New Line Cinema | Release Date: March 17, 2000
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khenz016Aug 16, 2010
A very teen movie! Just look the effects the deaths, it's just in the right and balanced ways... I was really surprised on this movie, I can't believe that a movie like this will airs...
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tonysopranozFeb 24, 2016
this movie was freakin' mindblowing. true, the sequels have gotten worse and worse. but the original was and is great. amazing suspense and intrigue, and full of awesome surprises. The critics are very wrong to hate this movie.
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meydianarizki21Nov 7, 2020
Creepy and Real

This movie was frightening for one simple reason, it isn't afraid to go the route of talking about death, fate and if the inevitable is really unavoidable or if deaths plan can be fathomed and subsequently outwitted. The
Creepy and Real

This movie was frightening for one simple reason, it isn't afraid to go the route of talking about death, fate and if the inevitable is really unavoidable or if deaths plan can be fathomed and subsequently outwitted. The opening scene is downright scary, come on who hasn't got on a plane and wondered if it would crash, and let me tell you I am not in a hurry to get on one now. Thought the story is a little contrived and a bit predictable(though that is part of the story) the effect is still the same. The movie is not, despite what you may hear, a teen flick, if you're a horror fan from any generation trust me you'll like it as long as you go in wanting to see it and willing to actually think about the film and follow the story line. Trust me on this one and give it a shot.
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marlesOct 9, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final destination is a very good movie i highly recommend it, and Tony Todd in one scene which is my favourite scene in the whole movie is freaking good he should have been in the movie with more scenes but still a really good movie. Expand
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TylerDurden900Jul 9, 2014
Final Destination has original scares and a creepy atmosphere. The movie is intense and will make you
jump with a few of the scenes. The idea that death can track you down, and you can't stop what you
can't see is eerie. The character's
Final Destination has original scares and a creepy atmosphere. The movie is intense and will make you
jump with a few of the scenes. The idea that death can track you down, and you can't stop what you
can't see is eerie. The character's can't avoid their demise because most of the aren't aware what
Is happening. Overall a fun ride that will give you the chills but in a good way.
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robertoiglesiasSep 27, 2017
Final Destination is a horror film that brings great honor towards the genre of modern horror. Making Death itself the main antagonist was a great choice and I enjoy this movie to this very day. Can't hate it.
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goncalocoutoOct 21, 2018
"Final Destination" tem um bom enredo, as cenas das mortes são impressionantes e o elenco é razoável. Algumas partes são estranhas, mas, fora isso, o filme é muito bom.
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KuatoLives28Apr 6, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While Alex is sitting in his bedroom reading a magazine, an owl lands on a tree branch outside the window. In many cultures, owls are viewed as omens of death. Expand
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ImpugnJan 11, 2020
Final Destination has fantastic death scenes that are freaky, great acting & a suigeneris horror concept, A+.
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AmuletApr 19, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kerr Smith and Seann William Scott took motion sickness pills (Dramamine) before each plane crash take and were half-asleep in these scenes - that's why they aren't shown close-up much. Expand
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ProlificApr 25, 2021
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MrgreninjaMay 31, 2021
Filme incrível com ótimas atuações só que a trama policial as vezes fica chata
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JesusMAug 30, 2009
This movie was a pleasant surprise the first time it came out. I thought it was going to be another cheesy teen thriller. But it actually had an original plot and the actors held their own. Most ended up having a good movie career and are This movie was a pleasant surprise the first time it came out. I thought it was going to be another cheesy teen thriller. But it actually had an original plot and the actors held their own. Most ended up having a good movie career and are still around. It's definitely on my permanent collection. I highly recommend it for cult thriller aficionados. Expand
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DiameterApr 27, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Character error (at around 1h 25 mins) When Clear is in the car that was being attacked by the electrical wires, Alex said that the car was "grounded by the tires". This is incorrect as the rubber tires are actually an insulator, hence they do not complete the circuit (for example, ground the car). Also, the car should act as a partial Faraday cage, which means that all of the charge would be on the outside surface of the object (in this case the car), and that the person inside would be safe. Expand
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JSpice50Jul 13, 2016
Here it is,the beginning of one of my favorite horror franchises.Who knew that a cool concept for a X-Files episode could turn into a 5 movie franchise?

PROS: *Good deaths *Suspenseful *Realistic reactions to the deaths(people actually
Here it is,the beginning of one of my favorite horror franchises.Who knew that a cool concept for a X-Files episode could turn into a 5 movie franchise?

PROS:
*Good deaths
*Suspenseful
*Realistic reactions to the deaths(people actually care when the survivors die)
*Interesting,realistic characters
*A great jump scare
*Tony Todd
*Good acting
*Great concept(until it got old)
*Good script
*Feels realistic
*Amazing jump scare

CONS:
None
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AssonanceMay 4, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Audio/visual unsynchronised (around 10 mins) When Alex pushes Tod shortly before boarding the plane, Tod says "Ow that hurt". But when he says "That hurt" his mouth is not moving. Expand
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MrRiggsJan 9, 2011
THESE CRITICS ARE STUPID! Now..with that said, this movie has a good plot, awesome death scenes. The cast plays well together and play the right parts. Has a fair amount of "holy cow" parts.
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FranzHcriticMay 2, 2015
I don't understand why the critics speak of this movie with such distaste as they do. It has a premise that in some ways supersedes the majority of modern horror films; how many movies have an idea where death is a forceful entity thatI don't understand why the critics speak of this movie with such distaste as they do. It has a premise that in some ways supersedes the majority of modern horror films; how many movies have an idea where death is a forceful entity that torments people with the constant fear of meeting their doom. The problem is some dialogue, and abhorrent acting by a majority of the cast. Only the protagonist and the coroner have a place being in this film. If it weren't for the acting, this film would be recognized more for its theme and its scares. Expand
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survivorfan989Jan 30, 2013
This is where the infamous series started that has now spawned a further four sequels! Now it's obvious that this is a very corny series so as long as you don't take it too seriously then you're bound to enjoy these films :) This is probablyThis is where the infamous series started that has now spawned a further four sequels! Now it's obvious that this is a very corny series so as long as you don't take it too seriously then you're bound to enjoy these films :) This is probably the best regarding the acting and characters, but the corniest regarding 'death' trying to kill the kids. Overall a nice new twist on the somewhat predictable genre, and the beginning of a great series of twisted and gory Horror films! Expand
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LelandskellDec 23, 2013
Final Destination, one of the most creative horror or thriller movies out there. This was the beginning of a franchise that if infamous for having some of the craziest deaths in cinema, and some f the most cliche characters and bad acting,Final Destination, one of the most creative horror or thriller movies out there. This was the beginning of a franchise that if infamous for having some of the craziest deaths in cinema, and some f the most cliche characters and bad acting, but that's not really a bother. This movie is a load of fun, and has some great deaths and funny scenes. Check it out if you haven't seen it. 7/10 Expand
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horcrux2007Sep 19, 2014
"Final Destination" is really just a fun movie to watch. It has a great premise and a lot of thrills. The death scenes in particular are really intense and original, and I didn't think the acting was as bad as everyone makes it out to be. The"Final Destination" is really just a fun movie to watch. It has a great premise and a lot of thrills. The death scenes in particular are really intense and original, and I didn't think the acting was as bad as everyone makes it out to be. The main character did get somewhat annoying towards the end, and the writing is pretty bad too. Despite those few flaws, I think it's a very enjoyable movie to watch. Expand
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ydnar4Feb 7, 2015
Final Destination introduced a cool premise. The first and the second movie are really the only two I bothered with because although both films were entertaining the amount of sequels got a little out of hand and everyone gets sick ofFinal Destination introduced a cool premise. The first and the second movie are really the only two I bothered with because although both films were entertaining the amount of sequels got a little out of hand and everyone gets sick of repetition. There were always gruesome creative death scenes and you never knew what to expect. Expand
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kyle20ellisMar 28, 2022
'Final Destination' is most notable for two things mainly. The first being that it was the introduction of a fascinating and clever premise that is pretty unique for a supernatural horror. The other being that it was the feature film'Final Destination' is most notable for two things mainly. The first being that it was the introduction of a fascinating and clever premise that is pretty unique for a supernatural horror. The other being that it was the feature film directing debut of James Wong, best known beforehand as a veteran of 'The X Files'.

It spawned four sequels with the fifth film being released in 2011. While it is flawed and somewhat of an uneven film, the first 'Final Destination' is still, six years after the fifth film, one of the franchise's better outings. Perhaps even the best, and the one where the premise feels the freshest. The more stale the concept got, the more the novelty wore off and the less effective the film. Could 'Final Destination' have executed its premise better? Perhaps. Mostly, to me, it did it quite well.

Visually, 'Final Destination' looks pretty good for low budget. It's slickly shot and very atmospheric, while the plane effects in the Flight 180 plane scene/explosion are quite impressive. The music score has a suitable eeriness.

The film is never dull and is a vast majority of the time fun and suspenseful, with elaborately creative death scenes that are ingeniously unsettling. The film's highlight is the opening Flight 180 scene, anyone already with a fear of flying will have their fear exemplified and it is likely to turn people from boarding a plane for a while. Wong does competently with the directing and the portrayal of Death is an interesting and well done one.

Acting varies, with personable Devon Sawa, affecting Ali Larter and Tony Todd's creepy cameo coming off best. Really liked the characters' surnames, that were nifty homages to horror/suspense icons.

Not all the acting works however. The others are saddled with one-dimensional and flatly written roles and are a mix of bland (Kristen Cloke) and irritating (Kerr Smith), also found myself not being able to take Seann William Scott seriously.

The biggest issue is the script, which is very high in the cheese and awkwardness factors and there is some clumsy exposition that often feels under-explored and not really going anywhere. Generally the story is nice, but things could have been explained better and explored more and it's a little too reliant on coincidence. Things also take a dumb turn towards the end before the film concludes on a logic-defying note.

Overall, patchy but entertaining. 7/10 Bethany Cox
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PanchogulJun 10, 2020
Una pelĂ­cula bastante buena, una historia creativa y original, si bien el planteamiento se siente un poco forzado sigue siendo entretenido de ver, fue un buen comienzo para una saga cuya calidad siempre fue en zigzag.
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SrPepeJul 8, 2018
Me encanto, es super gore y trae un concepto original y muy explotable al cine.
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ArcanaThe4thMay 25, 2019
This bizarre version of a slasher where teens fight death itself is by far one of the best slashers out there. Its unique version of a bloody fun with bizarre, unrealistic traps killing students is what I need to get my fill of horror with aThis bizarre version of a slasher where teens fight death itself is by far one of the best slashers out there. Its unique version of a bloody fun with bizarre, unrealistic traps killing students is what I need to get my fill of horror with a side of 2000s nostalgia. Expand
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DiptanshuApr 20, 2020
Amazingly creepy suspenseful and thrilling.right from the start trying to figure out what is happening great acting and love the scene with they went to watch tod body they told death finds the way brings me creep the deaths were suspensefulAmazingly creepy suspenseful and thrilling.right from the start trying to figure out what is happening great acting and love the scene with they went to watch tod body they told death finds the way brings me creep the deaths were suspenseful and terrifying car scene was great.starting was good as dream and real happened it kept engaging from that scene on.amazing climax kept me guessing who's next and the way the cheat the death cabin and professor death scene was hauntingly satisfying and thrilling as every part in the house was terrifying to look whats that gonna do like boiler,mug and single item was terrifying to watch how she's gonna die.overall amazing movie! Expand
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JLauSep 27, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boy has a vision of his plane blowing up with him in it so gets off the plane with some friends but death still wants to kill them so it does. Expand
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primefish1722Feb 21, 2023
This movie suffers greatly from early 2000s cringe but overall is a fresh new idea and makes a decent film.
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MichaelFeb 4, 2006
Great movie. Very different from other horror movies. One of my favorites.
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WesleyE.Feb 9, 2006
What seems like another crappy Scream rip-off actually comes across as a very good thriller. It's got plenty of gore, and while the script itself is average, the in-your-face irony is quite funny and the death scenes are complicated, What seems like another crappy Scream rip-off actually comes across as a very good thriller. It's got plenty of gore, and while the script itself is average, the in-your-face irony is quite funny and the death scenes are complicated, bloody, inventive and very, very impressive. Expand
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VenahCAug 4, 2009
This movie was great despite some minor flaws. Critics did not enjoy the movie so much because everyone fears death and even the idea of not controlling your life makes people go mad (Don't believe me? Read what the critics said and This movie was great despite some minor flaws. Critics did not enjoy the movie so much because everyone fears death and even the idea of not controlling your life makes people go mad (Don't believe me? Read what the critics said and you'll get what I mean "Stupid. Garbage. Nonsense"). Expand
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gracjanskiFeb 25, 2021
There are some good shocking scenes with good visual effects. But the story could have been better, because especially the beginning is a bit empty and boring. Also the actors were only average.
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eva3si0nFeb 15, 2022
Final Destination is the best part in the series (among 4 parts). Here is a really original idea and interesting set scenes of character deaths. In general, Final Destination is an interesting concept, I am glad that we were able to make aFinal Destination is the best part in the series (among 4 parts). Here is a really original idea and interesting set scenes of character deaths. In general, Final Destination is an interesting concept, I am glad that we were able to make a separate full-length film from the idea for X-Files. And although suspense is hardly felt when watching, you look further only for the sake of curiosity, who and how will die next. Expand
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Sosmooth1982Dec 21, 2022
Love this movie. A persthat has visions od a disaster or people dieing. All his visions come true. This one is my favorite out of the series.
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GiugiOct 3, 2022
This movie is not beautiful but it is wonderful if you look at it from the right perspective. The film entertains and makes you laugh from start to finish. Moreover, the film is so innovative that it has become a cult and has created a newThis movie is not beautiful but it is wonderful if you look at it from the right perspective. The film entertains and makes you laugh from start to finish. Moreover, the film is so innovative that it has become a cult and has created a new type of film. Expand
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BigManReviewerJun 4, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Suspenseful and thrilling. I love the way it portrays death as a force. This is W movie just watch it.. L critics Expand
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