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trungJan 2, 2018

I watched this movie because my brother insisted that it was the best movie of 2017, despite the negative reviews from critics. While many critics were too harsh on this film, I agree to some extent with the critiques on the bland sceneI watched this movie because my brother insisted that it was the best movie of 2017, despite the negative reviews from critics. While many critics were too harsh on this film, I agree to some extent with the critiques on the bland scene framing and script writing. I also did not like the fast-paced sentimentality that tried too hard to appeal to pathos (no spoilers, ski-cap). Despite the mediocre aspects of the movie, I enjoyed watching it for fun. I wouldn't agree with my brother that this is one of the best movies of the year, but it doesn't deserve a zero. User sterge10 on metacritic commented that the movie, "meld Will Smith's other buddy cop movies Bad Boys with Dungeons & Dragons." I think totally agree with him. This is one of the film's mighty orcish strengths, it's urban-fantasy uniqueness that people tend to find in comics, cartoons, video games, and tabletop roleplaying games. I'm glad such a genre is finding its way to, errrr, digital cinema through this movie. This unique, overly decent, and fun film should definitely have scored higher with the critics.… Expand

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Viktory_GamingJan 2, 2018

Probably a lot of people who will disagree with me on this judging by the user reviews but I was not thrilled with this movie. I liked the concept and I thought it was very ambitious but everything else fell short. The plot was very strangeProbably a lot of people who will disagree with me on this judging by the user reviews but I was not thrilled with this movie. I liked the concept and I thought it was very ambitious but everything else fell short. The plot was very strange so it took me a while to wrap my head around it. No chemistry between Will and Joel at all for most of the movie. The action was fun but unfortunately that's one of the only positives here. This isn't a bad movie or a good one just mediocre.… Expand

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JLuis_001Dec 28, 2017

An interesting idea executed in a very simplistic way, its protagonists do a good job, especially Joel Edgerton, but the film never provides something more substantial and ends up as an empty and forgettable entertainment experience.

If theAn interesting idea executed in a very simplistic way, its protagonists do a good job, especially Joel Edgerton, but the film never provides something more substantial and ends up as an empty and forgettable entertainment experience.

If the sequel arrives, I expect something much better.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticDec 25, 2017

A film that manages to take Will Smith's most compelling attributes his wit and charm and buries them. The film is competently made and has some interesting ideas, but most of the fantasy elements come across poorly developed. An okay movieA film that manages to take Will Smith's most compelling attributes his wit and charm and buries them. The film is competently made and has some interesting ideas, but most of the fantasy elements come across poorly developed. An okay movie that's watchable but not much else. C… Expand

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tropicAcesJan 5, 2018

It’s not the apocalyptic piece of trash Twitter has led you to believe critics painted it as, but it’s pretty ugly-looking and dimly lit. Passable enough entertainment, but Will Smith deserves better.

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Truth_of_PiscesDec 24, 2017

Is it a great movie? No. Is it David Ayer's best movie? Absolutely not. But there's enough fantastical craziness packed in to at least warrant a look. It doesn't do the best job of world building, and some plot lines might fall a bit flat orIs it a great movie? No. Is it David Ayer's best movie? Absolutely not. But there's enough fantastical craziness packed in to at least warrant a look. It doesn't do the best job of world building, and some plot lines might fall a bit flat or incoherent; complete suspension of disbelief is practically required for this movie. Will Smith is back...doing Will Smith, like he does...all the time, never changing. Joel Edgerton does a decent job of playing an Orc, and is definitely the better of the two characters. Plot-wise, this film is more or less a hybrid of "End of Watch" meets "Street Kings". Only one of those movies was any good, so make of that what you will. Overall, I did not dislike this film and I am curious to see what the sequel will bring, but as of right now, it's just another "okay" or "meh" David Ayer film. At least it's not as bad as Suicide Squad.… Expand

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DXGabrielDec 26, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I watched Bright thinking it would be an masterpiece, however i was wrong. The Universe created would really make a good series, but instead, they released this movie, which could have been much better if just a cop movie in a different universe.

The movie is good until they introduce the main plot point, which is magic.

The magic in this movie is extremely dull, and introduced in the movie too late.

The villians say they will "revive The Dark Lord", but the villians (who are extremely dull and boring) never do so.

This is just my opinion, and what i thought about the movie when i watched it.… Expand

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Nick_MadJan 8, 2018

Bright is just another action movie. I don't know why critics hate it so much. Maybe there was a high expectations,But You can watch it on Netflix once with popcorn and I am sure that you don't want to watch it anymore. It's just normal.

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artriskDec 25, 2017

The idea of Bright is a good one the only issue I had with this "movie" is it seemed more like a pilot episode for a Netflix series that I would really like to see. I felt like I was not being told anything in the story because there wouldThe idea of Bright is a good one the only issue I had with this "movie" is it seemed more like a pilot episode for a Netflix series that I would really like to see. I felt like I was not being told anything in the story because there would the 12 more episodes to fill me in about how this world worked. Yet that is not the case this is the whole stand-a-lone movie. I have no idea what the prophecy was or what would even be gained by fulfilling the prophecy, or what the prophecy needed in ordered to be fulfilled. Why are elves rich? They hint it is because of the wands but again no real answer. Like a TV pilot it was just a lot of open ends that if you don't think about why the world worked like it did it was a good movie.… Expand

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TalulaGreyDec 24, 2017

This could have been so good, and the movie did have some good moments but, it wasn't enough to lift it any higher. When Will Smith does his "Will Smith" it's not at all funny, and there's not enough back story presented to help me connect toThis could have been so good, and the movie did have some good moments but, it wasn't enough to lift it any higher. When Will Smith does his "Will Smith" it's not at all funny, and there's not enough back story presented to help me connect to the characters. I thought everyone was just 'okay' and I didn't care if certain people lived or died because I didn't know enough about them to care one way or another. It also seemed preachy to me, as though they were trying to teach me something. Joel Edgerton did so well in Midnight Special that I was looking forward to seeing him in this but the director didn't get anything out of him. What a complete waste of talent. The good moments were all the fight scenes. Noomi Rapace is great as Leilah and her fight sequences are outstanding. In all I'd say that giving it 5 out of 10 is pretty generous.… Expand

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grant28304Jan 14, 2018

This is a pretty standard action/fantasy movie. It pretty much delivers on what the trailers were showing. The movie isn't great but was enjoyable and entertaining.

The Good The action in the movie is entertaining. The movie starts a bitThis is a pretty standard action/fantasy movie. It pretty much delivers on what the trailers were showing. The movie isn't great but was enjoyable and entertaining.

The Good
The action in the movie is entertaining.
The movie starts a bit slow but picks up.
The movie gives enough of the setting to draw you in.

The Bad
The social commentary at the beginning of the movie hit you over the head.
The dialogue isn't well written, and many times it sounds cliche and cheesy.… Expand

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123579Dec 22, 2017

The premise of this movie is really cool. Unfortunately, the writing is terrible. Max Landis keeps writing garbage script after garbage script, yet still is employed as a writer. It makes me think there's something going on, uh, under theThe premise of this movie is really cool. Unfortunately, the writing is terrible. Max Landis keeps writing garbage script after garbage script, yet still is employed as a writer. It makes me think there's something going on, uh, under the table, if you catch my drift. all in all, it's an interesting premise with horrible writing. The two balance each other out to make something watchable but mediocre… Expand

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raporgiDec 22, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was done better in Alien NAtion which is pretty Jurassic at this point. Character are just underdeveloped and boring. No clever world building, other cops r just painted as one-dimensional bigots. I cant believe this cost $90mil. Did Will Smith take more than half the budget? Its feels like a cheap TV movie.… Expand

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eagleeyevikingDec 25, 2017

"Bright" is uneven in terms of social commentary. However, in terms of its premise, world building, as well as sheer entertainment, it shines.

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KurschDec 24, 2017

Part "Colors", "Lord of the Rings" and "Alien Nation" the film Bright is an ambitious project that could have been fantastic, but settles for being an action packed buddy cop comedy. It is neither horrible or amazing, but a fun ride thatPart "Colors", "Lord of the Rings" and "Alien Nation" the film Bright is an ambitious project that could have been fantastic, but settles for being an action packed buddy cop comedy. It is neither horrible or amazing, but a fun ride that should smooth over bumpy plot holes and sophomoric dialogue. It's entertaining, and if you've ever played Shadow Run then this film is right up your alley.… Expand

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prtcannonDec 23, 2017

Bright is one of the first “big” Netflix attempts at making a feature-length, ready-for-the-theater movie. It probably sounded good (or at least interesting) on paper, but it plays out as an awkward, uneven mess; it often feels more like anBright is one of the first “big” Netflix attempts at making a feature-length, ready-for-the-theater movie. It probably sounded good (or at least interesting) on paper, but it plays out as an awkward, uneven mess; it often feels more like an ill-conceived SNL sketch than a fully developed movie that has something revelatory to say about the current state of race relations in America.

The Will Smith and Joel Edgerton vehicle is a genre hybrid that could be summed up as Training Day meets Lord of the Rings. The movie is set in a version of modern-day Los Angeles where humans, orc, elves, and other species interact with one another as part of their daily routine, but they occupy different “districts” or neighborhoods. bright movieThe past incursions/wars they all have been involved with–we’re talking thousands of years prior–have led to bouts of blatant discrimination and segregation. The Los Angeles Police Department is aware of the need for change, though, and has taken up a mandate that has the world’s first orc police officer, Nick Jakoby (Egerton), to be partnered with a human, Daryl Ward (Smith). An early moment of action finds the duo on the outs and having to sort through an issue that permeates the remainder of the film; Ward is shot by an orc, and it is believed that Jakoby lets the offender get away because of the “clan law” that dictates orc culture. The world-building in Bright that leads to these kinds of rules is more than a little vague; as viewers, we’re given tidbits here and there about how the various cultures in this universe interact with one another, but it’s like being presented with a puzzle that’s missing 50% of the pieces. We’re just supposed to accept at face value that all of these species don’t get along and the situation likely won’t ever change. Again, the movie is really trying to work toward some semblance of subtext or a contemporary revelation, but we aren’t given enough backstory to really understand what has caused things to become so awful.

Given the presence of orcs and elves, it should come as little surprise that magic is a real thing in this universe. The MacGuffin here is a wand that is said to grant its operator anything he or she desires: destruction, riches, so on and so forth. Only a “Bright” can successfully wield a wand; if a non-Bright touches a wand, they are summarily incinerated. Long story short: crooked cops want the wand, because, well, money; Ward is going to stop these crooked cops with the help of Jakoby, but they soon realize there are also insidious elves on the hunt for the magical device because, well, reasons. The very premise of the movie requires some monumental suspension of disbelief, which is fine, but nothing is fleshed out in any clear way; the whole effort ends up feeling like a wasted experiment. Those familiar with the aforementioned Training Day will discover, too, that an important narrative moment is directly lifted from that film. This was an overwhelming distraction for me–any originality the movie seemed to initially possess dissolved when I recalled where I’d seen things play out in a similar way in an earlier movie (in hindsight, this shouldn’t be surprising considering David Ayer’s involvement with both films). One other note: there is a moment where a gang of orcs encounters Ward and Jakoby early in the story. We’re supposed to take it seriously, but seeing magical creatures dressed in contemporary clothing and acting tough ended up resulting–at least for me–in a bout of unintentional hilarity. This is an example of the kinds of problems that the movie is never really able to shake; it’s all so absurd and borderline comical that it’s hard to buy into anything.

Though there was a lot of potential here, Bright ends up being a poorly conceived genre mashup that falters under the weight of its missteps. The narrative self-plagiarism is a problem, too. For a buddy cop movie about a human and an orc trying to stop an elf with a magic wand, it just isn’t very original.… Expand

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CineAutoctonoDec 23, 2017

After Suicide Squad, David Ayer enters the Netflix streaming platform with "Bright". But unfortunately I enter in a resounding way. The idea is great, but the story is irregular and raw. The performances are bad, although the makeup was goodAfter Suicide Squad, David Ayer enters the Netflix streaming platform with "Bright". But unfortunately I enter in a resounding way. The idea is great, but the story is irregular and raw. The performances are bad, although the makeup was good and the special effects were the same. This is more like a Grand Theft Auto combined with Lord of the Rings, resulting in a terrible consequence.… Expand

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Creeper3455Dec 22, 2017

When 2017 started,movie fans were not only ready for the arrival of new blockbusters (Justice League,Thor Ragnarok etc.),but they were also excited to open the doors to new worlds. And with movies like Geostorm and The Snowman it could'veWhen 2017 started,movie fans were not only ready for the arrival of new blockbusters (Justice League,Thor Ragnarok etc.),but they were also excited to open the doors to new worlds. And with movies like Geostorm and The Snowman it could've been a thing,but if you cast the wrong director,everything will go downhill like your Maths test. And that's what Bright feels like: A $90 Million disaster,if not also a proof that 2017 is also going to be known as a year of wasted opportunities.
David Ayer (Fury,Suicide Squad) tries to cram everything he could to try and make a cohesive story,from 'Cop Movie' cliches to 'Chosen One' cliches,full of nonsensical and sometimes unnecessary jokes (except one about Shrek that made me laugh hard),as well as some wooden acting from Will Smith and Joel Edgerton. Oh,and to top everything up,try listening to some weird Rap/Hip-Hop music while you're watching it. Everything is there as you'd expect,and boy there were a lot of those moments,but there were some things i ''did'' like. The makeup of the creatures,for example (even if it was poor for a $90 Mil. Budget,it still looked fine.) and some of the special effects were impressive (for the minor part). But it's not enough to save the expensive Netflix disaster that is ''Bright''. Now,is this the worst movie of 2017? Nah. Ok,it's in the Top 10,but maybe as a Dishonorable Mention. And yes,it was surprising for me to say that Suicide Squad (whle being flat-out passable) is a classic when compared to this.… Expand

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Aloxb3Dec 24, 2017

Eu não consigo entender porque a nota dos criticos "profissionais" foi tão baixa. "Bright" não vai ter indicações ao Oscar e nem vai se tornar um clássico mas, não é um filme ruim. O seu enredo e desenvolvimento é bom, assim como os atores, aEu não consigo entender porque a nota dos criticos "profissionais" foi tão baixa. "Bright" não vai ter indicações ao Oscar e nem vai se tornar um clássico mas, não é um filme ruim. O seu enredo e desenvolvimento é bom, assim como os atores, a fotografia, a edição e a direção. Não é uma obra-prima mas com certeza é uma obra muito satisfatória pra quem foi ao cinema querendo assistir um bom filme!… Expand

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cagriozturkDec 25, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Senaryo aceleye getirilmiş...Cevaplanması gereken bir sürü soru var...Will Smith nasıl bright olmuş , dünya nasıl o hale gelmiş vs vs....… Expand

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BashBashBoomDec 24, 2017

Whilst Bright is a flawed film with some obvious "plot twists" anyone could see a mile away and some pretty dodgy dialogue, I don't believe it's a terrible film like many critics and review sites are insisting. The film had some veryWhilst Bright is a flawed film with some obvious "plot twists" anyone could see a mile away and some pretty dodgy dialogue, I don't believe it's a terrible film like many critics and review sites are insisting. The film had some very interesting elements involving the backstory and the lore that was unfortunately never expanded upon, but nevertheless, the story progression was decent and the main enjoyment I got from the film was watching the character arcs of Will Smith and Joel Edgerton's characters. As you go through the film it's very interesting to see how the different races interact with each other in an obvious but fairly accurate portrayal of modern society. At the end of the day, Bright is part of your Netflix subscription so there isn't really a reason to not watch it. I would say definitely give it a go, but don't expect anything special.… Expand

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FranbarrmanMar 11, 2018

this movie is such an interesting idea, it has good performances from smith and edgerton also great locations but sadly they couldnt make it right. Since the moment it starts it seems wrong has a bad edition, this film fails to introduce itsthis movie is such an interesting idea, it has good performances from smith and edgerton also great locations but sadly they couldnt make it right. Since the moment it starts it seems wrong has a bad edition, this film fails to introduce its world as new beacuse dont take its time to explain things. This movie feels like a secuel they asume that we know everything and that is not the case.… Expand

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BeKJan 7, 2018

Bright...
I am going to be honest, I have mixed feelings after watching this movie.
After hearing about its release date / seeing the trailer I knew I had to see it (good or bad). Reading the first reviews got me thinking about the majorBright...
I am going to be honest, I have mixed feelings after watching this movie.
After hearing about its release date / seeing the trailer I knew I had to see it (good or bad). Reading the first reviews got me thinking about the major difference in opinions between public and critics.
The conclusion from my point of view is that the movie is pretty bad, the only thing holding it together is the visuals and the world they were trying to create (on which they probably should have focused more on).
In many situations it reminded me of Suicide Squad (and all of its flaws). The character chemistry was bad, most of the plot points were lost along the way replaced by explosions and violence, and that didn't help the movie in any way. Basically it didn't captivate me one bit, there were only minor moments when it caught my attention, the rest was mostly unrelatable and impersonal.
It was not as bad as critics said but it was not nearly as good as the major public considered. I am now waiting to see if the sequel could be some improvements (but that is highly likely).
I am new at this review "thing", so please feel free to share your thoughts on my review. Thank you!… Expand