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BrianMcCriticDec 5, 2018

A slow psychological film that I became more and more immersed in. The performances are all strong but shout out to Ruth Wilson who I feel was the heart beat of the film. Director Lenny Abrahamson sets the tone and it worked with me. OverallA slow psychological film that I became more and more immersed in. The performances are all strong but shout out to Ruth Wilson who I feel was the heart beat of the film. Director Lenny Abrahamson sets the tone and it worked with me. Overall a low 8 an A-.… Expand

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TitusrooSep 2, 2018

This is the summer movie I've been patiently waiting for. I loved most everything about this film: its slow building moodiness and ominous sense that something awful could be present. It doesn't spoon feed you and is unsettling in the mostThis is the summer movie I've been patiently waiting for. I loved most everything about this film: its slow building moodiness and ominous sense that something awful could be present. It doesn't spoon feed you and is unsettling in the most rewarding way; it plays with your imagination. I loved disciplined performances in this film. I think it's the kind of movie that sets itself up for criticism by being too nuanced. It sucks you into its world of class consciousness and dread. I had a lot of fun with this film and feel that it deserves a little more applause. Lenny Abrahamson is fast becoming one of my favourite storytellers.… Expand

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GinaKSep 4, 2018

Definitely this is not a traditional horror film and it’s not even a traditional ghost story. I won’t tell you what it is really about because it will ruin the film for you, but be warned that there are no traditional horror film “scare”Definitely this is not a traditional horror film and it’s not even a traditional ghost story. I won’t tell you what it is really about because it will ruin the film for you, but be warned that there are no traditional horror film “scare” tactics. However, the film is excellent, and much better than a lot of cliché-filled “scary movies,” and the horror is even less overt than in, for example, Robert Wise’s wonderful film of Shirley Jackson’s “The Haunting of Hill House” with Julie Harris and Claire Bloom. The actors here, especially Charlotte Rampling, Ruth Wilson, and Domhnall Gleeson, are all excellent and so is Lenny Abrahamson’s direction. It helps to read the book by Sarah Waters, which I did, and I liked both the film and the book equally.… Expand

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TVJerrySep 5, 2018

The last movie from director Lenny Abrahamson was "Room," which won him an Oscar. This follow-up is a dreary, tedious snoozer. Domhnall Gleeson plays a young doctor, who visits a patient at a great countryside estate. While he becomesThe last movie from director Lenny Abrahamson was "Room," which won him an Oscar. This follow-up is a dreary, tedious snoozer. Domhnall Gleeson plays a young doctor, who visits a patient at a great countryside estate. While he becomes entwined with the members of the family, we keep expecting suspense to develop…or even an interesting surprise. There are suggestions of a specter from the past, but the haunting remnants are ineffectual. In the 111-minute running time, almost nothing happens and it happens without skill or suspense.… Expand

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Davrosdaleks1Sep 2, 2018

This film is about a British doctor, who comes from a poor family, in post-World War II England, who befriends a financially troubled aristocratic family whose house may be haunted.

I deeply regret seeing this. The trailer does a good job ofThis film is about a British doctor, who comes from a poor family, in post-World War II England, who befriends a financially troubled aristocratic family whose house may be haunted.

I deeply regret seeing this. The trailer does a good job of tricking you into thinking this is something it is not. Sad thing is I'd looked at reviews for the original book this was based on and was aware this was supposed to be more psychological than a straight-up ghost story. Yet, I was still unprepared for the content. Although the movie starts out well enough, it becomes a terribly slow affair. Once the characters' motivations and personalities are revealed, the whole thing is a slog of repetitive chraracter traits and awkwardness by and/or between characters. Events are telegraphed way, way ahead of time. It doesn't help that this movie is as depressing and morose as all get out. That's not to say that I'm anti-depressing films in general. There are some really good ones out there (i.e. Grave of the Fireflies). This, however, doesn't have much to justify its existence.

To its credit, visually it is competently directed. The dilapidated old house looks quite good. The acting is all top-notch as well.

I haven't left a movie in such a bitter mood in a long, long time. I advise you to avoid this.… Expand

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Rebecca31Oct 8, 2018

I recently gave out about a certain horror movie that was loud, over the top and in your face it became boring so in a way I think I deserved this. The Little Stranger is extremely subtle and dull I've never had to try so hard to fight offI recently gave out about a certain horror movie that was loud, over the top and in your face it became boring so in a way I think I deserved this. The Little Stranger is extremely subtle and dull I've never had to try so hard to fight off sleep during a movie.

Doctor Faraday (Domhnall Gleeson) pays a visit to the incredibly creepy and deteriorating Ayres mansion, a house that he remembers from his childhood and soon gets to know the people still left in it. Although the rest of the community seems reluctant to have any dealings with the Ayres, Faraday is drawn to them. Yet the more time he spends there he more he starts to realise that things may not be quite what they seem. The house has become neglected, run down and the family living there appear to be haunted by something unknown. I wasn't invested in the story and I felt there was too little happening. The character development seemed forgotten and the entire time I was waiting for something to happen only to have nothing happen. It's incredibly atmospheric and builds the increasing sense of dread that other horror movies fail miserably at but with no payoff. I really felt like I wasted my time on this one. Yet I'm just one opinion, you may feel differently so The Little Stranger is recommended for the Domhnall Gleeson/Lenny Abrahamson fans. Although be sure to hurry up and catch this one because it won't be in the cinemas much longer. Two stars for Will Poulter's performance because he was the only character I was interested in and there wasn't enough of him.… Expand

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Trineo99Nov 9, 2018

One of the only things that was good about this film was the scenery. The scenery was stunning in practical all the scenes. The set desgins were also lovely. The sets looked like some out of the the 1940s. Domhnall Gleeson who plays FaradayOne of the only things that was good about this film was the scenery. The scenery was stunning in practical all the scenes. The set desgins were also lovely. The sets looked like some out of the the 1940s. Domhnall Gleeson who plays Faraday also did his best in this film. He and Ruth Wilson were the only people in this film, in my opinion that were giving it their all. They don't have much emotion to give but they did stand out jobs. Now like I said before this movie is boring. Thank God the film had something nice to look at in the background because the dialogue in this is so bland and boring. Before watching this movie I read some articles on it and apparently this film was supposed to be three and a half hours long and I could tell. There were so many awkward and terrible transtions that made no snese, like there should of been a scene there but they cut it out. I can understand cutting it down but they could of made it so it was a different time length just so we can understand the story better. Also the story was so hard to follow. It was hard to follow because they have no backstory what so ever, like I said this is based off a book. And I couldn't figure out who and or what the main villain was, and I still don't know. I don't want to go on with how bad this movie was because I could. In the end this movie is really beautifully shot and the sets look gorgeous. So if you like well shot movies and or if you read the book then I recommend you see this movie but if not avoid this movie at all costs.… Expand