Blumhouse's Fantasy Island

Columbia Pictures | Release Date: February 14, 2020

4.5	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 109 Ratings

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Davrosdaleks1Feb 16, 2020

Fantasy Island, based on the 70's TV show, takes the concept of the original, an island where your dreams come true, and adds a dark twist to the proceedings as a group of visitors find their dreams becoming nightmares. I know making aFantasy Island, based on the 70's TV show, takes the concept of the original, an island where your dreams come true, and adds a dark twist to the proceedings as a group of visitors find their dreams becoming nightmares. I know making a different genre out of a show whose star has faded may seem like an odd choice, but they did make two successful comedies based on 21 Jump Street. Plus the nice thing about working with a property that the newer generation was never familiar with is that you get leeway with creative changes. (Note to self: work on script for Petticoat Junction political thriller.) I don't think this is perfect, but it is an interesting watch.

This actually honors the feel of the original far more than the commercials made me thought it was going to. A good part of the beginning and middle is looking at the characters' fantasies before anything goes crazy. (This PG-13 film is kind of more a dark fantasy than full horror.) All the characters have their personal conflicts and lessons. Each fantasy is distinct and I found them all rather interesting. There were a lot more twist and turns than I'd anticipated.

Though there was a lot I liked about this, it could've been better. It's one of those cases where the director/writers had good ideas and came from a positive place but couldn't reach their full potential. The dialogue is often basic or just weak. The actors aren't able to do much with it. We're talking about a cast with experience too, not a bunch of newbies. Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale particularly fumbles and Michael Pena as Mr. Roarke, the one running the island, is hit-and-miss.

A lot of people are downright hating this movie. I think that's bit much. Personally, I think it'so-so at worst. I think it's worth your risk seeing it at some point. It feels a little different than most films.… Expand

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LejonouFeb 15, 2020

I dont know why people rate “0-4/10” , the movie is pretty good , one of the best movies of horror of 2020 (untill now) , go watch it and give a real rating , watch it first

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tonytntFeb 28, 2020

better than I expected. don't believe all the bad reviews.i liked the twists in the plot and the interweaving of the main characters.

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JamesDickinsonFeb 16, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this movie because it seemed as so it kept going quickly and there was so much action. There was so much suspense throughout the movie thinking it would end this way or that. It then continued and it had such a sweet ending and many sweet moments throughout. Even though it’s a horror movie.… Expand

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zmgalen2000Feb 20, 2020

Not necessarily a horror film, but definitely the next great thriller. Packed with twists that you WILL NOT see coming and a genuinely fun storyline, Fantasy Island does not disappoint. It really is every adrenaline junkie's fantasy.

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RalfbergsApr 19, 2020

I liked it. Was a bit cheesy towards end and kinda weird thinkin for many characters and their actions. But I do guess for people who watched original series this might have felt bad so low reviews

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hedaleeshySep 14, 2020

As it certainly isn’t a bad movie I can’t say it’s good either. The plot twist at the end is something so cliché and could have been spotted from a mile away, the only mystery was who it was gonna be until you get to a certain scene andAs it certainly isn’t a bad movie I can’t say it’s good either. The plot twist at the end is something so cliché and could have been spotted from a mile away, the only mystery was who it was gonna be until you get to a certain scene and things tie together you notice something and that’s the dead giveaway. All in all the movie is entertaining and I enjoyed watching it.… Expand