Featured Audience Ratings

• John M

  
  This was def a different role for Carrey and i enjoyed it. i think this movie had a chance to be so much more.

• Anthony L

  
  I'm sorry, but you're going to have to do a little bit more than write on a wall and light a few candles before you convince me that you are either obsessed or mad. What a stupid film, I still don't understand what the Number 23 is all about either? Make up numbers for… More
  I'm sorry, but you're going to have to do a little bit more than write on a wall and light a few candles before you convince me that you are either obsessed or mad. What a stupid film, I still don't understand what the Number 23 is all about either? Make up numbers for things and make sure they all add up to 23, what is so interesting or mysterious about that? Jim Carrey is woefully miscast although I'm not sure even the greatest of actors could save this. I thought this was supposed to be a dark thriller? I'm shocked at how bad this film is. Never has a film been so pointless.

• Universal D

  
  What was meant was a dark, scary, paronoid wink at the audience becomes weak, predictable and hokey by the credits. Only for those days at the bottom of your vid rentals.

• Alexander D

  
  THE NUMBER 23 is a very uninteresting film. You could say the plot is neat (if absolutely unoriginal), but it's the way it is tackled that makes this film such a boring experience. It feels as if there is no script. Instead, there is a string of mathematical equations that all… More
  THE NUMBER 23 is a very uninteresting film. You could say the plot is neat (if absolutely unoriginal), but it's the way it is tackled that makes this film such a boring experience. It feels as if there is no script. Instead, there is a string of mathematical equations that all result in the number 23, all tying in to minute details the emotionlessly portrayed characters (i.e. the miscast Jim Carrey) are seeing. We have to sometimes wonder whether director Joel Schumacher (is this the one who directed teen cult classic ST. ELMO'S FIRE or the one who directed comic book bomb BATMAN AND ROBIN?) chose this project so his previous elementary school teachers would be impressed by the great presentation of his first and second grade math skills, because addition and subtraction, if anything, seems to take over the majority of the scenes. Actually, there are intermittent scenes in which Carrey's character, for whatever reason, is seen engaging in extramarital affairs with a Gothic woman. I wish these scenes were placed althroughout the movie; they would have made for much more involving suspense than a kooky fascination with arithmetic. Clearly it's hard to make a film of undeniable perfection, but it is just as hard to make a film that could not get any worse. Whether it was from trying way too hard or just from simple lack of trying, THE NUMBER 23 is a great example of the worse. The script, the acting, the technical aspects, and everything else is either confusing or quite poorly done. I tried very hard to look for a bright spot, but I merely could not find one in this unengaging film. To say it's 23 minutes too long is understatement, as is saying that it's an hour and 23 minutes too long. It's an hour and 41 minutes too long. Yes, I am giving this an F. And F is the sixth letter of the alphabet. And six is the product of...2 and 3!! If you found those last three sentences remotely terrifying, you will truly enjoy this film. Read more about this God-awful movie at themoviefreakblog.com

• Emil K

  
  Utterly silly and dumb film about obsession. I have not seen such a stylistic overkill in ages. Director Joel Schumacher who is famous for his embarrasing Batman & Robin, throws every possible visual trick he knows in the mix and the result looks more like a music video than a… More
  Utterly silly and dumb film about obsession. I have not seen such a stylistic overkill in ages. Director Joel Schumacher who is famous for his embarrasing Batman & Robin, throws every possible visual trick he knows in the mix and the result looks more like a music video than a real film. Bad cinematography by usually good Matthew Libatique does not help here. This is just rotten to the core. Avoid!

• Directors C

  
  The Number 23 is by no means confusing and a remarkable concept. It took my interest and took me ona thrill ride. In reality after watching the film. I realised it was about a number. Jim performed just as solidly and dramatically as he did in Eternal Sunshine and The Truman Show. A… More
  The Number 23 is by no means confusing and a remarkable concept. It took my interest and took me ona thrill ride. In reality after watching the film. I realised it was about a number. Jim performed just as solidly and dramatically as he did in Eternal Sunshine and The Truman Show. A favorite of mine but not built for the mainstream audience like it was supposed to be.

• Jeff "

  
  The Number 23 is a great concept for a film ruined by a terrible script, bad acting and bad directing. I was very much looking forward in seeing this film, because the concept seemed appealing, and it is. However, the execution is so poorly done that the film falls apart halfway… More
  The Number 23 is a great concept for a film ruined by a terrible script, bad acting and bad directing. I was very much looking forward in seeing this film, because the concept seemed appealing, and it is. However, the execution is so poorly done that the film falls apart halfway through. Joel Schumacher's directing is sloppy and he doesn't know what do to effectively build up the tension in his film, which if he had a clue, this film could have been great. The Number 23 is a sloppy horror thriller that falls short on every level. The twist ending sucked, the film was a waste of time, and Virginia Madsen overacted most of the time and most of the time she was so over the top, she was ridiculous. After finishing watching this film, I realized that The Number 23 was a joke; the film is a bad joke. The film tries to blend horror and suspense and thrills into one film, unfortunately the script is so poorly written that it fails to grab your attention and suck you into the story. Schumacher has made yet another flop and is along with Batman & Robin, one of the lowest points of his career as well as the second worst film of his career. The Number 23 is a missed opportunity and if some other director would have helmed the film, and rewritten the script and maybe recasted a few roles, then I think this film could have succeeded at being an effective thriller. But the film is a waste of time, and is a pretty stupid attempt at creating a good horror thriller. The Number 23 can be used as a perfect example as HOW NOT TO make a thriller. A terrible film that should be avoided.

• Film C

  
  I had low expectations for this movie, however it turned out to be an okay movie that i surprisingly quite enjoyed. I liked the concept, and for once Jim Carrey didnt annoy me! Normally i dont like Jim Carrey as he's normally playing his goofy annoying characters however in… More
  I had low expectations for this movie, however it turned out to be an okay movie that i surprisingly quite enjoyed. I liked the concept, and for once Jim Carrey didnt annoy me! Normally i dont like Jim Carrey as he's normally playing his goofy annoying characters however in this movie he played completely the opposite, playing a dark character really suits him he actually was quite cute in this movie! The only problem with this movie is that Rhona mitra had far to little of a part! Its not a movie you should go out of your way to watch but if you catch it then its enjoyable enough!

• Idrees K

  
  Seems dumb and feels like they're trying too hard to make it something it's not.

• Chris W

  
  This film had good intentions and a good concept, but was lacking in execution being solid. Joel Schimacher is a hot-or-miss director (usually miss), and, while this film isn't quite a hit, it's not bad enough ot be considered a miss. It's one of those films where if… More
  This film had good intentions and a good concept, but was lacking in execution being solid. Joel Schimacher is a hot-or-miss director (usually miss), and, while this film isn't quite a hit, it's not bad enough ot be considered a miss. It's one of those films where if you want to watch a thriller that toys with you, and/or are really bored, this is an okay way to kill time. I really liked Jim Carrey's performance in this. It was nice to see him in a really dark and serious role/film. He did a nice job, despite earneing a Razzie nomination for his work here. Had ths material been in the hands of a better writer and/or director, it probably would have been a decent hit. As it stands, it's in a weird limbo like place between good and bad, with individual perception being the deciding factor to which side it leans towards more.

• Dead A

  
  Boring................zzzzzzzz

• Wahida K

  
  Very weird Movie.

• Conner R

  
  While it is a terrible movie, it is pretty entertaining. Jim Carrey and Virginia Madsen did a very good job actually. It's really the obnoxious story that makes it such a ridiculous film. Joel Schumacher's bizarre direction also is a factor, but it's just an extremely… More
  While it is a terrible movie, it is pretty entertaining. Jim Carrey and Virginia Madsen did a very good job actually. It's really the obnoxious story that makes it such a ridiculous film. Joel Schumacher's bizarre direction also is a factor, but it's just an extremely predictable premise.

• Lady D

  
  Despite it?s depressing tone throughout, The Number 23 develops into an impressive conspiracy, mystery, psychological Thriller. I tend to find Jim Carrey?s serious roles more entertaining and find the films he chooses and the roles he plays very intense and thought provoking.… More
  Despite it?s depressing tone throughout, The Number 23 develops into an impressive conspiracy, mystery, psychological Thriller. I tend to find Jim Carrey?s serious roles more entertaining and find the films he chooses and the roles he plays very intense and thought provoking. There was a hint of Graphic Novel style added to some of the film too, which worked pretty well. This film, perhaps, isn?t for everyone, but if you like Thrillers, that get into your head and add an element of unpredictability, this film may be your kind of thing.

• Derek A

  
  ***WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS*** I think I've seen this before... oh wait, I HAVE! It's like watching Secret Window all over again, except worse. Jim Carrey didn't necessarily do a bad job, but the movie as a whole was just unconvincing. Plot holes were miles long...… More
  ***WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS*** I think I've seen this before... oh wait, I HAVE! It's like watching Secret Window all over again, except worse. Jim Carrey didn't necessarily do a bad job, but the movie as a whole was just unconvincing. Plot holes were miles long... for instance, how did that one copy of that book wind up in that book store and wind up in his wife's hands and it just moved her enough (although it had no description on the back) to buy it for her husband as a birthday present (although he never had a previous hobby of reading). This movie relies too heavily on coincidences which only lessens its credibility and makes it look foolish. The only aspect of the movie that was enjoyable was the concept of the number 23. I understand that you can do that with just about any number, but it was still a nice glimpse into the world of paranoia. However, the movie does take itself a little too seriously

• Megan S

  
  The movie seemed oddly familiar, ahhh maybe the number 23 is coming to get me...or maybe all the previews I saw gave too much away. :-P It was pretty good, I wasn't expecting it to be spectacular. Though I feel like it was another one of those movies where the previews tried to… More
  The movie seemed oddly familiar, ahhh maybe the number 23 is coming to get me...or maybe all the previews I saw gave too much away. :-P It was pretty good, I wasn't expecting it to be spectacular. Though I feel like it was another one of those movies where the previews tried to make it look more scary than it actually was.

• _kelly .

  
  The tension in this thriller stays fairly taught after the first ten minutes. The "alternate world" of the book allows for some very interesting cinematography. Carrey's acting is not comedic, which is great; I always like to see "comedians" show that they too… More
  The tension in this thriller stays fairly taught after the first ten minutes. The "alternate world" of the book allows for some very interesting cinematography. Carrey's acting is not comedic, which is great; I always like to see "comedians" show that they too can act. The story is....well when a story tries to be cryptic but just turns out mediocre and completely not cryptic, what is that called? Because this is a little bit better than that - it's not mediocre and not quite "okay" but somewhere between those two. So it's not David Lynch because it can be easily understood; that makes my complaint more preferential. If you like your thrillers straight-forward and uncomplicated, then this format works fairly well. There are some great "jump scare" shots that I simply wasn't expecting from this less horror-prone movie. I wasn't bothered that I took time to watch this, as the obsession with filming scrawled-upon walls (and any surface other than a proper notebook) is very interesting and looks terrific. If it's on TV, watch it.

• Pierluigi P

  
  Pretencious, dull, and preposterous.

• Bobby H

  
  Jim Carrey in a non-comedy? That'd never work! But it does! This movie is crazy in all ways. It's mysterious, the plot is great, it keeps you glued to the screen, the actors are perfection, and you will never predict whats going to happen. It's truly one of the… More
  Jim Carrey in a non-comedy? That'd never work! But it does! This movie is crazy in all ways. It's mysterious, the plot is great, it keeps you glued to the screen, the actors are perfection, and you will never predict whats going to happen. It's truly one of the greatest mind crazed movies I have ever seen.

• E.J. B

  
  Rather stupid thriller that uses its concept as nothing more than a gimmick.

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