Force Majeure

Magnolia Pictures | Release Date: October 24, 2014

7.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 139 Ratings

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ariel84Jan 18, 2015

sigh...i'd like 1.5 hours out of 2 back. what started out as a fascinating examination of male/female dynamics very slowly devolved into a boring film. tight editing would've helped the story immensely. for once, i'm in total agreement withsigh...i'd like 1.5 hours out of 2 back. what started out as a fascinating examination of male/female dynamics very slowly devolved into a boring film. tight editing would've helped the story immensely. for once, i'm in total agreement with the Academy--the film def didn't deserve a nomination.… Expand

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paulusmillarusJan 29, 2015

Yet another anti-male movie. On a ski vacation, a man panics in the face of an avalanche, then won't admit it. His wife is angry at him and his denial, and exposes his cowardice to their friends. All of this on a scenic backdrop that isYet another anti-male movie. On a ski vacation, a man panics in the face of an avalanche, then won't admit it. His wife is angry at him and his denial, and exposes his cowardice to their friends. All of this on a scenic backdrop that is meant to reflect the coldness and sterility of their relationship, relentlessly until it is like fingernails on a blackboard. The men are portrayed as weak narcissists, the women as knowing and capable people who have to put up with the pathetic males in their lives.… Expand

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snowcat81Apr 19, 2015

I don't understand why so many people refer to this film as a "comedy." It wasn't funny at all. I liked the premise of the film and I found some of the scenes compelling. I thought it had real potential. However, I'm sorry to say that aboutI don't understand why so many people refer to this film as a "comedy." It wasn't funny at all. I liked the premise of the film and I found some of the scenes compelling. I thought it had real potential. However, I'm sorry to say that about halfway through the film I found myself hoping a real avalanche would come along and put the whole family out of their misery because they were so boring and pathetic.… Expand

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ManiacUKJan 9, 2016

There's an avalanche. Nobody gets hurt. Nothing happens for the following 2 hours. The end. Save yourself some time because you aren't missing anything.

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tylerhobsonApr 7, 2022

My reaction was similar to that of the dreadfully underwhelming Locke (2013). This movie builds to almost nothing by the time credits role. I can appreciate subtlety, a slow burn, a simple premise, a dialogue heavy drama, and I don't need aMy reaction was similar to that of the dreadfully underwhelming Locke (2013). This movie builds to almost nothing by the time credits role. I can appreciate subtlety, a slow burn, a simple premise, a dialogue heavy drama, and I don't need a movie to be shouting and telling me how I should feel or that something should be funny or sad, but Force Majeure is not just subtle or simple it is boring. It is painfully under-edited with shots lingering static and the soundscape becoming silent far too often and without justification. There is good acting and hints at some interesting social critique. A disagreement between a woman seemingly in a polyamorous relationship that is going well juxtaposed with a woman whose marriage could be heading towards divorce comes to mind. Another argument involving a couple where the man was twice the woman's age over generational differences is another. But one word consistently comes to mind regarding the majority of this movie and that is underwhelming. I found almost none of it funny and the incredibly low energy film making deflates the moments I think the director intended to be comedic. I've seen this be described as hilarious by other user reviews and I have to question whether we saw the same movie. Tormund from Game of Thrones at least brought some liveliness to his scenes.… Expand

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mickeyromeo3Feb 10, 2023

Nothing ever happens in this movie. It's incredibly boring and pretentious. The person that recommended this movie to me is no longer my friend. I told them its over between us.

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