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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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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.

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-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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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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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