The 5th Wave

Columbia Pictures | Release Date: January 22, 2016

5.3	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 341 Ratings

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BerikFeb 9, 2021

Okay, wtf is this? What kind of drugs were the writers, director and producers on? Because they must be amazing if they think this movie is good. Nothing makes sense and there is not even remotely realistic human behavior present in theOkay, wtf is this? What kind of drugs were the writers, director and producers on? Because they must be amazing if they think this movie is good. Nothing makes sense and there is not even remotely realistic human behavior present in the movie. A cringeworthy, but mostly dull movie. It's a 2/10.… Expand

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akshatmahajanDec 7, 2021

I was expecting good from the movie after watching the trailer but nothing went good. The type of story movie had, it should have been a proper built up story but they rushed the story too much that you are unable to connect with the story.I was expecting good from the movie after watching the trailer but nothing went good. The type of story movie had, it should have been a proper built up story but they rushed the story too much that you are unable to connect with the story.

The first four waves are shown like if director is doing any favour on us and the way 5th wave was disclosed, I was literally not impress. The only thing that was little but good in the movie was acting by the lead. The character development is also very bad, so bad that you won't be able to connect with them.

It was just a wasted potential. This story needs a proper reboot with proper story writer and director.

Overall, I will not recommend this to anyone except they want to waste their 2 hours.… Expand

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fantasyFeb 2, 2016

I have always wondered about Metacritic in whether or not these reviews are from actual moviegoers. I am sorry to report that the reviews you see for The 5th Wave are mostly phony. I thought so before I decided to see the movie yesterday butI have always wondered about Metacritic in whether or not these reviews are from actual moviegoers. I am sorry to report that the reviews you see for The 5th Wave are mostly phony. I thought so before I decided to see the movie yesterday but wanted to make certain for myself. If you click on some of these reviewers previous reviews you will see just one review, which is of course, for you guessed it, The 5th Wave. Coincidence? I don't think so. Metacrtic should be monitoring these reviews. So sad.

In the rave reviews below you will see the same buzz words repeated. "Doesn't disappoint"; "harsh critics"; "haunting"; "thrill ride"; ""scary" "YA movie", "Don't listen to the critics", "better than Independence Day" etc. I'm sorry to report that all these reviews were written by the same person who needs to study up on her spelling. But I do give this young teenage girl an "A" for effort in trying to get you to go see this movie.

Let me begin by stating that this is a mindless movie for teenage girls under the age of 15. The acting, directing, and cinematography is what you would expect in a campy "B"movie. It was painful to watch. Unfortunately, if you buy the propaganda you will soon learn there is never any action, nor a moment of suspense, and completely forget about any thrill rides! Scary? Haunting? Midway thru the movie you may want to take some No Dose to stay awake!

About 20 minutes into the flick you know you've been had. It's so badly acted that you actually want to stay to see what comes next. It's almost laughable. The first wave is all power is lost on the planet. No cell phone, no automobiles, no planes, no running water. 15 minutes later the US Army comes marching into camp riding school buses. Really? No explanation how they did it but just accept it as fact.

By now anyone with an IQ above their actual age realize what the 5th wave is. Then it goes from bad to worse. I almost felt like I was watching a video game unfold before my eyes. If you think you are going to see any aliens good luck. There are none. Just ridiculous mumble jumble of a script that defies any and all logic. Giving this movie a rating of 1 isn't even justified. For the record I love science fiction movies of all kinds. This is by far one of the worst movies ever made. Avoid at all costs Collapse… Expand

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Nobilis1984Feb 16, 2016

cruel boring movie.
The film adheres strongly to the books. I myself have found me the audiobook only partially belongs. The reason for this is the boring and bland story to Kassy and repel the aliens to mankind.
Audio book and movie suck.

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DavidV293Jan 22, 2016

For some reason I felt uncomfortable while watching this movie, it was either the acting or the movie itself. It's a movie based on a book which I respect that but is this movie near as good as the book? Cause if the book is like this thanFor some reason I felt uncomfortable while watching this movie, it was either the acting or the movie itself. It's a movie based on a book which I respect that but is this movie near as good as the book? Cause if the book is like this than what the f*ck are some people reading. The 5th wave is to me, an excuse to make money since movies based on books are getting popular. But hopefully is the last time I see this. Sorry to those offended but just no. This movie is awful.… Expand

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Samanosuke0Feb 9, 2016

Another teen movie, full of teen action and teen lovesick. Dispensable.

What's up with the good directors ? Any crap made in our days is called "Sci-fi".

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Arya89Feb 9, 2016

The 5th wave is not a good movie. If you want to know all the history watch the trailer is more intresting, the plot is so flat that it will bore you at minute fifteen.

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In_a_senseAug 1, 2018

A complete rip-off "dystopian thriller" type film, in which fails in every way possible. With ugly, underwhelming special effects, extremely limp acting and diolague, paired with a story that seems all too familiar, The 5th Wave is a failureA complete rip-off "dystopian thriller" type film, in which fails in every way possible. With ugly, underwhelming special effects, extremely limp acting and diolague, paired with a story that seems all too familiar, The 5th Wave is a failure on all levels on cinema.… Expand

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marco34laJan 23, 2016

How on earth do movies like this get made??? Good god!! It's starts as an action movie - the slows down
to a snails pace the rest of the film. It's complete with bad dialogue, cliche romance, etc...
what a complete waste of money andHow on earth do movies like this get made??? Good god!! It's starts as an action movie - the slows down
to a snails pace the rest of the film. It's complete with bad dialogue, cliche romance, etc...
what a complete waste of money and time. I hope the movie studios go bankrupt for making all this crap and charging a fortune to see it.… Expand

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TerrierJul 9, 2016

Avoid this one.

About the FX, sorry but we are pretty sick of it but its not the main problem. The history sounds great but the characters are the problem, they are really unrealistic. People are more simple, when they are scared thenAvoid this one.

About the FX, sorry but we are pretty sick of it but its not the main problem. The history sounds great but the characters are the problem, they are really unrealistic.

People are more simple, when they are scared then they are scared (obvious, no?), not in love or with personal issues. When people are scare then, they run, cry, getting shocked and so on. There is not time to talk about feeling. Why?, everybody feel like a crap.
I wonder why Hollywood simply don't do a high school movie?.… Expand

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TwodecadesgamerSep 2, 2016

Wow. I NEVER write movie reviews but this is just ridiculous, and I mean that literally. This 'movie' is what happens when the producers and director don't even TRY and release a pandering piece of garbage that doesn't make a bit of sense.Wow. I NEVER write movie reviews but this is just ridiculous, and I mean that literally. This 'movie' is what happens when the producers and director don't even TRY and release a pandering piece of garbage that doesn't make a bit of sense. It's post alien invasion America, where the blow dryer still works and the cast of hot people in their mid-twenties are playing teenagers. Really. Everyone also has a cosmetic consultant. This entirely derivative and nearly plagiarized pile of teen angst fails in every dimension, and I wonder how people get access to so much funding with work this incompetent. Incompetent is the word, this movie is awful, and if it follows the 'book' closely then all of this criticism goes to the author too.… Expand

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NikitaBrandtJan 23, 2016

1. The worst cast picking ever. 2. There's no acting of this girl-protagonist at all. 3. My friend liked that movie, so there's can't be something worse than this...

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VioletsJan 24, 2016

Terrible execution even from YA adaptation standards. The characters were uninteresting enough to the point when if any one of them died, I wouldn't care. Nothing happens in this movie, nothing. I cannot stress enough how boring this was. NoTerrible execution even from YA adaptation standards. The characters were uninteresting enough to the point when if any one of them died, I wouldn't care. Nothing happens in this movie, nothing. I cannot stress enough how boring this was. No action. No thrill. Not even emotion compelling enough to give sympathy. And the romance. Oh boy, the romance. The worst, most forced, most awkward I have seen in years since Twilight. DO NOT give the Box Office what they want, money for a sequel.… Expand

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MediumUndeadMay 30, 2016

This movie is Horrid It Has no Suspense Half The Movie is Predictable And The action Scenes Are Horrible The concept is pretty Cool Actually But It Was Pulled Of Horribly

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