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MrGreg414Mar 2, 2019

Well, Sandra was in it, So i had to watch it. This was a far cry from Gracie from Miss C. I was intrigued by the depth of the movie. At times, i was not sure what was truly happening. I think it had a Biblical overtone. I enjoyed it, but itWell, Sandra was in it, So i had to watch it. This was a far cry from Gracie from Miss C. I was intrigued by the depth of the movie. At times, i was not sure what was truly happening. I think it had a Biblical overtone. I enjoyed it, but it was a one time watch and i will not see it again. PLEASE NO PART 2… Expand

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MasterRileyAug 1, 2019

Bird Box is a very fun and entertaining movie with an interesting premise much like that of 'A Quiet Place'. Its got lots of thrills and suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat, and has some great action/character moments that make itBird Box is a very fun and entertaining movie with an interesting premise much like that of 'A Quiet Place'. Its got lots of thrills and suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat, and has some great action/character moments that make it worth watching.… Expand

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viniciussawateMay 8, 2021

The affectionate conclusion favors drama over terror, and prefers to see the rest of humanity with a little optimism. It may not be the most original feature, nor does the solution suggest any improvement in the world future, but we areThe affectionate conclusion favors drama over terror, and prefers to see the rest of humanity with a little optimism. It may not be the most original feature, nor does the solution suggest any improvement in the world future, but we are talking about an individualistic project, right? When Malorie calms down, the film calms down too, and sees no need to move on. The direction turns a global catastrophe into an intimate event, an impulse for the sad woman to overcome her trauma, to reconcile with the maternal instinct and find happiness. Maybe a few billion human beings will be sacrificed along the way, but you can't make lemonade without squeezing a few lemons, right? For the final smile of Sandra Bullock and the sense of peace explored by the framing and the sound, the martyrdom was worth it.… Expand

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VsCruelJul 7, 2019

82 negative reviews? Are you kidding? The Bird Box should be a classic thriller/horror movie with a biggest social overtones, which began to use by horror movies. Social overtones like a new stage of development of the horror movies. Get Out,82 negative reviews? Are you kidding? The Bird Box should be a classic thriller/horror movie with a biggest social overtones, which began to use by horror movies. Social overtones like a new stage of development of the horror movies. Get Out, A Quiet Place, Bird Box - they all using the hidden social overtones and it's great! And Bird Box - one of the best from them.

I don't understand why people set so low ratings.… Expand

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ArcamJan 22, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A good movie, but it took a lot of hype for its quality.
Probably if the internet had not exaggerated about its quality would have liked more.
But it's still a good movie.… Expand

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DjakeirFeb 20, 2019

I stumbled on this movie not long after its release. I didn't know anything about the movie or heard anything about it prior to watching it. I had a couple hours free and noticed that sandra bullock was featured in the decent trailer so II stumbled on this movie not long after its release. I didn't know anything about the movie or heard anything about it prior to watching it. I had a couple hours free and noticed that sandra bullock was featured in the decent trailer so I decided to give it a watch. This film is a good and hearty thriller, it does draw a lot of parallels with other films of the same genre but has enough character to make it original. The film manages to create an incredible sense of unease and unpredicatbility that is key to the success of a thriller, so much so that I felt exhausted when it was over. The acting was good with some characters and character plots similar to the walking dead (back when that show was good). The story jumps about a lot to different times and locations which is quite annoying at the start when you just want the film to progress. Quite surprising though was he themes explored in the film and was actually quite successful in conveying emotion. The story does follow a typical apocalypse narrative so you find yourself thinking to yourself "when are these people going to argue about having to go out and get supplies" and sure enough they do. Some charcters are just there to make you feel sorry for them and their innocence, which makes it obvious they are going to get killed off. Sarah Paulson featured quite briefly in the film but I thought she could have offered more to the film. John Malkovic was ok, I think he is well rehearsed on playing a short tempered, problematic character. Sandra Bullock's performance was ok, she delivered lines in her usual tone but has something about her that makes her acting quite enjoyable to watch.

Overall, I think this movie will be enjoyable for those who enjoy thrillers and for those who just happen to stumble upon it themselves without being influenced by the recent viral spread of this movie with people running about with blinfolds on, I mean the promotion of this ovie was so awkward I half expected Joan Crawford to come running in swinning a fake axe.… Expand

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humunguschungusFeb 26, 2019

A fun Lovecraftian romp through an apocalyptic disaster that is both exciting and suspenseful.

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RONSAIDITMar 5, 2019

good film if a bit slow, played well by all characters.keeps you interested but wish they had expanded on the story.and gave us some answers

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BarryburdboxJul 2, 2019

BURDBOX IS A MOVe Oi've seeN in MoI Loife I wenT too wacH burdbox nd It was the movie of my life! aS soon ad I seew it I went to Mai m8s lawn and starred intO de sun untel oi doiVe. me mate com owt an he got mad cauz I was stood on hEsBURDBOX IS A MOVe Oi've seeN in MoI Loife I wenT too wacH burdbox nd It was the movie of my life! aS soon ad I seew it I went to Mai m8s lawn and starred intO de sun untel oi doiVe. me mate com owt an he got mad cauz I was stood on hEs flowers. he loike 'mate! Me panSies, innit?' an oi was loike 'soz m8 bUt dis spot iz de best in de wurld to look at de sun.' Cent see now Koz oi starried at the son, too long an now oim bloind. My only regret is that oi cant watch burdbox again. now em off to eet doritoes end look at ar sun until oi die.… Expand

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SEROJMar 24, 2019

What? Seriously? Mixed reviews? I honestly enjoyed every bit of this movie. I'll try to be spoiler free, but even though it was a bit predictable, unfinished and with some cliches - i highly recommend it and will probably watch it again someday.

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annbdMar 28, 2019

Far more then 5.7. Bird box is exciting and interesting movie with something new in it. Worth a watch.

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lager96Jan 2, 2019

This film is one hell of a ride. Right from the get go you are dropped into this post apocalyptic world that is unlike any other. There is always tension and you are constantly on the endgame of your seat. The cinematography is excellent andThis film is one hell of a ride. Right from the get go you are dropped into this post apocalyptic world that is unlike any other. There is always tension and you are constantly on the endgame of your seat. The cinematography is excellent and is a shining point of the movie. The acting from the whole cast is at an all time high which elevated the dialogue. This is a must see movie and an excellent one at that!… Expand

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BioTofuJan 2, 2019

The first scene set the story up very well with the conversation, things happening on TV and paintings. I also enjoyed how the movie doesnt try to over-explain or over-show, allowing the audience to use more brain and imagination. Good use ofThe first scene set the story up very well with the conversation, things happening on TV and paintings. I also enjoyed how the movie doesnt try to over-explain or over-show, allowing the audience to use more brain and imagination. Good use of the color blue on sandra bullock. the birds in the box and the human characters. a bit weird at certain points of the movie when malorie acted a bit out of her character by standing up for others when she was not good at making human connections.

Unfortunately, I saw the trailers and that has ruined some of the movie for me. The second half was also not as good as the first half. I particularly didnt enjoy last 15mins, with the characters just wandering off into different directions. The ending reminded me of the babadook which babadook did a much better job. I was also very puzzled as to how 2 of the characters were not given proper names at the beginning...… Expand

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NosheenAnjumJan 12, 2019

very interesting class movie. Sandra bullock performance was best as ever. must watch

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dharmaJan 19, 2019

Bird Box is probably one of Netflix's most successful film to date. It is a huge hit that even leads to various memes and dangerous attempts to emulate the characters in the film. Folks....driving a car while being blindfolded is notBird Box is probably one of Netflix's most successful film to date. It is a huge hit that even leads to various memes and dangerous attempts to emulate the characters in the film. Folks....driving a car while being blindfolded is not recommended in any situation. Beside the fact, I found this film equal in quality to its 'twin': The Quiet Place. While the latter received heaps of praise, both films share a similar premise and equally thrilling experience. Both are not genre changing, Oscar breaking flicks or took you into a deeper sense of dread, such as the excellent Hereditary. In this case, well suited to be watched while eating your popcorn at home.… Expand

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MuffinnnJan 23, 2019

The movie is really not as bad as portrayed here, i enjoyed watching it very much

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ScorpioZeroFeb 25, 2019

One of the best movies of 2018, Characters are great, i was worrying about all of them, birds look cute, and in conclusion Netflix did great job, fantastic movie 10/10

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GhuaDec 27, 2018

i havent read the book but the movie is quite decent. it uses some dirty tricks to keep you on edge (safety of the kids) but it is also one of those movies that you keep thinking of for a while.

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survivorfan989Jan 8, 2019

I found it did live up to the hype, and it held my attention throughout. Sandra Bullock is also a very strong lead!

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NobodyYouKnowDec 26, 2018

Bird Box had me creeped out for most of its length until the emotional finale. It's basically a psychological drama in horror film's clothing. The tension/creepiness factor are high for most of the movie as its timeline switches back andBird Box had me creeped out for most of its length until the emotional finale. It's basically a psychological drama in horror film's clothing. The tension/creepiness factor are high for most of the movie as its timeline switches back and forth between present and past. We learn that Malorie (Bullock) is/was pregnant, but she is noticeably unexcited by motherhood. We gradually learn that her upbringing has made her a rather cold, distant person who has trouble connecting with others. This sets the stage for what's to come, and what comes is lots of tension stemming from both the mysterious entities and the people forced to ride out the events together.

The tension felt as Malorie and the boy and girl travel down the river gradually increases as they near their destination because we know that their destination matters. I had a strong emotional reaction to the plight of the boy and girl. I must admit that I started sobbing near the end... but I won't spoil it by saying why :-).

Some people have complained that the film doesn't explain the origin of the mysterious entities which are the catalysts of the events, but I think their origin is beside the point (though, a possible explanation is alluded to by one character early on). To me, this is a movie about a woman learning to make the personal connections she had been unable to. The entities are not the point, *she* is the point. If you want horror à la Insidious (which was great!), this isn't for you. If you enjoy mystery for the sake of a broader, emotional point, this is definitely worth watching.… Expand

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Razgrez11Jan 2, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People need to quit giving titles a flat zero for small silly reasons. This movie was pretty good and worth a watch. WHO LOADS A SHOTGUN WITH just 1 SLUG THOUGH?!… Expand

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mrmonsterDec 22, 2018

I can't believe something this good is a Netflix original. This is one of the best movies I've seen it all year, it was very gripping and suspenseful from start to finish.

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PendalfJan 16, 2019

Way better than a QuietPlace! Netflix is on top! Of course it is not 1010, but 6.5-7, but the film has so much unfair critics and negative review I have to protect Sandra Bullock and Malkovich who is great in this film

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MikaeshinDec 30, 2018

Not the greatest movie in the world, sure it has its flaws, but overall, I liked it a bit. The best part was the acting of the kids, one of the strong points of the movie.

I get why it has mixed reviews, some loved the movie, others find itNot the greatest movie in the world, sure it has its flaws, but overall, I liked it a bit. The best part was the acting of the kids, one of the strong points of the movie.

I get why it has mixed reviews, some loved the movie, others find it in the middle, others hate it. I admit the movie is over hyped to what it is. At the end, it's one of those movies you will only know if you like only if you go and see it.… Expand

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kahaluu_girl808Dec 31, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was great! Just wish it explained more about the "creature" how it came to be and how the people were going to fix/manage to fix things. Why some could go around seeing without killing themselves and others would have to kill themselves immediately. The ending was okay, just wished it elaborated more. Possibly, I might have to re-watch movie again to understand better. Still, overall I really enjoyed the movie!… Expand

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nj06Jan 3, 2019

Excellent suspense-thriller. Very well executed. Some fantastic acting in the cast (chiefly, Sandra Bullock in an Oscar-worthy performance). I really enjoyed "The Quiet Place" and I also very much enjoyed "Bird Box". I have absolutely noExcellent suspense-thriller. Very well executed. Some fantastic acting in the cast (chiefly, Sandra Bullock in an Oscar-worthy performance). I really enjoyed "The Quiet Place" and I also very much enjoyed "Bird Box". I have absolutely no problem with these two movies existing side-by-side. They are both excellent and, obvious similarities notwithstanding, original movies.… Expand

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blawren4Jan 2, 2019

This movie was good. there were some forced sequences, but all told, it is a unique take on the genre that is worth watching...if nothing else but for the meme enjoyment.

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DarkgatorJan 6, 2019

Instant Masterpiece. Instant Masterpiece. Instant Masterpiece. Instant Masterpiece. Instant Masterpiece. Instant Masterpiece.

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dispencer187Jan 5, 2019

Honestly, I wasn't expecting much from this movie. But what a pleasant surprise. Not saying it was great, but definitely worth watching. Of course a lot of it is completely unrealistic (even when accounting for the plot), and that's why theHonestly, I wasn't expecting much from this movie. But what a pleasant surprise. Not saying it was great, but definitely worth watching. Of course a lot of it is completely unrealistic (even when accounting for the plot), and that's why the score isn't higher. That and the ending is just meh.… Expand

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JDDallas1Jan 2, 2019

Better than a lot movies I went to theaters for (lookin at you "Annihilation")..I also gave it a bit of a "pass" since it was Netflix movie. Much like "World War Z" just a few minutes in and the world goes from "normal" to chaos right beforeBetter than a lot movies I went to theaters for (lookin at you "Annihilation")..I also gave it a bit of a "pass" since it was Netflix movie. Much like "World War Z" just a few minutes in and the world goes from "normal" to chaos right before your eyes (this always trip me out)..Rest of movie is same vibe as "A Quiet Place" and "The Mist"

..the one knock I will log is that I wish the ending finally showed us what the monsters looked like..yeah OK I realize the idea was it is whatever your own personal individual worst fear is..but still let see what Sandra's was..I think they could've budgeted for a lil Monster CGI at that point.… Expand

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lori007101Jan 7, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just don't look! The idea that you can only pass an adventure with blindfolds, I still find original! Any unknown force, lets people drive mad. So they commit suicide. No one knows where it comes from and how to fight it. Pregnant Sandra Bullock can barricade herself into a house with a few other, few survivors. Interpersonal drama then plays out and you can't trust anyone anymore. For sure, it's a bit reminiscent of M. Night Shyamalan's work The Happening. The unknown force is not declared in great detail either. It's just there. The story is rather exciting, like the typical meeting of different people and how they have to come to terms. The only antidote is: Just don't look! Add to that the unique trip in a small boat with children who have all attracted the blindfolds. This is pure excitement and horror! I mean, how are we going to behave? The actors are heavily selected. Especially Bullock's counterpart part John Malkovich. Malkovich already has a tremendous screen presence.
The effects are simple and only targeted. Director Susanne Bier prefers to keep the focus on her performers rather than the strained disasters. Unfortunately, the conclusion remains open: You don't know how to contain the power. Are Bullock and the other survivors the only ones who had adopted the Blindekuh method? Why can the force affect people, even through the computer screen, but not through an open fireplace? Conclusion: An exciting and captivating story that has more interpersonal dimensions than on effects… Expand

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EgeBerkJan 2, 2019

I read the book of bird box and I liked it very much and I've finished about a week or something.
I was hoping to hear that this film was filmed later and then heard that it was filmed.Sandra bullockda starring me more but even for that timeI read the book of bird box and I liked it very much and I've finished about a week or something.
I was hoping to hear that this film was filmed later and then heard that it was filmed.Sandra bullockda starring me more but even for that time I thought Sandra Bullock was a little big in this role.
When I watched the film, I saw it change a bit as usual.The movie takes 2 hours and it's hard to fit a big book in 2 hours.So in my opinion if I actually had a series rather than making movies I think it would be more like and really cool.Had a very long and immersive story for the film.In fact, a universe like TWD does more people in the world.or if it would be 3 series, but this would be risky in terms of viewing.
I did not love the film because I read the book but someone not reading the book maybe like this film.I don't find it bad again but it wasn't very good. So they could transfer this perfect scenario to the longer-term audience, and we would be in this universe for longer.
If we go to acting, the majority is good, I just want to say.
Trevante Rhodes didn't like the acting of among them was the most amateur
Sandra Bullock was old for this role… Expand

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chuchu1chuuuJan 1, 2019

The entire movie is good but it doesnt have and END. They should have explained what was that "thing" that make people suicide. I was going to review it with 9 stars but the lack of an end made me grade it 7, just because it was a terrible mistake.

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NickCavalloDec 31, 2018

It was an interesting Idea that carried the movie along, especially the flashbacks. Although it takes some time to understand it ties the whole movie together in a pleasing way which I haven't seen in a lot of films.

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WakeNarrativeJan 14, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Take off your blindfolds for this review: The memes have run wild with images from this new Netflix thriller. Sandra Bullock is our hero and begins the movie blindfolded, leading 2 small children, also blindfolded, out into the woods and down into a hidden canoe to forge the river. Her demands are clear “..under no circumstance are you allowed to take off your blindfold. If I find that you have, I will hurt you.”, and she is not kidding. We jump back 5 years and learn how this land of blindfolds comes to be. Sandra, Malorie, is a bit of a loner artist, who is pregnant and going to a doctor’s appointment with her sister, Jessica, played by Sarah Paulson. Everything is fine until people everywhere begin committing suicide, for no apparent reason. Jessica is driving Malorie home when she too becomes overtaken with whatever this force is, her face turns to sadness, and crashes the car. When that doesn’t do that trick, she jumps in front of a moving garbage truck. Something terrible must be in the air. If you see “it” you will commit suicide. Jumping ahead again 5 years, the story continues through the lives of Malorie, her two children, and her significant other, Tom. It follows their struggles and their perseverance to survive in this new world. She also carries along with her two pet canaries that possess the ability to sense the dark presence. With a powerful M. Night Shayamalan composition, this movie makes you cling to the unknown. It surrounds the viewer with an overwhelming sense of anxiety like you are blindfolded yourself, leaving you gripping your seat for the next scene. How could this possibly end up, is there any hope? Who strives in an environment where sight is outlawed – the blind. However, there may also be outlaws that bring vision to the darkness. Best names for children: boy and girl – no gender equality here. Scariest non-villain: Douglas – played by the talented John Malkovich, but what a douche. Best outcome from this movie – Bird Box Challenges! Overall grade: A. No need to hide behind a blindfold here, this was entertaining… Expand

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RtheomDec 27, 2018

"Bird Box" is "A Quite Place" done right. "A Quiet Place" was fine it had some interesting ideas, but it was just green in one too many ways with so-so directing, decent-but-not-great acting and a corny end. Sure, this movie doesn't"Bird Box" is "A Quite Place" done right. "A Quiet Place" was fine it had some interesting ideas, but it was just green in one too many ways with so-so directing, decent-but-not-great acting and a corny end. Sure, this movie doesn't necessarily clean up as nicely as "A Quite Place" does by the time its over, but this one leaves just enough questions open that you're left wondering but not wanting. "Bird Box" is definitely one of the better films I've seen this year. Yes, the plot is fairly predictable, but the movie admits that right from the start and just concerns itself with presenting something gripping, which it does very well. Sandra Bullock and all of the other actors put their all into this, and it shows. I highly recommend this movie, particularly since its already on Netflix.… Expand

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mautiseDec 25, 2018

This movie is one of the best I've seen this year. It had a great emotional and keep-you-on-edge plot that kept your interest till the very end. I was disappointed when the movie ended and I wish it came out before "A Quiet Place" so peopleThis movie is one of the best I've seen this year. It had a great emotional and keep-you-on-edge plot that kept your interest till the very end. I was disappointed when the movie ended and I wish it came out before "A Quiet Place" so people could stop comparing; I don't think it's anything "A Quiet Place", in my opinion, "A Quiet Place" wasn't even that good. I think the rating on this movie should be much higher but what matters is that the people loved it. KEEP IT UP NETFLIX!… Expand

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chidimeDec 25, 2018

Started out on a bad note, but ended on a high one. Had some really scary moments, and was thrilling especially at the end. Hopefully, more Netflix movies are at east as good as this.

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WuehltischJan 4, 2019

I really enjoyed the movie, as much as the acting and the idea behind the tale. I can see why the general score is ~5,5 as the film doesn't have a "visible" monster and and lack of explanation of it - it's just no generic hollywood flic. AndI really enjoyed the movie, as much as the acting and the idea behind the tale. I can see why the general score is ~5,5 as the film doesn't have a "visible" monster and and lack of explanation of it - it's just no generic hollywood flic. And the ending isn't cheesy as much as it's just an end of a journey.… Expand

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GittoploJan 13, 2019

Unexpected surprise. A film full of intensity and suspense. Music, acting and the plot were top notch. A few silly decisions here and there but overall best thriller I have seen in 2018.

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RaduAJan 5, 2019

Bird Box has an interesting concept, good actors but it seemed like something was missing ...

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BerikJan 8, 2019

Bird Box is a supernatural thriller about monsters that are so ugly that you want to kill yourself. So now we finally know how Melania Trump feels. It's far from an original movie, but it is enjoyable. Basically we take bets on who will die,Bird Box is a supernatural thriller about monsters that are so ugly that you want to kill yourself. So now we finally know how Melania Trump feels. It's far from an original movie, but it is enjoyable. Basically we take bets on who will die, and in what order. The story is alright, the main character is unlikeable, but her sidekick who looks like a Terminator is nice.

This makes for a good watch to entertain. I give it a 7/10.… Expand

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cds325Dec 25, 2018

People are being too harsh on this movie. Sure Sandra Bullock has been in better movies. But not a bad movie by any means. If you like movies with suspence you will like this one and the movie is good enough to be in theaters. Would give thisPeople are being too harsh on this movie. Sure Sandra Bullock has been in better movies. But not a bad movie by any means. If you like movies with suspence you will like this one and the movie is good enough to be in theaters. Would give this movie a 7.5 out of 10 but metacritic's rating system doesnt work that way. Go check it out definitly worth a watch.… Expand

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Yugee0hDec 27, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brilliant movie. PERIOD! I love how the movie doesn't show the monster because I'm assuming it wants to leave it to our imagination. The characters as well as their development was so real and so phenomenal. Sandra Bullock was THE right actress for her role. Wouldn't have anyone else.… Expand

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abracadavarJan 3, 2019

This is a solid movie, it's not amazing but considering the solid cast and production level for a Netflix movie you get a good value for sure. It's well acted, and shot beautifully, the score by Trent Reznor is perfect. I only had few minorThis is a solid movie, it's not amazing but considering the solid cast and production level for a Netflix movie you get a good value for sure. It's well acted, and shot beautifully, the score by Trent Reznor is perfect. I only had few minor issues, the ending felt really flat to me, without spoiling it just did not pay off the way I felt it should have, it kind of faded away.. the other thing was the actress the played Olympia.. ok all the other actors were fantastic and maybe that was why she stuck out, but she was hands down the weakest actor / actress and it showed.. there was times when she fighting back a smile almost when she should be sad and delivered lines poorly. That said this movie is a really fun thriller / semi horror film that has a great feel to it.… Expand

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JoeizzleDec 29, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was never gonna get treated fairly, in one side we have the people who have read the book who will say the classic line “The book is better” well i havent read the book and maybe you are right, maybe the book is better, it doesn’t neccesarrily mean that the movie deserves the score it gets. We also have the people who claim that its a rippoff of other films with some of the same elements such as “the happening” and “the quiet place”, think those people should really look a little closer and see that there is a major difference. And then we have the people who just for some reason gives creepy films bad reviews, its pretty common (IMO) that horror films and almost horror films get worse reviews than other genres. And then there are the people who needs answers for everything. What are the monsters. Well the monsters make you kill yourself if you see it, so if you did see it you might kill yourself right, they need to be portrayed as unfathomable. When john malkowich talks about there being 2 kind of people, the kind and the **** or whatever he says. He says that only the A-holes survive. thats why he is one, kinda, and he was rigth by not trusting anyone. only the A-Holes/psychos could live with themselves after seing the “monster(s)” that seems to me like much of the theme in this film. There is no place for too much kindness in this world. as the heisserer The screenwriter says in an interview, “I'm one who generally leans toward a hopeful or optimistic ending even in dystopian horror movies. I'm not one to embrace nihilism considering that I feel like we're living in that world now,"

I Felt like that was what he was trying to show in the movie, the psychos being that nihilism he is talking about. The monsters and psychos are not placed in the movie to be explained, they are there to give the feeling of hopelessness and maybe draw paralels to the world we live in. There are more layers to this, but i just wanted to point out my interpretation of some of the things people are most dissatisfied with, because i really enjoyed this movie, and i dont think it gets the credit it deserves. I ussually enjoy Susanne Biers movies, but this is the best IMO.… Expand

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QueirozClarcDec 27, 2018

Não é um filme perfeito, mas vale o tempo gasto. Sandra Bullock surpreende com a atuação e as crianças não deixam a desejar.

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RichVernadeauJan 6, 2019

nonstop tension and a new spin on an apocalyptic world. In the review I am going to write I am going to say "If you took The Birds, Dawn of the Dead and The Happening and tossed them into a blender, Birdbox is what you get". Frankly, I wasnonstop tension and a new spin on an apocalyptic world. In the review I am going to write I am going to say "If you took The Birds, Dawn of the Dead and The Happening and tossed them into a blender, Birdbox is what you get". Frankly, I was quite impressed with it. I like end of the world societal breakdown scenarios and this was a refreshingly unique and different approach to that.… Expand

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GFactorDec 21, 2018

Obviamente o livro é melhor e tem mais detalhes, porém o filme honra a obra original! Parabéns Susanne e Sandra pelo trabalho! Lógico que poderia amarrar mais algumas pontinha e explicar uns detalhes, mas em filmes as vezes é necessárioObviamente o livro é melhor e tem mais detalhes, porém o filme honra a obra original! Parabéns Susanne e Sandra pelo trabalho! Lógico que poderia amarrar mais algumas pontinha e explicar uns detalhes, mas em filmes as vezes é necessário cortes. Sandra Bullock está simplesmente incrível! Excelente atuação! E o que falar das atuações infantis? Tão fofos quanto talentosos! Ótimo filme!… Expand

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JessicakcDec 21, 2018

I found the movies suspenseful and riveting. It was well casted and well written. Bullock gives a great performance.

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MetavoltronDec 23, 2018

This is further proof Netflix is quickly becoming a better studio than most in Hollywood. I don't even like Sandra Bullock, but she's convincing in this. The horror genre is over-saturated with garbage, so it's refreshing to see a film likeThis is further proof Netflix is quickly becoming a better studio than most in Hollywood. I don't even like Sandra Bullock, but she's convincing in this. The horror genre is over-saturated with garbage, so it's refreshing to see a film like this even if it does feel a lot like "A Quite Place." They do a great job at making you feel the actual horrifying entity without truly showing it and that goes a long way, just like that damn river. I can understand some of the downvotes or "5"s for people that read the book, but people need to pull themselves out of their own experience when it comes to book adaptations and understand the overall audience of a film. I had to do this with "World War Z," which was drastically different from the book. Enjoy this film as it is. And close. your. eyes.… Expand

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I_loveJan 3, 2019

The movie was great but at times felt like the characters were basic and stupid, and it has a couple cliches in the film, other than that amazing movie

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PanchogulJan 3, 2019

Bird Box resulta ser interesante y entretenida pese a que el argumento se parece mucho a otras conocidas películas pero esta ok y Sandra Bullock genial como siempre.

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qbaseDec 18, 2018

Στο «Bird Box», που το σκηνοθέτησε η Σουζάν Μπίερ (The Night Manager), η Μπούλοκ παίζει τη Μάλορι, μια γυναίκα στα τελευταία στάδια της εγκυμοσύνης της, που βγαίνει από έναν τυπικό έλεγχο για να διαπιστώσει ότι κάτι έχει συμβεί στον κόσμο πουΣτο «Bird Box», που το σκηνοθέτησε η Σουζάν Μπίερ (The Night Manager), η Μπούλοκ παίζει τη Μάλορι, μια γυναίκα στα τελευταία στάδια της εγκυμοσύνης της, που βγαίνει από έναν τυπικό έλεγχο για να διαπιστώσει ότι κάτι έχει συμβεί στον κόσμο που δημιουργεί στους ανθρώπους την επιθυμία να αυτοκτονήσουν. Από την στιγμή εκείνη και μετά, ο χαρακτήρας της Μπούλοκ κυκλοφορεί σε όλη την ταινία με δεμένα μάτια προσπαθώντας να σώσει την οικογένειά της από αυτή την ακαθόριστη απειλή.… Expand

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MaxMartDec 23, 2018

Yo no he leído el libro, y según dicen es bastante diferente a este. Como no lo he leído, no lo estoy tomando en cuenta. La película es muy buena, te mantiene en total tensión siempre que es necesario y te da respiros en los que conoces a losYo no he leído el libro, y según dicen es bastante diferente a este. Como no lo he leído, no lo estoy tomando en cuenta. La película es muy buena, te mantiene en total tensión siempre que es necesario y te da respiros en los que conoces a los personajes y cómo se relacionan entre ellos. Y bueno, las criaturas que asolan al mundo en ningún momento reciben una explicación (lógica o no) lo cual es un punto malo. Por otra parte, la acción en un mundo postapocalíptico es bastante lógica y el como sobreviven debido a la amenaza de la película es bastante interesante y original.
Las "criaturas" no son tan originales porque no cuando la gente las ve, se suicidan, cosa que ocurre de forma similar en "El incidente" de M. Night Shyamalan. En esta las plantas expulsan un gas que quien lo respire busca la manera más cercana para perder la vida. Hay otra parte de la epidemia que si es más original y terrorífica, pero es un spoiler.

Y finalmente, SPOILER sin ser exactamente spoiler.

El final es un poco malo, pero pensándolo bien, no podía dar para más, además, pensando en que es ficción no está tan mal, y tiene un 50% de sentido del que puede tener.
Es un final de 6/10. A pesar de eso último la película es muy recomendable e interesante, como mínimo para ver una vez; yo pienso verla de nuevo ;) .… Expand

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Vitor007Dec 29, 2018

"Bird Box" Despite a great incoherence in events, being innocent at all times, has good performances and a good transmission of the facts occurred, bringing a greater interest of the public. His conclusion disappointed at a certain point,"Bird Box" Despite a great incoherence in events, being innocent at all times, has good performances and a good transmission of the facts occurred, bringing a greater interest of the public. His conclusion disappointed at a certain point, leaving certain doubts. Sandra Bullock breaks expectations with her acting in this film.… Expand

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VondettJan 1, 2019

Really liked this movie. Kind of slow going at first and pretty confusing , but it picks up in mystery rather quickly after first 15 mins. I think a lot of people miss the metaphor in this one in my opinion. Metaphor being - is that peopleReally liked this movie. Kind of slow going at first and pretty confusing , but it picks up in mystery rather quickly after first 15 mins. I think a lot of people miss the metaphor in this one in my opinion. Metaphor being - is that people are too afraid to face their own fears and sadness within , they rather just blow their brains out or live in blindness. Viewers who only see this movie as a "horror/thriller flick" and wait for some monster to jump scare them , are sad individuals indeed, this movie has much more depth than just some "wind trying to kill them".… Expand

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manningn15Dec 24, 2018

This film is a little slow at times but was still really entertaining and super creepy. The story and plot was fantastic. The acting was stupendous especially Sandra Bullock's performance. John Malkovich, Trevante Rhodes, and DanielleThis film is a little slow at times but was still really entertaining and super creepy. The story and plot was fantastic. The acting was stupendous especially Sandra Bullock's performance. John Malkovich, Trevante Rhodes, and Danielle Macdonald also gave great performances.… Expand

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drlowdonJan 1, 2021

When an unknown force causes anyone who views it to commit suicide, a group of survivors take refuge inside a house in order to escape the carnage going on in the streets. Five years later, Malorie Hayes and two young children, head down aWhen an unknown force causes anyone who views it to commit suicide, a group of survivors take refuge inside a house in order to escape the carnage going on in the streets. Five years later, Malorie Hayes and two young children, head down a dangerous river hoping to reach a safe location in order to start living a more ‘normal’ life again.

Whilst it never quite reaches true ‘classic’ status, Birdbox is a tense thriller/horror movie featuring some good performances (particularly from Sandra Bullock) that will entertain most viewers.… Expand