Hypnotic

Ketchup Entertainment | Release Date: May 12, 2023

5.3	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 39 Ratings

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MystichydraMay 15, 2023

I can't believe this was a Robert Rodriguez film, and I can't believe people are rating it 10. Terribly written, utter convolution after convolution, tons of telling not showing, action scenes rendered totally irrelevant since nothing seemedI can't believe this was a Robert Rodriguez film, and I can't believe people are rating it 10. Terribly written, utter convolution after convolution, tons of telling not showing, action scenes rendered totally irrelevant since nothing seemed to matter, and wholly generic. It's a remnant of an echo of a clone of a slew of infinitely better movies. And it takes itself way too seriously given the omnipresent and seemingly unintentional camp throughout. There were a few enjoyable moments, and maybe 2 twists or approaches to them, that I genuinely found interesting. But it's not worth the trade-off of 90 minutes of your life.… Expand

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JLuis_001May 15, 2023

Hypnotic is a frustrating and underwhelming sci-fi thriller that squanders the potential of its premise and also its cast. Clearly there was little effort or desire to make this movie, and I mean to make it with any real substance.

The filmHypnotic is a frustrating and underwhelming sci-fi thriller that squanders the potential of its premise and also its cast. Clearly there was little effort or desire to make this movie, and I mean to make it with any real substance.

The film suffers from a lack of originality and coherence. More than anything Hypnotic is afflicted by a lazy directing from Robert Rodriguez and a hollow performance from Ben Affleck, who throughout the entire movie can't get the expression of tedium off his face which inevitably shows that he made this movie more out of a contract than a genuine interest in the character or the story.

There's an interesting story hidden in this ill-fated adventure, but you'll never see it come to fruition.
There is no development or depth whatsoever in its plot and it also suffers from uncharismatic, underdeveloped and uninteresting characters.
Moreover, the concept it explores is not very well explained or exploited and is more confusing than meaningful.

Believe me when I tell you that in the near future no one will be talking about this film when they talk about Rodriguez or Affleck.… Expand

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Marty_McFly_AMJul 11, 2023

Mediocre mystery-movie with oppressive atmospheres that veers into fantasy-thriller, and in whose narrated story the alleged reality questions itself; and everything that is seen with the eyes becomes deceptive, evanescent; nothing and no oneMediocre mystery-movie with oppressive atmospheres that veers into fantasy-thriller, and in whose narrated story the alleged reality questions itself; and everything that is seen with the eyes becomes deceptive, evanescent; nothing and no one can be trusted.
These intriguing premises, combined with some successful sequences of the film, however, are spoiled very soon by an unnecessarily convoluted and tangled script, as well as by a substantially unsurprising, not very incisive and effective realization (even in the action scenes).
Robert Rodriguez looks at a cinema of the past that made history (De Palma, Hitchcock, Siegel, even if the closest model remains "The Alien" by Jack Sholder) and at themes already better treated in ambitious, innovative and complex films (such as those by Nolan), but his direction fails to master form and structure or to make his work more modern and personal.
The final result, even on a narrative level, is unfortunately of an insipid ordinariness that struggles to interest or fully involve the viewer, and above all, to excite him or push him to stimulating reflections.
Among the main defects: a simplistic screenplay, low-level digital effects, too many explanatory monologues, and the action that is scarce in quantity and quality.
Ben Affleck confuses inner torment with inexpressiveness, only partially justified by the role and the mental state in which Inspector Rourke finds himself for a good part of the film. The inevitable counter-finale alludes to a possible sequel, but it is very unlikely that "Hypnotic" leaves anyone with the desire to produce one.
Ultimately, a fragile and weak operation that gets lost in its own setting and falls apart by itself because it lacks solid foundations on which to work…… Expand

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dharma2May 31, 2023

Ben Affleck's vehicle will leave you scratching your heads, not because of its so called twist and turns but for the fact that it is a theatrical release. Even more so is it is a very strange turn from the usually dependable Rodriguez. It isBen Affleck's vehicle will leave you scratching your heads, not because of its so called twist and turns but for the fact that it is a theatrical release. Even more so is it is a very strange turn from the usually dependable Rodriguez. It is worth a watch for sure but the flick feels so haphazardly made you would have thought that it was low budgeted (it wasn't).… Expand

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Voodoo123Jun 4, 2023

Average thrills with an excellent cast. Once the mystery is unveiled prepare for mediocre action sequences and b movie dialogue. Soundtrack was pretty good too! A fun if unoriginal watch.

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TVJerrySep 10, 2023

Ben Affleck plays a cop whose daughter has been kidnapped. Then, bank robberies are framed around incredulous occurrences that call his reality into question. He sets out in this labyrinth of a plot to uncover the truth, which keeps foldingBen Affleck plays a cop whose daughter has been kidnapped. Then, bank robberies are framed around incredulous occurrences that call his reality into question. He sets out in this labyrinth of a plot to uncover the truth, which keeps folding back on itself. Affleck's intensity and director Robert Rodriguez's taut direction keep the film interesting and occasionally tense. Meanwhile, co-writer Rodriguez let the narrative spiral into absurdity more than once before a mildly-compelling resolution. This movie isn't especially memorable, but there's sufficient skill in the filmmaking and performances to make it moderately appealing.… Expand

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eva3si0nAug 28, 2023

Hypnotic at first glance seems like an ordinary linear thriller. And not a bad thriller, there is a good cast, an interesting story, good action scenes. Then, closer to the middle of the movie, you discover the second part of the story andHypnotic at first glance seems like an ordinary linear thriller. And not a bad thriller, there is a good cast, an interesting story, good action scenes. Then, closer to the middle of the movie, you discover the second part of the story and start watching the movie differently. And it all depends on whether you liked the main plot twist or not. If so, you will like this movie and you will remember it for a long time. If not, the entire structure of the film falls apart. You stop being interested in the development of the plot, the final and in general the final third of the film is disappointing. And I belong to the second category of viewers, I did not like this turn of the plot. Robert Rodriguez is a good director, but he can't shoot as Nolan Inception. And that's why Hypnotic doesn't look like a whole movie. You either accept it as it is or you are disappointed in the movie.… Expand

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DeralacAug 7, 2023

If we were not living in the dark ages of entertainment I don't think I would have enjoyed the movie as much, but considering the state of modern entertainment, this movie is decent. I guessed a lot of what was going on when they introducedIf we were not living in the dark ages of entertainment I don't think I would have enjoyed the movie as much, but considering the state of modern entertainment, this movie is decent. I guessed a lot of what was going on when they introduced the hypnotic effect and revealed Affleck's character was immune. But still, the movie was worth watching. The most entertaining aspect was that it didn't stink of rotten woke propaganda. The acting was passable, the plot was decent, albeit predictable, and the movie was not overflowing with bad CGI. Although, there were some times when the plot would have benefited from a little more show, don't tell. Additionally, the mid credit scene cleared up an issue I had with the way the plot was resolved (being vague to avoid spoilers).… Expand

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