Robin Williams in the movie One Hour Photo.
In the 2002 psychological thriller, the actor played a very lonely sociopath, Sy Parrish, an hour-long photographic technician with impeccable attention to detail and a love of work. The day-to-day nature of the job means he knows the secrets of recurring clients and ends up becoming too attached to a family. Sy felt protected, and when it came to making connections through his work, he took drastic measures.
The usually lively actor brings a sinister, unsettling presence to the role, taking a big step from anything he initially became famous for. Williams' silence became as expressive as his movements.
"One Hour photo" received positive reviews from film critics, including praise for Williams' opposing performance, which earned him the Saturn Award for Best Actor. The film was also a commercial success, grossing $52.2 million and budgeting for $12 million.
