Panic Room

Synopsis

In the 2002 thriller 'Panic Room', a newly divorced woman and her daughter move into a new brownstone in New York City. They soon find themselves under siege by three burglars in search of hidden riches. Faced with the intruders, the mother and daughter take refuge in a high-tech safe room within the house. What starts as a simple home invasion quickly escalates into a cat-and-mouse game of wits and survival. As the tension mounts, secrets unravel, and the characters are forced to confront their fears and make difficult choices to secure their safety.

Cast

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  Jodie Foster

  Meg Altman

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  Kristen Stewart

  Sarah Altman

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  Forest Whitaker

  Burnham

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  Dwight Yoakam

  Raoul

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  Jared Leto

  Junior

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  Patrick Bauchau

  Stephen Altman

Reviews

Panic Room has received mixed but generally positive reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a 76% approval rating, with the consensus stating 'Panic Room is a well-crafted thriller with gripping performances.' IMDb rates the movie 6.8/10, praising the tense atmosphere and strong performances by the cast. Metacritic scores Panic Room at 65/100, indicating generally favorable reviews. Critics have praised Jodie Foster's performance as the lead, with many noting the film's claustrophobic tension and clever twists. While some reviewers found the plot predictable, the film's stylish direction and suspenseful build-up have been highlighted as strong points. Overall, Panic Room is a solid thriller that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.