Mass

Bleecker Street | Release Date: October 8, 2021

7.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 49 Ratings

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JLuis_001Dec 31, 2021

An intimate and painful drama in which its four main characters deliver utterly convincing performances, bringing to life a script constructed to drive its message and meaning about grief and tragedy.

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HerickDienerJan 2, 2022

"Mass" é uma aula de atuação de cento e dez minutos. Nó na garganta, mãos suando, olhares se desviando... Ann Down, Jason Isaacs, Martha Plimpton e Reed Birney dão o seu melhor para que a gente consiga chegar perto de entender os conflituosos"Mass" é uma aula de atuação de cento e dez minutos. Nó na garganta, mãos suando, olhares se desviando... Ann Down, Jason Isaacs, Martha Plimpton e Reed Birney dão o seu melhor para que a gente consiga chegar perto de entender os conflituosos sentimentos de quem passou por uma tragédia semelhante.

Claro, a direção e o roteiro de Fran Kranz contribuem para esse espetáculo, diálogos caricatos resultariam em apenas falácia, mas o show aqui tem outros donos.

É difícil levar essa temporada de premiações a serio quando não se vê esses quatro nomes nas listas que são divulgadas. Vocês estão loucos?… Expand

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TVJerryMar 31, 2022

Two sets of parents (Reed Birney & Ann Dowd, Jason Isaacs & Martha Plimpton) meet to address the horrible tragedy that brought them together. The majority of this film features that quartet sitting around a table talking, albeit about a heavyTwo sets of parents (Reed Birney & Ann Dowd, Jason Isaacs & Martha Plimpton) meet to address the horrible tragedy that brought them together. The majority of this film features that quartet sitting around a table talking, albeit about a heavy subject. They certainly delve into the drama, delivering intense performances. First time director Fran Kranz has kept the camerawork simple, with the focus on the actors. There's an undeniable intelligence and sensitivity to the exchanges, which voice several sides of the issue. The intense atmosphere starts with their meeting and never subsides. Even though the words do, the production never builds to a dramatic release. Certainly, this deals with serious issues, but the lack of dynamics in the pace and the objective direction make this more a discussion of the affects on the parents and an opportunity for actors to go deep.… Expand

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moviemitch96Oct 29, 2021

This is one pressure cooker of a film! Two grieving couples agree to meet in a small church meeting room in the hopes of clearing the air and getting answers from each other following a deadly tragedy involving each of their sons. AlmostThis is one pressure cooker of a film! Two grieving couples agree to meet in a small church meeting room in the hopes of clearing the air and getting answers from each other following a deadly tragedy involving each of their sons. Almost entirely set in the aforementioned church room, the film is rather minimalist, but make no mistake, the performances are what truly get this film simmering until the emotions and tensions reach a boiling point. All four of the lead actors (Reed Birney, Ann Dowd, Jason Isaacs, and Martha Plimpton) are all an absolute tour de force! They undoubtedly offer up some of the finest acting you're likely to see all year! And while the one-location approach has been used many times before in other similar films such as the classic '12 Angry Men' and the Roman Polanski film 'Carnage' to name a couple of examples, this is still a highly poignant and emotionally effective and driven film. Overall, it's a must-see for the performances alone, and more than makes up for its tried yet true minimalist setting and premise.… Expand

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everettMar 2, 2022

While I admire this attempt to portray the damage done by mass gun violence, particularly in schools, I don't see how this adds to the conversation. The parents' grief is of course heartbreaking, and the actors deliver. But there's nothingWhile I admire this attempt to portray the damage done by mass gun violence, particularly in schools, I don't see how this adds to the conversation. The parents' grief is of course heartbreaking, and the actors deliver. But there's nothing unexpected in the writing, no real insight regarding accountability for parenting gone horribly wrong OR the proliferation of guns. We don't need to "move on" from what's wrong with a culture where this happens, or even from the way it wrecks people's lives; we need to ask deeper questions than this writing asks, and figure out WHY it keeps happening. In that sense, words like "forgiveness" lose their meaning. I came away wondering what the word means here, beyond the usual religious usage, and it troubled me. It came off like a glossing over, far too neat, far too discouraging of a much-needed, insightful and deeper probe.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantFeb 4, 2022

It's hard to imagine that a film consisting almost exclusively of dialogues and monologues can make for a compelling watch, but such is the case with writer-director Fran Kranz's debut feature. When two couples impacted by a terrible tragedyIt's hard to imagine that a film consisting almost exclusively of dialogues and monologues can make for a compelling watch, but such is the case with writer-director Fran Kranz's debut feature. When two couples impacted by a terrible tragedy seek to work through their feelings during a meeting held in the conference room of a community Episcopal church, their conversation opens many doors that have long been closed, releasing a deluge of raw emotions while simultaneously paving a path to healing. Although the film starts off slowly and somewhat clumsily (probably by intention but not especially effectively), it soon finds its voice and manages to captivate from that point forward. Credit the film's carefully crafted screenplay, solid camera work and skillful editing for making engaging viewing out of material that might otherwise be considered dull and talky. But the picture's greatest asset is the stellar acting of its four principals -- Ann Dowd, Martha Plimpton, Jason Isaacs and Reed Birney -- who turn in riveting performances that stand out both individually and collectively. It's unfortunate that this offering has not garnered the kind of recognition it deserves (most likely due to its anemic distribution and a lack of publicity), but it has been receiving ample critical acclaim and well-earned awards season accolades. Thankfully, this moving and powerful release shows that a movie doesn't need to rely on endless explosions and high-powered special effects to capture and maintain viewer interest while delivering profound insights into the human mind and heart.… Expand

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MattBrady99Jan 24, 2022

Mass - it's raw pain like this that I've seen/felt before. It's an "actors movie" and I honestly forgot they were acting. Every tear, outburst, and voice crack felt and sounded real. And yes, I cried, a lot.

Ann Dowd, Jason Isaacs, MarthaMass - it's raw pain like this that I've seen/felt before. It's an "actors movie" and I honestly forgot they were acting. Every tear, outburst, and voice crack felt and sounded real. And yes, I cried, a lot.

Ann Dowd, Jason Isaacs, Martha Plimpton, and Reed Birney were all out of this world.

It's cold and haunting in its approach of filling in the gaps of events not shown on film for us the viewers. In a strange way, I found an element of the movie to be weirdly peaceful and safe. Four people in a room, sharing honestly about their thoughts and feelings, sharing stories, anger, tears, laughter, and filling in the blanks, but still walk away with closure, with no sense of emotional humiliation.

It's not an easy movie, nor should it be. It's a movie that's painfully tragic on the cover, but beautifully alive in its spirit.… Expand

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aydge89Mar 6, 2022

Intense minimalist drama. Supremely well acted and written. A movie like this relies on the strength of its cast and the four main performers all put in an equally sensational performance. The writing is also beautifully nuanced, offering aIntense minimalist drama. Supremely well acted and written. A movie like this relies on the strength of its cast and the four main performers all put in an equally sensational performance. The writing is also beautifully nuanced, offering a fresh perspective on well worn themes. Would be a 10 if not for the Judy character, who was unnecessary.… Expand

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AJ_13Apr 6, 2022

Mass is a both complex and simple drama.Complex because of layers the story and characters have that are unveiled as the film advances, and simple in its delivery and staging. Has a nice screenplay and enormous performances (Plimpton-IsaacsMass is a both complex and simple drama.Complex because of layers the story and characters have that are unveiled as the film advances, and simple in its delivery and staging. Has a nice screenplay and enormous performances (Plimpton-Isaacs the best).

I have connected, but not as much as I had wished, and the pre/post reunion don't really convince me.… Expand

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charlot1085800Jan 8, 2022

Pretty entertaining movie for one that cost a tissue box, a flower pot and a water bottle. Really enjoyed that there was no music trying to make you feel how you should feel. Felt like what happened to the characters actually happened to thePretty entertaining movie for one that cost a tissue box, a flower pot and a water bottle. Really enjoyed that there was no music trying to make you feel how you should feel. Felt like what happened to the characters actually happened to the cast and that there was no script. The story details very real and tragic events that unfortunately happen too often.… Expand

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CLAYTAYLOR21Jan 24, 2022

Mass is a special film that I've never seen anything like. Fran Kranz outdid himself in his directorial debut writing one of the best scripts of the year. He also got marvelous performances out of his actors with Jason Isaacs being theMass is a special film that I've never seen anything like. Fran Kranz outdid himself in his directorial debut writing one of the best scripts of the year. He also got marvelous performances out of his actors with Jason Isaacs being the standout to me. The combination of the powerful writing and emotional performances makes this story heartbreaking to watch and impossible to forget. I was also very impressed with the cinematography and editing. For a one-room film with four people sitting around a table, there are numerous incredible shots where they show one character's reaction to something someone else is saying or they show two characters reacting to a comment in completely different ways. This is a marvelous movie about forgiveness and acceptance that is, in my opinion, essential viewing for anyone.… Expand

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DunkaccinoMar 23, 2022

Mass is a 110-minutes long conversation, written well of course. And by the end we actually feel for the characters, it's like if we experienced what they experienced.

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runjumphugMar 5, 2022

Want to be a fly on the wall in a room with four individuals trying to make sense of an unthinkable tragedy? I wouldn't blame you if you didn't. Mass is a great film with outstanding performances.

My only issue is a personal one with AnnWant to be a fly on the wall in a room with four individuals trying to make sense of an unthinkable tragedy? I wouldn't blame you if you didn't. Mass is a great film with outstanding performances.

My only issue is a personal one with Ann Dowd. She always seems to break my immersion whenever I see her in film and TV. I'm not exactly sure why, given that her performances are usually great.… Expand

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