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Trivia Goofs Crazy Credits Quotes Alternate Versions Connections Soundtracks 7.3/10 214,733 750 user 143 critic (BUTTON) Rate This Identity (2003) 12 | 1h 30min | Mystery, Thriller | 24 September 2003 (France) Identity Poster Trailer 2:22 | Trailer 1 VIDEO | 129 IMAGES Stranded at a desolate Nevada motel during a nasty rain-storm, ten strangers become acquainted with each other when they realize that they're being killed off one by one. Director: James Mangold Writer: Michael Cooney Stars: John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet | See full cast & crew » Watch on Prime Video included with Prime (BUTTON) Added to Watchlist (BUTTON) Add to Watchlist 64 Metascore From metacritic.com Reviews 750 user | 143 critic Popularity 1,855 ( 360) [pro_logo_dark-3176609149._CB455053166_.png] View production, box office, & company info [link_2x-1783866327._CB454438608_.png] The Rise of Phoebe Waller-Bridge Fleabag (2016-2019) Fleabag (2016-2019) Fleabag (2016-2019) Phoebe Waller-Bridge is best known for her series "Fleabag." We take a look at her entire career, both as a writer and an actress. 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Malcolm Rivers Rebecca De Mornay Rebecca De Mornay ... Caroline Suzanne (as Rebecca DeMornay) Carmen Argenziano Carmen Argenziano ... Defense Lawyer Marshall Bell Marshall Bell ... District Attorney Leila Kenzle Leila Kenzle ... Alice York Matt Letscher Matt Letscher ... Assistant District Attorney See full cast » [pro_logo_light-2443528084._CB455053166_.png] View production, box office, & company info [link_2x-1783866327._CB454438608_.png] Edit Storyline Malcolm Rivers has been convicted as the perpetrator of several murders and is sentenced to death. An eleventh hour defense by his lawyers and psychiatrist that Malcolm is insane based on new evidence has resulted in them meeting with the prosecutors and the judge to discuss if the verdict should be overturned. Meanwhile, on a dark night during a torrential rainstorm in the Nevada desert, a series of chain reaction events results in several people needing to stay at an out of the way motel managed by Larry. They are: ex-cop now limo driver Ed, and his client Caroline, a diva of a once famous actress; quiet adolescent Timmy, his stepfather George, and his mother Alice, who was seriously injured when Ed accidentally ran over her as she watched George change their flat tire; prostitute Paris, who was the unwitting cause of George's flat tire; newlyweds Lou and Ginny, whose marriage is based on a lie; and Police Officer Rhodes, who was en route escorting prisoner Robert to his new ... Written by Huggo Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis __________________________________________________________________ Plot Keywords: motel room key | dissociative identity disorder | motel | storm | murder | See All (268) » __________________________________________________________________ Taglines: Identity is a secret. Identity is a mystery. Identity is a killer. See more » __________________________________________________________________ Genres: Mystery | Thriller __________________________________________________________________ Certificate: 12 | See all certifications » Parents Guide: View content advisory » Edit Details Official Sites: Sony pictures [United States] Country: USA Language: English Release Date: 24 September 2003 (France) See more » Also Known As: Identity See more » Filming Locations: Four Aces Movie Ranch - 14499 E Ave Q, Palmdale, California, USA See more » __________________________________________________________________ Edit Box Office Budget: $28,000,000 (estimated) Opening Weekend USA: $16,225,263, 27 April 2003 Gross USA: $52,159,536 Cumulative Worldwide Gross: $90,259,536 See more on IMDbPro » __________________________________________________________________ Company Credits Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Konrad Pictures See more » Show more on IMDbPro » __________________________________________________________________ Technical Specs Runtime: 90 min | 91 min (alternate DVD) Sound Mix: DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS Color: Color Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1 See full technical specs » Edit Did You Know? Trivia Ray Liotta's character was asked where he was heading with this con. His reply was Carson City. John Cusack was in the movie "Con Air," where the cons took over a plane in Carson City. See more » __________________________________________________________________ Goofs When Ed is in the room taking photos of the murdered man the angle changes and the wall extends beyond the crown molding; it goes up out of sight, more then ten feet. Even thought this is an old one story motel. See more » __________________________________________________________________ Quotes Rhodes: All right. You want a plan? Everybody want a plan? Here's the plan, okay? No one's gonna move. We're gonna stay here, like this, in this room until dawn. No one leaves, no one moves. Rhodes: [points gun at Larry] And if he tries anything I'm gonna shoot him! And if there's something out there and it comes in here, I'm gonna shoot it! And if anyone of us tries anything, I'm gonna shoot 'em! Ed: We get it! Rhodes: Good! See more » __________________________________________________________________ Crazy Credits The first few opening credits leave behind a letter to the word "IDENTITY" as they fade away. See more » __________________________________________________________________ Alternate Versions The DVD contains an extended version with an additional scene at the courthouse. This occurs right after Lou, Ginny and Paris go to their rooms for the first time. It shows Dr. Malick arriving and Detective Varole getting upset that the prisoner transport is out of contact. It also has a slightly altered ending that intercuts the killer with the real Malcolm Rivers committing the murders. See more » __________________________________________________________________ Connections Referenced in Home Bound (2014) See more » __________________________________________________________________ Soundtracks For He's a Jolly Good Fellow Traditional See more » Frequently Asked Questions Q: What are the differences between the Theatrical Version and the Extended Version? See more » User Reviews Who Are You? Who who, Who who 17 March 2005 | by BrandtSponseller – See all my reviews Because of what seem to be unusual circumstances, eleven people, strangers to each other outside of their respective "groups" (two families, two professional associations), end up stranded in a desolate Nevada motel on a dark, stormy night. One of the "strangers" is a death row murderer being escorted to another prison for execution. When bodies start turning up and the murderer goes missing, he's the obvious suspect. But things are not what they seem. Identity provides a "double mystery"--a traditional whodunit and an increasingly bizarre "rubber reality" mystery that we must figure out along with the characters. This is my second viewing of Identity. I didn't like it quite as much this time, although it still earned a "B". The two aspects I had a slight problem with on the second go-round were one, the plot didn't quite envelop me to the same extent (maybe because I remembered the twist?) and two, since first watching it, I've seen a lot more films in the rubber reality genre, and Identity is nowhere near as mind-bending as many other examples. Still, this is a great film, with a lot of assets. Director James Mangold effectively employs a number of interesting techniques here. The main standout in the first reel is the use of Tarantino-like "multiple viewpoint" shots, where we see the same span of time from one character's point of view, then another, then another. He also effectively creates two very attractive atmospheres, especially for fantasy fans--a "Twilight Zone"(1959)-like conundrum and a sustained dark ambiance. The Twilight Zone aspect makes itself most obvious beginning with the scene where the convict, Robert Maine (Jake Busey), tries to flee, but discovers that he's still at the motel, after all. The constant, Blade Runner (1982)-like rain underscores the dark ambiance, which is reminiscent of films such as Fallen (1998) and Se7en (1995). While Identity isn't exactly a bastion of graphic violence, there are a number of strongly visceral scenes and shots that are extremely well done and effective for seeming realistic. The atmosphere is also greatly enhanced by the hotel set, which matches the Bates Motel from Psycho (1960) in dingy gloom. The film also has a wonderfully nihilistic ending. Even though I wasn't as enraptured in suspense this time, one is still drawn into the film by the gradual quickening and spiraling of loss of control experienced by the characters. While slowly killing each one of them off as they're stuck in an isolated setting is a traditional "10 Little Indians" horror film motif that writer Michael Cooney employs, the Twilight Zone aspects allow him to trump the sense of horror and despair, as the surviving characters come to realize that they are not in charge of their own lives, they can't call the shots, and their illusions about their realities crumble before their eyes. One of the negatives is that the rubber reality resolution is a bit too telegraphed, too overt. The solution is given too early, and ends up being spelled out note-for-note. It's a bit like giving a lecture on a joke right after one gives the punch line. It might be difficult to blame either Cooney or Mangold with this, however, as American film studios and test audiences are notoriously allergic to ambiguity, which is depressing, because I love ambiguity in films. Still, maybe the Identity is just easier to figure out when you've seen tens of rubber reality flicks. When I watched the film upon its theatrical release, I overheard more than one fellow theater-goer still trying to figure out the gist as the lights came up. One might be tempted to claim that Mangold under-uses his fine cast--who all turn in excellent performances, including one of my favorite character actors, John C. McGinley. But on the other hand, it makes sense that there is this large number and broad range of characters. Under this scenario, you either under-use them or you've got a 3-hour-plus film (not that I'd complain about a 3-hour-plus film). Of course the theme of the film, as well as all of the subtexts, has to do with personal identity, and especially veiled personal identity. None of the characters are who they seem. Most of them are lying to each other in some way when they first meet, and even some of the ones who know each other already are also lying to each other. Cooney and Mangold explore the various social facts, actions, ceremonies, rituals and so on that help provide personal identity for us, such as birthdates, names, residency, marriages, benevolent versus criminal or unethical actions, and occupations. They also explore a more dynamic identity of action, as relationships continually shift throughout the film. __________________________________________________________________ 131 of 170 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? 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