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8MM

7 Ratings: 1.1

A movie directed by Joel Schumacher

Nicholas Cage plays Tom Welles, a straight-laced surveillance specialist. His innocent, naive world begins to unravel when he is hired by the widow of an industrialist to investigate what she has shockingly discovered in her late husband's safe. … see full wiki

Tags: Movies, Dramas

Cast: Anthony Heald

Director: Joel Schumacher

Release Date: 1998

MPAA Rating: R

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review by Lopez15. December 08, 2009

An exceedingly dark and mind boggling Neo-Noir...

You know mystery films are a dime a dozen these days almost everyone is trying to make the new L.A. Confidential but none of them seem to come even close to capturing the true feel and grittiness of that film or any other crime drama/mystery. But I'm happy to say that 8MM does that, while not as great or well plotted as L.A. Confidential it does bring a certain flare and undeniable draw to it. Because once your in there's no way out till the end. … more

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review by SusiDee34. February 07, 2000

posted in Movie Hype

SOMEONE RELEASED CAGE

Pros: DECENT ACTING Cons: NASTY LOOK INTO PORN Cage's portrayal of a private eye, hired by the rich old widow in town, searching for a girl shown in a 'snuff' film was very disturbing. Cage is one of those actors that gives a gritty edge to his characters .... sometimes he is a nice guy sometimes he isn't but he is always edgy. His interaction with Max California, played by Joaquin Phoenix, made for a good story line ... Max … more

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