Treed Murray

2001
7.2| 1h30m| NA| en| More Info
Released: 13 September 2001 Released
Producted By: Odeon Films
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An advertising executive, trapped in a tree by a gang of would-be muggers, manipulates them into fighting to save his life.

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William Phillips

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Alicia I love this movie so much
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CrawlerChunky In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.
Abbigail Bush what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.
TheBlueHairedLawyer Treed Murray is one of those films that you'll either love or loathe depending on your preferences. It's very character-driven and surprisingly psychological in nature, exploring the parallels and unexpected commonalities between a wealthy family-man, and a gang of young hoodlums who just happen to cross paths with him when he mildly injures one of them (without meaning to of course). They chase him up a tree, and the rest is history. These bad seeds drag the poor guy through his worst nightmares, including a young addict girl named Kelly (Jessica Greco from 'Welcome to Dead House') framing him for cheating on his wife and thus causing his already dysfunctional marriage to die that very night. However Murray finds that he's less than the innocent victim, and he begins to connect with the gang, realizing that they've all had their past traumas and that they all have friends and family even if they don't always display the best behaviour or judgment.Don't be put off by the idea of the drama though, because this film has a lot of comedy, too. We've got everything from a delusional homeless man (Julian Richings from 'Patch Town' and 'Hard Core Logo') thinking that the kids climbing up the tree are angels, to the gang's hilarious attempt to get Murray to say sorry. I honestly can't think of any bad qualities that 'Treed Murray' even has. It has some profanity but not to the point of being vulgar or obnoxious. Its acting is amazing. The soundtrack is subtle and neither invasive nor annoying. The story in and of itself is definitely original, too. All in all this is a classic of not only Canadian cinema, but also of the Nineties, and it has a distinct 1990's vibe that resonates throughout, yet it isn't outdated or "old" in the slightest. Excellent film, and one that everyone should see at least once.
Python Hyena Treed Murray (2001): Dir: William Phillip / Cast: David Hewlett, Cle Bennett, Kevin Duhaney, Jessica Greco, Aaron Ashmore: Low budget yet intelligent film about being trapped to the point where survival is your only weapon. David Hewlett plays an advertising executive who takes a fatal shortcut through the park. When he asks for directions he is pursued by a gang. He takes refuge in a very high tree but his brief case doesn't make it thus becoming property of the foes. It becomes a battle of wits that can become tiresome due too its central location. One scene that doesn't work is the gang climbing the tree only to be knocked out. It plays for humour, which is inappropriately placed. Directed by William Phillips who is as innovative as possible with its limited location. Hewlett as Murray Roberts goes from successful executive to clinging to his life. Certain revelations are made that affect him both good and bad. Cle Bennett as the gang leader who manipulates his cousin will have to make an important choice by film's end. Kevin Duhaney plays Bennett's cousin whom Murray first assaults in order to flee. He will learn the errors of gang life. Jessica Greco plays a female whom will place within Murray's past with secrets of her own. For having limited locations, it is top rate independent filmmaking. Intriguing view of power and the will to prevail. Score: 8 / 10
timberck This is a good film! Good, solid performances. A clever idea that is well carried out. The images were rather bland, but that is really the only down-side. Good solid screenwriting for a change, too. One of the best of this year's Genie crop. Definitely worth seeing.
heydere2 Saw a special "Genie" (Canadian Oscar) screening this past Sunday evening. I had heard nothing but good things about this film, so i decided to attend. I was blown away. Amazing acting (THE WHOLE CAST!-which is rare these days), great direction, and the best thing of all is that it basically takes place all in one location, and does not come of as "theater" at all. I loved it, highly recommend it.