|
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) 7.1
Ratings:
7.1/10 from 68,280 users
Metascore: 67/100
Reviews: 274 user | 178 critic | 33 from Metacritic.com An adaptation of the cult memoir of game show impresario Chuck Barris, in which he purports to have been a CIA hitman. Director:George Clooney |
| Watch Trailer 0Share... |
Celebrate IMDb's 25th Anniversary with Photos We Love
IMDb turns 25 on October 17! To celebrate, we put together a gallery of some of our favorite movie, TV, and event photos from the last 25 years.
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Related Items
Search for "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" on Amazon.com
Share this Rating
Title: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
7 wins & 11 nominations.
See more awards »
Learn more
People who liked this also liked...
Human Nature
(2001)
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Michel Gondry
Stars:
Tim Robbins,
Patricia Arquette,
Rhys Ifans
Good Night, and Good Luck.
(2005)
Drama
Director:
George Clooney
Stars:
David Strathairn,
George Clooney,
Patricia Clarkson
Adaptation.
(2002)
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Spike Jonze
Stars:
Nicolas Cage,
Meryl Streep,
Chris Cooper
Being John Malkovich
(1999)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Fantasy
Director:
Spike Jonze
Stars:
John Cusack,
Cameron Diaz,
Catherine Keener
Burn After Reading
(2008)
Comedy
|
Crime
|
Drama
Directors:
Ethan Coen,
Joel Coen
Stars:
Brad Pitt,
Frances McDormand,
George Clooney
Synecdoche, New York
(2008)
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Charlie Kaufman
Stars:
Philip Seymour Hoffman,
Samantha Morton,
Michelle Williams
Syriana
(2005)
Drama
|
Thriller
Director:
Stephen Gaghan
Stars:
George Clooney,
Matt Damon,
Amanda Peet
Biography
|
Crime
|
Drama
Director:
Andrew Dominik
Stars:
Brad Pitt,
Casey Affleck,
Sam Shepard
Spy Game
(2001)
Action
|
Crime
|
Thriller
Director:
Tony Scott
Stars:
Robert Redford,
Brad Pitt,
Catherine McCormack
Matchstick Men
(2003)
Comedy
|
Crime
|
Drama
Director:
Ridley Scott
Stars:
Nicolas Cage,
Alison Lohman,
Sam Rockwell
The Mexican
(2001)
Adventure
|
Comedy
|
Crime
Director:
Gore Verbinski
Stars:
Brad Pitt,
Julia Roberts,
James Gandolfini
Michael Clayton
(2007)
Crime
|
Drama
|
Mystery
Director:
Tony Gilroy
Stars:
George Clooney,
Tilda Swinton,
Tom Wilkinson
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Dick Clark | ... |
Himself
|
|
| Sam Rockwell | ... | ||
 |
Michelle Sweeney | ... | |
| Drew Barrymore | ... | ||
|
|
Chelsea Ceci | ... |
Tuvia, Age 8
|
| Michael Cera | ... |
Chuck Age 8 and 11
(as Michael Céra)
|
|
|
|
Aimee Rose Ambroziak | ... |
Chuck's Date #1
|
|
|
Isabelle Blais | ... |
Chuck's Date #2
|
|
|
Melissa Carter | ... |
Chuck's Date #3
|
| Jennifer Hall | ... | ||
| Ilona Elkin | ... |
Georgia's Girlfriend
|
|
| Sean Tucker | ... |
Barfly
|
|
|
|
Jaye P. Morgan | ... |
Herself
|
| Maggie Gyllenhaal | ... | ||
| David Julian Hirsh | ... |
Freddie Cannon
(as David Hirsh)
|
|
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Television made him famous, but his biggest hits happened off screen. "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" is the story of a legendary showman's double life - television producer by day, CIA assassin by night. At the height of his TV career, Chuck Barris was recruited by the CIA and trained to become a covert operative. Or so Barris said. Written by Anonymous
Taglines:
His future was uncertain. His every move was being watched. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language, sexual content and violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
Edit
See more »
See full technical specs »
Details
Release Date:
24 January 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Confesiones de una mente peligrosa See more »Box Office
Budget:
$29,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
Show detailed
company contact information
on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Color:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
Edit
Dick Clark: I wouldn't want to live his life because he hasn't been happy all of his life. All I think is if you can find work, stay healthy, find somebody to share it with, you're the ultimate success. He's had some of the pieces of the puzzle, but not all of them.
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
To accommodate the film's 30 million dollar budget, George Clooney had to convince Julia Roberts and Drew Barrymore to lower their asking prices. See more »Goofs
When Barris and Byrd are in Mexico City (according to a caption), a Saguaro cactus in in the background. This type of cactus can only be found in the Sonoran Desert in the states of Arizona, USA and Sonora, Mexico and is rarely found growing at elevations over 4,000 feet. Mexico City is hundreds of miles southeast of there and at a 7,500 foot elevation. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Dick Clark: I wouldn't want to live his life because he hasn't been happy all of his life. All I think is if you can find work, stay healthy, find somebody to share it with, you're the ultimate success. He's had some of the pieces of the puzzle, but not all of them.
See more »
"Confessions of a Dangerous MInd' was excellent and I'm surprised it doesn't receive more credit.
The story is an 'autobiographical' tale of TV producer Chuck Barris (Sam Rockwell) who doubles as a CIA-assassin. The movie is based on the book with the same name and the beauty is that no one knows if Barris made up this story or if the events are true. Regardless of its reality or not, the film is a tremendous example of great movie making.
This is an all-star movie. George Clooney stars as CIA-agent Jim Byrd and also directs the film. He has such a cinematic eye. The scenes in which he incorporates the movie with real- life clips of the game shows is brilliant. The acting is superb with Rockwell delivering what should have been at least a Golden Globe nomination. Also in the movie is Drew Barrymore (delivering one of her better roles), Julia Roberts, Rutger Hauer, and cameos by Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Maggie Gyllenthaal. The cinematography is superb, and Director of Photography, Newton Thomas Sigel, creates a film with such innovative lighting and tones, and to top it off, the screen play is written by one of Hollywood's best, Charlie Kaufmann (wrote 'Being John Malkovich, Adaptation, Eternal Sunshine).
The movie was shadowy but not dark, humorous but not too light, mysterious but not deceptive and was honestly one of the most original films I've seen in a long time.
The only minor hiccups I had with the movie was 1) inaccuracies with aging characters. Barris was born in 1928, yet the scenes in the late 1970s and early 1980s he looks like he's still in his thirties! At least the movie was consistent in not aging any of the characters; and 2) I felt the pace dragged slightly at times. There were moments when I felt the momentum falter inexplicably and the opener was slightly slow as well.
But those details are very minor and do not take away from the strength of this film. This is an engaging film, one that is intelligent and well-written, one that is acted superbly and crafted with such subtle craftsmanship from the best Hollywood has to offer. Great film! I'm surprised it doesn't get more credit
8 out of 10!