Freeze Frame
Freeze Frame
R | 01 May 2004 (USA)
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Sean Veil is an ultra paranoid murder suspect who takes to filming himself round the clock to provide an alibi, just in case he's ever accused of another crime. Problems arise however when the police do come calling and the one tape that can prove his innocence has mysteriously disappeared.

Reviews
Matrixston Wow! Such a good movie.
Exoticalot People are voting emotionally.
Aedonerre I gave this film a 9 out of 10, because it was exactly what I expected it to be.
Lachlan Coulson This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.
FountainPen Some brilliant twists'n'turns lift this pic up to considerable heights, with Lee Evans as THE standout star in this dark, moody, at times very unpleasant & gritty experience. The storyline is inspired, with our man video-recording every moment, every second of his life ~ literally, even wiping his bum ! He stores the cassette tapes in a vast vault within the fantastic hideaway he's created. Did he commit the three horrific murders he's suspected of ? The proof is not there, but the police hound him, determined to nail him however they might. He is, indeed, a desperate man. Other reviewers have gone into the storyline in detail' synopsis and storyline are available for those seekingmore info before watching the film. Frankly, I do not recommend that you pursue that, but view the movie with as fresh a mind as possible. Everything about this film except the audio is expertly executed; my only criticism is that the SOUND could be improved: I was continually fiddling with the audio controls on my giant-screen TV, in efforts to be able to hear the voices as clearly as possible. The flick held my attention throughout; no scenes were wasted; they all helped further the plot. No lags. Wonderful !! Highly-recommended, except for those of a very sensitive nature who shudder at the sight of blood & guts, ha ha ha. 8/10
Simon This is a pretty cool movie. Very stylish with all the handy-cam shots and the unsaturated colour.A great performance from Lee Evans.The plot was great but I found the ending a little too convenient and clichéd. I think it would have been better to spread some of the revelations around a bit, or at least give some stronger hints - or did I just miss them? Or was a different ending initially planned?While watching I was distracted by wondering how such a guy could finance himself for so long? Would have been nice to have been given a simple reason.Coincidentally I'd watched The Final Cut the evening before and couldn't help noticing the similarity and opposites of the two films. In The Final Cut the main character is tormented by guilt for something he remembers doing, whereas in Freezeframe Veil is tormented by accusations of doing something that he believes he didn't do. Both characters use av-recording technology to help themselves cope.Anyway, well worth seeing.
Roland E. Zwick Sean Veil is the ultimate paranoiac, a man so convinced that everyone is out to get him that he's even begun spying on HIMSELF. However, there is actually a method to his madness, for unlike many paranoiacs, Sean has a valid reason to be fearful and suspicious of those around him. About ten years prior to the time of the story, Sean was falsely arrested for the brutal slaying of a woman and her two young daughters - a crime for which he was eventually acquitted, although the experience has left him emotionally devastated and psychologically damaged. His reputation ruined, Sean has since devised an elaborate system whereby he can videotape himself 24/7, so that he will always have an alibi if someone ever attempts to accuse him again of a crime he didn't commit. Unfortunately, Sean soon discovers that even the latest in modern technology can't guarantee his safety if the forces out to get him can figure out how to beat him at his own game.This quirky and original Irish film suffers a bit from the constraints of its budget and the amateurishness of some of the performances. Director John Simpson's split screen technique, though intriguing at first, becomes a bit trying after awhile, and the storyline is not always as cleanly and clearly developed as it might be, although the drab, colorless look of the film perfectly reflects the drab, colorless life of its protagonist.The movie overrides most of its flaws thanks to one element that is the real thing: Lee Evans' searing and uncompromising portrayal of an innocent man driven to the brink of madness by his obsessive need to prove that innocence. With his nervous, soft-spoken demeanor and constant look of terrified submission, Evans makes what could have been a creepy, repulsive character into a thoroughly sympathetic figure. We find ourselves so drawn to his predicament and so involved in his fate that, even at those moments when the movie itself falls flat, we stick with it anyway.
24540647 Firstly, I have to say Lee Evans is without doubt stunning in this film. We can only hope that he gets further meaty roles on the back of this performance.A triple murder suspect has his case thrown out of court due to police incompetence. Vowing his innocence, he becomes a paranoid who tapes himself "24/7/52" and keeps the tapes in a special vault. Just before the 10th anniversary of the murders, he is again arrested on suspicion of murder, and when he tries to produce the relevant tapes they are missing.The only downside to this superbly edited, visually stunning film is the lack of suspects as there are only half a dozen characters throughout. Other than that, it's well worth watching. Unlike most people here, I even enjoyed the ending (especially Evans last words!)
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