Beast
United International Pictures (UIP) | Release Date: August 19, 2022
4.8
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Mixed or average reviews based on 58 Ratings
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5
GinaKAug 29, 2022
Suspenseful and fun overall. Fairly believable animal attackers, but generally very contrived. Idris Elba good as always, but not very convincing as a Dad. Nothing special. Just another day at the movies.
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6
MetacriticOnurOct 16, 2022
admirable
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adjectiv
worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
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10
saimariejohnsonAug 22, 2022
I really loved this movie. Has some intense moments but it is one that is well worth the watch!
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10
grinwade1Aug 22, 2022
Fun, action packed movie with likable characters. Really good CGI. Just a fun summer movie.
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6
Compi24Aug 30, 2022
Looking past some of the unnecessarily showy directorial maneuvers, the bone-headed character decisions and occasionally cringe-worthy passages of on-the-nose dialogue (which I know can be a lot for some people), "Beast" is actually aLooking past some of the unnecessarily showy directorial maneuvers, the bone-headed character decisions and occasionally cringe-worthy passages of on-the-nose dialogue (which I know can be a lot for some people), "Beast" is actually a relatively enjoyable man vs. nature thriller, with Idris Elba proving yet again that he's as likable as one can get. The effects in this were also — shockingly — some of the best I've seen in quite a while. I'm not even sure of the last time I've seen a CGI animal on screen that looked this convincing. Maybe "The Revenant?" Either way, it all helps in amping up the film's intensity, which I'm happy to say never really waned once things got going. I may be a bit more forgiving than others on this one, but I really can't say I was bored at any point throughout this flick. Just may have needed another pass or two at the script level is all.… Expand
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6
jamessOct 9, 2022
Beast looked like it be could've been this summer's version of Crawl, the successful creature feature from a couple of summers ago. Despite strong performances, particularly from Idris Elba and Sharlto Copley, it comes off as a SavannaBeast looked like it be could've been this summer's version of Crawl, the successful creature feature from a couple of summers ago. Despite strong performances, particularly from Idris Elba and Sharlto Copley, it comes off as a Savanna set version of Jurassic Park. It starts with a scene demonstrating the monstrous nature of the beast. Then we're introduced to the main characters, a vacationing father (a doctor), and his two young daughters, whom have issues with each other (as child resistant Dr Grant had to "father " Hammond's niece and nephew). In an early exposition dump we learn of why the animosity exists. We have a scene with a vehicle ledged precariously against a tree, and a scene of the young daughters trapped in a room with the beast approaching ala the raptor kitchen scene. The director, Baltasar Kormakur, sure loves the "oner", the one take scenes that may be stitched together that make up a lot of the scenes. It works to build tension for some scenes, but it's used much too often. The CGI lions are touch and go, but not a real distraction. Good for an undemanding actioner.… Expand
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5
Voodoo123Sep 18, 2022
An excellent cast and decent production value can't deter from the underwhelming screenplay and more action focused direction. While it certainly has style, this comes at the expense of removing any tension from the movie. It's a tough overAn excellent cast and decent production value can't deter from the underwhelming screenplay and more action focused direction. While it certainly has style, this comes at the expense of removing any tension from the movie. It's a tough over saturated genre to be original in but the 'bloodlusted' super beast never gets any sort of explanation and so it all hangs on the drama between the core family unit which I never really bought into. Mildly entertaining at its best, yawn fest at its worst.… Expand
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5
RalfbergsMar 23, 2023
I felt the story was too simple and actually for most of it felt quite boring. Like taking a very usual and simple formula and not making it anything special. It is ok, but don't expect anything great.
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5
MarkTakayamaSep 23, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was an okay movie that was very short and easy to follow. Lions were dangerous. I learned there were a lot of poachers. They should be arrested. No matter how dangerous lions are, they are not killed. I am an animal lover. Please protect wild animals.… Expand
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7
TAPRNov 5, 2022
Filme extremamente simples. Um leão puto da vida ataca tudo pela frente e o pai faz de tudo para proteger as filhas durante um passeio no safari. Sem mais. O destaque pra mim fica pros planos sequência e atuação das filhas. O leão desse filmeFilme extremamente simples. Um leão puto da vida ataca tudo pela frente e o pai faz de tudo para proteger as filhas durante um passeio no safari. Sem mais. O destaque pra mim fica pros planos sequência e atuação das filhas. O leão desse filme precisa passar pelo antidoping.… Expand
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5
SoulWarfareSep 17, 2022
I came in to see Idris Elba punch a Lion

I came out wishing he would punch his kids
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wozronApr 9, 2023
Featuring bad cgi, bad accents, bad acting, a bad plot moved along by bad decisions and a huge swathe of horrible cliches and stereotypes, this movie is strictly for when there is literally no other choice of viewing.
Elba’s character isFeaturing bad cgi, bad accents, bad acting, a bad plot moved along by bad decisions and a huge swathe of horrible cliches and stereotypes, this movie is strictly for when there is literally no other choice of viewing.
Elba’s character is apparently smart enough to be a doctor but makes a series of uninterrupted idiotic decisions and is saved from a situation that would never happen by a deus ex Machina that would also never happen. This movie has literally zero redeeming features, not the least of which is the cheesy final scene. Horrible all round.… Expand
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4
Mauro_LanariOct 12, 2022
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Although the footage lasts less than an hour and a half, Kormákur finishes expressing his intentions when he shows the shirt of "Jurassic Park": not prehistoric but current beasts, in a claustrophobic survival movie yet stuffed(Mauro Lanari)
Although the footage lasts less than an hour and a half, Kormákur finishes expressing his intentions when he shows the shirt of "Jurassic Park": not prehistoric but current beasts, in a claustrophobic survival movie yet stuffed with a ridiculous story (the so-called "narrative conventionality"). Should the hand-to-hand fight between Idris Elba and the big pissed lion make people remember the one between DiCaprio and the grizzly in "The Revenant"? One of his worst feature films.… Expand
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4
RohmoSep 20, 2022
Dumb to the point of not being fun... characters make eyerolling stupid choices
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6
MattyIce34Aug 20, 2022
It’s Idris Elba punching a lion for 93 minutes, if you came in expecting an Oscar film that sounds like a you problem
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6
Cin3v4Aug 23, 2022
It's pretty fun to watch it with some friends, nothing to special but the CGI is really good
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4
royalguy07Aug 25, 2022
About exactly what you would expect, It is at least interestingly filmed with a lot of tracking shots and care. Emotional moments fall very flat.
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5
UNARAK34Sep 7, 2022
I was very happy with the announcement of this film, I wanted more of the genre, however, it was a disappointment, the characters are shallow and the plot is weak, the plot of the film takes time to happen, in short, medium
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8
alanpotter17Apr 4, 2023
"Beast" é o típico filme que se justifica unicamente pela experiência sensorial que proporciona, sem enrolação entrega um suspense mata a dentro da selva, e por incrível que pareça o pouco desenvolvimento dos personagens mais ajuda do que"Beast" é o típico filme que se justifica unicamente pela experiência sensorial que proporciona, sem enrolação entrega um suspense mata a dentro da selva, e por incrível que pareça o pouco desenvolvimento dos personagens mais ajuda do que atrapalha, afinal, não estamos lá pra ver o drama humano, e sim o poderia da fera.
As primeiras imagens mostrando humanos convivendo com leões, ora caçando ora tentando preservá-los, mostra a dubiedade de postura em relação à natureza, e esse arcabouço já é mais do que suficiente para seguir adiante.
Óbvio que o roteiro cria uma justificativa estapafúrdia para o nosso protagonista (um ótimo Idris Elba) pôr as crianças em perigo, mas ao menos funciona. Tirando um ou outro momento piegas, a trama avança de forma a manter o suspense, especialmente pelo desconhecido e pela iminência ao perigo. A cena em que a fera os ataca no carro lembrou os melhores momentos de Jurassic Park, de tão bem feita como ficou. Quanto Elba tenta sair debaixo do carro, note que a câmera não precisa focar no leão, o não visto é, assim, potencializado pelas escolhas do diretor em criar a agonia necessária.
Há, ainda, vários planos sequência interessantes, giros de 360 graus, uma trilha sufocante, e conta com uma boa participação dos coadjuvantes, embora, como disse, muito pouco trabalhados. A curta duração faz o tempo passar voando, mas o filme entrega o entretenimento esperado.
Claro que a última cena força um pouco, não parece ser crível. Ainda assim, "Beast" é uma experiência que funciona, tem alguns sustos, tem uma direção acima da média e faz entreter ao longo da sua projeção.… Expand
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6
Badgerryan27Sep 17, 2022
Pretty fun film. Idris and Sharlto lift the film as usual. Love seeing Sharlto in films and every time he gets his chance to shine he does. The movie is just some generic fun dumb popcorn film that you ultimately know what will happen but isPretty fun film. Idris and Sharlto lift the film as usual. Love seeing Sharlto in films and every time he gets his chance to shine he does. The movie is just some generic fun dumb popcorn film that you ultimately know what will happen but is fun while the ride is going. I would recommend it for a one time watch.… Expand
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DannReviewSep 19, 2022
garbage Idris is better than this. Very disappointed. Myabe he had to do a movie to fulfill a contract or something
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mariechoseOct 16, 2022
Written by a 7 yo for idiots. Love Elba, but he can't save this one, and actually might drown with it.
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6
CarlElmoreNov 25, 2022
It was enjoyable enough. The constant use of 1 shot takes was very interesting but the script was very basic and bland.
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8
JuddeeJan 28, 2023
If you look past the dumb character decisions and some poor writing choices, 'Beast' is a solid thriller with good acting and CGI. There are many suspenseful moments and the movie never gets boring.
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Segalp007Jul 12, 2023
Although I do like Idrissa Elba’s acting in his other movies and in parts in this one, unfortunately he just does not come across as an American with that strange muddled accent, which is at times a Denzel parody and at times a New York twangAlthough I do like Idrissa Elba’s acting in his other movies and in parts in this one, unfortunately he just does not come across as an American with that strange muddled accent, which is at times a Denzel parody and at times a New York twang , much like you would expect to hear when someone is asking for a cup of “Kaaewfee” in Starbucks in New York. And he is the better part of this movie! The acting of the two daughters is excruciatingly annoying at times and the unnecessarily gory medical procedures were unwatchable for someone squeamish like me. The lion is a strange mangy beast who doesn’t conjure up the majesty of the king of the jungle. The programmer who created the lions graphics appears to have used a mixture of a large dog and a sick gorilla as a base for the CGI graphics.Anyway I did manage to sit through this one over 3 or 4 days (couldn’t take the whole movie in one session)…so be warned… Expand
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