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Movie Review: “Don’t Hang Up” Is A Good Time For Any Thriller Fan

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An evening of drunken prank calls becomes a nightmare for a pair of teenagers when a mysterious stranger turns their own game against them…with deadly consequences.

At one point or another, you may have heard the phrase “Boys will be boys,” right? When I was a kid I knew that meant I could do whatever I wanted, get a slap on the wrist, and everything just gets blamed on my gender. However, after watching “Don’t Hang Up,” I can say that I may have P’Oed a lot of people when I was a kid, but at least none of my prank calls ever hurt anyone…and they certainly didn’t involve a kidnapping-turned-homicide.

Internet famous best friends Sam (Gregg Sulkin) and Brady (Garrett Clayton) spend their time making prank phone calls and posting them online. Their game comes to an abrupt and suspenseful end when the boys receive a special prank call of their own with the simple instruction of “Don’t Hang Up.” Of course, being teenagers, they then proceed to do the exact opposite for the remainder of the movie. It’s only after several missed calls and an abduction, do they get the idea that they should take that call or the body count may increase. “Don’t Hang Up” pits the two friends against each other and themselves in what is actually an enjoyable hour and a half. Boys will be boys, yes, but if you don’t draw the line, someone else will and they may do more than just make a few phone calls. The movie delivers as a thriller, with a twist at the climax that I honestly did not see coming. This film shows just how easy it can be to get a hold of another’s information, adding a type of realness that had my heart pumping and my eyes glued to the screen. I will say that “Don’t Hang Up” actually made me wary of my own phone.

I enjoyed this movie, however, there is the occasional hampering of the overall flow. The actors do miss their marks a few times, sticking some scenes with unbelievable melodrama and corny dialogue. The undercut of a romantic story with one of the main characters and his girlfriend seemed tacked on and lazy, but ultimately, I found these grievances small and easy to overlook. “Don’t Hang Up” is a ride with more ups than downs and a good plot. The film is a solid piece of work that is worth a watch.

In theaters and VOD Friday, February 10th

 

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