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payne4evrDec 31, 2018

All the hype surrounding this movie, just to suck you in. So many people watched because expectations were high. It was a huge waste of time.. not even worth watching. Its like a jersey shore survivor.. but not as entertaining. The bestAll the hype surrounding this movie, just to suck you in. So many people watched because expectations were high. It was a huge waste of time.. not even worth watching. Its like a jersey shore survivor.. but not as entertaining. The best way i can describe this movie is like this.. normally you take a satisfying crap on the toilet, flush it, and youre done.. and you feel good. Here, youre forced to crap in a bag.. they tell you to hold onto the bag, telling you something amazing will happen if you do.. like george r r martin.. the pizza is coming. You sit there the whole time with a smelly festering turd bag.. then finally its over and they wheel a garbage can around and tell u its ok to throw the bag out. "Wasnt that amazing?" No, it wasnt.. the most annoying thing is watching a buncha fools trying to survive using hollywood sjw logic to get thru serious situations, which always ends bad for them, but every opportunity they can, they do it again.. the definition of insanity.… Expand

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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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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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Micromegas80Dec 30, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the second Netflix movie where the final scene erases everything that the movie has built up to with illogical garbage that concludes nothing and contributes nothing to the overall story. The first one was "The End" which ended in the main character and his SO in a car covered in a cloud of dust before the credits roll. In Bird Box the sanctuary from the monsters turns out to be a school for the blind. Now what is a school for the blind doing tucked away in the middle of a forest and how does Rick give such an accurate description of how to get there down the river, when he is blind? Where are they getting their food from? What makes their place any safer than the original house Malorie and the kids were holed up in? What happened to all the other blind people in the cities - there should be thousands of them still alive. Why is it even called Bird Box??? The box of birds is in barely half a dozen shots in the entire movie. Urgh. The more I think about this inconclusive and dumb ending the more enraged I become over the fact that I spent two hours watching it.

To sum up "Bird Box" is what happens when The Walking Dead meets Oregon Trail.… Expand

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Roo182Dec 30, 2018

Very disappointed with this film. It was a cliche apocalyptic psychological thriller that failed to hit the mark. I was cautious going into this with Bullock as the lead, and I was right, it just seemed TOO much about her. Plot holes andVery disappointed with this film. It was a cliche apocalyptic psychological thriller that failed to hit the mark. I was cautious going into this with Bullock as the lead, and I was right, it just seemed TOO much about her. Plot holes and inconsistencies everywhere, mega eye roll moments. Don't waste your time.… Expand

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KELEO2000Dec 30, 2018

a film full of clichés, and inconsistencies that can only get worse with the bad performance of bullock, a film worthy of forgetting

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deteDec 30, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unoriginal, except for the blindfold gimmick.Follows the zombie/apocalypse formula and doesn't offer anything new . Ending is cliche AF, as is most of the movie and especially the cast. Ex-soldier is gonna help the little lady, sacrificing himself of course, but not before they have a forced and awkward love scene. When he said "I love you so much" I actually lol'ed - they had no chemistry and very little interaction before that, they hardly spent a day together.… Expand

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goncalocoutoDec 24, 2018

"Bird Box" é um suspense razoável. O início foi interessante, mas o final realmente desapontou. A atuação de Bullock neste filme é fantástica.
6/10

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Fringe124Dec 30, 2018

Imagine a cheap ripoff of Lost mixed with The Last Man On Earth in the form of a movie and you will have Bird Box.

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AvodeskormDec 29, 2018

This movie is a POS. People are calling it a rip-off of A Quiet Place, but really this is just a horrendous imitation of Frank Darabont's film adaption of Stephen King's The Mist. (And so many other things) Nothing is subtle in this film,This movie is a POS. People are calling it a rip-off of A Quiet Place, but really this is just a horrendous imitation of Frank Darabont's film adaption of Stephen King's The Mist. (And so many other things) Nothing is subtle in this film, everything is repeatedly smashed into your face and requires little thought from the audience. The acting is so annoying and was trying so hard to give an emotional weight to the story, that it just fails as a result.

The art of filmmaking has become the art of an extended full-length filler television episode, nowadays. Bird Box is just showing that by refusing to challenge its audience and as a result showcases its ability to just settle into generic mediocrity.… Expand

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VoltronBlackLioDec 29, 2018

This is nothing more than a watered down and even worse version of M Night Shyamalan's "The Happening." I will admit that is starts off intriguing but it quickly descends into a laughable mess about midway through. Avoid this awful, awfulThis is nothing more than a watered down and even worse version of M Night Shyamalan's "The Happening." I will admit that is starts off intriguing but it quickly descends into a laughable mess about midway through. Avoid this awful, awful film. Its being placed next to Batman Forever as one of the worst films of all time.

The only thing that could have saved this pile would be the "Rick" on the radio was actually "Rick Grimes" and this was some strange prequel to the Walking Dead. Now that would have made this a 2-star movie.… 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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SturmhardtDec 29, 2018

Pretty good idea, pretty stupid movie in the end. I liked the premise, but it is just another cookie cutter postapocalyptic movie that does not do ANYTHING with the interesting idea and only offers very bad explanations for what is happening.Pretty good idea, pretty stupid movie in the end. I liked the premise, but it is just another cookie cutter postapocalyptic movie that does not do ANYTHING with the interesting idea and only offers very bad explanations for what is happening. Spare yourself the pain and don't watch this movie.… 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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shoulderoforionDec 27, 2018

The only reason I'm giving this a 4 is because the cast is so good. From the trailer Bird Box looked like a straight rip off of A Quiet Place, and that's exactly what it is. The production values are sky high, but we literally saw the sameThe only reason I'm giving this a 4 is because the cast is so good. From the trailer Bird Box looked like a straight rip off of A Quiet Place, and that's exactly what it is. The production values are sky high, but we literally saw the same story by John Krasinski,told last year, so much better. Sandra Bullock continues to be the also ran hack she's always been, and it's "nice" seeing her try to erase the fact she used to be married to a White Supremacist.… Expand

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vervainDec 28, 2018

This is a scenario where it's near impossible to capture in film format the sheer terror and suspense that the book conjures up so effectively. Bird Box, which I read well before seeing the film, was unputdownable and scary as hell. It wasThis is a scenario where it's near impossible to capture in film format the sheer terror and suspense that the book conjures up so effectively. Bird Box, which I read well before seeing the film, was unputdownable and scary as hell. It was absolutely brilliant. The film was good; I really had no complaints (Sandra Bullock did an excellent job, and especially Sarah Paulson, whom I adore. Also, there were some really funny moments in the film that I don't recall happening in the book.) It just wasn't that scary.… 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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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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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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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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gioturraDec 26, 2018

Bird Box has two major components that save it from a 1/10. And that is Bullocks' captivating performance, and the general concept of the film (although heavily borrowed from The Happening). Everything else was a let down. The story containsBird Box has two major components that save it from a 1/10. And that is Bullocks' captivating performance, and the general concept of the film (although heavily borrowed from The Happening). Everything else was a let down. The story contains no set theme, and juggles genres from scene to scene. Moments of comic relief are generally poorly timed, and diminishes the momentum of the film. The characters are forgettable and two-dimensional, there is not depth to their ambitions. Every death that occurs does not cause an impact, since there is no time to develop any sort of relationship with them. The anxiety could have been paced with slower transitions, quieter beats and overall more reliance on the emotion of the world created by Bier. Moments where the music could let the picture breathe are entirely overlooked, causing a jarring mashup of intensities that pull you out of the experience. Sandra Bullock, on the other hand, saved the film. Her performance was captivating and emotional, which lent the film brief moments of genuine awe. Bird Box could be a breath of fresh air in the horror realm, as "A Quiet Place" and "Hereditary" were. However, the lazy development of characters and even lazier story-telling coupled with dubious acting (NOT from Sandra Bullock) shoot it down mercilessly.… Expand

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JLuis_001Dec 26, 2018

It's useless to have an interesting plot and to start up your narrative in the most important point when you deal with the rest of the story interspersed with the moments that led you to that exact point, especially to problematically build aIt's useless to have an interesting plot and to start up your narrative in the most important point when you deal with the rest of the story interspersed with the moments that led you to that exact point, especially to problematically build a very poor climax seasoned with an unsatisfactory conclusion.

Undoubtedly, Netflix bet strongly for this film that together with Roma are the last strong releases for the stream service this end of the year. But this definitely didn't pay the sufficent dividends, neither responded with the expected quality.… Expand

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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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RudygerDec 26, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Take the worst aspects of: The walking dead, The Happening and A Quiet Place. Then you have Bird Box. What a terrible, terrible movie.
Sandra Bullock portrays a really unpleasant character, very difficult to root for. The beginning of the movie, where everything goes crazy, is ok, but too similar to the happening. But in The Happening, at least we had some kind of explanation, as lame as it turned out. In Bird Box, the writers just don't bother. It's implied this is some kind of demons, whatever.
In the end of course, nothing is resolved, because that would take creativity. I kinda hate this kind of movie where the world goes to an end, and we follow a tiny bunch of characters until they get to safe place. It seems like a happy ending, if you forgot that the world is still crazy out there. Anyway... Dialogues are boring and endless, just like in the walking dead. And characters act stupidly, just like in A quiet place. By the way, this is a rather long movie (>2h). I would recommend not to waste your time on this one. Really not worth it.… Expand

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wantedtolikebutDec 25, 2018

What a mess. The inter-cutting between present and past didn't work. The cast was full of very good and very bad actors, working unharmoniously together, creating a truly odd tone throughout the film. Felt like half student film, half slickWhat a mess. The inter-cutting between present and past didn't work. The cast was full of very good and very bad actors, working unharmoniously together, creating a truly odd tone throughout the film. Felt like half student film, half slick Hollywood horror. Not showing the creatures, constantly alluding to them, and teasing them with illustrations drawn by an over-acting madman was incredibly irritating. Not at all suspenseful. I've seen better Twilight Zones done for what this bunch budgeted for one day's lunch.… 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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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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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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mattwelchDec 24, 2018

This is slim-budget B movie with some A-list actors. The characters are shallow and the story is uninspired except for the many parts that don't make any sense. This movie leaves the viewer with many questions while watching and sorelyThis is slim-budget B movie with some A-list actors. The characters are shallow and the story is uninspired except for the many parts that don't make any sense. This movie leaves the viewer with many questions while watching and sorely lacking in explanations that satisfy.… Expand

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RunawaysblowsDec 24, 2018

Boring as it gets. I think they are trying to live in the moment with good acting like walking dead did in the first season. However they don't. It's just unexplained moronic garbage. I like Sandra Bullock but this was a big fail.

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jackmcknightDec 24, 2018

One of the worst movies I have ever seen. Lazy acting. Even lazier writing. Nothing makes sense or is explained. Horrible. Wish I could have my time back.

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andy24king24Dec 23, 2018

First the positives, tense, chilling, some good acting, Sandra Bullock once again a fine performance but the one big negative, too many questions by the end and not enough answers. So much potential but not good enough.

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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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MikefromAngusDec 23, 2018

The beginning of the movie is a 10 out of 10! I was on the edge of my seat! The middle where they start to drive the car is where my scores goes down alittle. But at this point, I am still liking the movie! What destroyed the movie for me,The beginning of the movie is a 10 out of 10! I was on the edge of my seat! The middle where they start to drive the car is where my scores goes down alittle. But at this point, I am still liking the movie! What destroyed the movie for me, was the cheesy ending.… Expand

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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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kcscworldDec 23, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's surely a waste of time to see this movie. I think the one who wrote the story and the those who made this film should be condamned.
not funning at all. just a waste money.… 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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eyalbentancurDec 22, 2018

wow I was REALLY but REALLY disappointed with this film, what a ****
Didn't like any of the characters, the story was full of plot holes and the movie is too damn long for so little to happen in it, waste of my time and definitely yours.

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madarasi012Dec 22, 2018

I couldn’t help but compare Bird Box to A Quiet Place. Both movies have a unique twist on sensory depravation. In A Quiet Place, that was sound—any noise would get you killed, as it showed so brutally in the first fifteen minutes of theI couldn’t help but compare Bird Box to A Quiet Place. Both movies have a unique twist on sensory depravation. In A Quiet Place, that was sound—any noise would get you killed, as it showed so brutally in the first fifteen minutes of the movie. In Bird Box, it’s sight.
The story of Bird Box is narrated in two parts: the now and five years ago, when the outbreak first occurs. The film maintains a solid pace at the beginning, but it drags on as it reaches its two-hour mark.
It is clear that filmmaker Susanne Bier, director of The Night Manager, wanted Malorie to have a sort of saviour arc, going from being a pregnant and uncertain as to whether or not she’ll love her child, to being a mother to her child and another’s, realising her love for them as she’s saving them from the presence. This, however, is not handled as well as it could’ve been because of how the film is written; it tries to straddle the line between sci-fi horror and emotional, psychological drama/thriller, and falls poorly in the middle, choosing neither camp and suffering for it. Furthermore, there is no emotional connection to these characters, and watching the story of the past was pointless in terms of actually connecting with the characters as we knew they were going to die anyway. Finally, what would be the nail in the coffin (box?), would be that the characters are one-note and fail to be anything more than tropes of the genre.
However, because of its cast and cinematography, Bird Box is an entertaining-enough watch, albeit with a fair number of flaws and, if you’ve found yourself with nothing to do over the weekend, you might as well give it a go.… 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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pleitchDec 21, 2018

The story is poorly written copy of 1970's movies. It lacked anything required for a horror movie: empathy for characters, unpredictability, suspense, and even logic. Where Mist suceeds, this fails. Put simply, this movie lacked originality,The story is poorly written copy of 1970's movies. It lacked anything required for a horror movie: empathy for characters, unpredictability, suspense, and even logic. Where Mist suceeds, this fails. Put simply, this movie lacked originality, character development, and linear story. When making movies, don't mix successful comments from other movies and assume success. Just don't.… Expand

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TryASummersaultDec 21, 2018

5.4/10 More standard mediocre Netflix original content that consists of recycled concepts from other films, scattered plot points, and no payoffs for the constant build ups. There are so many obvious similarities in this film especially to5.4/10 More standard mediocre Netflix original content that consists of recycled concepts from other films, scattered plot points, and no payoffs for the constant build ups. There are so many obvious similarities in this film especially to "The Happening" from 2008 as well as "A Quiet Place" from earlier this year. When it does try to be it's own thing at times, it comes off so contrived and cliche and I personally couldn't take it seriously. There are so many tropes and moments that are so familiar and unoriginal. The story is told in a somewhat interesting way and Bullock's acting is serviceable like always but it just lacks an overall originality which has become a trend in most Netflix original films unfortunately aside from a few. I felt as though they tried to make this more of a testament/symbolism to being a mother than anything else and maybe that's why it's scoring so well among the average Netflix demographic. There are moments of set up atmosphere and intensity that never lead to anywhere where I guess you're supposed to use your imagination which I find pointless when watching something that is meant to show the culprits before your eyes in the thriller/horror genres. The suspense is empty when it's meant to be full. Overall this is just a long dragging attempt at being a clever thriller drama that doesn't deliver any originality but is watchable I suppose. If you want quality original horror on Netflix, watch The Ritual or The Apostle.… Expand

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lilkillpappyDec 21, 2018

Trite, sappy, full of plot holes, never goes anywhere. The one big mystery of what the heck is actually going on is all but forgotten and ignored by the end. They try to make it some allegory about motherhood, but the film lacks the subtlyTrite, sappy, full of plot holes, never goes anywhere. The one big mystery of what the heck is actually going on is all but forgotten and ignored by the end. They try to make it some allegory about motherhood, but the film lacks the subtly and good writing required to actually pull that off. Overall, it's pointless and leaves you feeling like you wasted your time. Saundra Bullock does a great job of acting, that's the one good thing about it.… 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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Ryanm42Dec 21, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Could have been so awesome, but solid performances and emotional payoffs are hampered by poor writing and weak story elements. Plot points are left under-explained and Bullock's change of heart at the end is not justified. There is also no real resolution if you think about the ending for more than 30 seconds.… Expand

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WaelDec 21, 2018

As a massive fan of the book, it's safe to say that, even though enjoyable, the adaptation of "Bird Box" is not, in any way, spectacular like its source. A lot of aspects of the plot are changed, and made ridiculous, or cheap, and the goodAs a massive fan of the book, it's safe to say that, even though enjoyable, the adaptation of "Bird Box" is not, in any way, spectacular like its source. A lot of aspects of the plot are changed, and made ridiculous, or cheap, and the good performance from Sandra Bullock doesn't prove itself enough to carry the film through its missteps. The second half is especially changed drastically, and made more "dramatic" rather than intriguing (I mean, screaming "Don't take my children!" in the middle of the woods wouldn't have been a solution in the book.. just saying...). It's an enjoyable movie, and the cast carries out what is asked of them, however, lacking originality and faithfulness to the book, and not transcending the horror genre formula, "Bird Box" just isn't what I was hoping it would be.… Expand

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PrrgangstaDec 21, 2018

This movie has a good idea and I love its cast but it is just another cliche horror flick that raises more questions than answers and teases with no real pay off.

Sandra Bullock plays Malorie, a pregnant woman who is trying to survive theThis movie has a good idea and I love its cast but it is just another cliche horror flick that raises more questions than answers and teases with no real pay off.

Sandra Bullock plays Malorie, a pregnant woman who is trying to survive the end of the world (because that hasn't been overdone yet).

The movie plays out in a way that you know who all isn't gonna make it because it jumps from past to present so the suspense of who dies is completely removed from the movie.

The "creature" or whatever it is is never shown or seen. I want to know what the characters are seeing that are making them commit suicide. What do crazy people see that makes them so happy? The movie never answers these questions it is all left to YOUR imagination.

The movie is a great idea and I would love to see it done again but with a less cliche plot and done in a more suspenseful way.… Expand

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movieducationDec 19, 2018

Nonlinear storytelling leading to the less suspenseful outcome, inconsistent power of the unknown entity, typical hideout keep BIRD BOX uninspired while eye-opening potential (that underwhelming Sophie’s Choice-ish moment) about motherhoodNonlinear storytelling leading to the less suspenseful outcome, inconsistent power of the unknown entity, typical hideout keep BIRD BOX uninspired while eye-opening potential (that underwhelming Sophie’s Choice-ish moment) about motherhood and Bullock’s performance are wasted.… Expand

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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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