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The Bone Collector (1999)

1999 • 1h 58m • Drama, Thriller • R
On September 24, 2026
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Reviews — The Bone Collector

Audience write-ups from TMDB

CinemaSerf

6/10
Aug 28, 2023

Denzel Washington’s portrayal of "Lincoln," a forensics specialist now dealing with quadriplegia and dangerous seizures, felt almost effortless; he seemingly didn't have to exert much effort. Concerned about the possibility of enduring a seizure in a state where he couldn’t fully recover, he had made arrangements for euthanasia. However, before that could happen, his former coworkers informed him about a disturbing s…

GenerationofSwine

5/10
Jan 14, 2023

Denzel Washington—it’s hard to believe he was once that captivating, isn't it? He essentially rescued "Malcolm X" from becoming just another misfire for Spike Lee. His portrayal of the most despicable villain imaginable in "Training Day" resulted in one of the finest performances I’ve ever witnessed. Now, though, he seems content to play “the intelligent officer.” In “Fallen,” he was that same character fac…

The Movie Mob

8/10
Aug 27, 2022

The Bone Collector stands out as an exceptional crime thriller from the 1990s due to its unsettling portrayal of a killer and pervasive sense of dread. It's truly among the strongest movies in the thriller-mystery genre! The film holds viewers’ attention with a brisk, suspenseful rhythm and remarkable acting by Denzel Washington alongside Angelina Jolie early in her career. Even though more than two decades have p…

JPV852

7/10
May 10, 2021

It proved to be an enjoyable crime thriller, with both Washington and Jolie delivering solid performances. It didn’t reach exceptional heights, and the consistently somber atmosphere wasn't always successful—though I did appreciate Craig Armstrong's music, which I still find myself playing on my iPod. The identity of the killer felt somewhat underwhelming when it was finally shown, but apart from that, it was perfect…

tmdb15435519

7/10
Apr 15, 2021

This is likely among the weakest films I’ve seen Denzel Washington in. That said, he and Angelina Jolie manage to give performances that rise above what's typical for this kind of movie, within a fairly engaging crime story. There isn't much else positive to say about it.