Stillwater

Focus Features | Release Date: July 30, 2021

6.2	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 82 Ratings

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UweBSep 1, 2021

Loved it and still thinking about the movie. I was suprised in a very positive way about M. Damons Acting. Great Score as well by M. Danna.

4 of 4 users found this helpful40

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Qgal5kapSep 11, 2021

Well worth the 9/10 I gave it. Gripping and emotionally heavy. In a good way.

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

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CoopCooperAug 6, 2021

I fully enjoyed this film. I saw it in a real movie theater, not on my couch [where I have been viewing many films over the past year due to the pandemic]. It was engaging and engulfing from the get go. Some of us prefer a slowlyI fully enjoyed this film. I saw it in a real movie theater, not on my couch [where I have been viewing many films over the past year due to the pandemic]. It was engaging and engulfing from the get go. Some of us prefer a slowly developing format with twists and turns. The acting performances were stellar. From reading other reviews, it appears people do not have patience for a story to unfold at its own pace, and prefer fast action and violence. It is loosely based on a true story, but does not present itself as art imitating life. It was refreshing to see a good drama on the big screen.… Expand

8 of 9 users found this helpful81

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hhf2Sep 10, 2021

Feels real. Sometimes too real. It's a movie that left me wishing it would take a left turn into a Hollywood cliché to make everything alright. It refuses and ends up being a slice of life on film. Someone wrote that it feels like you spendFeels real. Sometimes too real. It's a movie that left me wishing it would take a left turn into a Hollywood cliché to make everything alright. It refuses and ends up being a slice of life on film. Someone wrote that it feels like you spend real time with real people going through some really tough sh*t. I couldn't agree more. I liked spending that time with these people.… Expand

3 of 4 users found this helpful31

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kellyduAug 12, 2021

Matt Damon is amazing. Its good to see him back in the drama genre he does it so well!. Really enjoyed the movie.

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BradMorganAug 19, 2021

A beautiful film where the time is taken to thoroughly explore the story of the main character. While the story gets off to a slow start, it is eventually expanded into an emotional portrait. Mat Damon plays excellently and gives hisA beautiful film where the time is taken to thoroughly explore the story of the main character. While the story gets off to a slow start, it is eventually expanded into an emotional portrait. Mat Damon plays excellently and gives his character weight within the plot. The realistic ending ultimately makes it an excellent film. Just don’t expect a action filled plot.… Expand

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SuperBOBDec 11, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Movie of the year material. The acting is absolutely first class. There is the perfect amount unsaid and answered to leave you dizzy with excited concern.

I think this is my first movie review, I was prompted to leave this comment after looking at the Metacritic aggregate reviews and in particular reading the Guardian's review. In my opinion whomever wrote that was not present during the movie: - as an the attempted suicide scene underpins Bill's abduction of the boy
- one of the final moments between Bill and his daughter in the kitchen really gets to the crux of the attempted suicide

Watch this movie when you have the appropriate time & focus, this is a big, heart wrencher. Dim the lights and enjoy.… Expand