I Care a Lot
Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): February 19, 2021
3.1
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 438 Ratings
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MattBrady99Mar 9, 2021
I Care a Lot...for Dianne Wiest freedom. There's not a single likable character in this whole movie for me to latch onto. So, at the end I didn't care...hehe. I also found the message of the movie confusing, because it has that empoweringI Care a Lot...for Dianne Wiest freedom. There's not a single likable character in this whole movie for me to latch onto. So, at the end I didn't care...hehe. I also found the message of the movie confusing, because it has that empowering feel to it, like a "girl boss moment!", even though they are either doing awful things and how none of it was earned, which rubbed me the wrong way. It sends out the wrong message that doing terrible things or destroying other people’s lives (not just the bad guys) is OK, I guess.

It also doesn't help this was written by a dude named J Blakeson, a dreadful screenwriter who's previous writing credit was the unnecessary sequel to 'The Descent'. So yeah, this wasn't in good hands at the start.

This is honestly the most annoying movie experience I've had in a while. So shallow and empty.

Just watch 'Promising Young Woman' instead.… Expand
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6
JLuis_001Feb 19, 2021
Can't help but seeing it as if this would have been Amy Dunne's line of work if she had never gotten back with Nick.

Not a bad thing to mention, but it's just an observation of how Rosamund Pike flirts with the same mannerisms. I wasCan't help but seeing it as if this would have been Amy Dunne's line of work if she had never gotten back with Nick.

Not a bad thing to mention, but it's just an observation of how Rosamund Pike flirts with the same mannerisms.

I was expecting more though.… Expand
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4
bestbuddyMar 11, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a must-see movie obviously to see how a good movie turn into a nonsense one that we should avoid. In the first hour, I really care a lot about elders and decided to get married then have a very big family in the future but thing get worse in an unrealistic way that I have never seen before. There's ton of better ways to end the movie but they choose the worst one.
The protagonist was acting actually good. Her girl friend Fran is cool but unnecessary, just exists to show that the protagonist is lesbian.
The most nonsense thing I'm still wondering is the tooth, the serious scene that she keeps it in the milk just to recover her teeth later. Does it have any goal beyond my knowledge or it just a dental tip I should remember in case a Mafia guy slap in my face???… Expand
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6
mrmonsterFeb 19, 2021
Worth watching is about all I have to say. It's not great, but for a Netflix movie, it's decently watchable.
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4
RickSanchFeb 19, 2021
Had a chance of being something incredibly unique, ruined it with a mix of bland uninspired characters as well as terrible plot choices. Simply put, the idea that two people are able to take on an entire mob boss alone ruins the entireHad a chance of being something incredibly unique, ruined it with a mix of bland uninspired characters as well as terrible plot choices. Simply put, the idea that two people are able to take on an entire mob boss alone ruins the entire narrative of the film. Mix that with plenty of other mystical chains of events and that's the film.… Expand
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6
SamuelGN_22Mar 1, 2021
The movie features some flaws in the execution, but with Rosamund Pike's funny and grim performance, I Care a Lot earns extra points. (And she just recently won the Golden Globe for best actress in a comedy or musical).
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4
CharliePetersonFeb 20, 2021
Just three words: It is illogical (but the acting of the cast is cool by the way)
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5
TwinturbovanFeb 21, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie was actually extremely good. However I hated Marla and Frankie and everything about the two. There was absolutely nothing likeable about Marla and Frankie. The movie caused anger while watching Marla and her evil corruptness. I wanted her and Frankie to die so much throughout the entire movie. I was happy to see the end. Marla got what she deserved.… Expand
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4
Roman0624Mar 8, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are a rare few movies I’ve seen ruined in the last 15 minutes. As I started watching this movie, I looked at these reviews since I saw such a difference between the user and professional scores . The low rating user reviews talked about how thing that happened were stupid and unlikely but I decided eh I’ll watch it through see if they’re right. Up until the last 15 or so minutes I was fine with the movie. Sure the main character surviving the car drowning or even her girlfriend not dying from the gas didn’t make since but I could deal they were unlikely but I still assumed the ending would be ok. So I keep watching and get to them going to the drivers house and I get slightly annoyed at how something makes since with one him not hearing the phone hit the ground but that ok it’s a slight thing i could explain it away. Then they’re able to follow the driver of a mod boss with ties to the Russian mafia without the guy realizing he’s getting tailed, now that’s what really started tanking my thoughts of the movie. I had the movie at a 9 in my head at the start. It had great writing a cool use let’s see this **** up person get killed by another one cool. Then after that driver scene combined with the other **** it went down to a 6 for me not great but ok then the very last few scenes happened. So you mean to tell me that a mod boss has a driver and body guard incompetent enough to be tased as well as a zero no cameras or other body guards. Oh then next you’re telling me a two girls that do guardianship have easy access to drugs that will knock you out as well as ones strong enough to cause a near overdoses in a person. Then the fact that this mob boss decides to work with a woman who nearly kills him, stole his mother’s money and freedom, and stole his millions in diamonds. The only reason my rating is this high is because I really enjoyed the beginning half of the movie otherwise I’d be siting pretty at 0… Expand
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rschech13Mar 13, 2021
The actors' performances are good, and the story had real potential. That being said, the writing left a lot to be desired and it ended up falling into a lot of cliche and implausible moments that were just trying to get you from one scene toThe actors' performances are good, and the story had real potential. That being said, the writing left a lot to be desired and it ended up falling into a lot of cliche and implausible moments that were just trying to get you from one scene to the next. Criticisms aside, I think it is still worth watching if you like the actors, and you aren't prone to caveman meltdowns when there are LGBTQ characters in films.… Expand
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4
orosznyetMar 6, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first half (up until the rescue) was amazing, great and unique topic, awesome casting. I especially loved the music. BUT the second half is just silly and boring, who am I even rooting for? The abuser or the mafia? Not the mention that it does astonishingly poor job (and I mean really weak) at convincing me about the mafia being powerful or scary, quite the contrary, just a bunch of clumsy clowns, no strength at all. Also our protagonist gets out from every single situation, but how?

I feel like the goal with this was to appeal to the poor people who are angry at the rich but completely ducks up with this heartless elder abuse. The whole thing just falls apart, I would give 7-8 to the first half but 3 to second one.

Shame.… Expand
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Voodoo123Mar 17, 2021
Great cast, terrible writing. Completely implausible plot. Mary sue overpowered female lead character that seems to have far too many skills for what is ostensibly a corrupt legal figure. If they'd dialled back the silly cartoonish style thisGreat cast, terrible writing. Completely implausible plot. Mary sue overpowered female lead character that seems to have far too many skills for what is ostensibly a corrupt legal figure. If they'd dialled back the silly cartoonish style this could have been a cutting thriller it drama. Missed opportunity. Aimless ending. Decent production value. Couldn't help feeling Rosamund was not the right choice for a lead in this movie.… Expand
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RageoftheGODsFeb 28, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was actually really into this movie up until about the 1 hour mark. Then the movie takes a completely different direction than what you expect. In the end, you’re left extremely disappointed because the main villain in the movie becomes the “hero” and she never gets what she deserves. She’s a horrible person that takes advantage of old people and steals their entire life’s savings. In the end, she doesn’t receive any kind of Karma, instead she creates a massive Empire of doing what she’s always done, only now she’s scamming and stealing from way more people. I see what they were going for in this movie; they tried really hard to subvert expectations and give you something that you didn’t expect. Sorry to say, this kind of writing isn’t a good way to do it. Don’t waste your time...… Expand
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4
Mauro_LanariFeb 19, 2021
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Rosamund Pike in "Gone Girl" mode (Fincher 2014): her Marla is an abject, evil, ruthlessly amoral character, whom Blakeson proposes as a feminist variant of the apology of crime, although he tries to defuse this idiocy in a(Mauro Lanari)
Rosamund Pike in "Gone Girl" mode (Fincher 2014): her Marla is an abject, evil, ruthlessly amoral character, whom Blakeson proposes as a feminist variant of the apology of crime, although he tries to defuse this idiocy in a ending as rambling as the rest of the film (what was Russian about that mafia?). Yet the start was promising with Death in Vegas' "Dirge" (1999).… Expand
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5
LastMexicanoFeb 24, 2021
Not likeable characters, everybody s a bad person here, the cameras and actors do a good job, but the script doesn't sell the protagonist as someone who we should side, Frank is the only character that I did like.
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6
Stream2BigScreeFeb 27, 2021
S2S: Hey Streamers! Last weekend was full of new releases once again. The one that caught my eye was I Care A Lot. On first glance, I thought I wouldn't want to watch this, but the trailer pulled me in pretty hard. Check it out below. EitherS2S: Hey Streamers! Last weekend was full of new releases once again. The one that caught my eye was I Care A Lot. On first glance, I thought I wouldn't want to watch this, but the trailer pulled me in pretty hard. Check it out below. Either way, I Care A Lot is about a ruthless businesswoman, Marla Grayson played by Rosamund Pike, who has figured out a scheme of being appointed as legal guardian for dozens of elderly wards. Grayson uses her position as a way to seize the wards' assets and cunningly use the legal system to her benefit. All is well until Marla and her business-partner and lover, Fran, take on the wrong ward who has some powerful friends. From here, we have to watch Marla figure out her next move to stay in control. Let's see how this turned out

For the most part, I Care A Lot is a standard dark comedy with a twist. Rosamund Pike plays Marla with a cold precision that's necessary for such a prickly character. She wears the power suits and has a blunt haircut that lets you know that she's all business. She does whatever it takes to get her way and line her pockets. There aren't really any redeeming qualities. Pike seems to revel in playing this character and she's quite good. There are funny moments because hijinks do ensue especially with Peter Dinklage's character and his slick lawyer played by Chris Messina get in the mix. The film moves at a good clip and is never boring, but may be frustrating for some if you don't buy into what Marla is selling. The problem is that it becomes disjointed as the plot machinations take over and the movie begins to search for a way to wrap up. It feels like storylines and side characters get dropped because there has to be an ending and Marla's motivations aren't really explained - if you even need that.

Trip: Let me interject! I, too, watched I Care A Lot, and it sounds to me like you are generally favorable on the movie. While I think the movie hits all of its marks for something promoted as a dark comedy and crime thriller, I struggle with how morally questionable the main character is and the fact that the movie asks the audience to sympathize with her. Ultimately, I could not get beyond disliking this woman so intensely for taking advantage of the legal system, but more importantly, taking advantage of innocent, elderly people some of whom may not even need guardians. I had such disgust for Marla Grayson most of the movie that I could not enjoy it. Yes, there is something to a character, who is a ruthless, capitalist and she's using the system to win at all costs, but she blithely hurting people who do not deserve it. I really don't like her and it makes me dislike this movie.

S2S: Sorry, you feel that way, Trip. I know a good therapist for you. You okay?

Trip: ...

S2S: Well... Yes, overall, I enjoyed this movie but I'm conflicted on liking the main character, too, but I guess that's the point. One might say Rosamund did too good of an acting job. I can't tell if that's good or bad in this flick. Judging by Trip's overreaction I can only tell this point is supremely highlighted and intrigues me more.

Long story Short, I Care A Lot is an interesting movie that was fun to watch, in a way. If you like to root for the bad guy, then this is a movie for you. I Care A Lot is led by two solid actors in Dinklage and Pike, but the story felt heartless and devoid of soul. Grab a bowl of popcorn and enjoy this devilish feature.… Expand
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WhomstamiFeb 23, 2021
Personally, I do not see how people find this film about female empowerment, seeing how if it hadn't been for Peter Dinklage and that one lawyer guy, she never would have been as successful in the end. I give the people behind this filmPersonally, I do not see how people find this film about female empowerment, seeing how if it hadn't been for Peter Dinklage and that one lawyer guy, she never would have been as successful in the end. I give the people behind this film credit for being able to make an unlikable main character (not a protagonist since she has no character growth or change in this film), but they somewhat push it. Personally, I feel she deserved everything that happened to her, seeing how she couldn't swallow her pride and greed and give up before things went south. If you see this as empowerment, more to you. I just don't see this as anything besides a mediocre film with terrible character writing.… Expand
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PhilMarksMar 6, 2021
Difficult to like this story about systemic elderly abuse and its manipulators. In that context, the story is fast paced with superb actors giving believable performances. It ticks all the boxes with emotion, action, love & hate.
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5
Dan_BFeb 28, 2021
(English / Español)

Abstract It is a shame that after a powerful and fast-paced start on the interesting (little known) theme of the official guardianship of the elderly and its abuses, the story experiences a gender shift that subjects its(English / Español)

Abstract

It is a shame that after a powerful and fast-paced start on the interesting (little known) theme of the official guardianship of the elderly and its abuses, the story experiences a gender shift that subjects its protagonist to a series of unbelievable incidents (which some will still enjoy). For this reason, the promising character of Rosamund Pike ends up becoming a stereotype lacking in depth and with little credible decisions, even for a genre film, and that ends up trivializing what it represents.

Best: Dianne Wiest's acting and character.

Review

Marla Grayson (Rosamund Pike) has set up a system of medical and judicial contacts and a company to obtain legal and official guardianship of elderly people without relatives who are declared incapable and thus be able to manage their assets to pay for their geriatric hospitalization and stay with the rest. But her oiled state-backed plundering mechanism will encounter unexpected complications when she takes it over as Jennifer Peterson's (Dianne Wiest) tutor.

J Blakeson's film has a powerful and promising beginning, as it informs us of a little-known legal procedure regarding the intervention of the state in the face of unprotected elderly people and does so with harshness, good rhythm and a certain tone of black comedy .

Serious problems arise (for the protagonist, but also for the film) when characters from Peterson's environment appear on the scene, producing a narrative twist that takes the story to the terrain of the mobster thriller. It is in this long segment where the initial problem is lost sight of (almost reduced to an excuse) and the story begins to accumulate incoherencies and implausibilities that make what happens very little credible, even within the conventions of a genre film.

Also because of this, the unscrupulous villain of Pike ends up consolidating a stereotypical character, lacking in depth, with little credible decisions. And that she banalizes what she represents.

The best of the film are the interventions of Dianne Wiest and her duel with the character of Marla.

Abstract Español

Es una pena que luego de un comienzo potente y con buen ritmo sobre la interesante temática (poco conocida) de la tutela oficial de ancianos y sus abusos, el relato experimente un viraje de género que somete a su protagonista a una serie de peripecias poco creíbles (que algunos igualmente disfrutarán). Por esta razón, el prometedor personaje de Rosamund Pike termina convertido en un estereotipo carente de profundidad y con decisiones poco creíbles, aún para una película de género, y que termina banalizando lo que representa.

Lo mejor: la actuación y el personaje de Dianne Wiest.

Reseña:

Marla Grayson (Rosamund Pike) ha montado un sistema de contactos médicos y judiciales y una empresa para conseguir por vía legal y oficial la tutela de ancianos sin familiares que son declarados incapaces y de ese modo poder administrar sus bienes para solventar su internación geriátrica y quedarse con el resto. Pero su aceitado mecanismo de expoliación avalado por el Estado encontrará inesperadas complicaciones cuando se haga cargo como tutora de Jennifer Peterson (Dianne Wiest).

La película de J Blakeson tiene un comienzo potente y prometedor, ya que nos pone en conocimiento de un procedimiento legal poco conocido en cuanto a la intervención del estado frente a la ancianidad desprotegida y lo hace con dureza, buen ritmo y cierto tono de comedia negra.

Los problemas serios surgen (para la protagonista, pero también para la película) cuando aparecen en escena personajes del entorno de Peterson que producen un viraje narrativo que lleva el relato al terreno del thriller de mafiosos. Es en este largo segmento donde se pierde de vista la problemática inicial (casi reducida a una excusa) y la historia comienza a acumular incoherencias e inverosimilitudes que tornan muy poco creíble lo que sucede, aún dentro de las convenciones de una película de género.

También debido a esto, la inescrupulosa villana de Pike termina consolidando un personaje estereotipado, carente de profundidad, con decisiones poco creíbles. Y que banaliza lo que representa.

Lo mejor de la película son las intervenciones de Dianne Wiest y su duelo con el personaje de Marla.… Expand
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risonyeongFeb 23, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the standout for me is Diane West. loved her nuanced acting with very light touches of sinister hints. rosamund is delightful and i love her wide ranging portrayal. this must b a real challenge, kissing a woman this time. though nothing beats mutilating her prey in 'gone girl'. what i loved is the poetic justice that ended the show. nobody can touch her but a real 'loser' Zach Galifianakis character. she even could out maneuver a russian mobster......… Expand
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djjanexApr 13, 2021
great story on how sociopaths can prey on old people in modern American privatised care system and an as always, Rosamund Pike's acting is on point
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AbrosiousApr 26, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very clear the director was the screenwriter, I couldn't imagine pitching cut scenes of spin classes, or the time invested having dental work done. Story is very interesting, but plenty of implausible plot points. Half way through the film it becomes clear there is no one to root for.… Expand
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