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Filmed on location in Montreal and New York, The Bone Collector is a suspense thriller that combines Rear Window and Seven. Two cops on the trail of a brutal serial killer must see as one, act as one,... read more read more... and think as one before the next victim falls. Lincoln Rhyme (Denzel Washington) is an intelligent forensics detective who was paralyzed in the line of duty. The author of several books, he has a keen eye for detail and nose for clues that have made him a legend in the law enforcement community. Amelia Donaghy (Angelina Jolie) is a street-smart policewoman in her twenties. On her last day as a street cop, before being transferred to a desk job, Amelia discovers a badly mutilated corpse. Rhyme is asked to investigate the case, but he declines. To him, it is an open-and-shut case not worth his time. But when he takes a close look at the evidence, he is intrigued, as the photos reveal complex messages in their details. The lunatic, who might be a taxi driver (a Scorsese allusion), amuses himself by paying homage to legendary murders in his own gruesome acts. Amelia is assigned to assist Rhyme, and she must be the eyes and ears of the quadriplegic detective. And they must capture the killer before he strikes again. Written by Jeremy Iacone and based on a book of the same title by Jeffrey Deaver, The Bone Collector was directed by the Australian thriller specialist Phillip Noyce, who directed such films as Clear and Present Danger and Dead Calm. ~ Gönül Dönmez-Colin, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 58 min.

Directed by: Phillip Noyce

Release Date: November 5, 1999

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Flixster Reviews (5,759)

  • murphmann93
    June 23, 2011
    murphmann93
    A great film. Angelina Jolie is such a great actress. A must see!
  • moonrivers
    April 9, 2011
    moonrivers
    Star vehicle cat and mouse with denzel as the old hand and angelina as the rookie learning the ropes: can they catch the killer in time? Okay thriller boosted by a competent support cast.
  • Deano78
    August 21, 2010
    Deano78
    A very good cat and mouse thriller as an ex-cop teams up with a rookie to investigate crime scenes to track down a serial killer.
  • FrizzDrop
    August 11, 2010
    FrizzDrop
    There was definitely good acting by Jolie and Washington, but the psychological aspects weren't all there. It was interesting, but not ultimately a slam dunk.
  • sanjurosamurai
    May 8, 2010
    sanjurosamurai
    after like my 5th viewing or so, i still really enjoy this film. far fetched and a bit forced at times, but this film balances thrills well with charm and entertainment at a high level.
  • ythelastman89
    January 18, 2010
    ythelastman89
    This mainly gets such a low rating due to the fact that it is one of the most predictable movies ever. It is completely ruined within twenty minutes. Denzel Washington also gives the same old boring performance, essentially the only standout is Angelina Jolie. She did a great job... read more and makes the movie at least fun to watch.
  • ScoopOnline
    December 5, 2009
    ScoopOnline
    Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie never dissapoint their Fans.
  • SirPant
    September 22, 2009
    SirPant
    Predictable but entertaining enough.
  • stormyweather980
    August 15, 2009
    stormyweather980
    I don't understand how this movie is getting such bad reviews. In my opinion, it's one of the best movies of the year. I've watched it 3 times and I still want to watch it some more. Denzel Washington stars as a forensic expert who is paralyzed. With the help of his computer and ... read morean up-and-coming detective (Angelina Jolie), he might have a chance to catch this serial killer who kills people by certain means such as giving them a deep cut, then seeking rats on them to eat them alive.
    I thought "The Bone Collector" was very thought provoking and compelling. Even after seeing it a few times, I still like watching it. Everybody does a great job acting, especially Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie. I recommend everybody to get "The Bone Collector." NOTE: That was my Amazon review from the year 2000. Good movie.
  • imrealgod
    January 6, 2009
    imrealgod
    Could have been much better. The motive needed a detailed explanation.

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Critic Reviews

Lisa Schwarzbaum
January 1, 2000
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly

Phillip Noyce creates an effectively shadowy, decrepit Gotham. Full Review

Bob Longino
January 1, 2000
Bob Longino, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie muster enough electricity to make The Bone Collector a watchable thriller. Full Review

Dennis Harvey
January 1, 2000
Dennis Harvey, Variety

Entertaining but never fully engrossing. Full Review

Terry Lawson
January 1, 2000
Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press

Jolie, while always delicious to look at, is simply and woefully miscast.

Michael O'Sullivan
January 1, 2000
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post

Washington is, as usual, simply marvelous. Full Review

Stephanie Zacharek
January 1, 2000
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

The Bone Collector is another one of those unpleasant serial-killer movies. Full Review

Stephen Holden
January 1, 2000
Stephen Holden, New York Times

There is nothing remotely believable about this drawn-out cat-and-mouse game of a movie. Full Review

Ernest Hardy
January 1, 2000
Ernest Hardy, Film.com

From the well-placed and effectively used fake-out scares to the finely oiled secondary stock characters, from the charismatic lead characters to the creepy visuals, the film hits all its marks smoothly.

Michael Wilmington
January 1, 2000
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune

Another borderline-absurd scenario.

Kenneth Turan
January 1, 2000
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times

Noyce has the skill to keep the plot percolating and overcome its occasional missteps. Full Review

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