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roastbirdAug 25, 2020

Some good ideas about how to use the time travel. But the idea of what this movie try to tell is completely wrong. The movie spent 2 hours to justify some random homicide cause by future people because those who are killed some how connectedSome good ideas about how to use the time travel. But the idea of what this movie try to tell is completely wrong. The movie spent 2 hours to justify some random homicide cause by future people because those who are killed some how connected the people who are racists in the future. Lol.… Expand

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twelterMar 27, 2020

What ist the Message of this movie? 'The only way to solve the problems we are currently facing ist to travel to the past and make some changes'? Is this the main take-away? Well, it all fails with the Grandfather Paradox, like all timeWhat ist the Message of this movie? 'The only way to solve the problems we are currently facing ist to travel to the past and make some changes'? Is this the main take-away? Well, it all fails with the Grandfather Paradox, like all time traveling movies. So where is the point?… Expand

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jormungaundOct 3, 2021

Yet another Netflix propaganda piece masquerading as incredibly poorly written entertainment. The convoluted and disjointed plot is just a vehicle for Netflix to once again push the lie that anyone who believes in personal liberty or freedomYet another Netflix propaganda piece masquerading as incredibly poorly written entertainment. The convoluted and disjointed plot is just a vehicle for Netflix to once again push the lie that anyone who believes in personal liberty or freedom is automatically an evil white supremacist. Because apparently freedom is racist now. Cancel your Netflix accounts, stop giving them money that they’ll just turn around and use to try to strip you of your rights.… Expand

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TVJerryJul 22, 2020

Boyd Holbrook stars as a cop who discovers a series of serial killings that recur every 9 years. This leads to a tiny sci-fi payoff, but most of the movie is simply an uninteresting procedural. Holbrook brings little to the role as hisBoyd Holbrook stars as a cop who discovers a series of serial killings that recur every 9 years. This leads to a tiny sci-fi payoff, but most of the movie is simply an uninteresting procedural. Holbrook brings little to the role as his character deteriorates over the decades. The direction lacks much action or excitement. And worst of all, the explanation for the time-travel murders is never fully explained (and hones too closely to the Terminator time travel concept). Slow and lacking any tension…not worth the time it takes to get to the disappointing reveal. (Not to be confused with the documentary of the same name from 2007)… Expand

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MeritCobaOct 2, 2019

It is a pity that this movie turned out the way it did for the premise was interesting, but the execution left much to be desired.
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So this movie is about a man who, as a young beat cop, gets confronted by a series of unusual grislyIt is a pity that this movie turned out the way it did for the premise was interesting, but the execution left much to be desired.
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So this movie is about a man who, as a young beat cop, gets confronted by a series of unusual grisly murders.The subsequent investigation and pursuit seems to end the case eventually. Yet nine years later there is the same series of unusual murders. A copycat at work? And so the movie jumps with nine years intervals from 1988 to 2015, while the protagonist tries to make heads and tails of the strange murders and stop the killer..
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At first you think this is a movie like Zodiac, but this movie isn't anyway close. It has elements of a thriller, a film noir, an action movie and, eventually, a sci-fi movie but it isn't any one of them. It is a mish mash. However,at the core this is the tale of one man's obsession about a repetitive serial killer and what havoc this obsession wreaks for himself and those around him as he slowly loses everything, including his wife, daughter, friends and his sanity..
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Now this might sound like a good story if it wasn't for some bad execution. The biggest issue is that most of the cast is truly unlikable. People are just downright nasty to each other for no apparent reason. Even the closest relationship, the camaraderie between the two cops, comes over as forced: as if they have to pretend to be nice to each other. The whole movie has people being unlikable in general and to those closest to them in particular. And thus there is nobody to care about.
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In addition, most of the roles are unconvincing. Various important relationships are never brought to life. The hero probably loves his wife, but we never get to see that played out, even though this is important to the story. He probably loves his daughter,but she is just enough in the movie as to let us know that he is a bad father. Unfortunately, his relation to this daughter is also of the utmost importance to the movie and again it is not brought to live.
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What is also unconvincing is the gradual falling apart of the lead. Such a role requires powerful acting like Jack Nicholson did in the shining. The lead actor of this movie just seems unable to express the kind of madness and obsession that should convince you that this man is losing his marbles. This is mostly because this is never really shown. With each nine year leap we start of with the character already being in a certain way and during the brief period before the next leap we do see his decline progress. Instead we get mostly a visual clue: he gets a craggy beard glued on, or remark from a bystander.
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Now the above issues are the big ones, but there are many weird moments that contribute to weakness of the movie. There are the Bay style action scenes that do not seem to belong in a movie like this. There is the nonsensical science behind it all which probably should not have been explained at it just turns it into magical nonsense. There is the murder weapon, that apparently doesn't get investigated even though the police are at a loss where it is from and how it is made. Even more, it never gets explained why that peculiar weapon with its shocking method of killing(it causes brains melting out of your ears) is used. Perhaps the last thing to mention is that the movie blatantly reveals the plot. So you do not need to piece things together.. it will be explained to you..
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Another problem is that the movie never gets to grips with the problem of time travel. If you think that the murderer is using time travel, will this knowledge not inevitably start to gnaw on you. Would your actions make any difference or will your actions be the cause of what happens? What if we killed Hitler? Maybe a new one would stand up that wins World War 2 by turning the US and Russia into nuclear wastelands. Or maybe nothing happens at all, other than that your attempt itself causes the man to become the mass murdering freak that he was. Does it matter what you do?.. ..
All of this points to a movie that is unbalanced. There is not enough time to spend on what matters and there is time wasted on things that do not matter. It is getting complicated and the movie doesn't handled that well. However, most of it could have been forgiven if it makes you care about the people. But as said, they are an unlikable bunch. And there, my friend, is the root of all evil.… Expand

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SomocsJul 30, 2021

A good movie wasted by a wrong plot twist

A SF movie about time travel need to respect the logic

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DavidGMTOct 4, 2019

Another, terrible, politically driven product... It clearly shows up how a strong black woman stops angry republicans - because you know, they like guns and militia stuff, and just like any SJW driven movie it gives a clear message... we willAnother, terrible, politically driven product... It clearly shows up how a strong black woman stops angry republicans - because you know, they like guns and militia stuff, and just like any SJW driven movie it gives a clear message... we will not stop, we will even kill innocents to get what we want. Netlix gone WOKE some time ago and I hope, they will go BROKE soon... So... the outcome and twist ending is predictable, somewhat.… Expand

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Max_CriticSep 27, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good acting and a good scifi premise but the film is totally let down by being chock full of Hollywood delusional contrivances. Apparently, all ten of the coke snorting white supremacists in the country start a civil war. If you like Boyd Holbrook you'll like the film, just be aware of the dumb messaging being aimed at you.… Expand

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KingdimFeb 11, 2021

Pure anti white propaganda, it's disgusting to see what Netflix has become.

The bad guys ? The whites The hero ? the black woman The futur ? white women having children with black guys The futur super intelligence scientists from the futur ?Pure anti white propaganda, it's disgusting to see what Netflix has become.

The bad guys ? The whites
The hero ? the black woman
The futur ? white women having children with black guys
The futur super intelligence scientists from the futur ? Indian and black guy (because whites are too dumb to create things and technologies and so on lol)

This si very sad to see how propaganda is killing all the good ideas that exist in cinema nowadays.… Expand

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Nick_NechNov 18, 2020

This is one of the worse movie I have ever seen.
Aggressive left wing propaganda.

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artur52Jan 10, 2021

The message of this movie is 'it's ok to kill people for their believes'. I was enjoying the film until very last moment when this 'revelation' came to be. I hate that Netflix became this radical leftist propaganda tool. Not only kill themThe message of this movie is 'it's ok to kill people for their believes'. I was enjoying the film until very last moment when this 'revelation' came to be. I hate that Netflix became this radical leftist propaganda tool. Not only kill them but also melt their brains out. Leftist ability to justify that scares me more and more. Hope they won't become the cause of future collapse of civilization they predict will come from hands of so called 'white supremacists'.… Expand

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heloheSep 29, 2019

I thought this is the documentary about exploration of the moon. Noticed the mistake fast, but kept watching as I thought it may be some interesting thriller. Acting is horrible. Every actor in the movie is bad. Action scenes are boring. AndI thought this is the documentary about exploration of the moon. Noticed the mistake fast, but kept watching as I thought it may be some interesting thriller. Acting is horrible. Every actor in the movie is bad. Action scenes are boring. And then it starts with sci-fi and just becomes lame. What a waste of time.… Expand

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afngaryOct 3, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The acting was ok and the story moved along fairly well. However, when I learned the plot I was turned off by the murdering of people because of their beliefs just to stop a civil war. Sounds more like what a leftest would do.… Expand

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GregnatorSep 28, 2019

In the shadow of the moon is a very interesting movie about a police officer encountering strange repeated events that he can not explain. And I wish I could say more without spoiling. It's a science fiction detective film, which blows theIn the shadow of the moon is a very interesting movie about a police officer encountering strange repeated events that he can not explain. And I wish I could say more without spoiling. It's a science fiction detective film, which blows the viewer away. Unfortunately one of the major plot twists is predictable. Around halfway through the movie I had a theory and I was right about it. Even though the twist is kind of expected, the movie does make you question about right and wrong. In the end I disagreed with the overall message, but I found it a great film that does make you think about it. I give it an 8 as it was a well directed solid movie, good acting all the way, but the predictable twist knocks the score from a 9 to an 8. It's a good movie all in all. No sequels needed, no hints to sequels. Just a good solid movie, like they used to make them.… Expand

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CollarDec 28, 2019

Pretty good movie. Don't mind the white supremacists bashing it. Not a classic, but not bad either.

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Jeebus117Feb 3, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow. There are a lot of racists on Metacritic. I enjoyed the movie. Saw some of the twists coming. Not all. I watched it with nothing about race or politics coming to mind. I do find it funny how many reviewers said it was anti-right because they kill off white supremacists. What does that say about how they view the right? Not the most amazing film ever, but definitely worth watching. A slight spin on the time travel paradox idea. Sci fi mixed with kind of a traditional cop movie. Not a role I'm used to seeing from Cleopatra Coleman, and she did well. One of the better Netflix sci fi movies I've seen, lately.… Expand

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MattBrady99Aug 3, 2020

'In the Shadow of the Moon' is the type of the movie that starts off strong and promising in the first act, where the mystery keeps the audience inquired until the end. However, as the movie slowly unfolds its mystery, you sort of guessed it'In the Shadow of the Moon' is the type of the movie that starts off strong and promising in the first act, where the mystery keeps the audience inquired until the end. However, as the movie slowly unfolds its mystery, you sort of guessed it at the beginning, which was a bit disappointing. I did not try to predict the ending or anything, but my brain picked up on it quickly.

I went into this knowing absolutely nothing and I was inquired throughout. There is an underline theme in this movie that is sprinkled throughout, which I can only describe as "sadness". I think any movie that deals with the passing of time and loved ones is bound to bring a sad quality to it.

Boyd Hallbrook was rather good in this movie and at first, I did not recognise him. He gets to show off a lot of his dramatic side during the more emotional elements in the movie and I think he pulls it off. Michael C Hall was also solid in this movie and he needs to be in more stuff, as we do not see much of him nowadays. Also, Bokeem Woodbine is looking and sounding more like Dave Chappelle as he is getting older.

Overall rating: If the movie sounds interesting to you, then check it out. Not perfect but kept me entertained.… Expand

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eva3si0nJun 11, 2023

In the Shadow of the Moon is another Sci-Fi on the theme of time travel. But the distinctive feature of In the Shadow of the Moon is that the main character is not a traveler. This allows the film to open up and not be like many other filmsIn the Shadow of the Moon is another Sci-Fi on the theme of time travel. But the distinctive feature of In the Shadow of the Moon is that the main character is not a traveler. This allows the film to open up and not be like many other films of this genre. In itself, In the Shadow of the Moon, is a classic B-movie from Netflix. Although the action takes place in 4 time intervals, it is absolutely not felt. We can also note a terribly undeveloped ending that destroys the narrative of the whole film. It seems that the script for the film was written by a schoolboy, because to describe the origin of a civil war through a terrorist militia group is the height of idiocy. In the Shadow of the Moon is a boring film that you don't want to recommend even to ardent fans of the genre.… Expand

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JLuis_001Apr 3, 2022

A more or less complex story that comes off as a wasted opportunity because of the ill-fated decision to go down a simplistic path. This tends to be incredibly annoying, especially since the mix of genres this story presents could haveA more or less complex story that comes off as a wasted opportunity because of the ill-fated decision to go down a simplistic path. This tends to be incredibly annoying, especially since the mix of genres this story presents could have resulted in something very interesting and yet it opts to easily get lost in irrelevant action sequences to try to make up for what its leading actor can't do, which is more than anything else to be able to drive the narrative in a compelling way.
We follow the character over many years and nowhere in all that time is he able to adequately lead this film. It could have been exciting enough in the genres it covers if it had known how to exploit them properly, but it ends up not working in any of them or as a whole.
In desperate need of true style and tonal coherence, In the Shadow of the Moon comes up empty-handed in all areas.… Expand

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