The Caller
Metascore
33 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 5 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
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  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Ronnie Scheib
    60
    Frank Langella's note-perfect, tour-de-force turn as a man elegantly shaping his own demise is nicely counterpointed by a shambling Elliott Gould as a bird-watching private eye.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Frank Scheck
    40
    The resulting cat-and-mouse game -- occupies most of the film's running time, to gradually diminishing results.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Aaron Hillis
    40
    The Caller begins as a multinational corporate thriller more ambiguous and geopolitically senseless than "Demonlover."
  4. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    30
    Turns into an impenetrable essay on guilt, memory and the fear of death that even Mr. Langella's gravity cannot salvage.
  5. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    25
    The Caller qualifies as something of a Holocaust movie, with flashbacks to World War II France. Guess who the two boys we see grow up to be?

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  1. JayH
    4
    Well acted but what a slow moving movie. Not too many thrills in this thriller. It's well acted and the story's premise is good, but after 20 minutes, I stopped caring.… Full Review »