Let Them All Talk

HBO Max | Release Date (Streaming): December 10, 2020

6.3	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 40 Ratings

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EFRAMDec 14, 2020

Let Them Talk...about nothing. The latest effort from Steve Soderbergh falls limp and flat on a very cold plate. The acting is Ok. (Even LaStreep can't pull this one from the jaws of severe mediocrity) But it's the writing, or lack thereofLet Them Talk...about nothing. The latest effort from Steve Soderbergh falls limp and flat on a very cold plate. The acting is Ok. (Even LaStreep can't pull this one from the jaws of severe mediocrity) But it's the writing, or lack thereof and the directing or lack thereof that really sinks this ship. Rambling, boring, numbing are just some of the adjectives to describe this venture into existential nothingness. The direction was actually BAD. Something I never thought I would see from Soderbergh, who I usually admire. I truly believe there WAS no script as every scene seemed to be ad libbed, and for such a potentially potent story, the one Soderbergh decides to tell has neither directorial acumen, or any emotional weight at all. Everyone is wasted here. Even Thomas Newman, who is usually a brilliant composer has trouble infusing any emotion into this film. Lucas hedges, well...hedges every line. The only stand out was Gemma Chan who thankfully has a smaller more innocuous role. Well, I guess the corporation behind the Queen Mary 2 got their money and I hope the actors got a free trip across the pond for the shoot, but as an exercise in film making, this one gets a "D"… Expand

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everettDec 11, 2020

What a disappointment. These three actresses aren't the problem (each is marvelous in her own right); the problem is the writing. There isn't much of it. A lot more could've been done to deepen these characters, to move us and/or make usWhat a disappointment. These three actresses aren't the problem (each is marvelous in her own right); the problem is the writing. There isn't much of it. A lot more could've been done to deepen these characters, to move us and/or make us laugh. There were scenes left hanging, not bothering to explore the workings of these relationships. Why so casual, so weak? I wish the three leads had been given something brilliant, or at least substantial, to bring to life. Such a wasted opportunity.… Expand

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MurrayT57Dec 28, 2020

This movie could win an award, an award for the most boring first 21 minutes in movie history. Sure, it has Meryl Streep, working up one of her accents, but that's no excuse. Maybe it gets better after 21 minutes, but I can't trust it to getThis movie could win an award, an award for the most boring first 21 minutes in movie history. Sure, it has Meryl Streep, working up one of her accents, but that's no excuse. Maybe it gets better after 21 minutes, but I can't trust it to get any better.… Expand

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FrancoGoJan 2, 2021

I am a fan of all those involved in this movie but sadly for me this one would have me more aptly named “The Ship to Nowhere”
If you’re a fan watch it and see for yourself if you’ve got the time to kill, otherwise you’d be better off foundI am a fan of all those involved in this movie but sadly for me this one would have me more aptly named “The Ship to Nowhere”
If you’re a fan watch it and see for yourself if you’ve got the time to kill, otherwise you’d be better off found out Laundry… Expand

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netflicMar 17, 2021

Glad I did not read reviews on this film.
True, it is not for everyone.
Young people will not get it, most probably. 3 college friends meet after so many years. They all have changed, of course. Some of them developed into talentedGlad I did not read reviews on this film.
True, it is not for everyone.
Young people will not get it, most probably.
3 college friends meet after so many years. They all have changed, of course.
Some of them developed into talented professionals.
Some descended into the misery of their lives.
Can they see their common past similarly?

I will be quite cautious to recommend it but I genuinely enjoyed it.… Expand

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TVJerryDec 14, 2020

Meryl Streep plays a Pulitzer Prize winning author who’s invited to England for yet another prize. She invites 2 of her college friends (Candice Bergen and Dianne Wiest) plus her nephew (Lucas Hedges) to join her on a 7-day crossing on theMeryl Streep plays a Pulitzer Prize winning author who’s invited to England for yet another prize. She invites 2 of her college friends (Candice Bergen and Dianne Wiest) plus her nephew (Lucas Hedges) to join her on a 7-day crossing on the Queen Mary 2. While on the seas, they interact (often obviously improvised). Even though this could have been a self-indulgent disaster, the combo of fine actors and Steven Soderbergh’s direction have created a plotless examination of several relationships that’s quietly compelling. Much of it was actually shot on the ship with waves passing by and passengers as extras. Since Soderbergh decided to shoot without lights, it’s constantly distracting to see windows reflected in Streep’s glasses, which blocks her eyes. Despite this semi-guerilla approach, the actors keep it mildly involving. A little indie experiment with big stars.… Expand