Aug 19, 2012 by Brian Gallagher
EXCLUSIVE: Dreama Walker and Pat Healy Talk Compliance
One of the biggest buzz-worthy titles to come out of the Sundance Film Festival in January was director Craig Zobel's Compliance. This gripping drama is based on a true story, although most will be shocked by that aspect once the full tale unfolds. The plot centers on Becky (Dreama Walker), a young employee at a Chickwich fast food restaurant whose life gets upended by a single phone call. The store manager Sandra (Ann Dowd) receives a call from an "Officer Daniels" (Pat Healy), who accuses Becky of stealing money from a customer. Sandra keeps following the officer's orders to a T, despite how bizarre and unethical they are, in this tale that offers a haunting look at society's response to authority. I recently sat down with Dreama Walker and Pat Healy to discuss this critically-acclaimed drama, opening in New York City August 17th (
for the list of cities it will expand to in the coming weeks). Take a look at our exclusive video interview to see what they had to say.
Compliance was released August 17th, 2012 and stars Ann Dowd, Dreama Walker, Pat Healy, Bill Camp, Philip Ettinger, James McCaffrey, Matt Servitto, Ashlie Atkinson. The film is directed by Craig Zobel.
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THE JOKER
@gallagher See I have been spot on the last 3 weeks! I was hoping to keep the streak going, and that movie possessed my dreams...
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Brian Gallagher
@mcleve02 I know, man. My box office predictions have been pretty bad the last few weeks haha. There's always this week!
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THE JOKER
@gallagher good deal! I will definitely catch that one next! Still can't believe the Possession brought in more at the box office.. oh well! XD
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Brian Gallagher
@mcleve02 It was pretty good, yeah:) Also knocked out Kill List and Killer Joe. Both pretty crazy in different ways.
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THE JOKER
@gallagher haha sounds like a good weekend! Still need to catch Lawless!
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Brian Gallagher
@mcleve02 Anytime, sir!:) Now I must be going. Time for drinks and a double-feature (Premium Rush and Lawless). Have a good holiday weekend, yo!
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THE JOKER
@gallagher Haha no worries. Yeah I was surprised at how good it was! I'm glad you talked me into it!
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Brian Gallagher
Oops, @mcleve02, read previous comment:)
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Brian Gallagher
@mcleve Nice man! Glad you enjoyed it! The real-life girl actually sued McDonalds and received $2.5 million! - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strip_search_prank_call_scam
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THE JOKER
@gallagher Dude... finally got my hands on the film... all I was left with was wtf... I will get a review up on this... a lot better than I was expected... makes you kind of sick that this is true events..
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THE JOKER
@gallagher Hey a lot of the really controversial films turn out to be the best... Very filled with true, real life story... I definitely will!
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Brian Gallagher
@mcleve02 I do say so!:) And yeah, definitely let me know what you think of it when you check it out. I'm definitely curious as to how audiences will react to this one. It was quite controversial at Sundance, people yelling and screaming at Q&A's, etc.
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THE JOKER
@gallagher well if you say so! I will make it a point to seek it out and watch it! I will let you know what I think!
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Brian Gallagher
Well, yeah. When you said you "rated it" 2.5, I assume you meant you had seen the movie and rated it thusly. The movie itself is quite wonderful.
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THE JOKER
@gallagher Wait are you talking about the film itself or the videos and trailers, etc about it? I've not yet made my way to see the film just yet! There are tons of movies coming out left and right that my list is quite stacked at the moment! haha
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Brian Gallagher
@mcleve02 Oh, I didn't know you already watched it. I really loved it though.
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THE JOKER
@gallagher I definitely have some what open mind... I rated it 2.5... so I don't completely hate it... I will watch anything before I can truly say I hate it!
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Brian Gallagher
@mcleve02 Give this one a shot. It's truly compelling.
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THE JOKER
Are we running out of ideas or what....
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skywise
It alarming how common this type of "crime" actually is.
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