Downhill

Searchlight Pictures | Release Date: February 14, 2020

4.2	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 51 Ratings

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WinkzApr 18, 2020

I literally created an account to let everyone know how bad this movie is and to not waste your time. It is so slow and there are so many scenes that are pointless. It’s awkward and not even funny in the slightest. I really like Will FerrellI literally created an account to let everyone know how bad this movie is and to not waste your time. It is so slow and there are so many scenes that are pointless. It’s awkward and not even funny in the slightest. I really like Will Ferrell but this movie was awful.… Expand

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JackDenialOct 2, 2020

For actors I love it was very frustrating, almost confrontational to watch.

It got better but it is kind of a sad comedy not a funny story.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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JLuis_001Mar 17, 2020

I remember watching Maya Rudolph talking about Will Ferrell in the documentary series: The Movies and she said she was watching a genius working but I've gotta be honest I haven't laughed with Farrell's work in a long, long time and I can'tI remember watching Maya Rudolph talking about Will Ferrell in the documentary series: The Movies and she said she was watching a genius working but I've gotta be honest I haven't laughed with Farrell's work in a long, long time and I can't remember a notable film from his since the last decade.

This one is just another disposable addition to his decaying filmography.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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hnestlyontheslyMar 2, 2020

Mistakes were made. I knew going in this would be a bit cheerless, but the prospect of having two of my favorite comedians in the same movie seemed too good to pass up. The scene where Billie recounts the trauma of their brush with deathMistakes were made. I knew going in this would be a bit cheerless, but the prospect of having two of my favorite comedians in the same movie seemed too good to pass up. The scene where Billie recounts the trauma of their brush with death feels like the beginning of a tonal downshift that doesn't mesh well with the earlier events in the first act. The interactions between Pete and Billy and the lodge staff is the source of a lot of the humor of the first few scenes: Miranda Otto's aggressive Nordic domme character comes off as cartoonish set aside Dreyfus's subtle annoyance and discomfort, the patter between the ski safety boss and Billy pokes fun at her cluelessness and Pete's unwillingness to take her side, which, when placed in the trailer, sets the tone for our expectation of the movie, but I think it feels out of place with the rest of the movie, like the script was trying to go in two directions and never made a final decision. None of the scenes with children are especially that memorable or impactful and there's this vestigial appendage of a dead father/grieving son plot that crops up almost by accident--first, when the family is suiting up for their second day on the slopes, then at an awkward dinner date, and on the drunk walk home from the club. Pete's confession about still yearning for his youth even as he grows old and acquires new responsibilities has already been explained for us by his choice of resort and his selfish maneuvering to socialize with coworkers. It doesn't feel revelatory or insightful. It just feels like he's come late to his own party. It feels shallow and a little tired and not quite self-aware and a little dated.

I'm sure the original the original was delightful.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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TA2764Mar 2, 2020

If you are looking for a good place to take a nap, any theater showing this movie will do. This movie is listed as a Drama, Comedy, mostly sad, depressing and boring. I didn't see any comedy, maybe a mild chuckle or two, but not fromIf you are looking for a good place to take a nap, any theater showing this movie will do. This movie is listed as a Drama, Comedy, mostly sad, depressing and boring. I didn't see any comedy, maybe a mild chuckle or two, but not from Ferrell or Dreyfus. Expected more from two stars with their pedigree.… Expand

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Wingman24Feb 15, 2020

This is literally the worst movie I have ever seen. How anyone could rate this beyond 4-5 stars out of 10 is a mystery that makes the big bang look like child's play. The story/plot is paper thin and the conflict that "drives" the movie justThis is literally the worst movie I have ever seen. How anyone could rate this beyond 4-5 stars out of 10 is a mystery that makes the big bang look like child's play. The story/plot is paper thin and the conflict that "drives" the movie just feels empty. Don't let the fact that Will Ferrell is in it cloud your judgment as it did mine. This movie will easily be the worst of the year.… Expand

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KevincpriceFeb 15, 2020

I had such high hopes for this movie. It’s agonizing to watch. One uncomfortably unfunny scene after another. I’m jealous of the other reviewer that left after an hour. You didn’t miss anything.

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macbethchic07Feb 14, 2020

The movie, like Will Ferrell’s career... is all downhill. Worst movie I’ve ever seen. It was painful to watch. I left an hour into it.

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ThegamerreviewOct 15, 2020

And I thought Cars 2 was my least favorite. Yeah, rare people might know me for not liking Cars 2, since it was nothing but a cash grab. For the longest time, I thought I would never, EVER, find a movie that could be worse then Cars 2.And I thought Cars 2 was my least favorite. Yeah, rare people might know me for not liking Cars 2, since it was nothing but a cash grab. For the longest time, I thought I would never, EVER, find a movie that could be worse then Cars 2. That is, until I accidentally stumbled upon, THIS. I, am at a lost for words. I don't know how people can like this movie. For starters, it's the most boring movie I have seen to date. Second, It's not funny. Third, the plot makes no sense at all, and constantly starts and stops. Fourth, the movie isn't funny. I don't know who in their right mind would find this anywhere near funny. And lastly, it's nothing but a soulless cash grab. At least Cars 2 was animated, but this, was nothing but a cheap film made by a couples vacation. I bet if I went on a hike with my family, and recorded each other, it would be hundreds of times better then this film. If you're reading this, please, whatever you do, don't watch it.… Expand

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