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horizonbtsApr 9, 2016

I don't like giving out 10's, but I think this movie certainly deserves it, as the performances are over the top by Jake Gyllenhaal, Naomi Watts, and newcomer Judah Lewis!! The movie immediately gets your attention as Gyllenhaal's characterI don't like giving out 10's, but I think this movie certainly deserves it, as the performances are over the top by Jake Gyllenhaal, Naomi Watts, and newcomer Judah Lewis!! The movie immediately gets your attention as Gyllenhaal's character Davis loses his wife in a tragic car crash. The movie shows how he deals with his loss and also the realizations that comes to the forefront in his life. We all have had deaths in our lives that have effected us in many different ways, and in some cases our eye's get opened to the world/people around us. The movie is deep and profound and at times I got lost in the depth of the emotions. Certainly there are Oscar worthy performances in this movie and the directing and on the screen portrayal's carry much depth and meaning. The character Davis takes out some of his frustrations on a vending company, and their customer service rep played by Naomi Watts by writing letters complaining about a simple loss of peanut M&M's in the vending machine while at the hospital. Watt's character is touched by his loss and the depth of his letters to the vending company, then ultimately seeks him out as he does her. Eventually the story entwines together with her issues couple with the issues of her son coming of age who is expertly played by the newcomer Judah Lewis. The story is a great ride to the end and left me with some thought of my own. I loved this movie and hope that like me many will take the time to go see it for themselves. We had to drive over an hour as it is in limited theaters, but believe me it was well worth the effort to seek it out. Truly a film that deserves to be seen!!… Expand

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WatchityourselfApr 12, 2016

A highly moving, authentic & extremely well-crafted journey! Superb acting from start to finish - the movie had me riveted in my seat. Once again delivering depth and unique perspective, Jean-Marc Vallée has again created my favorite kind ofA highly moving, authentic & extremely well-crafted journey! Superb acting from start to finish - the movie had me riveted in my seat. Once again delivering depth and unique perspective, Jean-Marc Vallée has again created my favorite kind of movie - where I myself can truly feel the journey of our hero. I'd see Demolition and Jean-Marc Vallée's thought-provoking story telling again and again. And wow, that Judah Lewis is a golden find!… Expand

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SpangleAug 26, 2016

Demolition is a solid film, but just does not fit together well. In many ways, it is broken just like its main character. Though his pain and lack of connection to that pain is entirely relatable due to his inclination to push things away andDemolition is a solid film, but just does not fit together well. In many ways, it is broken just like its main character. Though his pain and lack of connection to that pain is entirely relatable due to his inclination to push things away and not really pay attention, the film is also really cliche. From beginning to end, Demolition plays out like your average indie movie that explores grief in the wake of the death of a loved one. Jake Gyllenhaal is terrific, the soundtrack is good, and the film can really hit hard at times, but can never escape being your run-of-the-mill film about loss. It never really achieves what it sets out to do in communicating this pain due to its sheer averageness. Additionally, though I see a parallel it tried to create between characters, the film really winds up becoming distracted as it focuses on too much and too many stories in its short runtime. If longer, it may have had a chance to explore more of these. However, it seemed like Jean-Marc Vallee just decided he wanted to touch on a bunch of existential issues and figured he could cram them into Demolition. Fortunately, Gyllenhaal is just so good, I can look past much of those issues. For those who are not afraid or tired of these cliches, Demolition may feel like a breath of fresh air and hit you like a ton of bricks. For those who often find themselves watching films such as this, it will feel tired, even if its rock tunes and top-notch acting bring it slightly above the mean.… Expand

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NightReviewsAug 23, 2016

Grief is a funny thing; its affects on people change not only the person experiencing such a powerful and life-altering emotion, but it changes the way people around you view you, and the choices people make around you. One of the manyGrief is a funny thing; its affects on people change not only the person experiencing such a powerful and life-altering emotion, but it changes the way people around you view you, and the choices people make around you. One of the many emotions and reflections that the film allowed me to analyze was, thankfully for myself, the lack of grief that I have had to experience in my life thus far, and the amount of grief stricken in the world around me, with numerous people who have directly dealt with lose first-hand in my life everyday.

Jean-Marc Vallée, the director of many heavy-handed drama films like C.R.A.Z.Y., The Young Victoria, The Dallas Buyers Club, Café de Flore and Wild, really loves to make movies with heavy use of symbolism. In his newest directorial effort, Demolition, the symbolism for the deconstruction of Davis’ life, played unflinchingly by the always stellar Jake Gyllenhaal, really doesn’t hold back its explicit nature. Living an overall numb life from the moment we meet him, Davis seems to live each and everyday with very little to almost no real, pure emotions. Rather, explaining the paths of his life with monotone vigour, including the timeline of his wife’s life, their meeting, and ultimately, her tragic death, Davis becomes avery difficult man to like, in all aspects of his life.

What’s funny about Demolition is, the film’s life begins with Julia’s (Heather Lind) death. In some of the very first and brief scenes of the film, we see Julia and Davis interact, almost as any other couple would; comfortable, passively and without much conviction. What starts off as a simple conversation in the car between husband and wife, quickly turns deadly, as the car is hit, Davis is bloody in a hospital waiting room with his in-laws Fil and Margot (Chris Cooper and Polly Draper) waiting on the news of his wife’s fate. As we see in the trailer, Julia never makes it. Fortunately for us, Vallée has an amazing way of allowing audiences to see an obscure and unexplored perspective on so many moments we come to expect to see in film, and turns them on its head. For example, after the news of Julia’s death, Davis makes his way into the operating room where his wife once laid. The room, empty and full of blood on the floors, white operating sheets and medical tools used to attempt to save her life, is one of the first very poignant images Vallée has become famous with offering, giving perspective on the very real images of life, more specifically, on a moment many people never really see or associate with death on a hospital bed; an empty bed with nothing but blood and shattered prayers.

As the early reviews of this film began to flood online after its initial premiere and choice as the opening night film for TIFF 40 in 2015, Demolition has seem to be one universally accepted film to divide people. Going into the film, I was wondering why. I mean, Gyllenhaal is one of the supreme acting forces of our young generation, Vallée is an excellent storyteller and director, and the supporting cast and crew is nothing short of talented, yet, the film, scripted by Bryan Sipe tells a very discombobulated tale of one many’s very operatic struggle to cope with one of two things; the death of his wife, or the realization that he was never in love with the woman he was married to. The film begins to show, not why, but, all the if’s in Davis’ life.

At times, do not get me wrong, Vallée’s film is nothing short of emotional. But the emotions cannot be ignored to being very manipulative, using scenes of loss and confusion to justify erratic behaviour of characters whose backstories are mostly absent to us. For one, Davis, we come to the understanding early, suffers from common emotional displays of affection and genuine love, yet, without spoiling the ending of the film, does offer many questions to the audiences. Why does he choose a path of destruction for answers? What are his obsessions with others? Why is he fascinated with certain people and not others? The film, which is suppose to be a very realistic, post-trauma film humanizing the loss and pain people feel during times of distress and disbelief, becomes a very segregated film about the pains and struggles about real people, living very real lives, doing very cinematically pleasing things. One of my biggest peeves with the film is showing too much about the stress and grief of Davis’ loss,and less with the understanding why he is like this, who he was before and what he was like when he was married.

Among his loss, Davis begins a courtship with a vending machine early on, well, maybe not with the machine itself, but with the people behind the operating and handling of the vending machine services. After a slew of personal letters that are suppose to help him express his emotions on paper, Davis begins writing personal complain letters to Champion Vending due to the lack of delivery of his M&M’s ten prior to his wife’s death.… Expand

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horrorliefhebApr 9, 2016

-Demolition is a 2015 American comedy-drama film directed by Jean-Marc Vallée and written by Bryan Sipe. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Naomi Watts, and Chris Cooper. The film was selected to open the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival-Demolition is a 2015 American comedy-drama film directed by Jean-Marc Vallée and written by Bryan Sipe. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Naomi Watts, and Chris Cooper. The film was selected to open the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival before getting a limited release on April 8, 2016, by Fox Searchlight Pictures.

--Reception:

-Critical response:

-On Rotten Tomatoes the film has a rating of 54%, based on 26 reviews, with an average rating of 6.2/10. On Metacritic, the film has a score of 50 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".

-Filming:

-The filming began on September 15, 2014, in New York City. On September 24, Gyllenhaal was spotted on the set while filming some scenes at John F. Kennedy International Airport. On October 6, Gyllenhaal and Watts were spotted on the shores of Coney Island. On October 8, filming was taking place on Greenwich Street in NYC.… Expand

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Battison98May 3, 2016

Really enjoyed this film. Quite random at times and quirky and eccentric, but it was just a nice watch with another really good performance from Jake Gyllenhaal. A film i would watch again

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DjakeirFeb 5, 2019

There is something beautiful with the way this movie portarys the fragility of human emotions in a modern time of numbing routines. It's a great insight into the lives of seemingly ordinary characters and the story is heartbreaking. I amThere is something beautiful with the way this movie portarys the fragility of human emotions in a modern time of numbing routines. It's a great insight into the lives of seemingly ordinary characters and the story is heartbreaking. I am surprised at some of the critics reviews about this film. I would have thought such an emotive and authentic film would be worthy of universal praise but I suppose they may be out of touch with humanity and therefore also human emotions. The cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal so obviously it features top class acting and this film is one of my personal favorites.… Expand

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tpabApr 9, 2016

First off, I don't understand the bad critic reviews. The movie had a very original idea about a man that lost his wife but did not seem to realize it. The film had great foreshadowing so the directors added great details to marvel about. TheFirst off, I don't understand the bad critic reviews. The movie had a very original idea about a man that lost his wife but did not seem to realize it. The film had great foreshadowing so the directors added great details to marvel about. The comedy at times was strange but funny. The end of the movie was cool because Davis Mitchell finally has emotion towards his wives death. I will certainly get this on dvd.… Expand

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jhepMay 25, 2016

I LOVED this movie !.....think Jean Renoir's "Boudu Saved From Drowning" meets Milos Forman's "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" meets Anatole Litvak’s “Anastasia” (one of my all-time favorite films) meets George Cukor’s delicious CaryI LOVED this movie !.....think Jean Renoir's "Boudu Saved From Drowning" meets Milos Forman's "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" meets Anatole Litvak’s “Anastasia” (one of my all-time favorite films) meets George Cukor’s delicious Cary Grant-Katherine Hepburn “Holiday”, and you start to “get” where “Demolition” is coming from……. You also get why it makes an instant conquest of it’s audience’s affections and is a film destined to become a cult classic.…. There are a few slight (and unnecessary) excesses in the script at the film’s conclusion (and one feels that Gyllenhaal takes at least a couple of showers too many), but these are no more than flaws in an amazingly fresh, sure-footed and compulsively viewable film ……The entire cast is SUPERB, even down to the most fleeting “walk on” parts…. What a shame so few critics could see any of this…..but fortunately the extremely positive User Reviews are offering an accurate assessment of this remarkable film.....Once again you end up feeling "Thank God for Metacritic's User Reviews !" .… Expand

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Brent_MarchantApr 15, 2016

A compelling look at reconstructing oneself from the ground up, with grief (and the search for it) serving as a surprisingly intriguing catalyst. Despite a few too many subplots (some of which receive short shrift) and a slight tendencyA compelling look at reconstructing oneself from the ground up, with grief (and the search for it) serving as a surprisingly intriguing catalyst. Despite a few too many subplots (some of which receive short shrift) and a slight tendency toward repetition in the narrative, the film takes a unique look at its subject matter, providing insight into a valuable life lesson we could all learn from. Jake Gyllenhaal and Naomi Watts prove once again that they are some of today's best screen talents, and director Jean-Marc Vallee firmly establishes himself as one of the industry's most creative and capable filmmakers. "Demolition" won't appeal to everyone, but, for those who are willing to take a chance on something out of the ordinary, this is a first-class candidate.… Expand

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migd4Jul 27, 2016

Magnificent film. It's director, Jean-Marc Vallée, gives it a "french cinema" taste. Excellent usage of "La Bohème". Gyllenhaal at the top of his game. Also great acting by Naomi Watts, Chris Cooper and Judah Lewis (great expectations on thisMagnificent film. It's director, Jean-Marc Vallée, gives it a "french cinema" taste. Excellent usage of "La Bohème". Gyllenhaal at the top of his game. Also great acting by Naomi Watts, Chris Cooper and Judah Lewis (great expectations on this kid!).
Probably the best movie of 2016 so far. I seriously don't understand Empire Magazine's three star review!… Expand

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xXClutchDutchXxFeb 10, 2020

Good film. My view varied between 7 and 8 a lot as it does take time to establish and set of a few points. If you don't enjoy the suttle building a dry humor then this movie might not be for you but I enjoyed it. Jake Gyllenhaal does it again.

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GreatMartinApr 21, 2016

Sometimes even an excellent performance by an actor doesn’t make a movie which is what happens with “Demolition”. Jake Gyllenhaal is a strong, respected actor who can and does tackle any role that is thrown at him as this movie shows andSometimes even an excellent performance by an actor doesn’t make a movie which is what happens with “Demolition”. Jake Gyllenhaal is a strong, respected actor who can and does tackle any role that is thrown at him as this movie shows and makes more out of it then it is or written in the screenplay.

When, if ever, have you heard of a customer service representative call a customer, let alone at 2 in the morning? Okay she is a pot head but still—and that is only one of the ridiculous segments in this movie. We also get a lot of reading of letters between them and narrative off camera by Gyllenhaal playing the role of Davis who just lost his wife in a car accident. Oh yes, the reason he writes the first letter is because the candy he wanted to didn’t drop down in the vending machine.

Naomi Watts, plays Karen, the single mother addicted to pot, still fails to impress me as an actress though I have seen her in a half a dozen movies.

Chris Cooper as Davis’s father-in-law is Gyllenhaal’s in power as an actor and their scenes together will definitely hold your attention. Also there is great chemistry between 14 year old Judah Lewis, playing Karen’s son Chris, especially in a scene where he and Davis discuss whether the former might be gay.

Watching Gyllenaal demolishing walls, bathroom doors, taking apart computers, a refrigerator, among other things offers a smile here and there but unless you want to see 5 star performances by Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper and Judah Lewis this really isn’t a movie worth seeing for the story of grief.… Expand

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danielnitesApr 8, 2016

Demolition struggles desperately to find a cure for its cathartic impotence and lack of relatability through a dated protagonist who quickly realizes metaphors should almost always be taken literally.

Jake Gyllenhaal stars as DavisDemolition struggles desperately to find a cure for its cathartic impotence and lack of relatability through a dated protagonist who quickly realizes metaphors should almost always be taken literally.

Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Davis Mitchell, a WASP investment banker with a very large and cold glass house (foreshadowing) whose life is disheveled when his wife dies tragically in a car crash. Like the great anhedonias of '90s cinema, he feels nothing until he discovers a possible grieving outlet, eschewing him from a big ol' vat of emptiness.

Davis finds himself writing a highly eloquent complaint to a vending machine company for not ejecting his favorite tasty treat. He then writes another with more detail and another with even more detail until lone customer service rep Karen (Naomi Watts) answers his cry. So, they strike up a type of relationship. She's a pothead and single mom with an angsty teenager named Chris (Judah Lewis). Watts' and Lewis' characters seem too secondary not only to the entire cast but also to the overall morale as Gyllenhaal's Davis bulldozes through the film's fabric, robbing the wrong people of the right moments. Not quite the spiritual successor to America Beauty but passable until the final act's three incredulous twists send it way off the beaten path.

Director Jean-Marc Vallée's sensibilities indicated a notable departure from Dallas Buyer's Club as he settles on a more casual approach on par with disposable American dramedies. Demolition adds itself to the assembly-line standard of cinematic interpretation by waiving its more complicated elements with gimmicky dream sequences and flashy flashbacks.

Vallée's lack of enthusiasm towards filmic innovation even for easy-going dramedy undoubtedly fans the flames of this deceptively optimistic attempt to humanize a semi-sociopathic reflection of bored white America. Of course, it's insanely unfair to rest the entire production on Vallée as Bryan Sipe's blunt by-the-numbers screenplay throws subtlety out of a Porsche as it constantly coerces unwarranted approval and, more importantly, identification from an unsuspecting audience.

Amidst the confusion, two beacons of light make their way through, not as story elements but as performances. Gyllenhaal delivers the same level of dedication seen in his previous roles particularly Nightcrawler while Chris Cooper is lightly underutilized as Phil, his strangely profound father-in-law/boss. Ultimately, Davis never really allows Gyllenhaal to come full circle as the character's lack of an organic arc impedes any desire of empathy on the part of audience.

Demolition's attendance depends completely your expectations and state of mind. If your life is not so dissimilar from that of Davis' or Phil's, you may find comfort. If not, it's still worth your criticism.

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TVJerryApr 13, 2016

In the first scene, Jake Gyllenhaal's wife is killed in an accident and he spends the rest of the movie in a closed-off reaction. This leads him to dismantling objects, eventually destroying his house. Much of his turmoil is outlined inIn the first scene, Jake Gyllenhaal's wife is killed in an accident and he spends the rest of the movie in a closed-off reaction. This leads him to dismantling objects, eventually destroying his house. Much of his turmoil is outlined in letters he writes to a vending machine company. This leads to a relationship with a mother (Naomi Watts) and her troubled son (Judah Lewis). So much of this narrative is in narration that it becomes an earnest exercise in self-indulgence. Gyllenhaal tears down a lot, but doesn't tear up much (work out that pun). Chris Cooper (as the father-in-law) and the kid create the most moving characters. Director Jean-Marc Vallée has crafted an interesting film on an intellectual level. However, the slow, repetitive and somewhat predictable story, as well as the frustrating detachment undermine the film's emotional resonance.… Expand

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TheKavehJApr 8, 2016

Demolition tries too hard. That is the best way to put it. Some parts of this film work, but most of them don't. From the start of the film, the film drags on way too much, and the film definitely overstays its welcome.

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LeZeeJul 24, 2016

When we won't feel a thing for a great loss...

I am observing closely Jake Gyllenhaal's acting career and he's giving the best performances in all his films. He's one of top 5 best actor of our generation. So technically I love all hisWhen we won't feel a thing for a great loss...

I am observing closely Jake Gyllenhaal's acting career and he's giving the best performances in all his films. He's one of top 5 best actor of our generation. So technically I love all his films, especially in the recent years and tell me who won't if they love good stories and performance. I expected this to be another excellent film and yes it was, but not that great.

What he has given to his fans and film viewers is the promise and fulfilled it all the way. So even an average film can automatically become a better one. This film was based on the one of the blacklisted script, but Gyllenhaal's presence made all the difference along with the wonderful director.

It was the story of a man who lost his wife in a car accident. His way of grieving is what the film narrates. He realises that he's not able feel a thing when everyone around does, so he decides to make search for the answers and so the bizarre journey begins. The casting was good, but it was all about the Gyllenhaal's role. I like Naomi Watts, but for the first time she looked old to me. And the others did not have much screenspace, except that new face boy who was decent.

I think not everyone would enjoy it, it is a weird story of almost a weird person, so you would easily get it. You must need to be a patience, besides it is a dark comedy. You might wonder why the title was named 'Demolition', the films gives a strange demonstration for that in a good way. It is not like a must see, but totally worth for Gyllenhaal alone. I can't say it should have been better, because there's nothing to get better, everything was at its best.

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Pablo6120Sep 29, 2016

Demolition (2015)
An odd little film from Director Jean-Marc Vallée (Dallas Buyers’ Club, Wild) and screenwriter Bryan Sipe, Destruction does not deliver the intensity of Vallée’s aforementioned works. Shot like a semi-documentary,Demolition (2015)
An odd little film from Director Jean-Marc Vallée (Dallas Buyers’ Club, Wild) and screenwriter Bryan Sipe, Destruction does not deliver the intensity of Vallée’s aforementioned works. Shot like a semi-documentary, Demolition follows the destructive psyche of the protagonist, Davis, as he recovers from the death of his wife from a car accident, from which he emerged unscathed.
Davis is an investment banker who works for his father-in-law, Phil (played by (Chis Cooper) and has been blissfully “mailing-in” his career, his marriage, living in a carefully coordinated life. After suffering a meltdown due to the loss of his beloved wife, Davis finds himself disenchanted. This is revealed by a yen to deconstruct everything that malfunctions: a refrigerator that leaks, a squeaky restroom door and a malfunctioning PC. This behavior nearly severs any relations with his highly disciplined father-in-law.
In a world of hurt, Davis seeks out solace in an elusive customer service rep, Karen, who has her own instabilities, exacerbated by a brutish boss/lover and a teenage son, Chris, who is having a sexual identity crisis. Davis’ platonic relationship with Karen leads to his concern for Chris, whose propensity for the “F word” and typical teen angst are mundanely confronted by Davis. Davis enlists Chris in his ultimate deconstruction project: his beautiful, but starkly efficient home.
After learning of his departed wife’s infidelities, he attempts regain Phil’s trust in creating a beautiful tribute to his deceased wife.
An interesting role for Jake Gyllenhaal, his portrayal of Davis starts out as almost robot-like and morphs into an unhinged, but likable maniac. Naomi Watts, as Karen, successfully displays a fragile, lost soul who gets from as much as she gives to Davis. Judah Lewis is a promising new-comer as son Chris.
As good as the performances were, I felt unsatisfied with the ending, especially since questions about Karen’s situation go unanswered.
Demolition is a continuation of Vallée’s fascination with dysfunctional characters, that is mildly entertaining, but appeared to be incomplete. Not for everyone, I give it a 6 out of 10; the excellent acting was the film’s strong point.… Expand

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badgerryan19May 19, 2017

Very strange film. Jake Gyllenhaal along side with Naomi Watts give great performances. Especially Gyllenhaal. The film was definitely interesting with occasionally funny moments/scenes. But it did have a lot of problems. Jake really plays aVery strange film. Jake Gyllenhaal along side with Naomi Watts give great performances. Especially Gyllenhaal. The film was definitely interesting with occasionally funny moments/scenes. But it did have a lot of problems. Jake really plays a psychotic well first "Nightcrawler" and now this.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeApr 11, 2016

So technically, all of this was meant to happen just because our main character lost his wife in a tragically how-did-this-happen car crash? Give me a break...

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greatjumel08Aug 4, 2016

At first I thought I wont get the story why the heck he's destructing things and keep on doing that. But I understood the story but I do not like it. It is not something that thrills you at the end or shocked you. No, its only like thatAt first I thought I wont get the story why the heck he's destructing things and keep on doing that. But I understood the story but I do not like it. It is not something that thrills you at the end or shocked you. No, its only like that don't expect too much at the end. Maybe that's creative and unique idea of showing the emotions of a man after losing a wife. I rate 3 because it portrays curiosity, confusion, losing mind maybe,. It tells the viewers to be observant about things and to appreciate how things work.… Expand

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ourtimehascomeMar 19, 2017

Though I applaud the film's themes and overall production value, there are too many absurd moments which don't lead to a wortwhile payoff. It is well-acted and believable, but the plot believes it is more important than it really is.

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istanbulOct 4, 2016

Demolition isn't as smart, deep or meaningful as it pretends to be. at times, the movie feels like a patch up of bunch of unrelated ideas that the writers mused about pre-production, yet somehow forgot to leave out of the movie. And yes,Demolition isn't as smart, deep or meaningful as it pretends to be. at times, the movie feels like a patch up of bunch of unrelated ideas that the writers mused about pre-production, yet somehow forgot to leave out of the movie. And yes, there is a bit of cheesiness, perhaps even unsolicited melodrama. nonetheless, demolition is intriguing. Emptiness of the lead character does not necessarily need to lead up to a critic worthy resolution to ring true with the viewers, it is still effective in its own way. Acting is fine and soundtrack is electrifying - this movie deserves a better treatment.… Expand