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beingryanjudeMay 3, 2015

Amidst overwhelming dark circumstances, The Voices proves to be an extremely thought provoking look at mental illness and life. There are hints of humor - but you may find it difficult to label this one as any kind of comedy. As Jerry, RyanAmidst overwhelming dark circumstances, The Voices proves to be an extremely thought provoking look at mental illness and life. There are hints of humor - but you may find it difficult to label this one as any kind of comedy. As Jerry, Ryan Reynolds gives one of the finest performances of his career.… Expand

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oDjentoMar 27, 2016

The Voices is actually a rather interesting movie. The film provides a look into a mentally damaged psychopaths head in a funny and kind of touching way whilst not condoning his actions but helping you understand how they may think.
RyanThe Voices is actually a rather interesting movie. The film provides a look into a mentally damaged psychopaths head in a funny and kind of touching way whilst not condoning his actions but helping you understand how they may think.
Ryan Reynolds is actually very enjoyable in this film and easy to watch and the other cast member play their roles fine too. The film does seem to slow a bit getting towards the end and may have a few rough edges at time but it is a nice unique and more comedic take on something similar to American Psycho.
The personification of the animals are also great and make a nice contrast of the Id and super ego fighting between itself, it shows in a comedic and visual way the psychological battle going on inside a psychopath’s head as he slowly bends toward the Id.
I would say this film is well worth a check out. It may not be the best film ever and may have a few slip ups at times but it is quite an easy watch, despite all the blood and dismemberment. A nice unique and slightly thought provoking dark comedy. Also, the ending is extremely bizarre but I can kind of understand what they were doing with it.
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nutterjrDec 31, 2015

If WTF kind of black comedies it is you are after you will not go wrong with 'The Voices' which if it weren't for the slightly deflated ending it would have been a brilliant film. Reynolds and the cat are both absolutely amazing.

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duncan1964Mar 23, 2015

Making a film that deals with murder and mental illness was always going to be a fine balancing act and The Voices is a valiant effort, but in the end it struggles to find (ironically) its voice. Ryan Reynolds is excellent as the lonerMaking a film that deals with murder and mental illness was always going to be a fine balancing act and The Voices is a valiant effort, but in the end it struggles to find (ironically) its voice. Ryan Reynolds is excellent as the loner looking for love in a small town who has a nasty habit of killing people, aided by the voices in his head, which he hears coming from his pets, while Kendrick and Arterton seem to be having a blast. The film really comes into its own in the final stretch as we see the life Reynolds has really been living instead of through his drug tinted spectacles, and its in these claustrophobic, disturbing scenes that we see the tone the film maybe should have taken throughout.… Expand

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kuehnauJan 25, 2016

This isn't a bad movie, wasn't what I was expecting at all and was thrilled with the results. The concept of shifting realities based on perspective was pretty good and made for some interesting designs.

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Meth-dudeDec 11, 2015

With an original idea,great acting,great special effects and an emotive ending, The Voices brings new and refreshing ideas for a movie that is surprisingly funny and entertaining.

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ericjoverApr 6, 2015

Surreal, gory, absurd but nonetheless light-heartedly comedic. Ryan Reynolds and his 2 pets deliver a stellar performance! Reynolds is a lovable serial killer, which is a difficult dichotomy to achieve. Anna Kendrick is also quiteSurreal, gory, absurd but nonetheless light-heartedly comedic. Ryan Reynolds and his 2 pets deliver a stellar performance! Reynolds is a lovable serial killer, which is a difficult dichotomy to achieve. Anna Kendrick is also quite adorable in this movie. It's definitely worth a rental if you're up for a good laugh, and you're not too squeamish.… Expand

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Stargirl04May 15, 2016

Really enjoyed this movie. It was quirky and hilarious. I really love dark comedies such as this. Great cast. Totally wasn't what I was expecting but great.

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EdgarReviewsJun 27, 2015

Ryan Reynolds gives a bravura performance as unhinged Jerry, anchoring an film that's fun and funny (but desperately slight and forgettable) in equal measures.

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DusksparkFeb 8, 2015

Ryan Reynolds is a terrific actor, and Jerry in "The Voices" might be his best performance yet. Wonderfully weird and psychologically twisted, "The Voices" is a mix between "Filth" and "Donnie Darko" with its own personality. A must-watch.

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lordcsxApr 22, 2015

This film is quite disturbing, nevertheless it's so much fun to watch. Some interesting characters, and a dash of lunacy.
Ryan Reynolds pulled of a convincing deranged mentally ill character, and the Anna Kendrick - Gemma Arterton duo isThis film is quite disturbing, nevertheless it's so much fun to watch. Some interesting characters, and a dash of lunacy.
Ryan Reynolds pulled of a convincing deranged mentally ill character, and the Anna Kendrick - Gemma Arterton duo is also good even if their characters are a little bit clichés.… Expand

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CameraBounceGodFeb 21, 2015

Ok....Reynolds brings back his Just Friends Character and now hes got a awesome cat....and he kills a girl and I hope the movie tries to make it seem like the pillz made him do all of it....antidepressants are just like methadone and suboxoneOk....Reynolds brings back his Just Friends Character and now hes got a awesome cat....and he kills a girl and I hope the movie tries to make it seem like the pillz made him do all of it....antidepressants are just like methadone and suboxone and its completely insane...oh man....this is the feel good movie of the world....i love seeing pretty women get killed....its just like god taking away the gift of prettiness when they didn't deserve it...women=shallow overpopulaters… Expand

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MattBrady99Mar 10, 2015

Who every thought that a movie starring Ryan Reynolds where he talks to his pets like Doctor Dolittle that tell him to kill people would actually make a pretty damn enjoyable film.

The story is about are main character Jerry who is aWho every thought that a movie starring Ryan Reynolds where he talks to his pets like Doctor Dolittle that tell him to kill people would actually make a pretty damn enjoyable film.

The story is about are main character Jerry who is a likeable bachelor living in a seemingly normal apartment along with his dog, Bosco, and his cat, Mr. Whiskers. But under his innocent facade lies the minds of killer - thanks to the advice he gets from his evil cat, even while his benevolent dog tries to steer him right.

I don't think I'm the only one who thought this movie was going to bad and extremely laughable, I mean look at the plot for this movie and you may think to yourself "Wow this is going so awful but at least I'm going to laugh of how bad the movie is". That was my prediction before seeing the film and after seeing it I was surprise of how much of the film I took seriously and didn't really laugh much. The movie would be a lot funny if Nicolas Cage was cast for this role it will be the best comedy in years because we all know the kind of acting style Cage users in his movies which makes them comedy gold.

Ryan Reynolds is the kind of person that I feel sorry for, I mean give the guy a break his past movies got poor ratings and most of his films flopped hard at the box office. He seems like a really nice guy in real life judging by his interviews, and that's why he fitted the role so perfectly has this nice, lonely and also insane killer. What Reynolds got so well about his character is how he can switch personality, one minute his nice and the next his insane. Good work Ryan.

The director of this movie Marjane Satrapi who previously did a film called Persepolis which I think not a lot of people saw, which is a shame really because it's a great movie. Satrapi directed this movie with style and a sense of passion from other films or TV shows to make this movie and the main character, because through out the movie I got that mix of Doctor Dolittle and that Elijah Wood film Maniac. She directed the movie and she actually made the whole film for me serious. Nice one Marjane Satrapi.

The movie itself is beyond weird and strange, but it's the kind of strange that I look at and accept the strangeness because well I think the world and people are strange, because we are just ants living on a floating rock in the big galaxy, think about that.

For problems these only some like: With out giving anything away, the ending to this movie has to be the biggest What The F*** moment that I had. I not going to say what happens but when you see the film you probably think that to yourself has well.… Expand

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dedobuhoMar 5, 2015

no se como explicarlo, pense al ver el trailer seria una comedia o algo asi, despues dio un giro completamente recortico pero muy interesante y me mantuvo a mi y a mi esposa al filo de la trama, esta muy divertida y ala vez escalofriante,no se como explicarlo, pense al ver el trailer seria una comedia o algo asi, despues dio un giro completamente recortico pero muy interesante y me mantuvo a mi y a mi esposa al filo de la trama, esta muy divertida y ala vez escalofriante, es una mezcla tan rara pero fue una gratisima experiencia, las actuaciones impecables, realmente viven cada uno de los actores sus personajes, es algo oue no se suele ver en estos dias. la recomiendo muchisimo… Expand

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EdeltraudOct 26, 2017

Impossibly, this flick is a comedy, dark comedy, thriller, gore-fest/slasher, psychological thriller, absurdist, romance (and finally, a musical) that sorta, more or less, works. With that mixed genre, the viewer is whipped hither & yon,Impossibly, this flick is a comedy, dark comedy, thriller, gore-fest/slasher, psychological thriller, absurdist, romance (and finally, a musical) that sorta, more or less, works. With that mixed genre, the viewer is whipped hither & yon, never quite sure what to expect or what to make of the goings on. The day after I saw it, I liked it even better & have to give it a pretty high score just for originality and the fact that it doesn't go off the rails (at least not in a bad way, you know, where the concept devolves into some annoying miasma of plot twists & artsy imagery.) Not only does The Voices cover all the aforementioned ground, but the film also provides insight into mental illness & childhood trauma in an entertaining way. Ryan Reynolds & Anna Kendrick wouldn't especially draw me to a movie, but they did a nice job here, especially Reynolds in his turn as a Dexter-esque dude. The topic of women getting stalked & slashed is something I'd typically avoid (hate that fetishy vibe & have seen it too much) -- but somehow this turn manages to embrace that theme in a OK way & give it a fresh take.… Expand

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TrilobiteGAug 17, 2015

The most hilarious, somewhat suspensful and somewhat good-feeling (I dunno...) mind **** of a film I have ever experienced. Never before in my life have I been able to laugh so hard and also feel that chill down my spine. OutstandingThe most hilarious, somewhat suspensful and somewhat good-feeling (I dunno...) mind **** of a film I have ever experienced. Never before in my life have I been able to laugh so hard and also feel that chill down my spine. Outstanding performances in and out. Sensational movie.… Expand

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MrThehammer171May 7, 2015

i love this movie, ryan Reynolds in a outstanding movie finally where he can show his talents buy or check this one out for sure you wont regret it trust me.

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wornoutspinesMar 9, 2015

A minute after the trailer for The Voices started I wanted to see the film. So I was waiting for it to premiere in Paris. I hoped that more of the cast would come but I was glad to see Marjane Satrapi. I know Reynolds is shooting Deadpool soA minute after the trailer for The Voices started I wanted to see the film. So I was waiting for it to premiere in Paris. I hoped that more of the cast would come but I was glad to see Marjane Satrapi. I know Reynolds is shooting Deadpool so he gets a pass, as for Aterton I know she has her musical but London is a mere two hour train ride away she could have made an effort. Anyway, Satrapi quickly spoke about how the movie came about. Persepolis and her Oscar nomination for it changed her life. Her American agent offered a lot of projects that she wasn't feeling but to me it sounds like they sort of put her in a box. But The Voices was different and refreshing from what she had dine so far, so she went for it and in my opinion it was a good decision.

The movie is hilarious, quirky and very entertaining. The Voices could be a mix between Dexter and a good comedy. It's charming and pulls you into the madness with a wicked sense of humor. The director did an amazing job in delivering a good horrish comedy. I expected the comedy but I was surprised by how dark and depressing the movie gets. The focus shifts between reality and fantasy, which makes for very colorful shots that lightens the mood.

Bosco, the dog, and Mr. Whiskers, the cat, are just gems. They are the movie's representation of the devil and the angel appearing over a cartoon character's shoulders. They simply steal the movie, that's how funny they are. So The Voices is colorful and dark at the same time. It gets real but it's fun. It has a very serious mental illness at the center of it but there are a lot of hilarious twists that gives a unique look at Schizophrenia.

Ryan Reynolds is amazing as the sweet-faced, socially awkward Jerry. He gave an amazing performance in this film in all of his roles, because he has several in this movie, he's really good. He showed a nice range in his acting ability. The cast in general elevated the movie. Gemma Aterton, Anna Kendrick, Jacki Weaver were all great in the movie, they each brought something to the table and made the experience worthwhile.

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vgmkyleMay 6, 2016

It's hard review this movie as mediocre since at its core everything seems to be in order: you have a great highlight reel from Reynolds, a terrific cast all around -- some funny concepts I don't think I have seen before and some truly darkIt's hard review this movie as mediocre since at its core everything seems to be in order: you have a great highlight reel from Reynolds, a terrific cast all around -- some funny concepts I don't think I have seen before and some truly dark writing. I think the main problem here is the movie is not very enjoyable to watch. You have to wonder how believable the characters actually are with the tendencies expressed. Think of this as movie prep for Deadpool.… Expand

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DirigiblePulpDec 11, 2016

It's an off-beat film, with a strangely compelling performance from Ryan Reynolds. It's funny and weird and maybe about something. But it's also missing something.