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Rebecca31Jun 5, 2022

After a hugely traumatic experience, Harper (Jessie Buckley) takes a solo vacation to the English countryside. Harper is hoping to take some time to heal and what better place to do it than a little village in a beautiful country house for aAfter a hugely traumatic experience, Harper (Jessie Buckley) takes a solo vacation to the English countryside. Harper is hoping to take some time to heal and what better place to do it than a little village in a beautiful country house for a couple of weeks. Well it’s not long before everything isn’t quite what it appears in the little picturesque town and things go from strange, to stranger to what the actual hell is happening and why can’t I stop watching. From early on you already feel a constant state of unease. The feelings of pent up trauma, and that someone is stalking Harper, who must now confront her darkest fears and Men soon turns into a proper nightmare of a movie.

Men is a difficult movie to process, and be it for good or bad reasons it’s definitely going to stay with you once it’s over. I’d consider myself a fan of director Alex Garland, particularly his film Ex Machina which I absolutely love. Because of this I had very high expectations from Men and unfortunately I hate to admit that it didn’t quite deliver. There’s some very positive reviews for this alright and if the trailer has intrigued you then I’d still recommend you give it a chance but not everyone is going to like this. There are scenes in Men that will undoubtedly make you squirm in your seat, at times it’s so uncomfortable a part of you wants to look away but by that point the movie has you in its clutches and you simply can’t stop watching. Like a car crash happening in slow motion.

The first half brilliantly builds suspense and the sense of impending disaster but it really falls apart in the second half and towards the climax it’s both horrendous and horrifying. It’s very heavy and in your face with all the biblical references. The forbidden fruit, original sin and all that. Harper is clearly carrying around this immense trauma and meeting these different stereotypical men (Rory Kinnear) in the town who range from nasty and creepy to misogynistic and savage. The best thing I can take from Men is Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear, they are absolutely brilliant and I can’t fault them at all. Their characters have a lot to do and together they carry the weight of the movie. But unfortunately some nice cinematography and Jessie Buckley aren’t enough to save this movie.

For all the horror fans, Men is worth checking out because nothing divides film fans better than the horror genre and even though myself and the rest of the cinema couldn’t quite believe what we were seeing it’s definitely a unique experience that you’re not going to forget any time soon. Recommended for anyone who liked Mother! and Midsommar.… Expand

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JLuis_001Jul 3, 2022

A24 continues to sell many of its stories to the audiences in a way that makes them believe they're tackling some remarkable and intellectual themes, when in reality they only end up trapped in the subjectivity of the makers, and in this caseA24 continues to sell many of its stories to the audiences in a way that makes them believe they're tackling some remarkable and intellectual themes, when in reality they only end up trapped in the subjectivity of the makers, and in this case Alex Garland has gone way overboard.

The experience may seem more visceral than it actually ends up being, but there's no doubt that it won't leave anyone indifferent, but I think that will depend more on what it tries to do in the area of creating a shock than what it achieves in terms of plot, which I have to say feels deeply superficial.

The idea of Men is to feel uncomfortable, perhaps not the way Jessie Buckley's character feels, - She's great by the way - but between the methodically languid pacing, the development of tension, the visuals and the sound. Everything is setting the stage for trepidation and discomfort.

The horror builds itself apart, because the horror is the climax piece of it, and yet when we reach that moment, Garland constructs a sequence that is ruthlessly grotesque, but inexorably hollow and uneven.

Admittedly, the film never seems to fall apart on him, but it clearly slipped out of his hands, when its weaknesses are exposed and the extent of its pseudo-erudition doesn't compensate for anything we just went through.… Expand

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HerickDienerAug 6, 2022

Tem algo realmente interessante aqui. Além da sempre extraordinária Jessie Buckley, claro. A simbologia representada nos personagens do ótimo Rory Kinnear é excelente. E não precisa ser um gênio para identificar a mensagem. Generalização é umTem algo realmente interessante aqui. Além da sempre extraordinária Jessie Buckley, claro. A simbologia representada nos personagens do ótimo Rory Kinnear é excelente. E não precisa ser um gênio para identificar a mensagem. Generalização é um problema. Mas não é o objetivo de ninguém que um homem saia confortável daqui.… Expand

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TVJerryJun 3, 2022

Jessie Buckley is one of her generation's most talented actors and she needs all her skills to make this mild thriller watchable. She plays a recently-widowed woman who retreats to the English countryside. Every man she encounters is a bitJessie Buckley is one of her generation's most talented actors and she needs all her skills to make this mild thriller watchable. She plays a recently-widowed woman who retreats to the English countryside. Every man she encounters is a bit creepy, which is made even more weird by the fact that one actor (Rory Kinnear) plays them all. He mostly manages to create different characters, but the digital de-aging on the boy doesn't convince. Director Alex Garland (my review of Ex Machina) takes most of his time setting up an ominous atmosphere with pensive pacing, interesting imagery and portentous sound design, saving the weird stuff for the final few moments. Even so, there's never any suspense, just creepy characters and a slow-burn that never really pays off.… Expand

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underechoJun 12, 2022

Over the top arthouse horror with 'messaging' for the modern day. Another director thinking he is smarter than he actually is and a movie I cannot believe got greenlit to be made. It is a case of being on the nose as can be. Acting is greatOver the top arthouse horror with 'messaging' for the modern day. Another director thinking he is smarter than he actually is and a movie I cannot believe got greenlit to be made. It is a case of being on the nose as can be. Acting is great from the cast, but this movie is so horribly conceived to send a message that its Title details for Men to learn from their habits. ITs barely watchable.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantMay 23, 2022

Talk about a letdown. Writer-director Alex Garland, who established himself as an exceedingly gifted new filmmaker in “Ex Machina” (2014) and “Annihilation” (2018), has really dropped the ball in this utterly ridiculous mess of a movie. TheTalk about a letdown. Writer-director Alex Garland, who established himself as an exceedingly gifted new filmmaker in “Ex Machina” (2014) and “Annihilation” (2018), has really dropped the ball in this utterly ridiculous mess of a movie. The picture’s ultimately obvious, heavy-handed premise isn’t especially original or revelatory, and, no matter how much the film is dressed up in artful cinematography, a gorgeous production design and other technical accomplishments, it’s not enough to hide the fact that this is a blatant cinematic misfire from someone who’s truly capable of much, much better. This latest offering in the smart horror genre about a widowed divorcee who retreats to the country to recover from her husband’s suicide manages to maintain a certain degree of suspense in the first hour, but it seriously loses it thereafter, mixing pretention, a meandering narrative and plot developments that are utterly laughable (it evoked more chuckles than I’ve uttered at some comedies of late). This is such an awful offering, in fact, that the only reason I didn’t give it a lower score is because of its initial edgy creepiness, its admirable production values and the laudable performance of protagonist Jessie Buckley, who manages to keep this release surprisingly somewhat respectable (at least until the absolutely ludicrous final act). Here’s hoping that the director has managed to purge himself of the innately obligatory clunker that nearly every talented filmmaker has within him/her at some point in his/her career, because that’s certainly what this celluloid travesty represents.… Expand

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royalguy07May 21, 2022

Loved the performance and some of the early vibes. I think it fell off a cliff and the last 15 minutes were really not engaging or intriguing. A step back for me for Garland, Love love his 1st 2 movies.

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SaintOzzJun 2, 2022

If the genders were reversed it would be called out as s e x i s t so we have to be even handed and say this movie is misandrist.
Its worst sin by far in my opinion is that it is contrived and
not as clever as it seems to think it is.If the genders were reversed it would be called out as s e x i s t so we have to be even handed and say this movie is misandrist.
Its worst sin by far in my opinion is that it is contrived and
not as clever as it seems to think it is. Disappointed in this one
still like the director and producers just not this movie.… Expand

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LewisDannyMay 20, 2022

Misandrist in nature, and a far cry from the brilliant work of Ex Machina or Sunshine.

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lenny68May 28, 2022

I can't add much to what has already been said from other cinemagoers. A massively disappointing effort from a once promising director.

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ARBO2k9Jun 13, 2022

Just another liberal trash movie that everyone should just skip. Do yourself a favor and watch something else.

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lucasmorlimJul 3, 2022

From liberals to liberals. Such a pity that the A24 is going this way. Please value art. Think about something beyond your own belly button.

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PerfectPortalJul 1, 2022

It seems promising at first, but its sanity drops like a stone halfway through. It’s clearly going for symbolism, but I utterly fail to see how the imagery relates to Harper’s issues. If it was trying to make some kind of comment on sexism orIt seems promising at first, but its sanity drops like a stone halfway through. It’s clearly going for symbolism, but I utterly fail to see how the imagery relates to Harper’s issues. If it was trying to make some kind of comment on sexism or victim blaming, it failed miserably.… Expand

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TriforceGemOct 5, 2022

Thank you metacritic for giving me a 0 to rate this film. This is the worst movie I've ever seen. Please do not waste your time with this self-congratulatory masturbation-fest. I cannot believe this was written, acted, produced, and released.Thank you metacritic for giving me a 0 to rate this film. This is the worst movie I've ever seen. Please do not waste your time with this self-congratulatory masturbation-fest. I cannot believe this was written, acted, produced, and released. And I've seen Splice. Splice was better than this.… Expand

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Daniel_EndureMay 21, 2022

A24 keeps sinking downhill. The cinematography can’t hide how nauseating and dull this film becomes as it moves forward. Terrible second half, boring first. Consider yourself warned.

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Compi24May 24, 2022

"Ex Machina" writer/director Alex Garland leans further into the more metaphorical stylings of his second film — "Annihilation" — with "Men," a sort of figuratively surrealist exploration of. . .I mean, what else could this movie be about?"Ex Machina" writer/director Alex Garland leans further into the more metaphorical stylings of his second film — "Annihilation" — with "Men," a sort of figuratively surrealist exploration of. . .I mean, what else could this movie be about? Part of me hopes this is more than just an allegorical deep dive into the annals of toxic masculinity and its effects on women, but if there is a deeper meaning behind all of the apparent overtones, it's a tad lost on me. In fact, I'm not even all that certain what it is this movie's trying to say about the subject of wanton testosterone beyond the fact that "it's a bad thing." Look, I'm not beyond the idea of there being media about this topic. Even as a guy, I have to admit that there are very specific issues and tendencies that plague men far more than women (generally). Tackling these issues at this point, however, requires nuance, creativity and a deft hand. Simply presenting the issues in question isn't as compelling as it was a couple of years back. Seriously, what season of "Handmaid's Tale" are we on now? This subject matter deserves a fresh take. If — and that may or may not be a big "if" — "Men" is about what a lot of people on either side of the discussion surrounding the film seem to think it's about, then it just didn't do it for me. If — still a possibly big "if" — there's some kind of deeper meaning that we're all neglecting to pick up on, I personally could have used a bit more hand-holding. In the end, this was well designed, with terrific images and some truly committed performances throughout. I just wish there was more for me to go off of on the whole.… Expand

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theredskyJun 10, 2022

This movie is definitely not for everyone however if you like Alex Garland’s other work (Ex Machina and Annihilation) then I think you’ll appreciate this more. As with Annihilation and Ex Machina, Garland’s directing style and the visuals areThis movie is definitely not for everyone however if you like Alex Garland’s other work (Ex Machina and Annihilation) then I think you’ll appreciate this more. As with Annihilation and Ex Machina, Garland’s directing style and the visuals are some of the strongest aspects of the movie. It was clear to me based on the story and characters that Alex Garland was directing this. The story is confusing and hard to decipher. I definitely need to rewatch it again to smoothen everything out but what I could grasp I liked. The themes that I could make out worked well for what this story was telling about who we are as people. I don’t wanna dive too deep into the story as most of it comes from the end and I don’t want to spoil that. The cinematography is absolutely stunning. There are shots in here that feel very surreal and unique compared to Garland’s other work along with the music adding a lot to the sense of horror and building tension. Jessie Buckley did a phenomenal job here. It’s not my favorite performance from her but it’s definitely up there but Rory Kinnear stole the show with his performances. Kinnear had to play multiple different characters throughout the film and he did an amazing job at making each character feel unique and different from the others. Definitely one of my shoe ins for Best Supporting Actor this year. The ending is definitely a lot in terms of story and visuals. If you can’t handle body horror then I don’t think it will be for you as body horror is a main aspect of portions of the film. If you like Alex Garland’s work then I would definitely recommend checking this out but if body horror isn’t your thing then definitely steer clear from this.… Expand

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dani3poJun 26, 2022

The most pretentious home-invasion movie I have ever seen. The plot goes in circles without offering any conclusion.

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CalvinCrackMay 20, 2022

What the f*** was happening here

Overall didn’t really grasp the meaning of the film. I am either over or under thinking it. I enjoyed watching it though and found it entertaining although I don’t want to see it again, which feels like aWhat the f*** was happening here

Overall didn’t really grasp the meaning of the film. I am either over or under thinking it. I enjoyed watching it though and found it entertaining although I don’t want to see it again, which feels like a miss for a movie with mind bending aspirations. As I said, I don’t know whether I’m over or under thinking it.

If you liked “mother!” you may enjoy this.… Expand

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Coastal2009Jun 29, 2022

As a man who loves folk horror, I liked this one a lot. Well acted, realistic portrayal of trauma and abusive relationships. It was freaky too. What most people whining about neo-feminist propaganda aren’t smart enough to understand is thatAs a man who loves folk horror, I liked this one a lot. Well acted, realistic portrayal of trauma and abusive relationships. It was freaky too. What most people whining about neo-feminist propaganda aren’t smart enough to understand is that this is a folk horror based on gods/goddesses/archetypes that have existed pre-Christianity. The director does an excellent job of bringing these archetypes to life in modern times.… Expand

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doctorseitanJun 4, 2022

Absolutely loved it. The acting, the atmosphere. The cinematography is gorgeous. Alex Garland at it with another hit.

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joboxrno1Jul 13, 2022

This was highly dissapointing, I thought I was going to see a thriller and it turned into some kind of me too freak show with no plot, characters that are described in 2 words, and I wanted so badly to walk out of the movie theatre within theThis was highly dissapointing, I thought I was going to see a thriller and it turned into some kind of me too freak show with no plot, characters that are described in 2 words, and I wanted so badly to walk out of the movie theatre within the first 20 minutes. But I stayed, to my great dismay, and could only wish to get the rest of that hour back.… Expand

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HowManyRobotMay 27, 2022

A fantastic dive into the psychological journey the protagonist goes through in order to deal with the trauma and guilt she felt after getting out of an abusive relationship. Do ignore the deeply insecure #notallmen reviews, "Men" is about asA fantastic dive into the psychological journey the protagonist goes through in order to deal with the trauma and guilt she felt after getting out of an abusive relationship. Do ignore the deeply insecure #notallmen reviews, "Men" is about as 'misandrist' as "Aliens" is 'xenophobic'.… Expand

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duffles17May 20, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautifully-shot film with great performances and wild imagery. The ending and what the film "means" is up to the viewer, but it is definitely a deep excursion into how grief and guilt can be all-consuming and how survivors "should" feel in the eyes of others. This will be highly divisive but I will say it was a hell of a lot better than 'Mother'.… Expand

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MetacriticOnurJun 26, 2022

bad
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etoppJun 19, 2022

Very well directed and acted but I think without an understanding of English folk tales about the Green Man this movie will be very confusing to mainstream audiences

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teddywymanMay 29, 2022

I'll start by saying that I think Alex Garland is brilliant, and that this is his worst movie by far. His first two, Ex Machina and Annihilation, are each in my top 15 all time, and this movie probably doesn't crack my top 100. I do stillI'll start by saying that I think Alex Garland is brilliant, and that this is his worst movie by far. His first two, Ex Machina and Annihilation, are each in my top 15 all time, and this movie probably doesn't crack my top 100. I do still think, though, that this movie is consistent with Garland's brilliance. And I am writing this review under the context of people not liking it very much, both for being confusing but more saliently for being perceptually anti-male. I think the biggest problem, therefore, is that this movie does not do a good job of convincing people who don't already agree with its message. I already do agree with its message - which, while there is some ambiguity, is pretty clearly something along the lines of "while not all men literally are evil, men as a group oppress women such that they are justified in being wary of any given man." And don't worry, if you don't already agree with this message I won't try to convince you here. How much of a responsibility does a movie have to convey its message in a way that changes minds? A funny thing about the movie Fight Club is that Roger Ebert gave it a negative review, and basically said "this is a good movie that is presented in a way that people will not get its message, and it will be used to promote violence." To this day, many fans of Fight Club do not realize it is a scathing critique of toxic masculinity and capitalism, and instead view Tyler Durden as their hero and the Narrator as themselves. I agree with Ebert - a movie has a responsibility in that sense (and Ebert was right given the number of real-life Fight Clubs that arose). So for Men - is it a downside that it doesn't convince people? In my opinion, not really, because doing so doesn't really cause harm. Fight Club turns away people who agree with its message, while Men turns away people who disagree. So at worst, Men just reinforces a belief that probably wasn't going to change anyways. Maybe it'd be better if it was more clever, but would it work? Would those who believe that men and women have equal standing in modern western society see that they were wrong? I don't think so, and I don't think Garland does either. I'll end by saying that what might be funniest is how Garland's first two movies are objectively feminist. Ex Machina highlights both the crazed ego of the genius CEO, and the nervous insecurity of the mediocre programmer - which are both inherently male stereotypes (yes, there are women CEOs and programmers, but those stereotypes are male. The stereotypical basketball player is a male even though the WNBA exists). Annihilation shows the 12th expedition, which is also the first to involve women, and it also is the first to actually succeed at returning someone alive (the book is admittedly more explicit in why they chose women, but I think the movie does enough). The reaction to Men makes me question whether people understood just how feminist these movies are, given many of you say that you love his other two movies - why? Men is great because it highlights so many flavors of toxic masculinity that women must live with, and nothing that happens in the movie is random even if it doesn't immediately make sense (tons of biblical imagery for instance that I, as an atheist, had to research after). It shows how, as I said earlier, while not ALL men are literally bad, enough are that a woman is not required to believe that any given man is good. Men have been oppressive, dismissive, rude, creepy, violent, manipulative, and downright evil towards women for enough of human history that we have to earn back their trust, and no man is entitled to it. There is metaphor, horror, intrique, suspense, and beauty in this movie. To be blunt, if you are not a feminist, I do not think you will like it - and what a shame that your social views cut you off from what really is a brilliant movie. (And while I'm guessing it's obvious, yes I am a man. I'm guessing most of you are too).… Expand

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lauracampbellJun 6, 2022

This movie was brilliant. Alex Garland has done something very few filmmakers have done before. He captured feelings that are impossible to describe. The performances are beyond excellent, the cinematography is gorgeous and the ending had meThis movie was brilliant. Alex Garland has done something very few filmmakers have done before. He captured feelings that are impossible to describe. The performances are beyond excellent, the cinematography is gorgeous and the ending had me believing in cinema again. Thank you ALEX! Watch it! Give it all the awards!… Expand

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Rebel_PandaMay 29, 2022

I feel like a lot of people misunderstood this movie, or didn't attempt to understand it because of how badly marketed it was. Men 2022 is more of a drama/cosmic horror in the same vein as Eraserhead than a straight-up horror like the trailerI feel like a lot of people misunderstood this movie, or didn't attempt to understand it because of how badly marketed it was. Men 2022 is more of a drama/cosmic horror in the same vein as Eraserhead than a straight-up horror like the trailer made it out to be. A24 really needs to work on their advertisement game because they always overexaggerate all of their trailers. The cinematography is brilliant, especially because of the gorgeous countryside location it was filmed. I think the protagonist Jessie isn't quite three-dimensional but I found what she went through very relatable, so I could project to fill in the blanks.… Expand

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VicFerrariJul 20, 2022

Not an anti-male film, rather one man's perception of the modern narrative surrounding women's perception of men, and what's wrong with that? Art isn't politics - it's personal. A single point of view, not a statement of how we all should orNot an anti-male film, rather one man's perception of the modern narrative surrounding women's perception of men, and what's wrong with that? Art isn't politics - it's personal. A single point of view, not a statement of how we all should or do view a subject. This is Art horror, it builds on the feels, it doesn't explain things. Effective, creepy, and engaging.… Expand

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MorbHeadJul 1, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love Men. This movie is an adequate, perhaps greater, film than prequel Women. I don't like Women. Women should be burned on a stake. The End… Expand

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imlafleurrrAug 27, 2022

It starts off really well, but it turns into nonsense pretty fast. Really disappointed.

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bertobellamyDec 17, 2022

This is the first time Alex Garland has let me down as a director. I mean, 'Men' is not a terrible movie, but, at least for me, the discourse falls flat. The "all men are evil" concept is intriguing initially, but it quickly becomes too onThis is the first time Alex Garland has let me down as a director. I mean, 'Men' is not a terrible movie, but, at least for me, the discourse falls flat. The "all men are evil" concept is intriguing initially, but it quickly becomes too on the nose. The comparison between "Watcher" and "The Invisible Man" seems inevitable. Both are female-centric films that denounce the subtle and extreme hostilities toward women in clever ways that are still part of the main story. In this case, the folk theme never became clear. I was not demanding answers, but at least some other context. And although 'Men' has some scary and gruesome parts, I never felt uncomfortable or anxious; but the last sequence, of course, is the biggest WTF of the year. You got to praise Jesse Buckley for trying to give some depth to her characters and the story —and also Geoff Barrow for his effective and disturbing music — but Alex Garland sure got messy this time.… Expand