Director Rennie Harlin is known as one of the prominent Hollywood "artisans", it was he who shot "Cutthroat Island", "Long Kiss for the Night", "Die Hard-2" and the frightening movie about sensible sharks "Deep Blue Sea". In 2004, without changing his principles, the director removes a thriller with elements of the horror film “Mind Hunters”, whose actors are not all famous stars of the first magnitude. Christopher Walken, Ryan Philip, Martin Sheen, Reese Witherspoon and Gary Busey were invited to take part in the casting , but for one reason or another, the actors refused the offer.
Plot
The thriller "Mind Hunters", the actors and roles of which were selected each other under the strict guidance of co-producer Cary Brockau, has a plot similar to the outstanding novel by Agatha Christie "10 Indigents". Seven main characters, applicants for membership in the FBI's elite squad, hunting for maniac psychopaths, are sent to the island off the Carolina coast for the final test. Specialist Jake Harris is engaged in training future “profilers,” whose pedagogical methods are far from perfect: he is rude and sometimes cruel. As the group landed on the island, unexplained brutal killings began to occur. None of the future agents can figure out who arranged this series of bloody crimes. This is a brief description of the storyline of The Mind Hunters. Actors, whose photos adorn the poster of the picture, having felt the author's idea of ​​Rennie Harlin, tried to fully reveal the characteristics of their characters.
The atmosphere of the film
The attitude to the tape is formed by the viewer thanks to the cunning structure of the narrative, the verified directorial tricks on the one hand, and on the other, the dedication of a well-chosen acting ensemble. The professionalism shown in the film “Mind Hunters” by the actors captivates and compensates for the lack of stars of the first magnitude. Although, in fairness, it is worth noting that among the acting troupe there are “yesterday's” heroes: Christian Slater and Val Kilmer. However, Harlin does not show much condescension to them.
Actors and roles
The actors of the movie "Mind Hunters" perfectly got used to their characters. The main characters of the thriller are:
- JD Reston (played by Christian Slater) is a light-headed band leader for Jake Harris, a true leader. Overconfident. The actor made his debut in cinema in 1981 in the film that has become a classic of the world film industry - “The Postman Always Calls Twice.” Actively starred in the late 80s – 90s (“The Name of the Rose”, “Deadly Attraction” and many other commercially successful films). His colleagues at the shooting at different times were Sean Connery, Shannen Doherty, Winona Ryder. In the 2000s, Reston starred in TV shows and worked on television.
- Vince Sherman (actor Clifton Collins Jr.) is a disabled person paralyzed from the waist down, forced to move in a wheelchair. A strong-minded man who did not break after a spinal injury sustained in a shootout. A connoisseur of history and a fan of puzzles. Actor Clifton Collins Jr. quite successfully building his career. He is a screenwriter, co-producer and director. It is a sign of the audience for the paintings “Witch Hunt”, “Road Dogs”, etc. In total, his filmography includes 50 paintings, including “Mind Hunters”. Actors working with Clifton noted his unique talent for reincarnation.
- Lucas Harper was embodied on the screen by actor Johnny Lee Miller. The character is shown by a fearless fighter, shooting without a miss and perfectly mastering driving skills. In this case, the hero has a penchant for gambling and all kinds of betting. The British actor Lee Miller is known to the world cinema community for his roles in the films “Hackers” and “On the Needle”, but world fame came to him after playing the role of Sherlock Holmes in “Elementary”.
- It’s slightly unusual to see the star of Will Kemp's “Step Forward 2” star as FBI agent Ralph Perry. The British actor, dancer and choreographer looks surprisingly organically in the image of an avid coffee lover and witty merry fellow.
Four more
Bobby Whitman, a talented techie, was played by actor and producer Aion Bailey, he is known for his roles in the TV series Brothers in Arms and the films Once Upon a Time, Almost Famous, Fight Club, Avant Scene.
Gabe Jensen, the only African American in the group, an experienced forensic psychologist training with the main characters, not being a member of the group, was embodied on the screen by an American hip-hop artist, songwriter, producer and actor LL Cool J.
Sarah Moore performed by Katherine Morris is not a very determined intellectual. American actress Morris is known as the performer of the central role of the series "Detective Rush."
The Latin American Nicole Willis, who is in love with JD Reston, was played by the Venezuelan model and film actress. She is known to the domestic audience for the films "Jaguar" and "The Mummy Returns." The charming girl, undoubtedly, adorned the presence of the thriller "Mind Hunters" with her presence. Male actors were fascinated by her charm.
Textured film
“Mind Hunters” is a well-cut, textured motion picture, which is a real gift for fans of detective puzzles. It is recommended to watch moviegoers who know how to appreciate the style and know a lot about puzzles, since the plot narrative almost immediately turns into a series of puzzles not only for the heroes, but also for the beholder.