Suspect Zero (2004)
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18% of critics liked it
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41% of users liked it
(11,376 ratings)
Directed by E. Elias Merhige, Suspect Zero follows the disgraced FBI Agent Thomas Mackelway (Aaron Eckhart), who was transferred to a desolate area in Albuquerque, New Mexico as punishment for botching a procedure which ultimately led to the release of one of the most notorious criminals on the… More Directed by E. Elias Merhige, Suspect Zero follows the disgraced FBI Agent Thomas Mackelway (Aaron Eckhart), who was transferred to a desolate area in Albuquerque, New Mexico as punishment for botching a procedure which ultimately led to the release of one of the most notorious criminals on the FBI's list. Mackelway is given an opportunity to redeem himself, however, when he is called in to investigate the strange murder of a traveling salesman. Mysteriously, the mark of a circle with a line through it is the only clue that the killer left behind. Before long, the prime suspect is identified as former agent Benjamin O'Ryan (Ben Kingsley), who is seemingly obsessed with hunting down serial killers and murdering them rather than turning them in to the proper authorities. Though Mackelway believes he knows the area where O'Ryan (Kingsley) is living, he has no idea what he looks like -- a problem that the rogue agent exploits with great success. Despite his brilliance, Mackelway finds himself caught in a psychological labyrinth of sorts, and is faced with an even greater quandary after learning that O'Ryan is looking for none other than Suspect Zero, a murderer of hundreds and the FBI's most wanted man. The supporting cast includes Carrie-Anne Moss and Harry J. Lennix. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
- Directed By
- E. Elias Merhige
- Written By
- Billy Ray, Zak Penn
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Drama
- In Theaters
- Aug 27, 2004 Wide
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
Critic Reviews
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J. Hoberman, Village Voice
Slips on the banana peel of exaggerated fear factor, falling facedown with the introduction of an über-creep serial killer (Ben Kingsley) grimly stalking some hapless prey.
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Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
[A] visually jarring, psychologically daring trip that explores terror in a fresh, if crazy, manner.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
Its junkiness shines through its posh patina. Exploitation is just no fun anymore, now that it's all so damn tasteful.
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Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
A grisly, depraved and wholly uninvolving exercise in empty mannerism.
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Peter Howell, Toronto Star
Suspect Zero is that rare case of a dull idea redeemed by sharp talent.
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Cast
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Aaron Eckhart
as Thomas Mackelway
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Ben Kingsley
as Benjamin O'Ryan
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Carrie-Anne Moss
as Fran Kulock
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Harry J. Lennix
as Rick Charleton
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Ellen Blake
as Dolly
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Keith Campbell
as Raymond Starkey
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Frank Collison
as Piper
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Jerry Gardner
as Sheriff Harry Dylan
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Julian Reyes
as Highway Patrolman
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Kevin Skousen
as Icarus Agent
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Boots Southerland
as Vic
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Michael Chapman
as Prosecutor #1
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Buddy Joe Hooker
as Suspect Zero
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William Mapother
as Bill Grieves
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Brady Coleman
as Dyson
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Kevin Chamberlin
as Harold Speck
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Nicole DeHuff
as Katie
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Lea Franklin
as Mother
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Angelina C. Torres
as Neighbor Lady
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Chloe Russell
as Loretta
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David House
as Truth or Consequences Cop
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William R. Johnson
as Mel
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Daniel Patrick Moriarty
as Bud Granger
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Curtis Plagge
as Jumbo
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Donn Owens
as FBI Agent
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Catherine Haun
as Joan Speck
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David Ode
as Bartender
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Miguel Zapata
as Charlie
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Jane Goold
as Kathleen
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Benjamin Petry
as Little Boy
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Jenny Cleveland
as Little Boy's Mom
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Kent Kirkpatrick
as Cora
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Dorsey Ray
as Project Director
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Marya Beauvais
as Prosecutor #2
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Letta E. Gorder
as Reporter
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Maj. Ed Dames
as Icarus Trainer
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Aaron Donahue
as Remote Viewer
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Cecilia L. Webb
as Gospel Singer #1
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Hope Bell
as Gospel Singer #2
- William B. Johnson
- Frank Colison

