Don't Breathe

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ChildishFroakieSep 7, 2016

Now this movie is not perfect, no. But it does have an original plot and effective scares without trying to have jump scares every 20 seconds. It was good to see a more horror oriented film have good characters that you actually cared for.Now this movie is not perfect, no. But it does have an original plot and effective scares without trying to have jump scares every 20 seconds. It was good to see a more horror oriented film have good characters that you actually cared for. Stephen Lang does an EXCELLENT job and the rest of the cast is also very believable. Tonally it shifts a little and towards the end it does drag a bit. But i think all in all its a good movie that I highly recommend.… Expand

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homer4presidentAug 28, 2016

I thought it was pretty good considering the type of horror movies we get nowadays. This movie exceeded my expectations by a lot. HOWEVER, I think this would have even gotten a higher score if it weren't for the whole supernatural element ofI thought it was pretty good considering the type of horror movies we get nowadays. This movie exceeded my expectations by a lot. HOWEVER, I think this would have even gotten a higher score if it weren't for the whole supernatural element of the movie. It wasn't really necessary and I just thought the blind guy himself was already terrifying enough.… Expand

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geeziiMar 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. OMFG, how is this really bad movie have decent ratings, I never felt the need to make a MC account as the ratings have always been good but this is just way too high! this is seriously one of the worst movies I've seen in a LONG time, and I could care less about the twist scene (that I saw coming a mile away why else would he have been pissed that girl died) that has everyone pissed. its just full of plot hole after plot hole with 4 of the most unbelievable characters I've ever seen. I mean the whole night long the house has gun shot after gun shot coming from it but the cops only show up when the alarm goes off, I mean I know Detroit is bad but cops responding to gunshots still happens it just takes an hour or 2. that plot hole is one of MANY, more include bringing a gun because you are afraid of a blind guy, sleep gas not doing a damn thing, that fall not breaking a single bone in that girls body same goes for the nerd and his fall tho he did seem he might have a broken rib or something, dude randomly knows which way to go in a pitch black basement, the basement hatch has cracks in it why couldn't they see that someone was clearly standing right in front of it, did old man even have time to get to the hatch from where we last saw him why did they not hear him walk above them across the house why would he just assume that's where they went leaving every possible other exit free for the taking while following them down would keep all the other ways free and still secure that one, the amount of luck that blind man has is absurd, that or he has echolocation like he is daredevil or something... I mean how does a blind man even abduct someone, clearly that girls fault she got kidnapped. … Expand

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SSH83Nov 11, 2016

So... according to this movie, men are capable of doing anything (bad) when they stop believing in god. But what about the priests molesting kids or raping girls? lol. It's a good B-movie thriller, but expect a lot of stupid plot holes andSo... according to this movie, men are capable of doing anything (bad) when they stop believing in god. But what about the priests molesting kids or raping girls? lol. It's a good B-movie thriller, but expect a lot of stupid plot holes and dumb dialogue.… Expand

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imthenoobNov 21, 2016

An interesting concept that kind of fades in and out. It's not really all that suspenseful, The stupid twist near the end kind of took away the badassness of the blind man and instead turned him into just another nut.

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tdebugOct 27, 2016

Absolutely ridiculous, surreal, cheap and pretty girl make it out with pile of cash in the end. Oh yeah baby, I guess this is very american.
The movie has rating R but the target group would be probably 13 years old. If you're reallyAbsolutely ridiculous, surreal, cheap and pretty girl make it out with pile of cash in the end. Oh yeah baby, I guess this is very american.
The movie has rating R but the target group would be probably 13 years old. If you're really eligible to watch R you most probably don't want to waste your time on a movie like this.… Expand

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blacksunDec 18, 2016

Member horror movies? Yeah I member! (Southpark) In other words, what we've got here is just all cliche here with no real substance. No character development starts us off with not caring about anyone in the film. The "twist" is that theMember horror movies? Yeah I member! (Southpark) In other words, what we've got here is just all cliche here with no real substance. No character development starts us off with not caring about anyone in the film. The "twist" is that the villain is blind. I do admit, exploring the concept is interesting, but in the end it felt more like a flimsy gimmick. I found it pretty hard to be afraid of the blind man, even when he had a gun. And I guess it's tradition, but the false ending after false ending really wore on me as well. The movie just isn't what some reviewers think it is. I feel like there's this skewing of perspective in the perception of movies these days. It's like no-one knows what a good movie is anymore. And if anything simply "doesn't suck" then it's given top scores. Our hyperbolic knee-jerk society can't seem to think critically about anything. Or forgets too quickly. Anyway, skip it. Go watch The Witch or something.… Expand

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SpangleJan 19, 2017

Yet, Don't Breathe constantly feels like a short film with a paper thin concept stretched out over the course of a feature-length film. As the film kept going and the same cliched things kept happening, I sat and stared at my screen withYet, Don't Breathe constantly feels like a short film with a paper thin concept stretched out over the course of a feature-length film. As the film kept going and the same cliched things kept happening, I sat and stared at my screen with similar pain as the kids in the house. I wanted out, but the movie just kept on going and going, never introducing any idea that was not filler or cliched in some fashion. Don't Breathe has some solid acting and a scary villain, but the concept is pretty lame especially when there are no tricks up its sleeves to add onto it. What you see is what you get for the most part and the portions it tacks on just feel like reaches that director Fede Alvarez added onto make the film longer and reach the hour and a half runtime. Simply put, this film is the very definition of tedious.

The tediousness predictability is constant and never lets go. The best sequence in the film - the basement sequence with all the lights off - is terrifically lit and really cool to watch unfold visually. Story-wise though, two of the would be robber teenagers who broke into a blind man's home just fondle the wall for a few minutes. As he fondles the wall right behind them, he is on his home turf and shows it, while the two teenagers are lost. Though well captured, the scene lacks in any sort of tension and serves as a microcosm of the whole film. When you anticipate a hand grabbing a character, guess what appears on the screen. These types of cliches are constantly adhered to throughout as Alvarez fails to find ways to obscure them. Instead, it just follows the beats on how to make a teenage, final girl, and home invasion horror thriller, while never innovating on them. Instead, it toes the line and cheapens its own scares by simply emulating the script put forth by better and more innovative horror films.

Even worse, Don't Breathe lacks guts. It fears killing its characters unlike any other horror film I have seen. It keeps them alive at all costs, in order to use them later on as a rescue for other characters. At the end of the day though, it is all done to lead up to a final girl who takes a stance against the big bad guy. The film even lacks innovation in its characterization as, at the end of the day, these are kids who perform robberies. They are robbing a blind veteran because they know he is sitting on a pile of cash. Unable to make the audience sympathetic to the leads otherwise, Alvarez adds in a subplot regarding the blind man with rape and impregnation that really feels cheesy and incredibly cheap. Thrown in just to demonize the blind man, he is clearly a bad guy, but it really adds no depth to the film. No tension, it merely just elongates it as finding the girl in the basement already made us root against him, no need to add on some perverse subplot.

The film continues to struggle, especially outside the house in and around the car. It just drags like all hell and it is supposed to be the thrilling finale. You know every beat of this scene if you seen any horror film ever released and it is really tiring to watch unfold. Ultimately, what I am driving at is that Don't Breathe entirely lacks atmosphere. At no point does director Fede Alvarez create an air of mystery or fear. Instead, it is just a largely dull film that mostly lacks sound to make up for any lack of atmosphere. It relies instead upon the silence of the room and of this blind man feeling his way around the room as the characters conveniently step on creaky floor boards.

Falling well below my expectations, Don't Breathe is an unscary, unthrilling, and thoroughly tedious teen horror film that only has its tight and well structured visuals in its pro column, as well as good acting. Every beat of the story is either done out of cliche or convenience to help move the story along in the predictable and tired fashion desired by Alvarez. For a film so highly praised by critics and audiences alike, it is fair to say that I expected far better than this film.… Expand

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LeZeeDec 4, 2016

The right house, but an underestimated person!

It's a great comeback for the director after his first film, 'Evil Dead' remake had got a mixed response. This film might feel very familiar to you if you have got a good knowledge of the BThe right house, but an underestimated person!

It's a great comeback for the director after his first film, 'Evil Dead' remake had got a mixed response. This film might feel very familiar to you if you have got a good knowledge of the B movies. It was still a very refreshing and very thrilling. The film was short, because there were none segments wasted, it comes to the point quickly. I mean the event, because the story was a one liner, but the event was what this film based on.

Three youngsters who rob the houses when the people are out, mark their new target on a blind war veteran. But when it does not go as they have planned, they find trapped inside his house. Struggling to escape from there, they also get so close to what they had come for. Though it becomes a suicidal, and left without any option, what's next for them and the result of their attempt is what becomes the film's conclusion.

Really a great effort. Almost a one night based theme with the limited cast. The title is not just what the film revolves, it also for us to hold breath while watching it and most probably sitting on the edge of our seat throughout. But I'm very disappointed with many flaws, or maybe you can say those unexplained stuffs. Like the end seems very silly, because there were lots of evidence to prove the film character had committed a crime, but easily got out. Likewise there are many more, but the film does not explain and I believe there are sure reasons behind them.

The writers did not care to waste time on those, because they wanted only a thriller, a non-stop one and they got one. Now it is going to be remade in Kollywood and also a sequel was announced. I expected that when I saw the ending. Maybe, a prequel, though sequel seems more interesting idea after what happened in this. Surely one of the best thriller of the year, so make sure you watch it soon.

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sanyrubApr 27, 2017

Very tense film that doesn´t resort to spirits but still manages to be somehow terrifying at moments. A couple of the young actors lack enough charisma to truly carry the film. But overall it is a thrilling experience. The actor playing theVery tense film that doesn´t resort to spirits but still manages to be somehow terrifying at moments. A couple of the young actors lack enough charisma to truly carry the film. But overall it is a thrilling experience. The actor playing the older blind man nails it. Very recommendable.… Expand

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brohugSep 3, 2016

Really more like a 7.5 but didn't want to undersell this gem. Lean, effective thriller. At times almost seems like a stage play. The characters are drawn correctly, especially the target of the break-in played by the durable actor StephenReally more like a 7.5 but didn't want to undersell this gem. Lean, effective thriller. At times almost seems like a stage play. The characters are drawn correctly, especially the target of the break-in played by the durable actor Stephen Lang. His moral arc from victim to monster is entirely believable and the motivation for his actions rational, given what's happened to his life. There's one niggling plot gap but it is easily dismissed while you're sitting in the theater literally holding your breath.… Expand

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potatoman222Jul 21, 2017

Don't Breathe, apesar dos pesares, é um dos melhores longas do gênero suspense lançados nos últimos anos. Sua direção precisa e roteiro competente criam a tenção perfeita que o telespectador estava esperando ver.

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JeanDuchampNov 16, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The whole idea of a blind but strong and determined guy instead of a zombie, ghost or maniac ( he's crazy enough but not what I'd call a maniac) seems interesting but is not rich enough to build something brilliant entirely on it. The movie isn't completely worthless but something you can easily live without. Protagonists are not truly sympathetic, there are a lot of inconsistencies and cliches. For example, guess how they defeated him (actually, they didn't, the guy was strong enough to be destroyed by such a trifle)? Of course, stole up from behind and beat on the head with a hammer, were you expecting something else? I ask, why didn't they try it earlier? And guess, how did they kill him at last and for sure (hm.. you know what, they really didn't actually...)? Of course, by stealing from behind and beating on the head, were you expecting something else? It's absurd, the guy hears the floor creaking, he knows someone is there, knows it for sure, and for all that he's leaving the room without even bothering to close the door? Sure, an urgent task to remove a dead body (there would be three of them and two survivors - how it's possible? well, there was one more person in the house) from the room, may seem not so urgent in such a moment! And why to rely only on smelling and hearing, why not to take some long stick, a broom, for example, and not to feel around, methodically closing all doors? The burglars were messing around maybe for an hour or more (if you consider the real time), when the owner at least had a right idea to switch off all lights, what by the way makes you guess why he needed them before!... Oh yeah, he was sleeping at the TV sounds, wasn't he?... Yes, but lights were on, however ! Why? Why not scatter glass splinters or something on the floor? He would then hear their every move!... In short, quite an unimaginative silly owner, quite unsympathetic greedy intruders... No sympathy, no pity, no interest, to hell with all of them!… Expand

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smiyamotNov 30, 2016

More of a thriller than a scary, monster type movie. 3 teens are burglars in Detroit; there's a blind man with a lot of money in his house, easy pickings. Or is it? Yeah, these teens think they've got it wired, didn't we all? Had to knockMore of a thriller than a scary, monster type movie. 3 teens are burglars in Detroit; there's a blind man with a lot of money in his house, easy pickings. Or is it? Yeah, these teens think they've got it wired, didn't we all? Had to knock it down a couple of points due to the high school acting job of the teens, couldn't they get anyone better? or a director who could get more out of them?… Expand

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WhiskeyStoriesSep 11, 2017

Great Idea, some genuinly tense scenes, but its characters are completely one-dimensional and it looses all of its steam in the third act. I liked the film, but I don't get the raving reviews, also the trailer spoils a great freaking twistGreat Idea, some genuinly tense scenes, but its characters are completely one-dimensional and it looses all of its steam in the third act. I liked the film, but I don't get the raving reviews, also the trailer spoils a great freaking twist which made me quite angry in the theatre. It's a fun thriller, that has an okay plot with a great "twist" and a badass performance by Stephen Lang.… Expand

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JcondicDec 4, 2016

Don’t Breathe starts off as a great thriller but the story suffers in the final act mainly that scene with Jane Levy tied up. What drove the character didn’t make sense to me in that scene based on what we’ve seen earlier because Levy hadDon’t Breathe starts off as a great thriller but the story suffers in the final act mainly that scene with Jane Levy tied up. What drove the character didn’t make sense to me in that scene based on what we’ve seen earlier because Levy had nothing to do with his daughter. I found it unnecessary.… Expand

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eva3si0nMay 1, 2023

Don't Breathe is a great chamber thriller. Don't Breathe is a breath of fresh air in its genre, no matter how ironic it sounds. Perfectly built suspense, there are even small elements of horror. A well-built storyline that keeps you on yourDon't Breathe is a great chamber thriller. Don't Breathe is a breath of fresh air in its genre, no matter how ironic it sounds. Perfectly built suspense, there are even small elements of horror. A well-built storyline that keeps you on your toes throughout the film. Don't Breathe is an example of how to make a chamber movie, the whole film is set for the most part in the same house with a budget of just under $10 million. Watching the film more than once does not raise the question of the budget of the film, this is commendable. I hope the sequel, released several years later, will be no worse than the original.… Expand

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cine1Jan 28, 2017

Solid, taut, well paced horror/thriller that delivers the right chills and tension throughout. The end is where the wheels fall off and a ludicrous, unnecessary discovery/twist propels the film to a ridiculous finish. Otherwise a very solidSolid, taut, well paced horror/thriller that delivers the right chills and tension throughout. The end is where the wheels fall off and a ludicrous, unnecessary discovery/twist propels the film to a ridiculous finish. Otherwise a very solid thriller offering many edge of your seat moments.… Expand

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BroyaxDec 3, 2020

Un petit thriller bien sympathique ma foi : dans la zone fantomatique de Detroit, des jeunes branques ont la fâcheuse habitude de cambrioler les baraques restantes… mais cette baraque-là est habitée par un vétéran qui se révèle étonnammentUn petit thriller bien sympathique ma foi : dans la zone fantomatique de Detroit, des jeunes branques ont la fâcheuse habitude de cambrioler les baraques restantes… mais cette baraque-là est habitée par un vétéran qui se révèle étonnamment dangereux malgré son handicap !

Les ficelles sont classiques mais bien ficelées ici et puis la blondinette aux yeux bleus est vraiment ravissante : elle ressemble à Reese Witherspoon avant qu’elle ne commence à se rabougrir mais ici en plus jolie ! elle s’appelle Jane Levy et j’en prends bonne note. En outre, la réalisation est fort bien faite tandis que le rythme ne faiblit pas, du début à la fin… malgré quelques rebondissements discutables.

Mais ce qui est plus discutable concerne le vétéran lui-même, âgé mais encore costaud et qui a plein de flingues dans la maison (paranoïaque le vieux soldat, ouais, ouais, ouais…) : il en fait voir de toutes les couleurs à ces vilains voleurs… malgré son handicap. Oui, c’est sévèrement tiré par les cheveux tout ça… voire burlesque. Mais ça reste divertissant.… Expand

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SturmhardtAug 19, 2017

It was an OK movie, but me and the wife were screaming at the TV most of the time because the protagonists always did unbelievably stupid or illogical things. If you like the actors doing what makes sense for normal human beings, you won'tIt was an OK movie, but me and the wife were screaming at the TV most of the time because the protagonists always did unbelievably stupid or illogical things. If you like the actors doing what makes sense for normal human beings, you won't like this movie.… Expand

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Benkoko11Feb 23, 2017

Don't Breathe's greatest accomplishment; making a blind war vet into a kidnapping and murdering rapist (yes, he is a rapist) is also its rather egregious fault. Its scary alright.

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DavidSpecialMar 12, 2018

Some nice suspense, and the cast are good, but suffers from too may endings syndrome and some cliched writing.

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RazorSamuraiNov 19, 2018

короче с пацанами на стриме глянули че за фильмец такой, в принципе я бы не назвал этот фильм хоррорм потому что меня вместо того чтобы пугать или держать в напряженной атмосфере я ржал с почанами, ну реально ржомба.

очень много тупыхкороче с пацанами на стриме глянули че за фильмец такой, в принципе я бы не назвал этот фильм хоррорм потому что меня вместо того чтобы пугать или держать в напряженной атмосфере я ржал с почанами, ну реально ржомба.

очень много тупых моментов, и считаю то что не хватило какой то изюминки. я не получил какого эстетического кайфа либо от картинки либо от музыки или то что происходит на экране, только доволен тем то что провели время вместе за кампанией а так если бы чекал в соло то уверен у меня бы анус порвался от злости. ну я повторюсь, идея прикольная но вот реализация вот хромает, прям реально чего то такого не хватило.… Expand

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IAmaMovieGeekMay 11, 2020

While this movie spiraled out of control quite a bit much, it was still an enjoyable film about robbers trying to escape from a blind man. 7/10

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akshatmahajanOct 18, 2020

I was very much excited for this movie but after the movie ended I was having mild headache.

The plot was pretty simple and poorly executed. Acting was bad, especially of those three thiefs. Director tried his best to grow sympathy for theseI was very much excited for this movie but after the movie ended I was having mild headache.

The plot was pretty simple and poorly executed. Acting was bad, especially of those three thiefs. Director tried his best to grow sympathy for these characters but you will be angry on them throughout the film. Film's runtime was less than 1 hr 30 min but even after this it's pace was too slow. Movie was not even finished half and I was like " when will this end?". I was neither excited nor thrilled while watching this. What I was seeing were the plot holes and stupidity. Overall, you may give a try but if you come out unimpressed or with headache, don't blame me. I warned you.… Expand

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MrPajamasAug 7, 2021

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A pretty good horror film with a good setting. The house is just a classic and for me it works and some of the atmosphere breathed on me during the film. It looked good the whole time. Even the main bad guy was cool. TheEnglish (American)
A pretty good horror film with a good setting. The house is just a classic and for me it works and some of the atmosphere breathed on me during the film. It looked good the whole time. Even the main bad guy was cool. The plot was good. The only thing I had a problem with was the last 20 minutes or so of the movie, which although good, felt like they just might not have happened if the main character had done a few things a little differently beforehand, and it was like they just wanted to stretch the movie out a bit. Otherwise, for me, an above average film that I would probably only recommend to fans of the genre.… Expand

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iCampoRamilOct 22, 2021

La premisa es interesante, pero no acaba siendo lo que parece, no es malo, simplemente es diferente y no es lo que te esperas.
En general está guay, tiene plots interesantes, pero no deja de ser una peli slasher "sencillita" que transcurre enLa premisa es interesante, pero no acaba siendo lo que parece, no es malo, simplemente es diferente y no es lo que te esperas.
En general está guay, tiene plots interesantes, pero no deja de ser una peli slasher "sencillita" que transcurre en una casa (la novedad), está guay, pero ya.

· Cosas buenas: El montaje es lo que más sorprende, además el cómo han aprovechado el espacio, el escenario, porque recordemos que poco más hay que una casa, tanto en cuanto a cámara, en los movimientos que hace (se sacan algunos planos secuencia chulísimos) como en cuanto a narración, yo como espectador vi difícil desarrollar algo tanto tiempo en tan poco espacio, pero vaya que sí da. Además, me gustan las sorpresas en cuanto a la premisa, la atmósfera que crea en la mayoría de la cinta, sumadas a la dirección artística y fotográfica.
· Cosas malas: En ciertos momentos es algo predecible, y luego, dentro de lo que cabe, es una película bastante sencilla, no es demasiado original vaya.
· Conclusión: Es una película competente y efectiva, funciona, sobre todo por la gran atmósfera que crea, y te lo pasas bien, no llega a ser terror terror, pero podría encajar en el género, una buena opción.… Expand

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DangerDave1409Dec 21, 2021

First of all: I dont like horror movies. This one was fine for me, nicely made. Sometines too much weirdness or disgust. No really good acting but hey. Good ending. Havent seen the second part yet.

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Voodoo123Nov 24, 2021

Dont breathe is a combination of multiple generic horror/thriller premises rolled into an interesting combo which is very well shot and directed. The editing is great and the film is well cast. Overall very entertaining if by the numbersDont breathe is a combination of multiple generic horror/thriller premises rolled into an interesting combo which is very well shot and directed. The editing is great and the film is well cast. Overall very entertaining if by the numbers thriller/horror.… Expand