven. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
97 mins

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Director(s):
Joe Charbanic
Writer(s):
David ElliotClay Ayers
Producer(s):
Elliott LewittNile NiamiJeff Rice
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Violence, Adult Language)
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Laura M.

    Keanu Reeves is so convincing in this role it gives you the creeps watching it. I still shudder when I think about it. James Spader and Marisa Tomei give excellent performances as well. It's not your typical thriller which is what makes it so great!

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    Frank J.

    Great performance by Keanu Reeves as the evil character. He is so good as the bad guy, it is a shame that he is not given more evil roles.

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    Kaelynne A.

    If you are a James Spader fan this is a must see. Not typical of his usual movies, this one has a good plot, and no sex! (RATS!) It kept my attention for the entire movie. Keanu Reeves made a very good lunatic. Just watch it for yourself....

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