Cinequest 2009
The Caller, directed by Richard Ledes, is a melancholy drama about Jimmy (Frank Langella) who has resigned himself to his last days of life. He’s not sick, but he expects a visit by a hit man as consequence for exercising his conscience. Before he meets his executioner, we’re treated to a view of Jimmy’s past and the events that made the man. He hires private eye Frank Turlotte (Elliott Gould) to watch him, discover who he is, and be there so he doesn’t die alone.
Langella was simply elegant in his angst. Gould was Gould – always engaged and leaving us wanting more. Laura Harring, Jimmy’s “sophisticate lady” sings some tight blues.
The Caller is a nicely filmed and presented package. Shows once so try to catch it.