The Glass House Collection

Drama

Thriller

The Glass House

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Columbia Pictures

United States of America

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Leelee Sobieski

Diane Lane

Stellan Skarsgård

Trevor Morgan

Chris Noth

Bruce Dern

Kathy Baker

Michael O'Keefe

Vyto Ruginis

Gavin O'Connor

Carly Pope

China Shavers

Agnes Bruckner

Michael Paul Chan

Rachel Wilson

Rutanya Alda

Erick Avari

Mia Barrentine

John Billingsley

Richard Anthony Crenna

Maia Danziger

Leslie Sackheim

Stephanie Ittleson

Harry Johnson

January Jones

Kirk Kinder

Maya McLaughlin

Wayne Morse

Michele Nordin

Brent Sexton

Paul Tuerpe

Julia Vera

Hunter Shepard

Kim Webster

D. Elliot Woods

Kempton Kilbarger

Alice Hirson

Drew Snyder

Rita Wilson

Howard E. Smith

Alar Kivilo

Daniel Sackheim

Neal H. Moritz

Monica Staggs

Sammy Maloof

Mark Pappas

Matthew Dettmann

Debbie Lynn Ross

Chris Durand

Lane Burch

Billy D. Lucas

Elan Yaari

Andrea Horta

Norman Howell

Randy Hall

Joseph Dianda

Thomas Robinson Harper

Kenny Davis

Craig Weintraub

Nina Kraft

Patricia L. DeShields

Gary A. Hecker

Mo Henry

Michael Viglietta

Joel Renfro

Skip Longfellow

Steve M. Davison

Jeff Winn

Gabriel Hardman

Jon H. Epstein

Louis D'Esposito

Troy Brown

Tom Franchett

Monty Rowan

Cornelia Ryan

Elizabeth Ludwick-Bax

Michael I. Rachmil

Raul A. Bruce

Jon Gary Steele

Thomas Milano

John Morris

Gary C. Bourgeois

Tessa Posnansky

Andrea Gabusi

Heather Lieberman

Victoria DeKay

Chris Squires

Bob Brown

Linda Arnold

Sarah Knowles

Chrisi Karvonides-Dushenko

Peter Iovino

Greg Orloff

Teri Anne Kopp

Richard Burton

Lana Heying

Charisse Cardenas

Felicia Fasano

Wesley Strick

Jonathan Bobbitt

Robert C. Decker

Mary Vernieu

Anne McCarthy

Joe Ondrejko

Alison Fisher

Christina Criswell

Jay Wilkinson

R. Bruce Steinheimer

Shelley Kirkwood

Freddy Luis

Jim Passon

Annie Ellis

Randall D. Wilkins

Christopher Young

Alex Newman

Gimly

There was really no intrigue in _The Glass House_ which is missing a pretty fundamental step when you're making a mystery/thriller.

_Final rating:★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid where possible._

***Sad drama with Leelee Sobieski and Stellan Skarsgård switches to thriller***

A suddenly orphaned teen girl (Leelee Sobieski) & her little brother start a new life in Malibu with their guardians (Stellan Skarsgård & Diane Lane), who might not be the caring friends of their parents they seem to be. Bruce Dern is on hand as a lawyer.

“The Glass House” (2001) starts as a melancholic drama with the general plot, setting and tone of “Poison Ivy” (1992), but without the lethal Lolita angle. It eventually morphs into a suspense/thriller à la “Enough” (2002), just don’t expect Leelee to change into Rambo, like J-Lo.    

Sobieski as protagonist Ruby is one-dimensionally sullen, which fits the situation, but it gives a lifeless vibe to the proceedings. Some critics claim the last act is predictable, but it's really not, excepting the fact that two people ultimately square off (which is obvious from the beginning). I'd cite examples but don't want to give away spoilers.

The film runs 1 hour, 46 minutes, and was shot in Malibu & that general area of Los Angeles.

GRADE: B-

The Glass House is one of those movies that might not blow you away but keeps you intrigued with its unsettling vibe. The cold, modern house perfectly mirrors the eerie atmosphere, creating an unsettling backdrop for the story. The cinematography uses this to its advantage, making the environment feel as much a part of the tension as the characters themselves. Leelee Sobieski delivers a standout performance, convincingly portraying her character’s growth and determination amidst the unfolding mystery. Stellan Skarsgård adds another layer with his chilling yet restrained presence, keeping you on edge even when the story feels familiar.

Sure, the plot leans toward predictable territory, which seems to be a sticking point for critics, but the film’s strength lies in how it teases the possibility of different outcomes. Even if the ending plays it safe, the journey there has enough intrigue to hold your attention. It’s not groundbreaking, but it’s a solid thriller with good acting, a cold and unsettling tone, and just enough tension to make it worth a watch. If you’re in the mood for something straightforward yet atmospheric, it’s a decent pick.

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Leelee Sobieski

Diane Lane

Stellan Skarsgård

Trevor Morgan

Chris Noth

Bruce Dern

Kathy Baker

Michael O'Keefe

Vyto Ruginis

Gavin O'Connor

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