Even Stephen King fans may feel Mr. Harrigan’s Phone isn't worth picking up
Though the film clearly means to examine whether our empathetic protagonist can be corrupted, Hancock injects this question into his story too subtly. A perhaps more nihilistic director would have been better equipped to handle it—especially since Hancock becomes bafflingly intent on wrapping things up with a trite, predictable conclusion instead of letting things be messy and dynamic.
Production designer Michael Corenblith styles locations—especially Harrigan’s oppressive, dark-wood manse and Craig’s cozy, tidy home—with a strong, sharp contrast reflecting the opposing inhabitants’ sensibilities. Editor Robert Frazen’s use of montage breathes crisp life into the straightforward story.Martell adapts well to King’s storytelling, after delivering an insightful, vulnerable performance in.
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