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Choke (2001)
Director: John Sjogren
Cast: Chelsy Reynolds, Bradley Armstrong Donohue, Tamara Cholakian, Robert Baugh
Runtime89 min
RatingR
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Henry, an uptight businessman who sometimes acts with questionable ethics, nevertheless rejects Ron, a scam artist who wants a partner. Ron won't let up and finds a lever to blackmail Henry, whose daughter Gina has killed a pedestrian in a hit-and-run car accident. To protect Gina, Henry disposes of Ron, but a murderous sociopath witnesses this crime. Henry and this stranger bond in an odd way, telling stories about their childhoods. Henry makes a deal with the stranger, helping to get rid of the body of one of the stranger's victims. Will this act seal a bargain between the two men and get Henry off the hook, or will the stranger threaten Henry and Gina?
Critical Reception & Ratings
Choke, the 2001 thriller directed by John Sjogren, has received a mixed critical reception, with some praising its dark humor and psychological depth, while others finding it uneven. The film has not received any major awards recognition. Audience reviews on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes indicate a generally positive response, with the film holding ratings of 7.0/10 and 75% respectively.
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Choke, the 2001 thriller directed by John Sjogren, offers a distinctive blend of dark comedy and psychological suspense that will captivate fans of complex moral dilemmas and intriguing character dynamics. The film's standout performances, led by the strong cast including Chelsy Reynolds and Bradley Armstrong Donohue, bring depth and nuance to the ethically-challenged protagonists as they navigate a tangled web of blackmail and moral compromise.