The Voices (2014)
Rated R
Starring Ryan Reynolds, Gemma Arterton, Anna Kendrick, Jacki Weaver
Directed by Marjane Satrapi
The Story:
Jerry (Reynolds) is a nice, quiet, unassuming guy who has some issues. His doctor (Weaver) insists that he take medication, but when he does, life seems so dull and grey. He prefers to skip the meds, because life seems so much brighter and he gets to talk to his pets, Bosco and Mr. Whiskers. They talk back to him as well and encourage him to do things. Some of those things aren't very nice...
Here's a dark comedy about a serial killer who doesn't really mean to be one.
He's simply trying to date his office crush, Fiona (Arterton). Things take a turn for the worse when he accidentally kills her.
Or was it an accident? Jerry is never really sure.
That was bad enough, but when Fiona's head starts telling Jerry about how lonely she is and would really like a friend, that's when Jerry has to decide whether or not to go after Lisa (Kendrick) and have a relationship with her, or make her a victim.
Hey, I guess if you can have a successful series on cable about a serial killer, what's wrong with a darkly humorous movie that tries to have a little fun with the voices that some people have in their head?
The worst part about the movie: you start feeling bad for Jerry and hope that he will get away with it. Perhaps that's just how likable Reynolds is as an actor.
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Available for streaming on Amazon Prime as of this writing.
Final Grade: C+
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