15 Minutes Movie
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Storyline
TAGLINES
America likes to watch
The killings won't stop until you stop watching.
"In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes." - Andy Warhol, 1967
Why are you still watching?
America's had enough
Some people will kill for their...15 MINUTES. Now, two of New York's finest must stop the madness.
When Eastern European criminals Oleg and Emil come to New York City to pick up their share of a heist score, Oleg steals a video camera and starts filming their activities, both legal and illegal. When they learn how the American media circus can make a remorseless killer look like the victim and make them rich, they target media-savvy NYPD Homicide Detective Eddie Flemming and media-naive FDNY Fire Marshal Jordy Warsaw, the cops investigating their murder and torching of their former criminal partner, filming everything to sell to the local tabloid TV show "Top Story."
| Robert De Niro | Detective Eddie Flemming |
| Edward Burns | Jordy Warsaw |
| Oleg Taktarov | Oleg Razgul |
| Kelsey Grammer | Robert Hawkins |
| Avery Brooks | Detective Leon Jackson |
| Melina Kanakaredes | Nicolette Karas |
| Karel Roden | Emil Slovak |
| Vera Farmiga | Daphne Handlova |
| James Handy | Deputy Chief Fire Marshal Declan Duffy |
| Darius McCrary | Detective Tommy Cullen |
| Bruce Cutler | Himself |
| Charlize Theron | Rose Hearn |
| Kim Cattrall | Cassandra |
| David Alan Grier | Mugger in Central Park |
| John Herzfeld |
6.00 out of 10 (15815 votes)
Visitor Reviews
1 out of 5 stars
posted on 06 Aug 2009Ridiculous, unmoving film about the extent to which some will go to shine in the media spotlight. Two Eastern European criminals (Karl Roden and Oleg Taktarov, complete with evil foreign accents) just out of prison, arrive in New York and, without any explanation or good motivation, go on a videotaped killing spree. They are then chased by the most famous police detective in the city (Robert Deniro) and his conveniently (but illogically) placed fire marshal side-kick (Edward Burns). Chasing both the criminals and good-guys the entire time is the media, led by one voracious tabloid anchor (Kelsey Grammar), who is willing to put anything on the air as long as it has blood and guts. These characters have early promise but prove to be in too much of a hurry to get through the film to form meaningful relationships. In general, the film tries to make comments on fame and the American system of law but only ends up looking ignorant and overly simplistic. Contains too many unnecessary scenes, too few interesting characters, and too many contrived plot moves. Also makes a lame attempt to incorporate the title into the film.
Compelling, hollywoodism free, except for the ending
posted on 21 Jul 2009Beware of spoilers!!!First, I came to watch this movie just because famous Czech actor Karel Roden plays the bad guy. But I was very pleasantly surprised. The movie was original, with no popular cliches and hollywoodisms at all. The characters were believable and the acting was excellent. The only thing I have objections to is the ending. Even though not as blown up as usually (The Game with Michael Douglas is the good example for a such totally blown one) it will be much more to it, if it stayed how the story developed until then - the bad guy gets away. The way how it actually was - plenty of shooting and the great revenge, was typical americanism and increasing incidence of such endings to movies nowadays makes me really sick. However, except the ending, the movie was excellent and it is definitely worth watching!
A chilling twist on reality TV.
posted on 15 Jul 2009While reality TV is a long dead horse endlessly being flogged this action movie is so fresh and new and exciting. John Herzfield will make a great writer/director in the future if all of his output is this cool. I cannot believe that this is the same guy who wrote Turbulence and Stallone's dismal 1986 movie Cobra.I thought that Edward Burns and Robert DeNiro had excellent chemistry together and made a great team as the 2 good guys working for different factions. Their teaming up to catch the evil bad guys is very enjoyable. And the bad guys themselves are REALLY evil. The actors that played them were so good at oozing menace and greasy creepiness. A movie like this is made even better when you want the bad guys to be killed so much.Almost all scenes kick ass, especially when Edward Burns flicks the light-switch in the hooker's apartment and then the whole place bursts into flames. THAT is cool! And when we see a graphic close-up of one of the bad guy's shot-up ankle…ew!The theme of the film is very satirical in how it deals with the media influencing law-enforcement and how almost everyone, be it for glamour or ghastliness, gets their Fifteen minutes of fame. The crude and ironic references to Frank Capra appeal to my morbid sense of humor.This film wasn't afraid to try anything new and daring. I mean what kind of film is brave enough to kill it's main character in the second act, especially when that character is played by Robert DeNiro. Kelsey Grammar's character was my fave tho. It's a shame he isn't in it much during the second act but it's hard not to like him. There is no convention or cliché here and I highly recommend this film. It seriously is so cool.
15 minutes
posted on 13 Jul 2009An excellent movie; the fire escape scene with Edward burns was quite realistic and intense, good action screenplay.Bravo! Robert De Niro appears to be loose in the end, not a good performance, sorry De Niro even though i am your huge fan. Edward Burns really shine, he is optimistic yet struggles to get his point through, which was to arrest the culprits responsible for menace in the mainstream of Newyork city. The scene where De Niro is tortured by the Russian/European descent brings the downfall of the movie. Realistically, speaking it sucks and makes me think twice about the movie in terms of violence and manipulation of media coverage personnel.
A wasted opportunity
posted on 03 Jun 2009This is writer/director John Herzfeld's first film since the pretty decent pot-boiler "2 Days in the Valley" back in 1996, and "Fifteen Minutes" can best be described as a waste of time.This film has been on the shelf for a while, since I recall seeing posters, as well as the trailer for it, early last year.The basic premise sees two immigrants from the Czech Republic & the USSR, entering the US far too easily (it took me a year to get my papers, it takes these psychopaths a few minutes of screen time), and quickly becoming crazed killers,and amateur film-makers.One of the dullards has seen "Its A Wonderful Life" back in his homeland, and proceeds to steal a video camera, all the better to film his murderous pal's exploits, and passing himself of as Frank Capra, which is a profound insult to the memory of that great director.One wonders if Robert De Niro actually reads the scripts of his latest films, as stuff like this and the abysmal "Rocky & Bullwinkle" film would lead one to believe that the once formidable actor is now just cashing pay cheques (that said, he is quite amusing in "Meet The Parents"), rather than doing decent work.The idea of criminals becoming media celebrities has been done to death, and, what with the glut of so-called "reality" programming on television, the whole film seems terribly tired and dated.Huge plot holes, and sub-plots left dangling (notably bland co-star Ed Burns' romance with an eyewitness played by the gorgeous Vera Farmiga), as well as an overly melodramatic score all add up to a wasted effort.This one isn't even worth the price of a rental when it goes to video, and I'd even pass it by on pay-per-view.It might have been better had the film been 105 minutes shorter.
This Sucks
posted on 03 Jun 2009I can't even begin to explain as to why this array of actors would have appeared in this movie. It may have had a valid point somewhere in the quagmire of clichés that were on display but this was never visible. A truly pitiful example of script, direction and production. It is one the worst films I have had the misfortune to see. I guess it can only typify how one man should not be allowed to have so much creative control without anyone else tempering the output. And just to cap it off, there were so many technical inaccuracies, never mind the continuity errors, throughout the film that just further detracted from this drivel. I can only implore anyone who is about to embark upon viewing this film to watch grass grow instead. Despite the cast this film fails on every level so don't watch it - you'll regret it. I did.
Pretty Good to the Last Minute!
posted on 01 Jun 2009The following review for the film `15 Minutes' will probably take you around that same time to read it. Wait! Come back! I was joking! This film is another flick that satirizes the media's influence in depicting real life crimes as sensationalistic newsgathering for the general public. We have seen this before in films such as `Natural Born Killers.' Critics have ridiculed `15 Minutes' because they say that the film actually demonstrates the same exact thing that it tries to satirize. It does this by showing gory murder -type violence and utilizing famous stars in small cameo roles. Even though I do have to agree with this concept that my colleagues (don't I wish) have criticized, I should say to them to `just wait one minute, or fifteen for that matter' and do not take it so seriously. Why? Because the film does entertain. I think that critics should just leave it at. By the way, the film is about a homicide detective and an arson investigator who hunt down some eastern european psychos who film their crimes on video. Robert Deniro, who plays the homicide detective, is more low key in this one; and Eddie Burns cinematic presence adds fuel to the fire as the arson investigator. I really do have to say that I enjoyed mostly every minute in `15 Minutes' even though most critics don't second my opinion.**** Good
What was Bob thinking of?
posted on 30 May 2009after 15 minutes watching this film (no pun intended) I knew I was watching a bad film.Bobby denero, plays himself mocking himself again...we all know he is a great actor with the right material...but with this stuff it gets embarrassing.If this is meant to be some sort of dark comedy, it doesn't work, I didint find the Russian guys very funny or original, maybe thats where the problem lies...originality. Anyways. All this has been done to death before...Natural Born Killers etc etc and way way better with much better acting and style.this came across as a bad TV movie.
Deniro, disappear-o!
posted on 20 May 2009I had wondered about seeing this, it looked like sliced and packaged violence with no meaning, but that is just not the real scoop here. DeNiro and Burns are sharp in this 'sleeper' hit of 2001!! This film, by writer /director John Herzfeld, ( Two Days In The Valley -1996 ) is a look at the way the media moves in and out of important news dealing with crimes and murder. Often times as this film depicts, crimes become glamorized if the perpetrator(s) are beautiful, handsome or interesting in some way. As though the justice system, that needs fixing, can be bought and sold, in regard to social status, money or fame, even infamy.These two European men, Slovak and partner Razgul travel to the U.S. to make a new and popular life for themselves seeking riches and fame---carried on the backs of others, becoming ' victims' for their own aggrandizement a perverted pursuit of Freedom and power. Through the city itself, tracking these two foreign madmen, Burns and DeNiro's characters are right in the way of death, putting their lives on the line to catch the two 'MTV /Jackass, Faces of death' deranged fans looking to pave a career way, from the demise of others. Robert works hard and convincingly in this, as the officer and Burns is good as a supporting man. I say this is a white knuckle -fast action thrill ride that is great for action fans that love a biting and twisted story with a surprise end that leaves you knocked-out!! Plus I love the fact that I had a former female friend that was in this as a reporter in the crowd. 9 out of ten. There is only one reason that I gave this a 9 and not a ten. Watch it and you'll see.
Falls Short
posted on 18 May 2009If you've already seen 'Network' and 'Natural Born Killers,' then there's really no need to see this movie. It's mostly entertaining but degenerates into improbable silliness. De Niro is a great actor who is basically playing De Niro, the brand name. The film purports to have a message about the media -- as if we didn't already know that network news is corrupt -- but the heavy-handed delivery is ultimately just as exploitative as the characters it presents.
Yikes!
posted on 14 Apr 2009I wish that the 2 Russians could have killed me also! This movie was AWFUL!! No plot , no nothing.......If you want to see a great Robert Deniro movie rent RONIN...For Ed Burns rent She's the one or The Brother's McMullen! 15 minutes gets a 3 out of 10 because Melina Kanakaredes is HOT!
Well meaning film that just doesn't quite come off
posted on 10 Apr 2009This is a film that deals with a topical and increasingly relevant issue. Some of the methods the film uses to deal with this issue are quite interesting, and some of the satire hits the intended targets. From looking at the cast list, you already know you can be fairly sure that the film is well acted. While none of the performance are career-bests for anybody, this still holds true. But for whatever reason this film just doesn't come off. I can't really put my finger on why exactly, but there are a few things which stand out. The film feels a bit too episodic. The action scenes, when they come, are neither exciting nor involving. And to me, the film just falls apart after a particular event occurs at about 1:15 (this event may also make some viewers feel cheated). Give the film credit for not holding back in an era where many other films feel watered-down before they even reach the MPAA, but for me the only stand-out in this film is a brief and bizarre (but very clever) "Rocky IV" parody. I can't recommend anyone pay for this film, but if you should come across it on Television, you could certainly do much worse.
Hard to imagine that De Niro would accept such a script.
posted on 08 Apr 2009Great bad guys, Blair Witch touches, and a couple of Dirty Harries did not cut it in this effort. There were too many stetches in this film - a fire-fighter becomes a homicide investigator and a major network airs an actual murder - to make it believable in any way. If you can accept those foolish notions then you will enjoy this film start to finish.
Not for kids!
posted on 04 Apr 2009This movie was entertaining, but extremely violent and bloody. It left me with a kind of sick feeling, like when watching Seven. I saw some kids in the audience and it kind of ruins the movie for me when I know young kids are watching such extreme violence. Parents, please leave your kids at home!
Another bad film from John Herzfeld
posted on 04 Apr 200915 Minutes (2001) was a poor and feeble attempt to blame Amercian television and mainstream media for creating a dangerous environment. Just like is other films, this one is a combination of all of them. It's heavy handed, trying to hard to be relevant, filled with odd characters and it made me angry! When a movie makes me angry you know what that means.Alas, Robert De Niro how have the mighty have fallen. Once a great actor who's now reduced to portraying cardboard imitations of himself. This movie is about two crazy Eastern European visitors who want to become infamous in American, one of them even has a video camera. They all want what they perceive everyone wants in the west, fifteen minutes of fame. But they go about it the wrong way.This movie is filled with bad acting, poor writing and lazy directing. It also tries to be hip but it just makes it look like a bad movie trying to emulate other films which are far superior in quality and significance. Please don't watch this waste of celluloid.Not recommended.
Media and the criminal justice system
posted on 13 Mar 2009Two psychologically unstable men from Soviet Union plan to rake in tons of money by filming series of murders on videotape and become media celebrities. Their idea and state of mind are far-fetched, but they do grab the attention of two detectives, one a famous veteran and the other a newly appointed former fireman. The two detectives investigate and soon are hot on the trail of the two criminals.Robert de Niro is the veteran cop, who seems to think his fame is a dangerous thing, and never lets down his guard. Edward Burns is the hot-headed, inexperienced but eager novice cop. The two don't get along too well in the beginning, but soon they learn to depend on each other.Near the end de Niro is captured by the criminals, and they in turn get caught by Burns. This is a cautionary tale on fame and celebrity, and it mostly achieves what it sets out to achieve. The theme of the movie is delivered too directly; I would have preferred a little bit more subtlety. The acting is stale, but the movie is pretty well done overall.
prettty good but really violent
posted on 27 Feb 2009This film was very violent and didn't have all the action I was hoping for. Deniro isn't in the movie as much as he should have been and Edward Burns has a bigger role in the movie, which ruins the movie because he can't hold a film together like Deniro can. This movie has a lot of humour in it but is also very violent with all the killings. Overall entertaining with a kick ass ending
Not as entertaining as interesting...
posted on 17 Feb 2009I wasn't alive when Kenedy was assassinated, or when we all most broke out in that nuclear war and all, so I wanted to see the movie just so I could learn about what happened and all. Like I said, it's not as entertaining as it is a good history and educational movie. The acting was great, however. It's September 12, 2001 right now, the day after the tragedy in Manhattan, NY, USA, and I was just thinking about how they'll probably make a movie JUST like "15 Minutes" about what George W. Bush and all the other people working with him went through. I recommend this movie if you're a history teacher, you like history, you're a fan of Kevin Costner, or you like movies with lots and lots of talking!
Had it's moments...
posted on 14 Aug 200915 Minutes: 5.5/10(***SPOILERS BELOW***)Robert DeNiro is one of my favourite actors, so I was looking forward to this. The plot was pretty cool, "A homicide detective and a fire marshall must stop a pair of [Russian] murderers who commit videotaped crimes to become media darlings". Although horribly stereotypical, the Russians do a really good job, especially the guy with the video camera (former UFC fighter, Oleg Taktarov). This has to be one of DeNiro's most disappointing roles, and it's not really his fault, it's the script and the fact that (BIG SPOILER) they kill him off - yes, Robert DeNiro - half way through the movie, and let some other, (average) younger actor take over the lead! Movie is done quite well, but degenerates in the last 15 minutes or so. What a waste of DeNiro.