Exposed

Lionsgate Premiere | Release Date: January 22, 2016

3.8	USER SCORE Generally unfavorable reviews based on 26 Ratings

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tvnewsguidoJan 23, 2016

Skip it.

This has all the makings of a fascinating urban fantasy but a really bad edit makes it a fascinating mess. I understand the Writer/Director took his name off the picture and I can't blame him. It makes no sense as released. TheSkip it.

This has all the makings of a fascinating urban fantasy but a really bad edit makes it a fascinating mess.

I understand the Writer/Director took his name off the picture and I can't blame him. It makes no sense as released. The fantasy elements are dropped in favor of a dull cop thing that never gels.… Expand

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quincytheodoreJan 23, 2016

Betrayed by its own fragmented narrative.

While Knock-Knock was a mishap, Keanu Reeves still carries the buzz from John Wick, so it's peculiar to see his new movie flies under the radar. It's soon apparent that "Exposed" has a ratherBetrayed by its own fragmented narrative.

While Knock-Knock was a mishap, Keanu Reeves still carries the buzz from John Wick, so it's peculiar to see his new movie flies under the radar. It's soon apparent that "Exposed" has a rather jumbled presentation. The movie uses multi perspective style and it does try to deliver heavy subject such as abuse, but it's ultimately too broken to create any appropriate connection.

The two perspectives are too messy, as though the screenplay or editing is done sloppily. Keanu's point of view is that of noir detective, although the investigation moves so slowly and erratically. Meanwhile Ana de Armas plays as a troubled wife who might just see some apparition. From the color tone, the pace and even the script, these two stories are utterly different.

It's not to say that there's not an artistic goal in mind, it could have dealt with mature theme well, however the jarring shift is confusing to say the least. It would jump from festive vibe, to brooding case and suddenly to what seems to be psychological thriller with metaphor. This is a really odd direction and it doesn't have to be such, it feels as though the movie tries to needlessly overreach.

Both the leads perform admirably, in some instances Ana de Armas looks amiable and Keanu Reeves still has his appealing presence. However, the plot is chaotic, there would be incredibly slow development and subplots, yet it would hasten abruptly in mere minutes. The few segments from other angles don't really pan out in the grand scheme, while its intended twist is hampered by over saturation of horror genre, which is odd to see in crime drama.

This kind of sudden change is not uncommon, some thriller movies shifted to more action atmosphere for casual audience or some action flicks would be altered to accommodate more famous stars. Still, the extreme shift of tone here doesn't have any appeal instead it's only a distraction.

"The Exposed" could have a surreal depth for narrative, yet it's a just a confusing mess that barely has any charm and even that small spark is muddle with messy production.… Expand

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Thejudge21Mar 4, 2016

Some films get very bad reviews but they dont deserve it, this on the other hand does. Keanu reeves couldnt have read the script, or if he did he must have been very very drunk when he agreed to take part in this farce. There are some scenesSome films get very bad reviews but they dont deserve it, this on the other hand does. Keanu reeves couldnt have read the script, or if he did he must have been very very drunk when he agreed to take part in this farce. There are some scenes in this film so bad, and so pathetic you wonder whether they forgot or couldnt afford to hire an editor. Bad is an understatment. The director of this film shouldnt be allowed to make another... Thats how bad this is. If i could give it less than zero i would, and its lucky to get zero.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeMay 31, 2016

Exposed is exposed definitely 100% without any doubt. If it wants a blanket, please tell it to be a better movie to enjoy and thus, making movies as of January 22nd not worth seeing and also forcing the user to get any game that was releasedExposed is exposed definitely 100% without any doubt. If it wants a blanket, please tell it to be a better movie to enjoy and thus, making movies as of January 22nd not worth seeing and also forcing the user to get any game that was released on that same day instead.… Expand

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