Cell

Synopsis

In the movie Cell (2016), based on Stephen King's novel, a mysterious signal broadcast through cell phones turns people into mindless, violent creatures. Clay Riddell (John Cusack) finds himself in the midst of chaos as he tries to survive and reunite with his son. Along the way, he forms alliances with other survivors, including Tom McCourt (Samuel L. Jackson), as they navigate through a ravaged world where technology has become a tool of destruction. With danger lurking at every corner, Clay must confront the horrifying reality of a society thrown into disarray by a malevolent force that threatens to consume humanity.

Cast

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  John Cusack

  Clayton 'Clay' Riddell

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  Samuel L. Jackson

  Thomas 'Tom' McCourt

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  Isabelle Fuhrman

  Alice Maxwell

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  Owen Teague

  Jordan

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  Clark Sarullo

  Sharon Riddell

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  Anthony Reynolds

  Ray

Reviews

Despite the stellar cast of John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson, Cell fails to deliver on its promising premise, earning lackluster ratings from critics. On IMDb, the movie is rated a mere 4.4/10, indicating a general dissatisfaction among viewers. Rotten Tomatoes gives it a disappointing 11% rating, with critics pointing out the film's weak execution and underdeveloped characters. Metacritic is also unimpressed, giving Cell a score of 38/100, citing its lack of suspense and ineffective storytelling. Overall, the consensus is that Cell falls short of capturing the terror and intensity of Stephen King's original concept, leaving audiences wanting more.