We Have Always Lived in the Castle

Brainstorm Media | Release Date: May 17, 2019

5.3	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 22 Ratings

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Slovenly_MuseMay 26, 2019

A very serviceable, atmospheric retelling of the plot of Jackson's classic novel. This film is well-crafted, brilliantly performed, and stylistically effective. However, there is a unique, disturbing, off-kilter quality to the novel, givingA very serviceable, atmospheric retelling of the plot of Jackson's classic novel. This film is well-crafted, brilliantly performed, and stylistically effective. However, there is a unique, disturbing, off-kilter quality to the novel, giving it power and depth, that cannot be recaptured through a visual medium. Through no fault of its own, the film falls just short of the mark.… Expand

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CodyYoungOct 3, 2020

If you come into this film with expectations, or develop any through the course of viewing it, you may readily find disappointment. One must enjoy it for what it is rather than what one might wish. The consensus on this film is unfortunatelyIf you come into this film with expectations, or develop any through the course of viewing it, you may readily find disappointment. One must enjoy it for what it is rather than what one might wish. The consensus on this film is unfortunately quite understandable. A pity, since this happens to be a lovely little picture with some fine acting acting and excellent production value. A treat for the appreciative.… Expand

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JLuis_001Aug 4, 2019

Functional but hardly. It's too slow for its own good and because of that it feels longer than it really is.
This is also aggravated because the story itself never seems to go anywhere and although it tries for its style and how well it'sFunctional but hardly. It's too slow for its own good and because of that it feels longer than it really is.
This is also aggravated because the story itself never seems to go anywhere and although it tries for its style and how well it's filmed, the narrative never gets you involved.

Taissa Farmiga stands out and makes it clear that she can be looking for better options while Alexandra Daddario may be very beautiful but she simply doesn't deliver the goods.… Expand

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JONGRIMES8554Sep 20, 2019

Mindless drivel for 90 minutes. I wish I could get a refund from red box. I love Taissa Farmiga but the acting was

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