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The Call

Morris Chestnut stars in a scene from the movie “The Call.”

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A 911 operator (Halle Berry) becomes personally invested in helping a teen (Abigail Breslin) escape from the psychopath (Michael Eklund) who kidnapped her. For most of its running time, director Brad Anderson’s thriller plays out as serviceable, if uninspired, entertainment for adults. But late developments make it first thoroughly implausible and then morally unacceptable.

Watch out for: Endorsement of vigilantism, much violence, some of it gory, at least one use of profanity, several sexual references, and occasional rough and crude language.

Rated: O, morally offensive; MPAA: R, restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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