Suburbicon

Paramount Pictures | Release Date: October 27, 2017

4.6	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 121 Ratings

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SadiePNov 17, 2017

I can't imagine what possessed the studio to release this film at this time of tension in our country, other than to politicize the writers (Clooney & Cohen brothers) agenda - this movie is not helpful in any way shape or form! Takes placeI can't imagine what possessed the studio to release this film at this time of tension in our country, other than to politicize the writers (Clooney & Cohen brothers) agenda - this movie is not helpful in any way shape or form! Takes place in 50's suburbia, and though the story is really about a crazy white family the writers threw in terrible race issues of that time; shouting meetings, neighbors harassing the 1 colored family on the street, all without taking any time to develop any positiveness of the characters, so much could have been done there! The beginning (1st 20 mins or so) was so boring I heard a man down the row ask his buddy if be brought a deck of cards so they could play! Things do pick up & the story took a twist we didn't see coming. Definitely had it's moments, though not nearly enough. Damon was good, Moore was part just crazy & part Stepford, Noan Jupe who played Damons son Nicky was very good (expect to see him in the more movies) & Oscar Issac, who plays a sleazy insurance investigator, was also really good. Did not enjoy this film, there was so much that could have been done, but it was just kind of stupid & sad and we were very disappointed! Major highlight of the movie was the cars - beautiful! - really the whole 50's era settings; cars, props, clothes, hair, etc. were done extremely well.… Expand

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rosanneramajNov 7, 2017

George Clooney has proved that a society can be symmetrical in many ways, but the righteousness of the Lodge family is just as phony as the ethics of the racists antagonizing the black family next door. The movie is "hard to follow." MyGeorge Clooney has proved that a society can be symmetrical in many ways, but the righteousness of the Lodge family is just as phony as the ethics of the racists antagonizing the black family next door. The movie is "hard to follow." My feelings about this film : "Suburbiwhaaaat"?… Expand

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HannahKOct 27, 2017

The Coen Brothers and Clooney need to part company. Now. All of their collaborations with the exception of O Brother {which was still massively overrated} have been poor. To be fair, Clooney alone can't be blamed for this mess. The Coens'The Coen Brothers and Clooney need to part company. Now. All of their collaborations with the exception of O Brother {which was still massively overrated} have been poor. To be fair, Clooney alone can't be blamed for this mess. The Coens' script is probably the laziest writing their names have been attatched to to date.… Expand

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jmgeddosOct 29, 2017

Complete wast of time and money. George Clooney's politics blasts through this disjointed fabrication of 1950s suburbia. This is not the 1950 suburbia I lived through. Whites are psycho racists, blacks are the oppressed normals. I'llComplete wast of time and money. George Clooney's politics blasts through this disjointed fabrication of 1950s suburbia. This is not the 1950 suburbia I lived through. Whites are psycho racists, blacks are the oppressed normals. I'll not be wasting anymore time or money on George Clooney associated projects.… Expand

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JPG127Oct 29, 2017

Matt Damon and George Clooney work on another over hyped project. Suburbicon is another waste of Nine bucks. It looks beautiful and stylish. But that is the films only merits.

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namelessNov 1, 2017

I should have listened to the users. Good cinematography that is all I can say. If you like pretty pictures and the story doesn't matter, then go see this movie. Matt Damon must have given up on good stories; The Great Wall (Kaboom), JasonI should have listened to the users. Good cinematography that is all I can say. If you like pretty pictures and the story doesn't matter, then go see this movie. Matt Damon must have given up on good stories; The Great Wall (Kaboom), Jason Bourne (Kaboom), Suburbicon (Kaboom)... his politics or his paycheck must be all he is into now days.… Expand

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GreatMartinOct 30, 2017

“Suburbicon” is one of the funniest unintended comedies in a long time but not in a laughing way, more of an ‘OMG!’ Way! I have never seen Julianne Moore give a bad performance but here as a combination Stepford wife, throw in a little of Kim“Suburbicon” is one of the funniest unintended comedies in a long time but not in a laughing way, more of an ‘OMG!’ Way! I have never seen Julianne Moore give a bad performance but here as a combination Stepford wife, throw in a little of Kim Novak from “Vertigo” and Barbara Stanwyck in “Double Indemnity” and you feel this is a new actress who won’t be heard from again.

The four screenwriters: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, George Clooney and Grant Heslov each seem to have another genre from the other plus different movie homage’s, if they could be called that. In addition Clooney directed and among fight, murder and mayhem he throws in a physical joke that at least gets a laugh as wanted.

The reason I went to see the movie was because of Matt Damon and Julianne Moore and having already talked about Moore I have to say that I hope his next film, “Downsizing” is a hit because after “The Great Wall” and this film Damon needs one. Matt Damon is Matt Damon here, Fred McMurray there, a little Jason Bourne and, why not?, some of good Will hunting.

With a cast of strong supporting players “Suburbicon” doesn’t make a strong film considering the best storyline about a Black family being the first to move into a 1950s ‘lily white’ area is sort of neglected, especially the friendship between the young boys of the two families played by Noah Jupe and Tony Espinosa.

Not bad enough to be on a ‘worst list of 2017’ it certainly isn’t good enough to be recommended.… Expand

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ProteusOct 27, 2017

Epic directorial fail. Good writing yes. Good acting yes. Good production yes. Really really bad directing choices yes. Clooney has one talent - making friends with talented people. He is not charming. He is below average acting. He is a badEpic directorial fail. Good writing yes. Good acting yes. Good production yes. Really really bad directing choices yes. Clooney has one talent - making friends with talented people. He is not charming. He is below average acting. He is a bad director. And he supports guys like Roman Polanski who happens to be a child rapist. Clooney is a good example of what America hates about Hollywood. Go see a Miles Teller movie instead of this mess.… Expand

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FranzHcriticNov 5, 2017

It's unfathomable this film was written by the Coen brothers. It's unfathomable that George Clooney directed this film (Okay, not really. He's never been that great.). It's unfathomable that Matt Damon, Julianne Moore, and Oscar Isaac signedIt's unfathomable this film was written by the Coen brothers. It's unfathomable that George Clooney directed this film (Okay, not really. He's never been that great.). It's unfathomable that Matt Damon, Julianne Moore, and Oscar Isaac signed up for this film. The white guilt, race divisions of the 50s theme is so formulaic that it's insulting to anyone who bought a ticket for this film. And what's worse, is that the social commentary is only a subplot with the non-existent characters, and the rest of the cast is completely one-dimensional themselves. The murder thriller thing is like a miscarriage of 'Fargo' and 'Mississippi Burning.' It's one of the worst films I've seen in a long, long time. If anyone reads this, save your money, and your time. You'll never get either back after watching 'Suburbicon.'… Expand

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oldcootNov 5, 2017

Incredibly bad. Good cast, although I can't imagine why they accepted the roles -- they must have been desperate. Nice period gas hogs(50's) --- I miss my '50 Ford Coupe and my'57 Chevy. The rest is pure junk. The Cohen brothers do itIncredibly bad. Good cast, although I can't imagine why they accepted the roles -- they must have been desperate. Nice period gas hogs(50's) --- I miss my '50 Ford Coupe and my'57 Chevy. The rest is pure junk. The Cohen brothers do it again. And Clooney? Too much of his cheap vodka perhaps.... Save your money and watch a prison reality show on late-night TV.… Expand

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section20mi6Feb 12, 2018

Clooney's Drama written by Coen brothers seem to be a blend of awkward humor and bizzare emotions. With racial elements serving the main crook job story line, the drama feels unbalanced and counter-intuitive at certain points, leaving theClooney's Drama written by Coen brothers seem to be a blend of awkward humor and bizzare emotions. With racial elements serving the main crook job story line, the drama feels unbalanced and counter-intuitive at certain points, leaving the audience thinking,"are those people just stupid?". Coen tries to pull off a good story potentially addressing the current political climate, but fails miserably to do so.… Expand

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eagleeyevikingJan 31, 2018

“Suburbicon” forces two incompatible plots together, culminating in an absolute mess of a film.

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eva3si0nJan 23, 2019

Suburbicon at first seems excellent black satire over the American way of life 50-60 years. Here and giving of a plot is not bad, and cast. But all the rest is made just disgustingly. Situations are too not realistic, all emotions andSuburbicon at first seems excellent black satire over the American way of life 50-60 years. Here and giving of a plot is not bad, and cast. But all the rest is made just disgustingly. Situations are too not realistic, all emotions and feelings are built in the absolute. Perhaps such approach will be pleasant to someone, but after viewing of the movie nothing remains at the viewer. Any work of art has to bear sense. Unfortunately it not about Suburbicon.… Expand

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