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OrigamiPandaJan 23, 2018

The plot is too much of a weaker facsimile of Fargo. In the end the film ends up being OK, but it's probably forgettable, for a similar plotline you should probably just watch Fargo, and there's countless examples of films that exploreThe plot is too much of a weaker facsimile of Fargo. In the end the film ends up being OK, but it's probably forgettable, for a similar plotline you should probably just watch Fargo, and there's countless examples of films that explore similar themes to this one as well. You can tell why the Coen Brothers didn't want to do this themselves.… Expand

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Rebecca31Nov 29, 2017

Now here's a prime example of a movie trailer spoiling its own movie. Every scene that might contain a tiny bit of comedy has been shoved into the trailer in a desperate attempt to try find an audience for Suburbicon. So if like me yourNow here's a prime example of a movie trailer spoiling its own movie. Every scene that might contain a tiny bit of comedy has been shoved into the trailer in a desperate attempt to try find an audience for Suburbicon. So if like me your curiosity gets the better of you not only will you be able to predict absolutely everything before it happens but you'll be able to do it all while not laughing.

A home invasion and a murder in the lovely, tranquil town of Suburbicon. Starring Matt Damon doing his best to give an angry and slightly psychotic performance which ends up looking like he doesn't even want to be in the movie. Also starring Julianne Moore doing her super smiley unnerving performance, again and Oscar Isaac, who by a long shot is the best thing in Suburbicon. Such a short moment and he makes every second count. For a black comedy to work it needs to find the balance between humour and a dark story. Well Suburbicon sure found the darkness alright but it's so far away from funny as it can possibly get. Every time a character says their apparent funny line they almost pause after it as if waiting for you to laugh. Waiting for a laugh that never happens. It never once found the balance, instead you're left watching scene after scene where you know exactly how it will play out because you've already seen enough of it beforehand and provided you haven't fallen asleep you can figure out the rest for yourself.

If Suburbicon had lost all the attempts at comedy and just restricted itself to a dark thriller we might have gotten a better movie. As a whole it does not piece itself together, the tone is all over the place so the end result is a mess that just leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Directed by George Clooney with a Coen Brothers script, sorry guys this one just doesn't work. Not recommended unless you really have nothing else to watch.… Expand

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JLuis_001Dec 12, 2017

It may be that I had a different understanding of Suburbicon but all I could think of while I was watchingn it and after having finished it is one word: Hypocrisy. Suburbicon is a slap in the face to the American establishment of suburbanIt may be that I had a different understanding of Suburbicon but all I could think of while I was watchingn it and after having finished it is one word: Hypocrisy. Suburbicon is a slap in the face to the American establishment of suburban perfection which only exemplifies a lie. It's not that it's generalizing but in a way what we see on screen is a reflection of what is currently happening. The moral and social rot comes from oneself, not by races or different cultures, after all we see a couple of color in a white suburb and those who behave like animals are the whites who boast so much of their advanced mentality.

But the strength of its message does not save the film and George Clooney delivers an empty film that even with the Cohen's script fails to be fully saved.
I'm not saying that Suburbicon is a failure, but it is a disappointment, partly because it's was filme in a simplistic way, of all its cast the only person who seems to be putting a little more effort is Julianne Moore. Matt Damon looks uncomfortable during the whole movie and he creates one of the most forgettable roles of his entire career.
Its rhythm is very slow and although you infer very soon what is happening, Suburbicon spends almost an hour to become a more interesting and fluid story, you're gotta need patience.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeOct 27, 2017

George Clooney attempts to go overboard of ideas without actually focusing on its core genre. This isn't the first time he has been in such failure though and this film is so far from becoming a true failure in any sign of form. I think, forGeorge Clooney attempts to go overboard of ideas without actually focusing on its core genre. This isn't the first time he has been in such failure though and this film is so far from becoming a true failure in any sign of form. I think, for a huge benefit, you should only watch just to see where I'm attempting to head off.… Expand

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Meth-dudeMar 29, 2018

Despite a rather entertaining and fun third act, great set designs and visuals and great acting performances by the main cast, this satire on suburbs lifestyle still fell short. The story was a mess, the movie was predictable and most of theDespite a rather entertaining and fun third act, great set designs and visuals and great acting performances by the main cast, this satire on suburbs lifestyle still fell short. The story was a mess, the movie was predictable and most of the movie was quite boring. If you like good crime drama movies, I'd suggest you watching something else.… Expand

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RalfbergsJul 7, 2018

This movie might have a big potential, but somehow it tries too much to be bigger than it is with all the plot lines in it and it is pulled of quite boringly and you get bored fast watching it, even though the story seems like it might haveThis movie might have a big potential, but somehow it tries too much to be bigger than it is with all the plot lines in it and it is pulled of quite boringly and you get bored fast watching it, even though the story seems like it might have been more entertaining.… Expand

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mrdr4gonDec 6, 2017

It's easy to see why the Coen Brothers passed directing this onto someone else, they probably decided not to make this after deciding that the plot was too much of a weaker facsimile of their own vastly superior film 'Fargo' to meritIt's easy to see why the Coen Brothers passed directing this onto someone else, they probably decided not to make this after deciding that the plot was too much of a weaker facsimile of their own vastly superior film 'Fargo' to merit exploring past the screenplay. George Clooney does a OK job of bringing the film to screen nonetheless, though the film is somewhat muddled by his own rewrites and attempts to add a second storyline, about racial tension. Some neat scenes, jokes and thematic expression does come across through now this second storyline now and again, but for the most part it feels like more of an intrusion than organic addition to the rest of the film, and it only serves to further muddy the rest of the plot.

The acting is alright, the music is alright. There's a nice animated intro and the production design is gorgeous.

In the end the film ends up being OK, but it's probably forgettable, for a similar plotline you should probably just watch Fargo, and there's countless examples of films that explore similar themes to this one as well. I guess if you really want to see 'Fargo, but this time it's about racism' this film is the film you've been waiting your life to see, buut otherwise it's merely fine.… Expand

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Iamcritical86Jul 21, 2020

Strong performances by Julianne Moore & Matt Damon saved this film from it's otherwise weak and not so creative plot. Not the first picture we've seen with this sort of story line, and I'm sure it won't be the last either!

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antoniosousa83Jan 6, 2018

I went with high expectations. I knew that the reception for the latest George Clooney movie was mixed. But I went in and indeed I can understand the criticism behind it. what we've got was a movie filled with unlikable characters with noI went with high expectations. I knew that the reception for the latest George Clooney movie was mixed. But I went in and indeed I can understand the criticism behind it. what we've got was a movie filled with unlikable characters with no depth or redeeming qualities whatsoever. That it's why the movie fell flat and felt like a missed opportunity in all fronts. As a satire, as a dark comedy or as a political statement. The actors seem out of place with the material and the script seems like a B-Side from Fargo, with none of its charisma nor its relatable lead. The performances are bland, unconvincing and forgettable performances. Suburbicon at its core is a dark comedy. But I think for these troubled times that we're living politically becomes a bad joke, an unnecessary one as well, because the Racial Issues that the film tries to raise leads to nowhere, it's just convenient to the story. There's no relevance It's just a plot device, poorly executed and insulting to my knowledge. Sadly a disappointment.… Expand

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amheretojudgeSep 25, 2018

its birth isn't luxury but a co-operative necessity..

Suburbicon Suburbicon is a character driven drama about a family that faces an unfortunate event and the trauma that it goes through it later. The perspective is the queen of Clooney'sits birth isn't luxury but a co-operative necessity..

Suburbicon Suburbicon is a character driven drama about a family that faces an unfortunate event and the trauma that it goes through it later. The perspective is the queen of Clooney's chess board in here and he plays it well enough to keep the craft and crisp parallel among the storytelling. But this is the sort of crisp that makes you nod at best twice, not the cinematic level, it's not glorifying enough to claim its own cards; no matter what does that background score suggest. Also its repetitiveness shucks away the scared element out of it and leaves it the baffled and bourgeois attempts of, literally, failure. As mentioned, the background score is exhilarating and calming equally, the cinematography is impressive and so is its editing and camera work that helps give this feature all the boost it can; its a drop in the ocean, though. Damon's performance is appreciative, if not his best and so is the case of Moore which comes off more disappointing, unfortunately. The relationships that ought to create impact goes down the drain vigorously and the one that ought to make amends, shatters the expectations; it's a misconceived act. The structure of the script is undoubtedly fresh and doesn't follow any textbook logistics and so does its narrative, but as much as gripping it is, it is also off putting on its sadistic terms. The finiteness of the moot point it thrives on never had the potential to make it in the first place after which no matter how much effort Clooney, has to offer. The uniqueness of its bubble is questionable since its birth isn't luxury but a co-operative necessity. Suburbicon is what happens when a colony is left to run on merit of the basis of the foundation agendas, if to err is to human, then so is to evolve.… Expand

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CoKronakanNov 26, 2018

It felt like this started as an amazing project to work on, because it had a vision and great plot with a decent message. But it ended up not delivering on to many of these elements. The actors did a decent job, more or less but the kid wasIt felt like this started as an amazing project to work on, because it had a vision and great plot with a decent message. But it ended up not delivering on to many of these elements. The actors did a decent job, more or less but the kid was really good, plus Clooney knows how to direct his movies, which is always good, but that wasn't enough to save the movie from and average rating. The visual and sound effect look pretty good, and the sound plays a rather big role in immersing the viewer. The humor was a big fail, and the pacing of the movie is just downright awful, and it takes too much for the plot to really take off, it just breaks the immersion. The plot was delivered that it reflects on the problems of the 'great america' and people's stupidity but went really down the drain as the plot was only a shallow story. Overall it's an average movie, which could have been so much more better if executed in the right way, and gave the right conclusion and message at the end.… Expand

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cameronhalmansNov 10, 2018

On paper, Suburbicon seems pretty unoriginal, if you want to see a masterpiece in this genre then see Fargo, if you want to see a mediocre halfway entertaining film, then Suburbicon is for you. This film isn't the worst movie in the world, itOn paper, Suburbicon seems pretty unoriginal, if you want to see a masterpiece in this genre then see Fargo, if you want to see a mediocre halfway entertaining film, then Suburbicon is for you. This film isn't the worst movie in the world, it isn't nearly as bad as people make it out to be. There are some bright spots in this. Matt Damon is good with what he's given. Julianne Moore and Oscaar Isaac put on some fun performances as well. The main issue with this movie is the directing and writing from George Clooney. It seems like the Cohen Brothers gave him a half finished remixed script of Fargo and said have fun with it. Suburbicon tries to bring forth a subplot dealing with racism in the 50's that doesn't fit well at all in the story. It's incredibly disingenuous and they don't pull it off subtly at all. The subplots misplacement is unbearably glaring that it's hard to believe that professional film makers didn't notice is worthlessness. My final thought on this film is that all these actions, this plot, this story leads to absolutely nothing. It's mindless entertainment. These characters have no motivations. We hardly know anything about them or why they do the things they do, and in a film like this, that's unforgivable. Brights spots and all, it's hard to get over all the flaws in this film, a disappointing watch and a let down on potential. 45/100… Expand

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DovahKJul 2, 2018

A pesar de su estética bastante bonita, se hace larga y previsible por momentos.

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