Orphan

Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: July 24, 2009

8.6	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 657 Ratings

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SolSep 6, 2009

I guess, this film belongs in the middle - it's not a masterpiece, it's not some useless piece of trash... around it lovers and haters alike, each praising or attacking it for all of its stereotypes... Generally, I liked it, thereI guess, this film belongs in the middle - it's not a masterpiece, it's not some useless piece of trash... around it lovers and haters alike, each praising or attacking it for all of its stereotypes... Generally, I liked it, there are sudden twists that made me sit intense all along during the projection. I'll never understand others from the audience usually enjoying snacks when sitting and watching films like 'Orphan'. Isabelle is brilliant but too exposed in her character role, and yes, like many say - you immediately dislike her... not necessarily because of her stereotypical child-like princess charms, but simply because people like this (whether kids or adults) when insisting on being adored and 'your best friends' have a disturbing side to their persona... Amazing how obviously wrong something about Esther is, while naive loving couple oversees the girl's overarticulatedness as something of a virtue. I like the idea of exposing how sinister a manipulator a child can be - confronting adults in their ever-present sense of affection no matter how extreme child's actions might get. There is an explanation for everything - however, psychopathic beaviour is too perverse a game mother nature provided for the human race.… Expand

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AaronNAug 6, 2009

It certainly isnt anywhere original but it strays from the trend of "girl/boy has flashbacks of an evil or alternate world" plot that alot of the horror flicks in the past few years had been revolving around. The only things this movie could It certainly isnt anywhere original but it strays from the trend of "girl/boy has flashbacks of an evil or alternate world" plot that alot of the horror flicks in the past few years had been revolving around. The only things this movie could greatly offer is sheer confusion throughout the development.… Expand

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Film_Fanatic_15Nov 22, 2010

Orphan first brings viewers a distraught mother who has been sober for a little less than a year and wants to adopt a child, mostly of the fact of a recent miscarraige. From a film standpoint, it seems her decision is swift. She immediatelyOrphan first brings viewers a distraught mother who has been sober for a little less than a year and wants to adopt a child, mostly of the fact of a recent miscarraige. From a film standpoint, it seems her decision is swift. She immediately wants to know about this girl who seems to have immigrated from an orphanage in Russia. But things turn ugly when only the mother of the family starts to notice strange behaviors from Esther, and because of her past issues with alcohol and a tense relationship with her husband, nobody seems to take interest in the events. Esther soon becomes the silent danger that will have you on the edge of your seat by the final scene. What seems to be the most suprising while I was watching was the graceful but strangely sudden turning point halfway in. The first half centers on the status of the family, creating a subtle and simple platform once Esther enters there modern home. Gore is grousome, and plot is simple. Some horror fans could be displeased though.… Expand

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DerHashermanFeb 19, 2011

Why does it seem like most movies are just recycled and revamped? Why does it seem like when your watching a movie you think to yourself, haven't I been here before? Deja Vu? Why is it that in most suspense films there's always that oneWhy does it seem like most movies are just recycled and revamped? Why does it seem like when your watching a movie you think to yourself, haven't I been here before? Deja Vu? Why is it that in most suspense films there's always that one person in the film that doesn't believe the hero, when he/she says that evil, true deep evil is lurking? They always banish them as "Crazy". Maybe that's what supplies the suspense. Sometimes I wish that they would gather all those movies where the heroes was never believed and make sequels on how stupid those disbelieving S.O.B. 's look after the truth is revealed. Like a sequel to Dragonfly when Kathy Bates dismissed Kevin Costner as being "Crazy" when he tells her he's being haunted by his dead wife, Oh, how idiotic she must've felt when he steps off the Plane with his dead wife's new born child. Hey, If Hollywood can spew out crappy movie ideas then so can I!!!!! Don't get me wrong, Orphan is a good movie, I loved it, it's just I'm tired of the same old suspense tricks they use over and over again!!!!… Expand

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rotkuAug 23, 2011

Not a particularly brilliant movie but kudos for using an original idea and for using the psychological route rather than pure horror. Worth a look if you're a fan of the genre, otherwise you're probably going to hate it.

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itz_giologicalMay 23, 2011

Orphan manages to build great tension in such a thin premise while showcasing well the talents of the young cast - especially Isabelle Muhrman (a nightmarish incarnation of child creeps from the past) and Aryana Engineer. To sum it all up,Orphan manages to build great tension in such a thin premise while showcasing well the talents of the young cast - especially Isabelle Muhrman (a nightmarish incarnation of child creeps from the past) and Aryana Engineer. To sum it all up, though, it's an undercooked and tired thriller.… Expand

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Potter17Oct 16, 2011

A terrifying and convincing performance from Isabelle Fuhram and its good premise is ruined when "Orphan" fells into the commonplace and prosaic plot so often found on this kind of film.

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worleyjamersFeb 24, 2013

Pretty good movie, I liked it and enjoyed it. However, I hated the main character so much it really kept me from really liking it...however that might have been the point. Overall I'd say it's worth a watch.

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visicircleJun 6, 2014

"I loved it!!!" -Dr. Sigmund Freud.

Ha ha, but no seriously, this film was not that believable. Nor was it particularly scary, it was more irritating than anything else. I suppose it's a thriller, but the plot progression relies on ALL"I loved it!!!" -Dr. Sigmund Freud.

Ha ha, but no seriously, this film was not that believable. Nor was it particularly scary, it was more irritating than anything else. I suppose it's a thriller, but the plot progression relies on ALL the characters lacking any common sense whatsoever. Such a story device does not make a for good film in my opinion.

As a male, the film was hard to get into. The husband's role was more of a prop than a realistic fleshed-out character. Focusing more in the relationship between John and Esther would have been interesting.… Expand

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akshatmahajanOct 21, 2020

Orphan is a promising movie but due to poor execution, it all went wrong.

The basic premise is interesting. The "twist" ending certainly comes as a surprise. Titular child actress gave stunning performance. She pulls of a very creepy blendOrphan is a promising movie but due to poor execution, it all went wrong.

The basic premise is interesting. The "twist" ending certainly comes as a surprise. Titular child actress gave stunning performance. She pulls of a very creepy blend of smothered maturity with a sort of innocence.

Where the problems come in is with plot depth and execution. The writers felt the need to include a troubled relationship as the basis for this particular family unit. However, they went overboard and in the end created a completely dysfunctional relationship between the parents. The writers also felt the need to write the father character as a total jerk. Another problem with the characterizations is that these two adults were so obviously not ideal parent material. The pace was also a problem. Running time of 2 hour was too much for this type of story.

Overall, you can give it a try but it may not be able to impress you.… Expand

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OrukayuJan 22, 2023

It's a frustrating horror movie from 2009. You'd be surprised at who you'll be pissed off at in the movie. A couple has two children. The third child died at birth. The woman who already has 2 beautiful children wants to adopt a child to getIt's a frustrating horror movie from 2009. You'd be surprised at who you'll be pissed off at in the movie. A couple has two children. The third child died at birth. The woman who already has 2 beautiful children wants to adopt a child to get into trouble. They see a girl in an orphanage and bring her home. The girl is abnormal in every way. This girl is giving this family a nightmare. The woman's husband is constantly protecting this girl against his wife. Horror and suspense elements are used well in the movie. If it is to be watched as a family, there are scenes with sexuality from time to time. The second movie was shot using many elements from this movie.… Expand

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royalguy07Aug 19, 2022

Shout to mommy Vera but this movie really drags as its features 20-30 minutes too long of the same exact scenes and escalations. Fun twist, mild scares.

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