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Director: Jon Avnet
Actors: Al Pacino, Alicia Witt, Ben McKenzie
PlotDr. Jack Gramm, a forensic psychiatrist and professor, receives a terrifying phone call informing him that he has only 88 minutes to live. This unsettling message coincides with the impending execution of Jon Forster, a serial killer Jack helped convict. As the clock ticks down, Jack must use his expertise to uncover the person behind the threat while navigating a web of suspects that includes students, colleagues, and even law enforcement officers. Previous events catch up to Jack, causing him to question whom he can trust and whether he made a grave mistake in the past.
In a race against time, Jack revisits evidence, piecing together clues from his earlier casework and current investigation. He's forced to re-examine every detail while dealing with a series of attacks and misleading information. As he delves deeper, the lines between friend and foe blur, making his mission ever more chaotic. Certain relationships grow increasingly strained, and the pressure mounts, pushing Jack to his mental and physical limits. Amidst this turmoil, he must stay ahead of the game to save his own life and ensure that the real perpetrator is brought to justice.
Writers: Gary Scott Thompson
Release Date: 18 Apr 2008
Runtime: 108 min
Rating: R
Country: United States, Germany, Canada
Language: English
With a muddled narrative and subpar Blu-ray transfer, '88 Minutes' is an unimpressive thriller that even Al Pacino can't salvage.
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