Disturbing yet enthralling

An absolute waste of money

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

Some horror movies (like the Halloween or Saw franchises, for instance) are easy to categorize, and you'll know exactly what you'll get when you push the "PLAY" button. Other films (like What Lies Beneath or The Others) start out as thrillers, but end up providing genuine scares in the process. "One Hour Photo" falls squarely into the latter category.The plot of this movie focuses on Cy Parrish (Robin Williams), a Photo Center associate at the Sav-Mart (a copyright-friendly Wal-Mart) retail store. Though at first it seems as if Cy is a friendly (albeit slightly strange) guy who puts his all into his rather mundane job, we quickly discover how close to the edge of sanity he really is.The hallmark of this movie is the slow progression of Cy Parrish into complete and utter insanity. At first, Cy just seems like a lonely old man who makes up for it by interacting positively with his customers. However, when a series of events challenges his views on life and frustrates him a bit, he quickly loses his grip on reality and goes to a place much darker than we would ever expect.The first time I saw this film, it truly creeped me out, something that doesn't happen all that often. The acting performance from Robin Williams (perhaps the finest of his entire career) creates a truly terrifying character that a part of us can all relate to.Thus, One Hour Photo is a surprisingly creepy suspense flick that thrives on excellent acting and an intense character study of a loner. Your film-developing experience (or retail in general) will never be the same.

No more Mork from Ork in this one. Here Robin Williams really shed his comedic persona to demonstrate his dramatic chops big time. Robin Williams had an impressive acting range, and his restrained role here really shines, and we're kept guessing until the end by what will happen.It's an intriguing concept, the one hour photo guy who obsesses over the "perfect" family, and sort of brings himself into their lives, only to be ripped apart when the father embarks on an affair. It's a shame Robin didn't get an Oscar nod for this, because he really excelled in this role, and he deserved better. Connie Nielsen also shines in this. This was two years after her performance in Gladiator.

One Hour Photo is a great movie with a very well developed plot and a terrific cast. It is a thrilling story as we follow the psychotic character, rather than the characters dealing with him. Sye works in a photo lab and soon becomes obsessed with a family, sending a shiver down your spine as he daydreams about them and eventually brings his feelings to action.However, I did feel the story did not go as far as it could have. We never see Sye break down entirely, we are anticipating something huge, but it never really comes. It's never goes as far as it seems to want have. Robin Williams completely transforms himself in to this role, embodying this sociopathic man looked so easy for him. Despite the fact he had never played a character anything like him previously, he is chilling and not one bit funny.What I really took away from this film was how effective a performance is in creating a likable character. Sye may be a man with no remorse for human privacy or emotion, we feel empathy towards him and his struggles as a result of an effective performance. Thrilling and well acted, One Hour Photo s a worth the watch if you are looking for a good drama or thriller. An employee at a photo lab soon begins an unhealthy obsession with a local family. Best Performance: Robin Williams

Whilst my only complaint is that it starts off a bit slow, One Hour Photo becomes a fast paced thriller which pitches you on the edge of your seat. The thing I love about this film is that it never reveals to much at one time. The ending is explosive and all the little bits in between are fantastic. Robin Williams' acing is phenomenal, whilst (just like the perfect photo) the filming is also above par, capturing all the scenes in beautiful glory.I can't believe I waited so long to see this. A truly underrated gem and a great thriller. It's also very original, with no film before or after imitating what you watch.