Mindcage isn’t good. I didn’t hate it as much as I probably should have—the ending nearly changed my mind—mostly because of the actors. It's just not well-made. There seems to be something worthwhile at its core, and the winged creatures are visually interesting; however, they aren’t used effectively. One thing that works is Melissa Roxburgh’s performance, which remains consistently strong throughout. I hadn’t hea…

The movie attempts to be an engaging psychological thriller, but doesn't quite succeed due to some problems. Martin Lawrence’s depiction of Detective Jake Doyle sometimes seems over-the-top and misses the fine points necessary for the character. Melissa Roxburgh, playing Detective Mary Kelly, gives a more realistic performance that adds a sense of balance to the movie. John Malkovich, as the imprisoned serial kill…