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russiangamerApr 18, 2017

Вполне простая и трогательная история. Эта самая "простота" не позволяет отключать мозг, что хорошо. Много звёздных имён в актёрском составе, на оскар, конечно, никто не играет, но все в кадре смотрятся приятно. Сюжет простой, но довольноВполне простая и трогательная история. Эта самая "простота" не позволяет отключать мозг, что хорошо. Много звёздных имён в актёрском составе, на оскар, конечно, никто не играет, но все в кадре смотрятся приятно. Сюжет простой, но довольно интересный. Повторюсь в сотый раз - это крайне простой фильм, но эта простота и завораживает.… Expand

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SchroederRockMar 28, 2017

I'm a dude - I don't cry. So when I say I was at the brink of going full waterfall when Collateral Beauty entered its final minutes, there must be something moving about this film. Great performances abound in this clever tale of recoveringI'm a dude - I don't cry. So when I say I was at the brink of going full waterfall when Collateral Beauty entered its final minutes, there must be something moving about this film. Great performances abound in this clever tale of recovering from traumatic life event, which is a big overarching theme of this movie. Critics completely discarded it but I cannot fathom why. I usually can agree somewhat or heavily with critical reviews, but Collateral Beauty has more soul and fun surprises than most anyone gave it credit for. If you're willing to feel some warmth in your heart and feel sorry for a character or two OR you like a few mild surprises, Collateral Beauty has more going for it than it's being given credit for. Everyone turns in either a good or great performance here and everyone I've spoken with since watching Collateral Beauty agreed that it was well worth the watch. Maybe it's not an Oscar shoe-in but it's the most I've ever disagreed with an overall critical theme ever in movies. If you watch this with your girlfriend or wife or whatever, wear a poncho so you aren't wearing their tears (or your own).… Expand

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iMeApr 7, 2017

The philosophical underpinnings of this beautifully created film, cannot and MUST NOT be overlooked. Apart from the fact that only the privileged could live such a reckless life and not suffer grave financial losses, I get that griefThe philosophical underpinnings of this beautifully created film, cannot and MUST NOT be overlooked. Apart from the fact that only the privileged could live such a reckless life and not suffer grave financial losses, I get that grief transcends all class boundaries. This film also proves that interventions are effective change makers, however drastic and self-centred they are.… Expand

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geminiblackMay 8, 2017

This was a very emotional and fantastic movie! Will Smith definitely showed raw emotion and other characters were brilliant as well, specially Helen Mirren.
shame about the negative critic reviews as there have been many mediocre movies andThis was a very emotional and fantastic movie! Will Smith definitely showed raw emotion and other characters were brilliant as well, specially Helen Mirren.
shame about the negative critic reviews as there have been many mediocre movies and some people have given positive feedback just because they included his/her favorite movie star. Come on, all movies doesn't have to be same or have a super hero, in the sea of all those ones I find this movie pretty genuine and nice. I cried my eyes out, it really pulls you in. I say to anyone who hasn't watch to go see it rather than read review and judge it yourself.… Expand

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ABDURAHMAHSep 9, 2017

Хороший актерский состав,необычный сюжет и УИЛЛ СМИТ сделают ваш вечер прекрасным!

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writergal9825Dec 22, 2016

Will Smith deserves an Academy Award for this heartfelt performance. There is good reason he is my favorite male movie actor as he brings real human emotions and you feel deeply what he is portraying. I feel he's been unfairly overlooked byWill Smith deserves an Academy Award for this heartfelt performance. There is good reason he is my favorite male movie actor as he brings real human emotions and you feel deeply what he is portraying. I feel he's been unfairly overlooked by the Academy in the past. This movie made me an others cry, and it also shows the power of love to hurt and yet heal.… Expand

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habitatdreamingApr 26, 2017

Will Smith deserves an Academy Award for his heartfelt performance. Death, Love and Time playing with my own emotions, I felt so deeply what Will and all the other characters were portraying... I was in tears as this movie poured out theWill Smith deserves an Academy Award for his heartfelt performance. Death, Love and Time playing with my own emotions, I felt so deeply what Will and all the other characters were portraying... I was in tears as this movie poured out the power of Love in it's many forms, how love can be so joyous but yet so painful and then so healing, then Time, how precious is time to us all, and then Death, how we fear death but we can choose to be in peace with it and not fight it. Oh my gosh I absolutely loved this film and when it finished, honestly, I couldn't wait to want to see it again. This movie is BEAUTIFUL in more ways then one and I highly recommend it... it's a must see.… Expand

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NOLAWAYNEDec 18, 2016

This movie made you feel and think. Great cast, great performances. Nice break from all the overwhelming special effects movies. Not sure what the critics who trash it are thinking but go see for yourself.

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cinephile455Dec 18, 2016

This is the kind of movie that critics should be celebrating rather than savaging. At a time when most movies are based on existing IP or fail to explore any theme, here is one that is an original story idea and that is about interestingThis is the kind of movie that critics should be celebrating rather than savaging. At a time when most movies are based on existing IP or fail to explore any theme, here is one that is an original story idea and that is about interesting thematic ideas. It deserves to be a new Christmas Classic.

If you like This is Us on NBC or It's A Wonderful Life, check this movie out. If you like movies and shows about positive emotional growth and relatable human emotions and experiences, you will enjoy this. I wouldn't be surprised if audiences discover this movie on video or television and realize how great it is, much the way both Shawshank and It's A Wonderful Life were discovered after theatrical release. Why critics celebrate bleak films like The Revenant and Hell or High Water (both of which are not about relatable experiences) and yet dismiss movies like this as sentimental and manipulative is baffling to me. All art is by design manipulative; it is meant to elicit emotion in a very structured, calculated way. And this movie is not overly emotional or sentimental. It is just like Shawshank and It's A Wonderful Life in terms of emotions; that is, the emotions are earned and not melodramatic.

The screenwriter came up with a brilliant script, and the director and actors realized his vision beautifully. Go see this movie in the theater, so that Hollywood will make more like it. Critics who have dismissed this movie know nothing about the screenwriting craft and how difficult it is to come up with an idea and story of this caliber.… Expand

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jermaine999Dec 19, 2016

First of all, all of the negative reviews of this film are coming from people who never actually saw the film. If you read what they said, you can tell that they've only seen the trailer at best. I can't understand why this movie is gettingFirst of all, all of the negative reviews of this film are coming from people who never actually saw the film. If you read what they said, you can tell that they've only seen the trailer at best. I can't understand why this movie is getting so much bad press. I watched it this weekend and I absolutely loved it. The jokes were funny. The emotional parts were definitely heart felt and authentic. The acting was amazing. And the script was one of the best I've seen this year. Just for perspective, I went to see Star Wars: Rouge One the night before I watched this and Collateral Beauty is much more entertaining. I actually wanted to see it again once I left the theater. Star Wars on the other hand almost put me to sleep. Mind you, I'm a huge Star Wars fan. I've never seen such an aggressive attempt to sabotage a film before in my life. Every major publication trashed this film. Meanwhile, every review about Star Wars: Rogue One has been nothing less than a celebration. Fact is, Rogue One has more characters than a Donald Trump tweet and can (and will) put the biggest Star Wars fan to sleep at some point midway through. Pay no attention these reviews. Go see Collateral Beauty for yourself. You be the judge.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantDec 17, 2016

An admittedly manipulative and somewhat sappy offering that nevertheless redeems itself with its heartfelt earnestness, clever premise and stellar performances among most of the principals. To be sure, the writing could have been crisperAn admittedly manipulative and somewhat sappy offering that nevertheless redeems itself with its heartfelt earnestness, clever premise and stellar performances among most of the principals. To be sure, the writing could have been crisper (especially in the first 30 minutes), and the sentimentality could have been turned down a few notches, yet the film also provides viewers with ample thoughtfulness about how to view life's big issues. In an age of rampant smugness and cynicism (and even more smug and cynical film critics), it's refreshing to see a movie come along that doesn't apologize for its own forthright emotionalism or its willingness to rely on a little out-of-the-box magic to make its point. (Remember, no one liked "It's a Wonderful Life" when it was originally released either.)… Expand

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LynnGrasbergDec 19, 2016

I decided to see this movie in spite of the trouncing it has received from so many critics. I found it engaging, well written, and emotionally cathartic in more skillful ways than I would have expected, based on the negative reviews. TheI decided to see this movie in spite of the trouncing it has received from so many critics. I found it engaging, well written, and emotionally cathartic in more skillful ways than I would have expected, based on the negative reviews. The reception Collateral Beauty has received makes me suspect that someone involved in the project has made some influential people mad. The acting is excellent, and there are some amusing sidelights for anyone who has ever been involved in theater. In some ways, it is an update of “A Christmas Carol” where Scrooge is replaced by a grieving father and the support he attracts to help him heal. Laughter and tears seem like a good Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa present for anyone armed with a hanky and some popcorn (or maybe just soggy popcorn for the unprepared).… Expand

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froggie4635Dec 28, 2016

I rarely go to the theater to see movies, but as soon as I saw the trailer, I knew I needed to see it. Having recently lost my husband, I completely got where Howard was coming from, and how losing someone you love changes you and destroysI rarely go to the theater to see movies, but as soon as I saw the trailer, I knew I needed to see it. Having recently lost my husband, I completely got where Howard was coming from, and how losing someone you love changes you and destroys how you see the world and what happens in the "after". I think it spoke from that place deep inside. It wasn't long ago that I would have been able to follow the plot of any film because grief affects everything in your life. Even as the co-workers create their plan, you can see they are not sure it is a good thing. When they have to face the consequences of their plan, you can see they feel Howard's pain. I think it was wrong to compare it to "It's a Wonderful Life", or tout it as a holiday feel good movie. Anyone who has grieved will get it. I know I intend on making it a permanent part of my movie library.… Expand

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MillieVanilliJan 1, 2017

I loved this movie! It is refreshing and different and thought provoking. The critics who thought it was predictable and shallow were obviously in another theatre! I loved the portrayal of grief in aspects not usually found in movies. I lovedI loved this movie! It is refreshing and different and thought provoking. The critics who thought it was predictable and shallow were obviously in another theatre! I loved the portrayal of grief in aspects not usually found in movies. I loved how the characters really cared about each other and were facing realistic challenges. The writing was excellent and the acting was superb! There was enough humour scattered about to keep the sad parts from taking over, and I really, really liked the twists at the end. I thought about this story for days afterwards. If I had 4 thumbs they would all be up!… Expand

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AndyChaplinJan 18, 2017

Well I loved it.......... Can't understand why so many people seem to have not liked it. The only thing I would have changed were a couple of scenes at the end which may have been superfluous.

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MyDistUniverseDec 31, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is no coincidence that Collateral Beauty is set around the Christmas time and hit the cinemas during the festive season. As beautiful as the story is, it would have a hard time working at any other time of year. We meet Howard at the height of his game. He is an advertising executive with a loyal group of friends and business partners around him. Together they just opened a new office in New York and life is good. Fast forward three years and the picture has changed. Howard has changed. Two years ago he lost his daughter and is unable to process the grief that consumes him. He is no longer able to cope with his surroundings. Instead of working he stopped talking to people and spends his days building elaborate domino structures.

This, of course, threatens the wellbeing of the firm and it’s staff and his friends are slowly running out of options. Whit, Claire and Simon worked hard to keep the ship afloat but big contracts depend on the connection that Howard had with the clients. Without his input the business has taken a turn for the worse. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel. They have an offer to sell the company but Howard won’t hear any of it. In their desperation Whit suggests to hire a private detective to help gather evidence that Howard is unfit for business. At first hesitant, Claire and Simon eventually agree and the PI discovers that Howard wrote three letters: one each to Love, Time and Death.

They decide to hire three actor to portray Love, Time and Death. The actors are at first supposed to interact with Howard to shake him out of his stupor. That failing they go on to the next steps in the plan.

All the while Whit, Claire and Simon are directing Love, Time and Death they also struggle with their own personal problems and how to deal with them. Whit gets a lesson in love, that he desperately needs because his daughter hates him after his divorce. Claire has dedicated her life to the company and made the staff her priority. Now feels she ran out of time to create her own family. And Simon is in dire need of advise from death himself.

Meanwhile Howard spends his evenings watching a support group for bereaved parents through a window. One night he gathers up the courage to go inside and join. The group leader is a woman called Madeleine, who lost her daughter to a rare form of brain cancer. Although he is unable to speak about the loss of his own child, this together with the appearances of Love, Time and Death are the begin of the healing process he so desperately needs. With Collateral Beauty there will be no middle ground. It’s like Marmite. There will be people who love it and there will be people who hate it. I love it. It is such a beautiful story. Will Smith is giving one of the best performances of his life. Considering that his character doesn't speak for most of the time all his emotions are portrayed by facial expressions and body posture. The man is a terrific actor!

Helen Mirren is a brilliant as always. She can do no wrong in my mind. Her portrayal of Death could have been awkward, but in fact is was just the right balance between serious and light hearted. Kate Winslet is a wonderful actress. Unfortunately the role didn't do it for me. It didn't do her acting ability justice. It's almost as if the actress was bigger than the role. Although, on the occasions when her talent could be shown - show it she did.

I was disappointed with Keira Knightley’s performance. Not quite sure if she was meaning to play a **** but she certainly came across that way. Not very nice for someone supposed to portray Love. Naomie Harries plays Madeleine, the woman that Howard meets at the support group. She gives a stellar performance in her portrayal of the heartbroken mother who lost her little girl in such a cruel way. I can certainly see, where the critics are coming from. There aren't any ups and downs and in a way, the story is also quite predictable. Yet, I really loved it. I can see myself pulling Collateral Beauty out every Christmas together with all the other Christmas movies such as Love Actually & Co. Collateral Beauty is a very moving film. It took me several days of mulling it over in my head before I was able to put my thoughts into words. In fact I actually went to see it when I first came out here in Ireland on December 26. But I felt that I wanted to keep it close to me for a while, before talking about it. That in itself makes it special to me, because I don't get this feeling very often.

It also is a very sad movie but it also is full of hope. In so many ways. It gives hope that we have enough Time and Love before Death comes and gets us. And hope that we will be able to see the Collateral Beauty all around us in those we lost.… Expand

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slipperyOct 20, 2018

I honestly don't understand why this movie has such low reviews. I absolutely loved this movie. Will Smith was completely believable as a grieving father. The cast was outstanding, and the casting director deserves an award. This wasI honestly don't understand why this movie has such low reviews. I absolutely loved this movie. Will Smith was completely believable as a grieving father. The cast was outstanding, and the casting director deserves an award. This was obviously a movie that every cast member felt personally connected with. There wasn't a bad performance in the movie. The writing was thought-provoking and clever and compassionate. I likewise don't know how Will Smith didn't win an Oscar for this.… Expand