Emergency

Amazon Studios | Release Date: May 20, 2022

7.3	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 27 Ratings

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st3phaniieMay 23, 2022

this movie was sooo good. the first half had me laughing and then i was crying. the friendship in this is beautiful. the whole cast did an amazing job portraying the characters. ps. the movie did an amazing job portraying real struggles poc face

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Medeiro2014May 30, 2022

At the beginning I felt problems in how the story progressed, but the characters were worth it, it has a very good depth in the characters, the acting is excellent. I really enjoyed the last half movie and the first 20 minutes, the storyAt the beginning I felt problems in how the story progressed, but the characters were worth it, it has a very good depth in the characters, the acting is excellent. I really enjoyed the last half movie and the first 20 minutes, the story knows how to reach the heart and the mind to understand social points of great importance, although it does not focus on them, they just come naturally there were touches of comedy that balanced the movie, the ending was incredible, it touched my heart.

Al inicio sentí problemas en como avanzaba la historia, pero los personajes valían la pena, tiene una muy buen profundidad en los personajes, la actuación excelente. De verdad disfrute la última media película, la historia sabe llegar al corazón y a la mente para entender puntos sociales de gran importancia para entender puntos sociales de gran importancia, aunque no se enfoca en ellos, estos solo llegan de forma natural, hubo toques de comedia que balancearon la película, el final fue increíble, me llego al corazón.… Expand

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tipsy4savMay 27, 2022

delivered incredible acting, had me on the edge the whole film. humor was top tier!

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bertobellamyJun 4, 2022

With an honest bromance and college comedy tropes at its core, 'Emergency' knows when to be funny, but it doesn't shy away from the most crucial thing: portraying the very real fear of black people dying just for being black.

The premiseWith an honest bromance and college comedy tropes at its core, 'Emergency' knows when to be funny, but it doesn't shy away from the most crucial thing: portraying the very real fear of black people dying just for being black.

The premise about three POCs finding a white girl unconscious in their dorm could make you think that this is a 2000-esque juvenile comedy, but things get dark eventually, and 'Emergency' knows how to make an effective and respectful transition to those moments.

Of course, RJ Cyler and Donald Elise Waktins' acting is what makes this all work. Their confronting ideas about being black translate very well into both funny and serious scenes. In the end, the way both actors portray their friendship, their fears, and their aspirations are what makes 'Emergency' a solid film.… Expand

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alejandro970Jun 11, 2022

The most interesting thing in this movie is the tone of comedy mixed with drama, with acting and situation that seem completely natural. It is unlikely to be classified as a classic but it is an example that it is not always good to laugh atThe most interesting thing in this movie is the tone of comedy mixed with drama, with acting and situation that seem completely natural. It is unlikely to be classified as a classic but it is an example that it is not always good to laugh at the clumsiness of others.… Expand

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Stream2BigScreeJun 8, 2022

Streamers, we’ve found a streaming option that you may not have heard about – unless you went on Amazon Prime and saw those banners everywhere. The movie is called Emergency. College besties are ready for a legendary night of senior yearStreamers, we’ve found a streaming option that you may not have heard about – unless you went on Amazon Prime and saw those banners everywhere. The movie is called Emergency. College besties are ready for a legendary night of senior year partying, but an emergency situation throws a wrench in their plans. The roommates must weigh the pros and cons of calling the police when faced with an unexpected situation.

Now, the biggest qualm with this movie is that it is supposed to be primarily a comedy? The real problem is the way the movie is marketed. I don’t think we should necessarily call this a comedy, but I guess it is. I thought I was going to see a fun last-night-of-college-party romp. I thought it would be a straight-forward buddy comedy that’s easy to digest. If you were looking for something light to end the night with a chuckle, boy did Amazon lead you astray! Emergency has some quirky, weed heavy, ironic chuckles in the first 30 minutes but then the humor is quite sparse throughout the rest. Once you get into the main part of the plot, things get very tense. After talking, I found this a bit funnier than Trip; but where we agree is Emergency definitely leans heavily on the drama and the real-life plight that black and brown people face when encountering or potentially interacting with the police. I was not expecting what Emergency actually was. Now, that doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy it. It just wasn’t what I expected. If you give this movie the chance, you will be completely caught up in the situation and the decisions that the main characters make.

Where this movie succeeds is in the story telling and the plot. I felt like I was one of the guys going on an epic senior year bender one last time. Then, it felt like I was right in the strife with them. One might even say the movie hit too close to home. I think the movie ultimately succeeds in showing how complex a situation can become when race is a potential factor. It allows the suspense to build with every decision made by the main characters has the potential for disaster. The tension of the situation and the relationships is harnessed very well. I bet you will be screaming at the screen as these guy goes deeper and deeper into this situation. Part of the credit has to go to RJ Cyler, Donald Elise Watkins and Sebastian Chacon, who believably play these college seniors that make want to make smart decision but seem to make bad decisions at every turn. They play off of each other well and make these character feel real.

Long story short, Emergency is a very good movie from Amazon Studios. Where they lacked in the comedy, they picked up in a compelling and heartfelt story of the struggle of black and brown men in society. The line between hero and victim is razor thin for this population and Emergency definitely displays it. It is a must-see experience, so grab your box of popcorn and strap in.… Expand

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Aredsong15Sep 17, 2022

It's a good movie I loved it so much. And Sabrina Carpenter is really the best actress to the role

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MetacriticOnurJun 1, 2022

bad
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not good in any manner or degree.

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TVJerryMay 30, 2022

It's not clear what kind of movie this is supposed to be. It starts out looking like a comedy with a fast-talking amusing sidekick (RJ Cyler channeling LaKeith Stanfield), but the inevitable racial theme keeps the comic angle damped. ThreeIt's not clear what kind of movie this is supposed to be. It starts out looking like a comedy with a fast-talking amusing sidekick (RJ Cyler channeling LaKeith Stanfield), but the inevitable racial theme keeps the comic angle damped. Three roommates discover an unconscious white girl in their apartment, since all 3 of them are men of color, they immediately see potential bad outputs for them. Their attempts at saving her, while ensuring their own safety have potential for hilarity, but the situations, even though they stress credibility, never get especially outrageous or amusing. Ultimately, the ending veers strongly toward friendships and racial awareness, leaving the message stronger than the entertainment. [usr =2.5]… Expand

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JLuis_001Jun 2, 2022

I believe it doesn't take full advantage of its premise, but I can't deny the effectiveness of what it presents.
Sometimes portraying such complicated and heavy topics with a satirical and humorous touch at least gets the message across to aI believe it doesn't take full advantage of its premise, but I can't deny the effectiveness of what it presents.
Sometimes portraying such complicated and heavy topics with a satirical and humorous touch at least gets the message across to a wider audience and that's what works best for this film.… Expand

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Mauro_LanariMay 27, 2022

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The daily news is overflowing with facts like these, no need to exasperate them artificially with a script awarded at festivals that mixes the Black Lives Matter with the college comedy as "Porky's" (Clark 1981; "Animal House"(Mauro Lanari)
The daily news is overflowing with facts like these, no need to exasperate them artificially with a script awarded at festivals that mixes the Black Lives Matter with the college comedy as "Porky's" (Clark 1981; "Animal House" would have been of an intolerable anarchy) and the youthful buddy movie like "Good Will Hunting".… Expand

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