Control (2004)

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It's been a long and hard life for death-row inmate Lee Ray Oliver (Ray Liotta), and by the time he's strapped to the gurney to be executed by lethal injection, his death sentence seems more like sweet release than ultimate punishment for a lifetime of crime. Awakening stunned and confused after… More It's been a long and hard life for death-row inmate Lee Ray Oliver (Ray Liotta), and by the time he's strapped to the gurney to be executed by lethal injection, his death sentence seems more like sweet release than ultimate punishment for a lifetime of crime. Awakening stunned and confused after being pronounced deceased by the prison doctor, Lee Ray is given a second chance at life on the one condition that he take part in a secret experimental treatment designed by revolutionary scientist Dr. Miles Copeland (Willem Dafoe) to cure him of his criminal instinct once and for all. He is granted a new name and new hope when the treatment works -- permanently -- but soon the past returns to haunt him in the form of several old enemies, and then shady government officials crop up to terminate Copeland's program. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 38 min.
Directed By: Tim Hunter
Genres: Mystery & Suspense

On DVD: Feb 15, 2005

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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...with performers like Liotta and Dafoe (along with Stephen Rea and Michelle Rodriguez in supporting roles), the film is elevated to something that's surprisingly watchable..

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Film C

its an ok movie, i like the concept and the story but it wasnt excuted very well and was pretty disappointing! the acting was good but it just didnt have much to it i dont think of anything more to the movie it was ok but nothing special!
Al S

A gripping and original edge of your seat thriller. Thrilling and relentlesly exciting. Ray Liotta and Willem Dafoe give powerful performances.
deb .

Ray Liotta and Willem Dafoe were fabulous, however the story was too predictable for the first 3/4 of the movie. It verged upon boring as I felt the urge to flip through flyers while watching it. LOL The last 1/4 of Control had a few twists and surprises, but not enough to redeem… More
Ray Liotta and Willem Dafoe were fabulous, however the story was too predictable for the first 3/4 of the movie. It verged upon boring as I felt the urge to flip through flyers while watching it. LOL The last 1/4 of Control had a few twists and surprises, but not enough to redeem itself.
Barry L

Odd...very odd but still good.

Cast

Ray Liotta
as Lee Ray Oliver
Willem Dafoe
as Dr. Miles Copeland
Michelle Rodriguez

Control (2004)

Critic Reviews

Featured Audience Ratings

Film C

Al S

deb .

Barry L

Cast