Beckett

Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): August 13, 2021

4.5	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 31 Ratings

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Stream2BigScreeAug 20, 2021

Earlier this year, Netflix pledged to have new film releases each weekend of 2021. I don't know when that was supposed to start, but Beckett was one of its film premieres from last weekend. Beckett is a contained film set in Greece starringEarlier this year, Netflix pledged to have new film releases each weekend of 2021. I don't know when that was supposed to start, but Beckett was one of its film premieres from last weekend. Beckett is a contained film set in Greece starring John David Washington as the title character with small roles from Alicia Vikander and Vicky Krieps. The synopsis goes as follows: Beckett, an American tourist, and his girlfriend (Vikander), are on an romantic getaway in Greece when a tragic car accident upends his vacation and mires him a political conspiracy that may cost him his life. Here's how I see it.

Beckett is an easy watch. If you have seen the trailer, you know exactly what you are going to get; but the way it comes at you is the interesting part. For a movie that is supposed to be a thriller, the first 10-20 minutes that establish Beckett as a character and his relationship seem very disconnected from the rest of the movie, but it's setting up the stakes. Once the plot kicks into high gear, what Beckett goes through becomes relentless - the camera work and music throughout help keep the tension high. In fact, as I watched the movie, I felt like it had some good Hitchcockian vibes. The sense that an unwitting, everyman gets chased and threatened by some overarching government conspiracy sets the essential stage of a taut thriller, not to mention that Beckett is in a foreign country with a language barrier. I could see Beckett as the Cary Grant character from North by Northwest. The problem with Beckett is that the reasons Beckett is being chased make no sense. The explanation is unsatisfactory and wholly forgettable. They probably shouldn't even have tried to explain it. Nevertheless, once John David Washington started running from the bad guys, I was completely engrossed. That was enough for me.

Side note: I think this is John David Washington's best performance since Blackkklansman.

Beckett is a good thriller that hits its stride about 20 minutes in. The first section is a bit of a slog, but if you make it through that, the thrill of the chase will get you. If you are looking for a decent film with suspenseful elements, you could do worse than Beckett. Grab a bowl of popcorn and enjoy.… Expand

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PoofyAug 19, 2021

As a half greek person living abroad I enjoyed watching this movie with longing and nostalgia of the country side types of people as well as the street and culture of Athens. All along a little drama!.. I can’t understand why it got so badAs a half greek person living abroad I enjoyed watching this movie with longing and nostalgia of the country side types of people as well as the street and culture of Athens. All along a little drama!.. I can’t understand why it got so bad reviews, when in the end its not that bad. I would even enjoy a follow up to this movie see what happens next. Did he get back? What was it really all about? This movie is for people who loves the cinema and a good cultural alternative movie … Expand

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HabibiehakimAug 16, 2021

8.5/10
The movie lacks in every non-dialogue scene, it was too slow and it was pretty boring, but while they back at it, with a great dialogue, amazing performance by everybody especially Washington's, incredible action, great score, and8.5/10
The movie lacks in every non-dialogue scene, it was too slow and it was pretty boring, but while they back at it, with a great dialogue, amazing performance by everybody especially Washington's, incredible action, great score, and great story, it was pretty hard for me to really going way down for the score, once it's good, it's so good, Beckett is still overall a great movie and one of the years best film.… Expand

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TomasVenderSep 13, 2021

This film kept me on the edge of the seat for 2 hours. Excellent thriller, I dont know what youall are wining about.

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