‘Side Effects’ is a gripping psychological thriller featuring an all-star cast that is guaranteed to keep movie-goers on the edge of their seats.
Produced by director Steven Soderbergh, the provocative tale comes to life on the big screen with high-profile actors Jude Law, Rooney Mara, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Channing Tatum.
The film weaves the story of Emily and Martin Taylor (Mara and Channing), a successful New York couple who had an idyllic life together before he was convicted of a crime.
Emily’s world is turned upside down when she is prescribed a new drug Ablixa by her psychiatrist (Law), to combat the anxiety caused by her husband’s upcoming release from prison.
At first it appears the drug is working wonders. Emily has regained her energy, is able to sleep and is beginning to enjoy a renewed sex life with her husband. He goes so far as to call her medication “a miracle drug” after a romp in the sack.
Then it all goes terribly wrong when strange side effects take Emily down a murderous path and it doesn’t take long for detectives to determine she may have been involved.
They discover that Emily, troubled and pharmacologically dependent, has been manipulated by Dr. Jonathan Banks into a drug-fueled love triangle and the commission of a murder … Martin’s perhaps? That isn’t clear but it seems to make the most sense.
As the slow-burn thriller evolves, it is revealed that Emily’s therapist drew her into an unscrupulous relationship. We are even shown photo evidence of a scantily clad Emily on a bed.
Helping to unravel the situation is Catherine Zeta-Jones’ character Dr. Erica Siebert, who appears to have been burned in the past by Law’s character and doesn’t trust him.
Throughout the trailer we see a series of buzz phrases: Beneath the Desire, Behind the Truth, No Secret is Safe. Compelling … absolutely.
The film is rated R for sexuality, nudity, violence and language. ‘Side Effects’ will be released in U.S. theaters on February, 8, 2013.
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I’m excited to see this movie because the cast is amazing, so I know it will be well done. And suspense/thriller is my favorite movie genre.
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I’m excited to see Side Effects because it looks like movie my husband and I will both enjoy!
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I am excited to see the movie because it looks like an intense thriller. Something that keeps you drawn in from beginning to end ! Looks like there is something to please everyone :) I cant wait to see it !!!
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I am very excited to see Rooney Mara in a new movie.
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I want to see it just because of the actors and the director.
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This looks like a wonderful psychological thriller – just my type of movie.
I love psychological thrillers, and this one looks especially interesting and unusual. Plus, it has CZJ; I love her.
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I’m excited to see Side Effects because I’ve seen all of Steven Soderbergh’s films and I don’t want to miss this one!
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i can’t wait to see Jude Law
Love Channing Tatum so I would love to see this movie
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Excited to see it – I really like Jude Law and it’s been a long time since I’ve seen him in anything.
It’s time for a good thriller! And with great actors, too! Haven’t seen Jude Law in awhile. Looking forward to it.
SODERBERGH and LAW!
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Channing Tatum and a thriller. I’m in!
I love cliffhanger type movies where the plot twists and turns and you never know what is going to happen. Especially those with endings that have you saying “I did NOT see that coming!”
Channing Tatum’s fine ass, duh!!!! ;-)
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I’m excited to see Side Effects because I like the actors that are in the movie.
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great cast, great suspense, great moviemaking
i’m excited because i love jude law
I like Catherine Zeta-Jones and this film looks interesting
There’s some great actors in this movie! It looks intense.
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I cannot wait to see this movie! I LOVE thrillers, especially with Jude Law AND Channing Tatum!? Doesn’t get much better!!
Can’t wait to see this!
It sounds suspenseful and like it has twists and turns. I like to see movies where I cannot predict the ending. I hope it makes me jump in my seat!
OMG I love a thriller!!!!! and that all star cast! CANT WAIT!
Who WOULDN’T be excited to see Channing Tatum AND another one of his crazy movie relationships! They make the best movies, his “love interest” is always gorgeous AND I get to look at Channing Tatum for 2 hours!! Yes, excited may be an understatement!
Channing Tatum AND Jude Law?!?! Nuff said! :)
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I’m excited because I love suspense movies and this looks like it has some great actors in it too!