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2002
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Mar 9, 2001 · "15 Minutes" is a cynical, savage satire about violence, the media and depravity. It doesn't have the polish of "Natural Born Killers" or the wit of "Wag the Dog," but it's a real movie, rough edges and all, and not another link from the sausage factory. A couple of the early reviews have called it implausible.
32% Tomatometer 123 Reviews 37% Audience Score 50,000+ Ratings At the center of "15 Minutes" is a New York City double murder that must be solved. But the fast-paced story isn't so much...
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- John Herzfeld
- R
- Robert De Niro
Review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes gave the film an approval rating of 32% based on reviews from 125 critics, with an average rating of 4.42/10. The site's consensus reads, "As critical as it is about sensationalism in the media, 15 Minutes itself indulges in lurid violence, and its satire is too heavy-handed to be effective."
- $42 million
- March 9, 2001
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Mar 9, 2001 · 15 Minutes: Directed by John Herzfeld. With Robert De Niro, Edward Burns, Kelsey Grammer, Avery Brooks. A homicide detective and a fire marshal must stop a pair of murderers who commit videotaped crimes to become media darlings.
- (51K)
- Action, Crime, Drama
- John Herzfeld
- 2001-03-09
All in all 15 Minutes is a dark and funny thriller and certainly a lot better than most of the schlock Hollywood churns out.
Mar 9, 2001 · User Score Generally Favorable Based on 37 User Ratings. 6.1. My Score. Hover and click to give a rating. Add My Review. Where to Watch. Amazon ($2.89) All Watch Options. View All. Robert De Niro. Detective Eddie Flemming. Edward Burns. Fire Marshal Jordy Warsaw. Kelsey Grammer. Robert Hawkins. Avery Brooks. Detective Leon Jackson.
"15 Minutes" is a cops-and-killers action movie naively intent on telling you things you already know about the societal pitfalls of tabloid media. Full Review | Original Score: D+ | May...
