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r_ervasMay 24, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this film has a bad plot. there are a number of possible things that could have been avoided. for example, when Haley wanted to take her cellphone that had fallen in an area where there was a crocodile, and she managed to retrieve it. but instead of returning to a safe place, she instead made a call there causing the crocodile to attack her. after that instead of returning to safety with the path she was on, she went through a gap in the cable that caused her to get stuck. it's one of the most ridiculous things from movies I've ever watched.… Expand

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OneDonJul 2, 2020

To keep it simple It's **** stupid all the situations that they end up in could've been avoided, it's like they wrote the script in a way so the characters would get in a bad situation so we could see them overcome it, it's just **** dumbTo keep it simple It's **** stupid all the situations that they end up in could've been avoided, it's like they wrote the script in a way so the characters would get in a bad situation so we could see them overcome it, it's just **** dumb to be frank however the CGI is actually OK… Expand

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Rebecca31Sep 4, 2019

If there’s anything worse than crawling around a filthy, rat invested basement during a category 5 hurricane it’s crawling around a filthy, rat invested basement full of hungry alligators during a category 5 hurricane.

Haley (KayaIf there’s anything worse than crawling around a filthy, rat invested basement during a category 5 hurricane it’s crawling around a filthy, rat invested basement full of hungry alligators during a category 5 hurricane.

Haley (Kaya Scodelario) tries to rescue her father (Barry Pepper) during a devastating hurricane but the two become trapped in a flooded basement full of alligators. I didn’t exactly expect a whole lot from Crawl and you shouldn’t either, as long as it’s entertaining then it’s a job well done and what more can you ask? We’re never going to get another Jaws standard movie so go in with low expectations, try not to pay too much attention to the script and I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Crawl delivers on the one thing that matters, it won’t bore you and it’s not trying to be anything more than an average thriller. This film wastes absolutely no time getting started and gets straight to the violent chomping. It lays on the tension and keeps the frights coming and coming. I like a good monster movie I mean who doesn’t and Crawl is your typical entertaining thriller you can enjoy and then immediately forget once you leave the cinema. These movies always find their audience and normally do well at the box office. Two actors I’ve never heard of and some CGI alligators won’t break the bank so don’t be shocked if we get a Crawl 2 in a couple of years. It’s a hell of a lot better than The Meg but doesn’t come close to being anywhere near Jaws. Recommended for those of you who enjoyed Lake Placid or The Shallows.… Expand

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ajzeg01Nov 30, 2019

You’ve heard of a Sharknado, now get ready for a Hurrigator! This movie was stupid. Why did the critics like this? It’s a movie about killer CGI alligators! Doesn’t seem like the kind of movie that would get high critical praise, but here weYou’ve heard of a Sharknado, now get ready for a Hurrigator! This movie was stupid. Why did the critics like this? It’s a movie about killer CGI alligators! Doesn’t seem like the kind of movie that would get high critical praise, but here we are. What did I think of it? While this movie is very stupid with some very cheesy and unrealistic moments and a ton of stuff that doesn’t make sense, I enjoyed it. Much like Brightburn, this movie has a big director attached to it as a producer, Sam Raimi. This movie does feel kind of Evil Dead-ish, it’s about people in an isolated location with a creepy basement trying to survive, but it’s not nearly as good. Honestly, I really don’t have much to say about this movie. This movie doesn’t overstay its welcome and it succeeds at precisely what it sets out to do, just be entertaining. It doesn’t really try to be anything more. I can’t really fault the movie for that. As for my recommendation, does a killer alligator movie sound appealing to you? If yes, give it a watch. It’s really short. It’s under 90 minutes. You don’t have much to lose. Just turn off your brain and have fun. If not, you are not going to enjoy this movie.… Expand

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TyranianMar 18, 2020

Bananas film with some good visuals and entertainment but also dumb characters and situations.

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theredskyJul 14, 2019

Crawl is surprisingly a decent monster movie. Here are the negatives. The visual effects suck. The alligators look like they came out of a Playstation 2 game and it is kinda distracting. Barry Pepper’s acting was really inconsistent. At theCrawl is surprisingly a decent monster movie. Here are the negatives. The visual effects suck. The alligators look like they came out of a Playstation 2 game and it is kinda distracting. Barry Pepper’s acting was really inconsistent. At the beginning of the film, he wasn’t trying at all and his acting was pretty bad but as the film progressed, it did get better. Towards the end of the film, some of the action scenes start to get repetitive. The main character will get out of a fight with an alligator into another fight with an alligator. Another issue would be that some of the characters kinda walk off major injuries. One of the characters has a broken leg but seems to walk it off later on. My main issue is that the characters make some pretty dumb decisions. They are multiple moments where the characters could make an escape but they don’t. One such scene is when one of the characters finds a shovel and instead of using it to knock out a weak wall, they decide to attract the attention of the alligators. That problem does take away from the experience of the film a little bit. Here are the positives. Kaya Scodelario does a great job as the main character. You feel for her and what she is trying to do, which is save her Dad. She does a great job at finding different and creative ways to fight off the alligators. The production design for this film is really good. The sets are pretty cool. The basement set makes you feel claustrophobic while the water fills in. The film knows how to build tension really well. The film always present this sense of danger throughout the entire scene until the last act. The beginning scene with the gators is incredibly tense. They set up the fact that the gator is in the basement and you just have to wait till they reveal it to the characters. The film is incredibly gory also. You do see people’s bones sticking out of their body and you do see a gator rip a guys head off and it’s incredibly intense to watch. They also make the smart decision to not use music in these tense scenes so that it feels real. The soundtrack is generic but it does have a couple good scores in there. The cinematography is decent for what the film is going for and the tone and pacing are consistent. Overall, Crawl is a decent monster movie with a good protagonist and some great set design but is held back by dumb decisions and crappy visual effects. I give Crawl a 5/10.… Expand

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ryanechoJan 8, 2020

I would describe Crawl as a B-Movie with a higher budget.

The Good: The special effects and CGI look really good (besides the aligators at times). The makeup looks good as well. The best part of the movie was when one of the aligators threwI would describe Crawl as a B-Movie with a higher budget.

The Good: The special effects and CGI look really good (besides the aligators at times). The makeup looks good as well. The best part of the movie was when one of the aligators threw the human body to another gator. Also, the theme song feels very claustrophobic and anxiety giving which is perfect for this movie.

The Bad: This movie is predictable and boring. It lacks a plot, I mean there is some here but it really does have a B-Movie feel. As I said the special effects look really good but there aren't any in the crawl-space in which the movie takes place.

The Ugly: Our main character is very inconsistent. She is shown as weak but then shown as a badass but then back to weak. Also, she has the one of the absolute worst catchphrase in cinematic history "Apex Predator, All Day!"

This movie is mediocre at best and I cannot recommend it. Trust me you've seen it before.… Expand

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risonyeongJul 1, 2021

crawl is a highly entertaining movie, one worth a few scream. although highly implausible but much much better than all those B grade shark movies. it's a no brainer but just one to watch with chips and beer. the CGI crocs were actually quitecrawl is a highly entertaining movie, one worth a few scream. although highly implausible but much much better than all those B grade shark movies. it's a no brainer but just one to watch with chips and beer. the CGI crocs were actually quite real and properly executed. the gore is enough to churn stomach as anything could hurt badly, not only the crocs. ( remember ímpossible'the movie about tsunami in indonesia)… Expand

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MarcDoyleJul 11, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a thrill-a-minute flick that certainly passes the time, but the cheesy father-daughter dynamic, hearkening back to the daughter's early days on the swim team, is a bit much. And unlike most genre films of this type, it layers too many elements into the mix to be realistic - hurricane, flood, alligators, levee breaking, etc. And I have to say, after all that, "See ya Later Alligator" during the credits just doesn't fit at all. If you're up for some easy thrills and some solid alligator-generated gore, you'll have a good time. Just don't expect anything with the depth of Jaws, Piranha or other predator flicks in its lane.… Expand