Dark Places
A24 | Release Date: August 7, 2015
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TVJerryAug 12, 2015
A 7 year old daughter survives the brutal murder of her mother and 2 sisters. Fast forward to the adult version (Charlize Theron), when she's contacted by people who believe in the innocence of her brother, who was jailed for the crime. TheA 7 year old daughter survives the brutal murder of her mother and 2 sisters. Fast forward to the adult version (Charlize Theron), when she's contacted by people who believe in the innocence of her brother, who was jailed for the crime. The film alternates between her search for the truth and the events that led up to the that traumatic night. The narrative takes its time to unfold, but maintains interest thru strong direction and compelling performances. Even though Gillian Flynn's ("Gone Girl") plot is busy with coincidences, it's still interesting and even manages a bit of suspense in the final scenes.… Expand
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Friskytiger81Aug 9, 2015
The story is interesting, but this lacks the technical polish of Flynn's Gone Girl with director David Fincher. It should be noted that she adapted her screenplay, as opposed to Dark Places, where she did not. The script suffered and theThe story is interesting, but this lacks the technical polish of Flynn's Gone Girl with director David Fincher. It should be noted that she adapted her screenplay, as opposed to Dark Places, where she did not. The script suffered and the edited and inferior photography did not help. Editing feels confusing at times, but some of that would be a challenge as the story jumps around in time more than most. I was surprised to see Flynn's Gone Girl follow-up with Oscar-winner Charlize Theron attached not get more of a release, but now I know why. The film as a whole does not work.… Expand
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LeZeeJul 14, 2016
When the truth and the consciousness of the world failed to work together.

Based on the book of the same name, a story about a dreadful massacre in the rural America where a young girl lived to testify against her own brother and then sheWhen the truth and the consciousness of the world failed to work together.

Based on the book of the same name, a story about a dreadful massacre in the rural America where a young girl lived to testify against her own brother and then she never recovered from it. So many years later, the case takes a new twist when some young crime solving enthusiastic shows interest in it and that's where the rest of the narration takes its direction.

The suspense was the highlight, though, feels like not a complicated puzzle. Brilliant writing for sure. You know, from a novel to screen is not an easy task. Sometimes book fans and sometimes film fanatics will be disappointed, but this was a good film. In my opinion, it was an underrated film. Some people are disappointed, because mainly their anticipation was too high.

It was the tall South African beauty, Charlize Theron's show. However the others came into the play when the narration was in the flashback. Since the film 'The Hunt', it is really scaring to see the little kids as the prime witness in a major trial. Because of their lack of the consciousness of the world, the truth struggles. This film was kind of similar, but only the final act resolves everything. Until then, as a viewer it is about trying to link all the possibilities. Surely a fine film for the one watch.

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eagleeyevikingApr 24, 2017
Dark Places has its rich source material laid down in front of it, but only adapts and rushes plot twists and turns while leaving out the complexities and nuances leading up to them. The characters, which are developed so thoroughly so thatDark Places has its rich source material laid down in front of it, but only adapts and rushes plot twists and turns while leaving out the complexities and nuances leading up to them. The characters, which are developed so thoroughly so that one can understand their motivations and doings in the novel, are caricatures of themselves in the film. Finally, it just lacks that infectious touch that turns a dark and twisted screenplay, such as Gone Girl, into such an addicting film.… Expand
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JLuis_001Sep 6, 2017
I'm fan of the genre and I can not help it, maybe for that reason I enjoy this movie a little bit more and especially because it does not turn out to be a full disappointment, what happens is that its plot desperately neede a twist and maybeI'm fan of the genre and I can not help it, maybe for that reason I enjoy this movie a little bit more and especially because it does not turn out to be a full disappointment, what happens is that its plot desperately neede a twist and maybe a more macabre perspective in particular for the development of the murders, but the movie lacks that. But beyond that the plot and clues will keep you interested although the end may leave you with a bad taste.… Expand
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FrancisDGJun 1, 2019
A disturbing movie that is able to make the viewer watch it till the end, always full of tension.
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OrukayuJan 22, 2023
2015 crime and mystery movie. A girl whose family was murdered in her childhood is the only eyewitness, and she gave a statement or was given a statement in the same way her brother did. She lives a messy life when she grows up. He comes face2015 crime and mystery movie. A girl whose family was murdered in her childhood is the only eyewitness, and she gave a statement or was given a statement in the same way her brother did. She lives a messy life when she grows up. He comes face to face with his own past, from which he escaped, with the person who takes it as a hobby to unravel some mysterious murders.

Even the fact that Charlize Theron is the lead role in the movie can't save the movie from being middle class. Both lack of emotion and low dose of tension. The Unforgivable movie starring Sandra Bullock with a similar theme is a few shirts better than this. But in this movie, he makes himself watch by making him curious. The difficult choice of a desperate mother is the saddest point in the movie.

There is a slight sexual element in one scene in the movie.… Expand
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