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Trev29Dec 29, 2014

The movie unquestionably has an eerie haunting quality, but there is something lacking in the last third of the movie. Everything becomes slower and less interesting. Although the movie is decent, it feels kind of pointless.

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diogomendesJan 24, 2015

Believe me when I say that I seriously wanted to give this movie a higher rating, but I can't. Everything about this movie is good (the acting, story, direction).... but the pacing is way too f*cking slow. I love when the pace is slow but atBelieve me when I say that I seriously wanted to give this movie a higher rating, but I can't. Everything about this movie is good (the acting, story, direction).... but the pacing is way too f*cking slow. I love when the pace is slow but at some degree, and Foxcatcher's pace is way too much. Some parts were interesting, other parts were unfortunately boring. This film boasts a beautifully written screenplay, Steve Carell and Channing Tatum just shine in this movie and the directing is really quite good, but the pace is plodding. I bet there are some people that will enjoy it, but I just can't. I can't be involved in a movie that is heavily paced like "Foxcatcher". Not a bad movie, just a disappointing one.… Expand

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DokaluFeb 8, 2015

I’m just going to say it. Foxcatcher is a boring movie. It has terrific acting, an incredible story, and if you sit down with a bunch of psychologists to deduce everything that happened on screen, I’m sure you are going to have a lot to talkI’m just going to say it. Foxcatcher is a boring movie. It has terrific acting, an incredible story, and if you sit down with a bunch of psychologists to deduce everything that happened on screen, I’m sure you are going to have a lot to talk about, for they are going to give to the movie an incredible analysis that you would have never expected. But you are not going to do that. And the story is told in a very slow way, getting the movie to be extremely long. As I said, is an excellent story about a depressed rich man who never achieved anything in his life; and the ending is quite unexpected and incredible, but everything before it is all very slow and boring.… Expand

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vmd1020Jan 11, 2015

Like many on here, I was expecting a bit more from this movie. The character development opportunities were there but not taken and I'm pretty sure Dupont/young Schultz collectively only spoke a dozen times in the movie after being the mainLike many on here, I was expecting a bit more from this movie. The character development opportunities were there but not taken and I'm pretty sure Dupont/young Schultz collectively only spoke a dozen times in the movie after being the main focus in the first. I was a bit disappointed overall but I can't deny the acting was solid.… Expand

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tvnewsguidoDec 29, 2014

Amazing performances do not a good movie make.

If you relish brilliant actors giving what may be their career defining performances - you should watch this movie. If you don't love simply watching actors plying their trade well andAmazing performances do not a good movie make.

If you relish brilliant actors giving what may be their career defining performances - you should watch this movie.

If you don't love simply watching actors plying their trade well and instead wish to see a good movie - skip Foxcatcher because it's a mess.… Expand

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foxgroveNov 14, 2014

Aside from three outstanding performances this critically acclaimed movie is long, slow and very disappointing. Certainly not worth the eager anticipation afforded by a year's wait. Based on true events, and despite a menacing undercurrentAside from three outstanding performances this critically acclaimed movie is long, slow and very disappointing. Certainly not worth the eager anticipation afforded by a year's wait. Based on true events, and despite a menacing undercurrent generated by an effective score, one is constantly intrigued but never fully engaged.
Steve Carell perfects a menacingly quizzical stare in a turn that has sparse use for dialogue. Mark Ruffalo is superb, as usual, in a pivotal supporting role, but the real revelation is Channing Tatum. The guy shows us here that he really can act. He is undoubtedly the best reason to endure 'Foxcatcher'. Awards bound it may be, but a classic film. Never!… Expand

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LamontRaymondNov 15, 2014

I agree with foxgrove, unfortunately. Mark Ruffalo is outstanding (totally convincing as older brother Dave Shultz), and he's more than reason enough to endure the tedious slog that is the majority of the film. Carrell isn't bad, but he's aI agree with foxgrove, unfortunately. Mark Ruffalo is outstanding (totally convincing as older brother Dave Shultz), and he's more than reason enough to endure the tedious slog that is the majority of the film. Carrell isn't bad, but he's a rich, strange zombie who doesn't do a whole lot - and I felt like this story could have been told in half the time. The Wrestler touched on a few of the same themes, but it handled the story with a much more deft touch.… Expand

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BshopJan 16, 2015

A haunting film on a scale not seen in dramas. Carrell plays the character of a deranged billionaire to well I think (joking).
Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo play believable brothers as well.
Really haunting how it all happened, there areA haunting film on a scale not seen in dramas. Carrell plays the character of a deranged billionaire to well I think (joking).
Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo play believable brothers as well.
Really haunting how it all happened, there are some epilogue pieces which should be watched.
In summary, a sad drama about some terrible circumstances, but it's all true (the level of accuracy may be a bit much at times). See it if you like dramas, or sports montages. It had a very dark, moody feel to it throughout.… Expand

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LowbrowCinemaNov 16, 2014

Directed by Bennett Miller, FOXCATCHER is one of those films that feel serious and important until you realize there's nothing going on behind a very impressive facade. Like his earlier film CAPOTE, Miller wants to make some sort of statementDirected by Bennett Miller, FOXCATCHER is one of those films that feel serious and important until you realize there's nothing going on behind a very impressive facade. Like his earlier film CAPOTE, Miller wants to make some sort of statement about America, class difference, politics and all that jazz but unfortunately, the film has about as many insights as a freshman high school student who has just discovered the world around him. The odd is never odd enough. The sad never sad enough. The film is loaded with American flags but so what? Sadly, the three main performances also fall flat. They too are more surface. The actors never inhabit their roles fully or lead us down a path of anything that might provide insight or clarity.… Expand

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benuttyNov 16, 2014

The edgiest thing Miller accomplishes here is making a sports film that lacks heroism. This is a film that reaches its climax too late and when it finally arrives doesn't match the narrative that precedes it. Aside from a few impressiveThe edgiest thing Miller accomplishes here is making a sports film that lacks heroism. This is a film that reaches its climax too late and when it finally arrives doesn't match the narrative that precedes it. Aside from a few impressive scenes from Ruffalo, Foxcatcher is the suffocating tale of two unlikeable men told through the solid, but one-note performances written for Carell and Tatum. If I'm asked to watch a film that doesn't want me to breathe, my only request is that I'm at least drowned in a sea consisting of more than one shade of blue.

I think there actually is a great story to tell among this set of characters, but Miller unfortunately chose the wrong one; the real god was in Redgrave raising her prized horses alongside her disappointing and troubled son.… Expand

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MovieGuysJan 12, 2015

Although beautifully shot and with great performances, Foxcatcher is for the most part a depressing, gloomy picture. The isolation element that worked so well in "Capote" is overdone here. The American satire in "Moneyball" is used wrongly.Although beautifully shot and with great performances, Foxcatcher is for the most part a depressing, gloomy picture. The isolation element that worked so well in "Capote" is overdone here. The American satire in "Moneyball" is used wrongly. The whole movie is just unsettling and bleak, but without redeeming value. Also, 45 minutes could've been shaved off if it was edited better.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantNov 22, 2014

Despite gorgeous cinematography and outstanding performances by Steve Carell, Mark Ruffalo and (especially) Channing Tatum, this laboriously paced, tediously written biopic tragedy offers little more than a meandering, largely pointlessDespite gorgeous cinematography and outstanding performances by Steve Carell, Mark Ruffalo and (especially) Channing Tatum, this laboriously paced, tediously written biopic tragedy offers little more than a meandering, largely pointless story. The film's surprisingly thin narrative seeks to pass off underdevelopment as nuance through a needlessly bloated script and countless scenes of silent emoting and scant dialogue. Easily one of the most overrated offerings of this year's awards season.… Expand

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Friskytiger81Nov 21, 2014

Yes, incredible performances (Tatum, Ruffalo), but the pacing is off-putting and while it's a deliberate choice to make the performances awkward and disturbing, it did the reverse and never allowed me to get into the story, which is not allYes, incredible performances (Tatum, Ruffalo), but the pacing is off-putting and while it's a deliberate choice to make the performances awkward and disturbing, it did the reverse and never allowed me to get into the story, which is not all that interesting to begin with. Yes, an unsettling film, but not disturbing. The 2:20 runtime for the deliberate pacing is not worth the sacrifice and the overall film and experience suffers greatly. The totality of the film feels very forced and unnatural. And I really wanted to appreciate this film.… Expand

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irmdogJan 1, 2015

I was looking forward to seeing this movie because I remember this story from the news when I was a kid. I wondered why a guy from a rich family who had everything would give it all up by murdering a wrestler. Unfortunately after sittingI was looking forward to seeing this movie because I remember this story from the news when I was a kid. I wondered why a guy from a rich family who had everything would give it all up by murdering a wrestler. Unfortunately after sitting through 2 hours of very slow paced film I still don't know why, there was no explanation why he snapped, he acted strange from beginning to end. Also, why did the 21 Jump Street dude, who called him a father, suddenly act like a dick towards the 40 Year old Virgin guy? Because he gave him a slap after missing a practice? That's a good reason to get slapped, especially since 40 Year Old Virgin is paying for everything. Potentially a great film if it made more sense.… Expand

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PfenderStrat621Mar 13, 2015

As a Bennett Miller fan i was expecting this movie to be as brilliant as "Capote" or as great as "Moneyball", but it was pretty disappointing. I do have to admit that at some parts it was mesmerizing, entertaining, well-shot and exceptionallyAs a Bennett Miller fan i was expecting this movie to be as brilliant as "Capote" or as great as "Moneyball", but it was pretty disappointing. I do have to admit that at some parts it was mesmerizing, entertaining, well-shot and exceptionally developed at some aspects, but it was just so stressful to watch. Through the movie a lot of scenes and development from the context and characters were unnecessary and redundant that it left you expecting something to happen and when something actually happened you ended up not giving a s*** about the events. I don't see it as a bad movie, i really appreciate a lot of aspects presented on the film and it didn't felt like an "oscar bait" movie (that's a good thing), but it was just a little boring and had a lot of redundant and unnecessary presentation.… Expand

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RipperskiteJan 7, 2015

Había oído mucho hablar de esta película y me ha decepcionado. Tanto escándalo para esto. Channing Tatum, Steve Carrel y Mark Ruffalo hacen el papelón de su vida, pero es una película LENTA y ABURRIDA (aunque tiene sus momentazos). En serio,Había oído mucho hablar de esta película y me ha decepcionado. Tanto escándalo para esto. Channing Tatum, Steve Carrel y Mark Ruffalo hacen el papelón de su vida, pero es una película LENTA y ABURRIDA (aunque tiene sus momentazos). En serio, no entiendo el escándalo ni porqué está entre una de las mejores películas de 2014.… Expand

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NedRyerson1Feb 25, 2015

Foxcatcher was the chance for Steve Carell to cleanse his soul of blockbuster comedies and picking up whatever is left of his dignity. I mean there is rock bottom, 50 feet of crap and then him. Well definitely he climbed up with this movie,Foxcatcher was the chance for Steve Carell to cleanse his soul of blockbuster comedies and picking up whatever is left of his dignity. I mean there is rock bottom, 50 feet of crap and then him. Well definitely he climbed up with this movie, that the film is not good is something completely different. It's extremely boring and unimaginably slow. The protagonist is erratic, is difficult to understand his thoughts according to his actions and the picture of the coach that he has created is incomprehensible, du Pont is like a father/ brother/ friend/ boss? btw horrible performance by Tatum. Then we have his brother, Mark Ruffalo certainly does some justice to the character, the relationship between both is repeatedly shown as him overshadowing the protagonist. Finally, John du Pont, the worst thing of the movie is the attempt to exhibit the relation with his mother, just like in Moneyball where the connection father-daughter was a disaster. And the ending is a desperate intent of resurrection, clearly unsuccessful. For the ones that say: that's the story you can't change it; it's BASED on true events, it's not a documentary.… Expand