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TheQuietGamerMar 30, 2018

A mute, Amish bartender searches for his girlfriend in futuristic Berlin. Which in 2035 will apparently look like a garish and surprisingly dull version Blade Runner. It's pretty amazing that such a good looking and crowded movie can feel soA mute, Amish bartender searches for his girlfriend in futuristic Berlin. Which in 2035 will apparently look like a garish and surprisingly dull version Blade Runner. It's pretty amazing that such a good looking and crowded movie can feel so devoid of life. A lot of work went into the visuals, but it doesn't feel like any was put into giving the film a soul. There's a missing layer of depth to go underneath the shiny exterior to imbue Mute with any sort of meaning or purpose.

Not all of our time is spent with the silent protagonist. Director and writer Duncan Jones dedicates a lot of his passion project to the side-characters "Cactus Bill" (Paul Rudd) and "Duck" (Justin Theroux). An AWOL soldier and pedophile respectively. While both sides of the story eventually tie into each other (without any feeling of payoff), it's still hard to tell why they needed to be included in the first place. All they do is have inane conversations about things that are never explained to the audience in a satisfactory manner and only serve to make the limp events of the film movie by at an even more plodding pace. Not even the occasional splashes of sex and violence do much to add any energy to the film.

To top things off Mute is tonally inconsistent. This future noir tries to go for dark and brooding, but is often undermined by Jones' quirky sense of humor that's quite frankly never as funny as it wants to be. You get a sense that the movie is trying to say something. What that is remains a mystery. It's such an odd amalgam of pieces that whatever message Jones intended to deliver got lost long before the final product was released. Even with the easy to follow plot, things are shockingly incoherent in this bit of sci-fi drudgery.

Mute's saving grace is Paul Rudd, whose frequent outburst are sometimes amusing. Unfortunately his performance is held prisoner in this boring and overall pointless feeling movie. Perhaps one could get a grasp of whatever Jones was trying to get across to viewers after watching it another time or two. Maybe even picking up on the hidden genius of the film and allowing it to attain cult status. I personally doubt it and don't see anyone even trying to after suffering through it a first time (if they even got that far). I suppose there is one thing Mute gets right. The essential nature of noir is that there are no heroes. With the credits being about the only thing to route for here, the movie does manage to capture that quality. Just for the wrong reasons.… Expand

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CentueMar 29, 2018

My wife and I really enjoyed this movie. Powerful and moving throughout the film. There were some scripting issues and the plot gets a little messy but the performance from Alexander Skarsgard was top notch. Paul Rudd also surprises with hisMy wife and I really enjoyed this movie. Powerful and moving throughout the film. There were some scripting issues and the plot gets a little messy but the performance from Alexander Skarsgard was top notch. Paul Rudd also surprises with his talent as a darker character that is a departure from his traditional role. I don't know what these critics are thinking. They gave the last jedi a 9/10 but gave Netflix movies like Mute and The Outsider 3/10 ratings, it's just insane. I'm to the point where I don't even listen to them anymore, I mean, who cares what they think? The internet and streaming media are killing them and Hollywood. Go watch this film and enjoy it. 8/10 for me.… Expand

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EricgriffinloveMar 18, 2018

Uninspired, flat, and overall boring; With no real story to tell that feels like a high school film project- Mute fails at even being a film in every way.

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offthewallFeb 23, 2018

This movie had me sucked in from start to finish. And to tell you the truth, I enjoyed this film more than 3/4 of the last 40 films I've seen at the theatre. Some of these movie critics are absolute clowns when it come to ratings. I swear toThis movie had me sucked in from start to finish. And to tell you the truth, I enjoyed this film more than 3/4 of the last 40 films I've seen at the theatre. Some of these movie critics are absolute clowns when it come to ratings. I swear to God, some of these guys wouldn't know a terrific film if it was recommended by Scorsese. Of course everybody has different taste in movies, but never the less, Mute hit the sweet spot for me.… Expand

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JagdoeFeb 23, 2018

Well acted and produced, this film deserves a better rating. Negative reviews have over-stated their issues. The movie is a character piece about very different but fascinatingly flawed characters. I appreciated the unpredictability ofWell acted and produced, this film deserves a better rating. Negative reviews have over-stated their issues. The movie is a character piece about very different but fascinatingly flawed characters. I appreciated the unpredictability of where the film was going, which is too often foreshadowed so obviously that many movies lack any suspense. Pacing may have been uneven, but only is an issue if you are expecting an action/thriller rather than detailed emersions into the seemingly unconnected lives of people with an eventual crossroads in the climax.… Expand

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katezoeFeb 27, 2018

Big disappointment. Story is a hot mess. Boring movie. Waste of time. Visuals been seen in numerous dystopian films nothing new.

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SuperyorchFeb 24, 2018

A very special and not easy to follow story, but surrounded with an amazing cinematography and great acting. This will become part of those cult movies that, when looked through the time perspective, become a must see and part of every movieA very special and not easy to follow story, but surrounded with an amazing cinematography and great acting. This will become part of those cult movies that, when looked through the time perspective, become a must see and part of every movie lover catalog. Critics expect all movies to be classics, tend to criticize what they do not understand, and were very harsh against Mute. But their views are not always coincidental of the general public, so their opinions should not determine the quality of any film. It is their own view of what they wish they could have achieved but didn’t.… Expand

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SatanskiFeb 10, 2019

Boring plot, dull characters, shallow in every aspect. At some points, i had a mild feeling, like i was watching some conglomerate of random scenes.

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JLuis_001Feb 23, 2018

It's sad to realize that one of the films I expected the most this year ended up being so disappointing.

The story and the narrative are a mess, the rhythm is very uneven, the characters do not connect, especially because of the empty plot,It's sad to realize that one of the films I expected the most this year ended up being so disappointing.

The story and the narrative are a mess, the rhythm is very uneven, the characters do not connect, especially because of the empty plot, the mystery is very poor and frankly the film takes a long time to start, it feels stagnant and both the conflict and the resolution were quite underwhelming.

Of all the cast only Paul Rudd and Justin Theroux seem truly involved in the characters while the protagonist Alexander Skarsgård delivers one of the most soulless performances of his career.

This is a movie that looks good but that never saves a film, the stories count a lot and Mute's is too disorganized.
This film failed because of its own ambition.

If you're still on Netflix check Altered Carbon instead.… Expand

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robbywarren93Feb 24, 2018

I hate to say this is bad because 1) It's an original big budget movie, something we don't see enough of, and 2) this is the directors long time passion project, but it's such a missed opportunity.

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BitmouseMar 4, 2018

I liked it. Maybe folks just can't handle a main character who doesn't talk? Western civilization doesn't really value silence.

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shoulderoforionFeb 25, 2018

Wasn't terrible, about 20 minutes/make that 40 minutes too long, Paul Rudd makes for an unconvincing tough guy, rest of the cast were good.

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LeviOttenMar 18, 2018

Great movie, albeit a bit on the long side. I think the film will appeal more to people who see a bit of themselves in the main character, Leo. The visuals were nice, and the world building was good (true to Duncan Jones' style). The mainGreat movie, albeit a bit on the long side. I think the film will appeal more to people who see a bit of themselves in the main character, Leo. The visuals were nice, and the world building was good (true to Duncan Jones' style). The main issue I had with it was the sometimes meandering nature of the gangsters and their involvement with the plot. Sometimes they seemed important, and other times they did not. Either way, it is a good movie overall. Worth a watch.… Expand

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grantpolifkaAug 13, 2018

The film has talent in front and behind the camera, but the results do not show in this boring Blade Runner-wannabe.

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TheBraveFencerFeb 23, 2018

Absolutely loved this movie, it kept me guessing throughout and the characters motivations were well hidden. I felt the pace was needed in order to tell the story just right. Best cyberpunk I've seen in a looong time.

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FranbarrmanFeb 23, 2018

The movie has its problems to my opinion is a bit long, but i really enjoy it is really cool, loved paul and justin characthers and skarsgaard is ok but should been better. Good story, nice soundtrack and a weird combination of old andThe movie has its problems to my opinion is a bit long, but i really enjoy it is really cool, loved paul and justin characthers and skarsgaard is ok but should been better. Good story, nice soundtrack and a weird combination of old and futuristics stuff like cars and clothes… Expand

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hhf2Feb 28, 2018

A long movie, but one that draws you in - just take the time and be in a frame of mind to let yourself be sucked in. Cast and Setting are superb and if Paul Rudd doesn't convince you what a superb actor he is, then you are dead inside. AA long movie, but one that draws you in - just take the time and be in a frame of mind to let yourself be sucked in. Cast and Setting are superb and if Paul Rudd doesn't convince you what a superb actor he is, then you are dead inside. A wonderful movie. Highly recommended.… Expand

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Idiota150Feb 23, 2018

Dull sleeping pill. There's a reason you won't see this "Direct to Video/Netflix" movie in theaters. Most acting was kind of borderline bad, the muteness probably made it worse. Future setting tricked me into watching this, but that was justDull sleeping pill. There's a reason you won't see this "Direct to Video/Netflix" movie in theaters. Most acting was kind of borderline bad, the muteness probably made it worse. Future setting tricked me into watching this, but that was just another gimmick which added absolutely nothing (apart from being unconvincing). Scrutinizing what's left of the actual story, you kind of realize there is nothing there that is mildly interesting.… Expand

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RaygirlFeb 24, 2018

Huge Duncan Jones fan (Moon, Source Code) but this fell flat. It's worth watching though for the redemption type ending and Blade Runner inspired visuals.

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EludiumQ36Mar 8, 2018

I skew towards critical, just look at my most recent reviews, but I found value in this film. It's watchable, in fact, there are a few very powerful scenes that you just don't see elsewhere. It's predominantly cruel and violent but there isI skew towards critical, just look at my most recent reviews, but I found value in this film. It's watchable, in fact, there are a few very powerful scenes that you just don't see elsewhere. It's predominantly cruel and violent but there is softness within too. There are notes of Blade Runner, Hawkeye from MASH, and Minority Report visuals/tech. I found it to be engaging and a bit unpredictable so watch with an open mind.… Expand

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ozymandias79Feb 24, 2018

Although watchable, Mute is kind of dull. A major issue is the plot. It's thin and character motivations aren't explained well. The world isn't fleshed out, and some of the direction is poor. Respect to Alexander Skarsgard for taking on aAlthough watchable, Mute is kind of dull. A major issue is the plot. It's thin and character motivations aren't explained well. The world isn't fleshed out, and some of the direction is poor. Respect to Alexander Skarsgard for taking on a role with practically no dialogue, which is a hard sell to actors.… Expand

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MrNikitaTVFeb 24, 2018

Немой- долгое и скучное кино. Сюжет затянутый с сюжетными дырами. Главные персонажи скучные за которыми не хочется переживать. Самое лучшее в этом фильме: актерская игра актера, визуальные эффекты и работа оператора. Юмор здесь очень странныйНемой- долгое и скучное кино. Сюжет затянутый с сюжетными дырами. Главные персонажи скучные за которыми не хочется переживать. Самое лучшее в этом фильме: актерская игра актера, визуальные эффекты и работа оператора. Юмор здесь очень странный и не нужный в не которых местах. Фильм скучный с красивой картинкой.… Expand

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whoischarlotteFeb 28, 2018

Oh no. That was disappointing. I was looking forward to this, but of course, it’s another let down Netflix film. From the beginning, it was dull and it dragged. The first act lasted about 35-40 minutes and not much really happened. It tookOh no. That was disappointing. I was looking forward to this, but of course, it’s another let down Netflix film. From the beginning, it was dull and it dragged. The first act lasted about 35-40 minutes and not much really happened. It took way too long to get going and even when it did, there direction was very confused. This film didn’t have a main focus. One moment, Leo is looking for his missing girlfriend but then there are two sex robots, but wait isn’t that Paul Rudd looking like a porn star. Very messy.… Expand

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RonaldoDArcadiaFeb 24, 2018

O filme pensa completamente fora da caixa em relação a construção de roteiro e personagens. Aparentemente pouca gente está preparado pra algo criativo assim. Me remeteu uma vibe Luc Besson, só que melhor do que o próprio Besson. É um sci-fiO filme pensa completamente fora da caixa em relação a construção de roteiro e personagens. Aparentemente pouca gente está preparado pra algo criativo assim. Me remeteu uma vibe Luc Besson, só que melhor do que o próprio Besson. É um sci-fi noir no mínimo imperdível, pra quem realmente aprecia o gênero.… Expand

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MattBrady99Feb 25, 2018

'Mute' is a beautiful disjointed mess, especially in tone. Netflix movies are like airplane food when it come to cinema. I'm disappointed.

I know it's been rough for Duncan Jones in the last couple of years with his wife (Rodene Ronquillo)'Mute' is a beautiful disjointed mess, especially in tone. Netflix movies are like airplane food when it come to cinema. I'm disappointed.

I know it's been rough for Duncan Jones in the last couple of years with his wife (Rodene Ronquillo) diagnosed with cancer and the passing of his father (David Bowie), and now this. It's incredibly sad that Duncan passion project couldn't live up to his vision. The ideas were there, but nothing panned out. I still look forward for what he makes in the future and hoping things work out for him.

Needs more Sam Rockwell thou.… Expand

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VancomycinFeb 23, 2018

Plasticky and unimaginative, this movie has the charm and excitement of a 3 minute train ride stretched into 2 hours.

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McGillotineFeb 27, 2018

Dear Netflix,

Please stop helping butcher the sci-fi genre. Altered Carbon was meh but with these last two, The Cloverfield Paradox and now Mute, are just complete sh*t. I understand that most sci-fi films released this day aren'tDear Netflix,

Please stop helping butcher the sci-fi genre. Altered Carbon was meh but with these last two, The Cloverfield Paradox and now Mute, are just complete sh*t. I understand that most sci-fi films released this day aren't particularly good but at-least there semi-watchable, not completely pointless, and don't put me to sleep. I think you may have gotten caught in the idea of what you can do as opposed to what you should do and while crapfests such as Mute may be cheap to buy and distribute, they're cheap for a reason and chances are you could likely get them for free just so the original production company can wash there hands of the mess. Set in Berlin 40 years from now, the creatively named 'Mute' follows a mute Amish bartender who is searching for his missing girlfriend. What ensures is a bunch of loosely tied plot threads, another Blade Runner themed world (which i'll address soon), and a bunch of boring and misplaced performances that all accumulate to yet another bad excuse at neo-noir film-making. Duncan Jones, the writer and director of this film once again continues his downward spiral in film-making following the abomination Warcraft. While the only good film he made was Moon (which this film will be sure to remind you of) Jones shows, that he still hasn't found his way back to writing a good film and will now have to spend the next few years reminding people at parties that he wrote and directed Moon, before he is given another gig. Jones direction overall is a mess and nothing really connects nor makes sense in the greater scheme of things, character motivations seem off and when the film finds itself at an impasse an element of deus ex machina is thrown in to get the protagonist onto the next set so things can get wrapped up.

Before i continue i would like to segue onto the topic of Blade Runner because it seems like every neo-noir project ever made needs to ceremoniously kiss it's ass and structure it's entire world around 2019 Los Angles. Now don't get me wrong, Blade Runner is among my top 10 favorite films ever made, but for god's sake be original, because if hear visually inspired by Blade Runner mentioned one more time, i think i'm going to scream.

Now that that's over, acting. Now acting in this film as i said before is boring, Alexander Skarsgård is the lead and he is difficult watch, not only is his presence in the film just akward to watch, the fact that his character doesn't talk also makes him all the more dis-interesting as his spends the majority of the movie drawing pictures and punching people. Paul Rudd makes the best of his time between his marvel acting gigs in yet another type-cast role in which he plays the sarcastic every-man. And newcomer Seyneb Saleh plays the love interest, a paint by numbers femme fatale with a dark secret and past, that is only slightly more interesting to watch then the lead as she actually speaks.

Mute is a boring and uninspired Blade Runner rip off with a few quirks throw in for good measure. You probably won't remember this film after you watch it, I sure don't and if the movies title wasn't 4 letters i probably would have forgotten that already too.… Expand

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MikefromAngusFeb 27, 2018

A blade runner clone. Some of the ideas were good. But overall the movie was just dumb. an average sci fi with action. 5 out of 10.

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TryASummersaultMar 22, 2018

A dystopian revenge tale with a standard and somewhat cliche plot that moves mostly at tortoise pace with a few interesting aspects. Although this really doesn't amount to anything really until the last 20 min, it has some decent futuristicA dystopian revenge tale with a standard and somewhat cliche plot that moves mostly at tortoise pace with a few interesting aspects. Although this really doesn't amount to anything really until the last 20 min, it has some decent futuristic visuals and a ridiculously entertaining Paul Rudd villain portrayal that is absurd.… Expand

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SherlockHolmessMar 10, 2018

´Movie started off really good, a micture of dramatic, action and a bit of a thriller, in a world that feels like a mixture of Bioshock and Blade Runner, kinda a neon futuristic retro age. Characters are believable and also the soundtrack is´Movie started off really good, a micture of dramatic, action and a bit of a thriller, in a world that feels like a mixture of Bioshock and Blade Runner, kinda a neon futuristic retro age. Characters are believable and also the soundtrack is very good.Plot is about a silenced guy who searches for a mysterious blue haired woman.
I wish this could have been a series.
What bothers me is, that in the second half the storyline became somewhat dumb and unnecessary disgusting.... I wished they had chosen a different path, then i had given 8 points.… Expand

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kaiserberginMar 13, 2018

Fairly satisfying, if a bit too long. Tired of hearing "it's like Bladerunner". It's not. Visually, they have similar elements, but that's where it ends. This isn't about big questions about creating artificial life - it's a "find myFairly satisfying, if a bit too long. Tired of hearing "it's like Bladerunner". It's not. Visually, they have similar elements, but that's where it ends. This isn't about big questions about creating artificial life - it's a "find my girlfriend and burn anyone who gets in my way" movie set in the near future. And it does that fairly well. And there's solid performances from the cast so not too shabby.… Expand

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abm0Mar 1, 2018

It's confused and badly made for the first 2/3, then it turns into just-decent, and it's a general story that's been told many many times before. You don't get to retell something everyone's seen before without adding something impressive toIt's confused and badly made for the first 2/3, then it turns into just-decent, and it's a general story that's been told many many times before. You don't get to retell something everyone's seen before without adding something impressive to freshen it up. And this adds nothing impressive.… Expand

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MaxJadueFeb 25, 2018

Duncan Jones is a director who I respect a lot. With films like Moon and Source Code, his movies are ones which I enjoyed very much. As for his latest film "Mute", it's a mixed bag. Mute's first half is a foggy mess with some entertainingDuncan Jones is a director who I respect a lot. With films like Moon and Source Code, his movies are ones which I enjoyed very much. As for his latest film "Mute", it's a mixed bag. Mute's first half is a foggy mess with some entertaining scenes. As for the second half, it's a delightful, twisted fantasy with entertaining characters and truly great direction. But it's small chunks of greatness can't save it from it's head-scratching plot. "Mute" left me with a positive attitude but with a strong taste of disappointment.… Expand

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BerikJan 17, 2019

I don't understand how people can give this movie 3's and 4's, and yet give movies like Bright a 7... but i guess that's how opinions work. So here's my take on Mute!

I really like it. We get Cyberpunk, we get a good bad guy played by PaulI don't understand how people can give this movie 3's and 4's, and yet give movies like Bright a 7... but i guess that's how opinions work. So here's my take on Mute!

I really like it. We get Cyberpunk, we get a good bad guy played by Paul Rudd, and we get a very Pure guy who is driven by selfless reasons. He can't talk because of an accident in his childhood, so he draws nice sketches which say more than words. He goes to seek his girlfriend who is missing, and he meets people from the strange Cyberpunk underworld.

But who really steels the show is Paul Rudd, who is very good at being a dark person in this movie. The movie is gruesome, and it kept me entertained till the end. It is an excellent movie, i give it an 8/10.… Expand

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FtFtApr 11, 2019

Terrible, terrible, terrible. Despite Netflix spending meagbucks and having great actors and director this movie just fails.

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MahmusOct 18, 2020

It's like "Nicolas Winding Refn meets Blade Runner", which sounds like it should be amazing, but instead it just feels like a bunch of cyberpunk iconography thrown in in the hopes of making the story less boring. It doesn't. It reallyIt's like "Nicolas Winding Refn meets Blade Runner", which sounds like it should be amazing, but instead it just feels like a bunch of cyberpunk iconography thrown in in the hopes of making the story less boring. It doesn't. It really doesn't.

It makes the same mistake many other bad movies do. It sets its story in a sci-fi or fantasy world and completely wastes it a generic crime thriller plot that doesn't let the world be of any use.

It's also way too long. The longer it went the less I liked it, which is a shame because it actually started pretty strong.

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timanfayaJun 16, 2018

A very special and not easy to follow story, but surrounded with an amazing cinematography and great acting.