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One Hour Photo

One Hour Photo

2002
Suspense/Thriller
1h 36m
Seymour 'SY' Parrish has been doing photo development for 20 years. He has a vast knowledge of modern photography and develops photos at a local department store for a living. But SY lives a sad and lonely life and begins spying on the Yorkin family, his biggest customers who seem to have everything in the world. SY begins to feel that he wants to be in the Yorkin's life, but when he discovers that the Yorkins are not as perfect as they seem, he becomes a man on a mission to expose the imperfections of the Yorkin family that could tear them apart. (imdb)

Directed by:

Mark Romanek

Screenwriter:

Mark Romanek

Starring:

Connie Nielsen, Robin Williams, Eriq La Salle, Gary Cole, Clark Gregg, Michael Vartan, Dylan Smith, Erin Daniels, Paul H. Kim

Genre:

Suspense/Thriller

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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One Hour Photo

2002
Suspense/Thriller
1h 36m
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martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
68
32nd
Robin Williams, this is exactly what you should be doing... stop trying to be funny and keep playing the creepy little weasels.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 21 Aug 2022
83
42nd
Surprisingly well made and acted. Williams was damn creepy and the tone and pacing of the first half was legitimately unsettling and scary. The second half didn’t quite live up to the first half for me, but I still liked the ending and execution of this character and the story. Gary Cole was damn good too. Definitely check this out if you’re a fan of horror, or just love Robin Williams. nEoN gEnIsIs EvAnJeLiOn.
Rated 21 Aug 2022
djrossdjross
Rated 07 Sep 2009
55
53rd
Effectively tense and, as nearly all reviews say, creepy. Well photographed and edited, with a good score. Unfortunately, the climax is unsatisfying, and, worse, appends a trite "explanatory" conclusion (in other words, the filmmakers failed to learn the lesson of PSYCHO). Nevertheless, a fair attempt at creating a modern example of what Robert Phillip Kolker calls (referring mainly to films of the 1970s) the "cinema of loneliness".
Rated 07 Sep 2009
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 20 Sep 2014
70
53rd
Cringed inside out.
Rated 20 Sep 2014
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 18 Feb 2007
2
15th
I like Robin Williams as a creepy weirdo a lot and there are some pretty creepy moments but nothing worth seeing more than once, really. Blood out the eyes was awesome.
Rated 18 Feb 2007
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 21 Apr 2007
68
45th
Williams needs to do more serious roles, he's excellent as a creep. Gets too formulaic at the end, but there's some nice scenes up until then.
Rated 21 Apr 2007
kojilessKojiless
Rated 04 Jun 2007
44
48th
Is good to see Williams in more serious roles as he lost his funny bone in the 80s.
Rated 04 Jun 2007
twincinematwincinema
Rated 09 Jan 2024
50
26th
A great performance surrounded by a mediocre film. Kept waiting for Williams to crack me up with one of his famous characters. This entire film made me feel uneasy, but not in a good way. It is also remarkable that when this film ends, it completely fades from your memory.
Rated 09 Jan 2024
doctor7doctor7
Rated 14 Aug 2007
68
49th
Disturbing and sad, as intended. Robin Williams gives a great performace and the movie is good. It just lacks... something. Something to give it a punch to make it really memorable.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
actionbergActionberg
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
17th
Started out great, but then got too insane. It feels like all the buildup gets tossed out the window.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
auritechauritech
Rated 14 Aug 2007
45
35th
What could have been an awesome, disturbing film is ruined by the last portion of the movie, and worse, the dumb ending that tries to explain it all away. Take note: don't worry about staying safe. That's why this movie doesn't work in the end.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
teknicolorteknicolor
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
80th
Robin Williams is truly creepy in this movie, and yet so innocent, I loved it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
5
57th
A nice little suburban chiller that loses its footing a bit in the last act.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 10 Jun 2012
3
28th
Feels like a missed opportunity. I bet the script was a lot better than what the movie actually was, needed a better director. Robin Williams plays creepy about as well as anyone else, the rest of the cast is very bland and forgettable though. Also the movie is inherently dated because of digital technology, it's weird they made this in 2002.
Rated 10 Jun 2012
gato38gato38
Rated 04 Dec 2007
95
89th
This is the best work Robin Williams has ever done.
Rated 04 Dec 2007
deredere
Rated 05 Feb 2008
87
81st
Never before has a film turned so creepy as smoothly as this one. Underrated, underrated, underrated.
Rated 05 Feb 2008
jacoiiiJacoIII
Rated 23 May 2010
40
54th
I have to give credit to the Romanek, it would have been so easy to just let Sy's psyche collapse upon itself, turning him into a psychotic killer. Romanek recognized that this would go against the character. Even though a gory ending would have attracted a larger audience (although $30m is nothing to sneeze at) he went for realism. Despite this, the film feels awkward and a little forced. It left me somewhat cold.
Rated 23 May 2010
guy-piranhaguy piranha
Rated 10 Aug 2020
65
54th
What exactly is so wrong about having photos of connie nielsen glued to your wall with sperm and regularly beating off to...i digress.
Rated 10 Aug 2020
ocelotOcelot
Rated 16 Apr 2009
40
31st
Ah. "Neon Genesis Evangelion."
Rated 16 Apr 2009
johnshaftjohnshaft
Rated 02 Jul 2009
79
66th
Robin Williams is very creepy, and adds a whole lot to the film in general, effectively creating a sense of dread.
Rated 02 Jul 2009
sw0sw0
Rated 13 Dec 2006
88
77th
Creepy yet awesome.
Rated 13 Dec 2006
fatbuddhafatbuddha
Rated 23 Dec 2006
72
26th
Williams is brilliant here. One dream sequence concerning eyes made the whole movie for me, for some reason. Pretty creepy!
Rated 23 Dec 2006
krytonixkrytonix
Rated 08 Jan 2007
25
3rd
Really boring, even at the climax. Maybe Robin Williams just didn't weird me out enough.
Rated 08 Jan 2007
grimace98grimace98
Rated 21 Jan 2007
55
51st
Yikes
Rated 21 Jan 2007
igormacheteigormachete
Rated 25 Nov 2018
56
14th
Blatantly obvious and straightforward, to the point of being dumb. Entertaining, nevertheless
Rated 25 Nov 2018
faveryfavery
Rated 02 Jul 2021
60
73rd
While I could see this being a better thriller than as it is, I still like the millennial-era visuals and atmosphere.
Rated 02 Jul 2021
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 02 Mar 2011
80
47th
Robin Williams has never been creepier.
Rated 02 Mar 2011
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 02 Mar 2007
60
62nd
Good film.
Rated 02 Mar 2007
caimancaiman
Rated 02 Mar 2007
79
59th
Robin Williams shows a cold sadness that, for some reason or another, I always sensed in him. His character is perfectly creepy, but also sympathetic. I enjoy the flow of the film - it creates a pretty decent amount of tension. I like the sterile lifeless white look. The problem is that the film holds back, lacking a real edge to punch us in the gut and make us remember the name Sy the Photo Guy like we do, say, Travis Bickle. As it is, the film itself feels a little sterile too.
Rated 02 Mar 2007
murravenerMurravener
Rated 02 Mar 2007
52
3rd
A dull thriller that is completely dissapointing considering Williams involvement in it.
Rated 02 Mar 2007
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 04 Mar 2007
3
45th
I really dig Williams in a much more dramatic and weird role, and it all works wonderfully until the last few scenes when stuff gets Hollywood-style sensational.
Rated 04 Mar 2007
badfish138badfish138
Rated 03 Mar 2018
70
22nd
Weird, but weird.
Rated 03 Mar 2018
lady_moeLady Moe
Rated 19 Jan 2011
87
72nd
Many people think Robin Williams is just a funny man. I recommend this movie to everyone just because of that. Robin Williams is exceptional in this creepy thriller movie. He completely steals the show and makes the film better than it already is.
Rated 19 Jan 2011
actlikealadyactlikealady
Rated 25 Jan 2014
50
23rd
dated but eerie
Rated 25 Jan 2014
rdwn29905rdwn29905
Rated 04 Jun 2007
61
44th
robin is very good, but the film isnt
Rated 04 Jun 2007
scanfield22SCanfield22
Rated 05 Jul 2007
78
40th
This was one of the first in a quick string of movies where Robin Williams was making an effort to separate himself from the stereotype that he always plays a funny or a crazy character, and it's still the one I like the most. He creates the character of Sy with real motivations, and personality traits. Most movies like this will give him an alternate drive, like his parents molested him, or something of the sort, but this film really drives home the fact that it's about these characters, S
Rated 05 Jul 2007
circe823Circe823
Rated 18 Jul 2007
40
15th
I have waited and waited for Robin Williams to play a psychotic, only to be gravely disappointed when the movie tried to make you feel sorry for him.
Rated 18 Jul 2007
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 17 Jul 2019
96
90th
A
Rated 17 Jul 2019
larhondaLaRhonda
Rated 20 Jul 2012
15
42nd
Strange,but really good! I loved it/1
Rated 20 Jul 2012
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 17 Jan 2011
25
61st
"While the film's stalker subplot is rote, Williams (typically calling attention to himself) nonetheless makes for a fascinating, albeit second-rate sex-pervert." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 17 Jan 2011
uksubsUKSubs
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
54th
Because there are so many Robin Williams clunkers of recent vintage, you often forget he is a fine actor capable of putting together an excellent dramatic performance.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
dougknowsDougKnows
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
58th
Robin Williams does something to you here that you never expected. He is still quite lovable, but you want to keep him at a distance. Lonely, obsessive, sadistic, but moral. The color temperature of this movie tells so much of the story, it's one you have to commit to sit through, but you'll appreciate it in the end. If anything, watch until you see the toilet, that's all I'm saying.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bootybooty
Rated 21 Mar 2016
90
41st
One of those great movies I will only ever watch once.
Rated 21 Mar 2016
koleishkoleish
Rated 21 Dec 2010
100
95th
Brilliant film, its nice to see robin do a serious role as we all know what a fantastic funny comedian he is brilliant performance and shocks me every time.
Rated 21 Dec 2010
kgbelliveaukgbelliveau
Rated 01 Dec 2009
88
72nd
Creepy film with an awesome role for Robin Williams. Williams is oddly weird.
Rated 01 Dec 2009
mystericemysterice
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
45th
Weird and enjoyable in its own way. Very good, serious acting from Mr. Willams which was refreshing.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mikulMikul
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
38th
Good, but predictable, thriller. Robin Williams is properly creepy.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bizortbizort
Rated 14 Aug 2007
77
71st
Its creepy but it never tries to absolutely shock you like I thought it would, which is a good thing. Good movie
Rated 14 Aug 2007
svicciarellisvicciarelli
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
63rd
Chilling and expertly paced.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
untrustableuntrustable
Rated 15 Mar 2016
75
52nd
True story the first time I saw this i was mad at Robin Williams because he undid all the good he did in Jumanji.
Rated 15 Mar 2016
dilmuhillDilmuhill
Rated 12 Jul 2012
67
33rd
I loved the twist and Robin Williams was just superb!
Rated 12 Jul 2012
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 06 Jun 2022
70
53rd
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Rated 06 Jun 2022
spoonerspotspoonerspot
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
27th
Note to Robin; playing a psychotic one hour photo guy is not funny. You do funny well. Drama, eh, not so good.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
fudgiebfudgieb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
83
50th
Deliciously disturbing.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 10 Jan 2016
6
41st
One Hour Photo is an understated thriller with a surprising performance that nobody expected from Robin Williams. The scale is small and the plot gradually wanders off into the abyss. But the flaws are camouflaged and elevated by Robin Williams who gives a performance that will put any fan of his work out of their comfort zone. He remarkably reveals the other side of his acting talents that have barely been showcased. Almost like a parallel of what his acting career could have turned out like.
Rated 10 Jan 2016
huahHuah
Rated 20 Jun 2012
80
53rd
The casting of the film was well-chosen, particularly Robbin Williams who plays a isolated and socially-alienated older man oddly well. We've all seen these frail generic men at lifeless big box warehouse stores. The direction of the timing and tension building was dramatic and unsettling; I wish it made more use of Lynchian techniques immersing demented visuals of Sys daily nightmare. The study of the child's empathy was also vital, something that many people are desensitized to with time.
Rated 20 Jun 2012
wezzoWezzo
Rated 30 Dec 2013
88
74th
Undoubtedly already a stellar psychological chiller at its core - it's a great concept and a decent screenplay - but it's Robin Williams' phenomenally unsettling performance that really makes this movie so downright terrifying.
Rated 30 Dec 2013
nathanielprnathanielpr
Rated 09 Nov 2009
75
34th
saw this a while ago, don't much remember it. it was convincingly creepy, though. i recall robin william's performance being pretty impressive.
Rated 09 Nov 2009
shmendrekShmendrek
Rated 21 Sep 2007
3
61st
Creepy. Robin Williams completely stole this. I wish he'd stick to serious, dramatic roles.
Rated 21 Sep 2007
fyngyrzfyngyrz
Rated 26 Sep 2007
9
62nd
Williams is a genius, and he does the best he can with a poor script.
Rated 26 Sep 2007
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 09 Oct 2007
80
80th
The characters are involved and script is good, and the film has a beautiful interpretation of Robin Williams.
Rated 09 Oct 2007
filmbufffilmbuff
Rated 13 Oct 2007
40
18th
ok, but i just like robin williams at all
Rated 13 Oct 2007
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 08 Oct 2015
8
80th
There are so many elements that make this a great thriller: The unnerving plot (and its unsettling florescent setting) that moves from subtle chills to full-blown psycho-horror; Williams' nuanced turn as the creepy yet tragic and human lead character; the excellent score (at times melancholy and mournful, at others eerie and pulsing); the thoughtful scene framing and The Shining-esque long tracking shots. The unclear ending lacks that immediate impact but it fits the film's blurred tone.
Rated 08 Oct 2015
bolivarbolivar
Rated 09 Sep 2009
70
54th
the story has tons of potential but is massively underdeveloped (no pun intended). sadly one of williams weakest performances as well.
Rated 09 Sep 2009
cokes311Cokes311
Rated 31 Dec 2007
85
56th
Have you ever seen someone so historically hilarious play someone so creepy so well?
Rated 31 Dec 2007
chompaChompa
Rated 15 Jan 2008
75
25th
Interesting role for Mork.
Rated 15 Jan 2008
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 01 Feb 2008
74
72nd
Funny, family-Robin Williams archieves a brand new level.
Rated 01 Feb 2008
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 06 Jul 2020
64
51st
One Hour Photo is a mediocre film with a great performance from Williams. I grew up with his whimsical, fun and good-natured characters, and despite a drastic shift here, I feel I was somewhat rooting for his happy ending throughout due to a sense of lingering familiarity; a casting choice that made for an interesting dynamic. Cole is good as well, but the rest of the cast seem listless. Thematically the film appears to be about perception and justice, though neither are explored that well.
Rated 06 Jul 2020
paraguay1001Paraguay1001
Rated 27 Sep 2013
84
47th
Not a perfect film and closes a bit limply (though deliberately and with reason I think) but a great, creepy central performance by Williams. I saw it in USA as "Snapshot"
Rated 27 Sep 2013
junior1919Junior1919
Rated 31 Mar 2008
89
76th
Scary!
Rated 31 Mar 2008
geopoopGeopoop
Rated 21 Apr 2008
65
68th
A creepy underrated film with a good performance by Robin Williams
Rated 21 Apr 2008
drewlephantDrewlephant
Rated 24 Apr 2008
70
49th
Robin Williams should feel sad that this is actually one of his best movies.
Rated 24 Apr 2008
haydnhaydn
Rated 02 May 2008
75
35th
I am impressed by William's guts to go for this, it was well acted but the script was overly simplistic. Who would ever suspect Sy anyway? ;)
Rated 02 May 2008
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 03 Mar 2015
78
82nd
A decent film by itself, but this is a must watch for Williams' performance. Easily his best that I've seen, it's a shame he didn't do more dramatic, darker roles as he clearly has the acting chops for them.
Rated 03 Mar 2015
overratedoverrated
Rated 27 Feb 2022
47
43rd
Has a pretty memorable jump scare and Williams is good as a creep, but the plot and every other actor is bleh. Somewhat of interest as a time capsule before photography went almost totally digital.
Rated 27 Feb 2022
telemecusTelemecus
Rated 29 May 2010
73
87th
One of Robin William's best performances.
Rated 29 May 2010
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 01 Dec 2013
60
36th
I like how they managed to squeeze this in just before non-digital cameras became completely obscure for regular people.
Rated 01 Dec 2013
polsterpolster
Rated 08 Jul 2008
60
13th
I really had higher expectations from this one. It was a little creepy, and you had to feel a little empathy for the main character, but it just disappointed me.
Rated 08 Jul 2008
kavkav
Rated 11 Jul 2008
80
77th
Robin Williams actually manages to be very menacing.
Rated 11 Jul 2008
obdurateObdurate
Rated 27 Jul 2008
85
81st
Robin Williams gives a great performance as creepy (I'm talking as creepy as me looking in your window right now) Seymour Parrish in this little movie that doesn't try to be more than it is. While he is creepy, I admire his dedication to what he does, and more importantly, his passion. I also feel bad for his loneliness.
Rated 27 Jul 2008
irvinejumpirvinejump
Rated 17 Aug 2008
80
84th
Robin Williams is as creepy as fuck in this, and a much better flick than it comes across as
Rated 17 Aug 2008
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 11 Feb 2015
85
85th
Anchored by a great performance by Robin Williams (one of his best), this is a really compelling psychological thriller that's a HUGE about-face from his usual fare. Sy the Photo Guy is memorably creepy, and yet also sympathetic, and Williams gets absolutely lost in the role (it's one of those rare performances where you forget you're watching a famous movie star).
Rated 11 Feb 2015
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 22 Dec 2011
77
64th
This is one of Robin's best performances. I actually prefer Robin in serious roles. This is a well done small film.
Rated 22 Dec 2011
justthinkitjustthinkit
Rated 05 Aug 2011
70
44th
Good. Robin Williams in another good serious role.
Rated 05 Aug 2011
bunrabBunRab
Rated 16 Nov 2008
90
66th
I honestly didn't expect this to be as good as it was.
Rated 16 Nov 2008
cultofsamecult_of_same
Rated 18 Nov 2008
50
56th
Bloody eyes :(
Rated 18 Nov 2008
fragglerockrFragglerockr
Rated 27 Dec 2008
30
10th
couldn't stand it
Rated 27 Dec 2008
kfolkfol
Rated 20 Aug 2024
77
83rd
In its composition, use of colour, and stunning lead performance by Robin Williams One Hour Photo carries with it a sense of nostalgia and beauty unusual for a thriller. It instead comes across as a careful and delicate examination of the fragile human soul.
Rated 20 Aug 2024
ddrudgesd_drudges
Rated 08 Dec 2014
50
56th
Robin Williams gives a surprisingly good and disturbing performance as a creepy stalker. Unfortunately the movie's general directionlessness and some questionable decisions (spoiling the ending in the very first scene) make the film, and his performance, forgettable.
Rated 08 Dec 2014
jptremorsJPTremors
Rated 19 Dec 2011
2
2nd
You couldn't pay me to sit through that travesty again, stupid and boring.
Rated 19 Dec 2011
sophiaksophiak
Rated 11 May 2010
20
11th
Creepy and not enjoyable at all. What Robin Williams might actually be like when no one is watching
Rated 11 May 2010
stainStain
Rated 01 Feb 2009
80
68th
A modern variation on _Peeping Tom_, starring Robin Williams as a psycho. A neat little film that doesn't turn out the way you'd expect
Rated 01 Feb 2009
awyman24AWyman24
Rated 07 Feb 2009
83
58th
intersting...but very creepy
Rated 07 Feb 2009
neonmanNeonman
Rated 25 Jun 2024
83
74th
A terrific, enjoyable watchable, and hopefully unrelatable thriller-drama, with a premise that is both unique and now nicely nostalgic, cementing this film in a particular time. It wouldn't be as great without Williams, giving what has to be my second favourite performance from him (Popeye is obviously my favourite), a down to earth role that's scarier the more human he tries to be.
Rated 25 Jun 2024
chmulcr0nchmul_cr0n
Rated 14 Nov 2011
74
74th
could've been stronger on the finish. :)
Rated 14 Nov 2011
age_jellemaAge Jellema
Rated 01 May 2010
80
83rd
And all the points go to.... Robin Williams! Great acting movie
Rated 01 May 2010
fibonaccifibonacci
Rated 09 Jul 2009
70
38th
Strong performance by Robin Williams.
Rated 09 Jul 2009
jacobkoshjacobkosh
Rated 16 Jul 2009
78
42nd
Supremely creepy and a daring choice for Williams, but not a whole lot actually happens.
Rated 16 Jul 2009
the_ratlingThe Ratling
Rated 20 Jul 2009
87
65th
A very well-executed thriller! I love it when actors play characters that are completely different than what they are normally typecast for.
Rated 20 Jul 2009
tootalufilmstootalufilms
Rated 20 Jul 2009
88
76th
great acting, great directing, and cinematography. underrated gem.
Rated 20 Jul 2009

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