Featured Audience Ratings

• Emil K

  
  Bruce Robinson's Jennifer 8 is possibly one of the most underrated films that was made in 90's. Sure, it had a troubled production and Robinson had problems to bring his own vision of the film into the screen, but for me the end result has always stood as a one of the most… More
  Bruce Robinson's Jennifer 8 is possibly one of the most underrated films that was made in 90's. Sure, it had a troubled production and Robinson had problems to bring his own vision of the film into the screen, but for me the end result has always stood as a one of the most atmospheric serial-killer mysteries ever made. With great support from composer Christopher Young and lenser Conrad L. Hall, Robinson creates an eerie and beautiful snowbound milieu for his film that has wonderfully autumnal atmosphere. This film also has Andy Garcia, Uma Thurman and Lance Henriksen in their career best performances. Screenplay by Robinson himself serves a brilliant ground for their characters. There is also wonderful supporting role from John Malkovich who is dynamite in his role. This all just proves that Robinson is a director who knows how to get the best from his actors. For me it has always been a bit mystery why this great film did not receive the critical praise which it so much deserved. It was also ignored by audiences and went straight to rental in many countries. It certainly deserves to be seen and stands as a one the better examples of well orchestrated thriller. This film understands to take it's time and give enough room for it's characters. Robinson also has wonderful language visually and he does not ruin his film with unnecessary set-pieces or action. He knows how to build tension little by little and the final ten minutes in this film are truly nail biting to sit through. Maybe in time this film will be discovered and gain more acclaim which it so much deserves. Jeffiner 8 is in my opinion much better than it's reputation. If you haven't seen it, then find it and see it for yourself. It truly is a thriller worth to see.

• Lady D

  
  The trailer for this looked promising with a different angle on the serial killer genre, but I have to say, was bored through a lot of this film I think it was too heavily focussed on the relationship between the two main characters, rather than what could have been an amazing and… More
  The trailer for this looked promising with a different angle on the serial killer genre, but I have to say, was bored through a lot of this film I think it was too heavily focussed on the relationship between the two main characters, rather than what could have been an amazing and scary plot

• Dean M

  
  An intelligent, well-made thriller with oodles of atmosphere.

• Jeffrey M

  
  Jennifer 8 is a very uneven suspense drama, with elements of a strong serial killer thriller, but also a number of issues which undermine it. The cinematography is great, and succeeds in creating a very eerie unnerving feeling throughout the film. Some of the performances are… More
  Jennifer 8 is a very uneven suspense drama, with elements of a strong serial killer thriller, but also a number of issues which undermine it. The cinematography is great, and succeeds in creating a very eerie unnerving feeling throughout the film. Some of the performances are pitch-perfect (John Malkovich), good (Andy Garcia), but also flat and unconvincing. This is largely due to a script that has some excellent dialogue exchanges, but also features a number of clunky lines and a confused sense of direction. The film is never as involving as it should be. Still, Jennifer 8 manages to keep things interesting enough with a compelling protagonist, and some really strong work (albeit belated) by John Malkovich. 3/5 Stars

• Doctor S

  
  <i>"Sir, I think I've found something horrible!"</i> Deliberate, rather well plotted detective curio that is long in development yet short on visceral thrills. I guess we don't see this kind of mystery in multiplexes anymore because of the… More
  <i>"Sir, I think I've found something horrible!"</i> Deliberate, rather well plotted detective curio that is long in development yet short on visceral thrills. I guess we don't see this kind of mystery in multiplexes anymore because of the proliferation of cop shows on TV that tell this kind of story. Some fine acting from Lance Henriksen and Andy Garcia who are strangely cast as brothers, with Garcia amusingly letting his natural Cuban accent slip out when his temper rises. John Malkovich is great in a small but crucial role as interrogator, and don't forget about blind girl Uma! I appreciated that the expected romance between cop & target was allowed to develop so that it made some sense and that the police department behaves in a very logical, methodical way. The killer's motive is not very convincing, but their identity at least is not merely chosen for shock value. A pretty good movie that mostly holds up through the end, I'll take it over any 3 episodes of C.S.I.

• Leo L

  
  Great movie.

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