White Noise

Netflix Studios | Release Date: November 25, 2022

5.4	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 76 Ratings

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jamessJan 1, 2023

Taking place in the mid-80s (Krull is the feature at the local theater), White Noise, Noah Baumbach's collaboration/adaptation with Don DeLilo, feels very '80s but is so relevant today. Baumbach fills his wide-screen frame with dinner scenesTaking place in the mid-80s (Krull is the feature at the local theater), White Noise, Noah Baumbach's collaboration/adaptation with Don DeLilo, feels very '80s but is so relevant today. Baumbach fills his wide-screen frame with dinner scenes that feel Altmanesque, with overlapping dialogue. Action scenes that have the orchestrated chaos of Spielberg. And the nods to Baumbach favorite (and one of mine also) Brian DePalma. There's an homage to the 360 degree spinning scene from Blow Out. A split diopter scene (extreme foreground and background in focus). Most importantly, the dry satire DePalma incorporated in so many films. Driver proves to be one of the most versatile actors working, and Gerwig matches him every step of the way. Life, death and consumerism as viewed post an "airborne toxic event ", that mirrors pre-and-"post" pandemic life nowadays. The entire cast, including Don Cheadle as a professor of Elvis, is excellent. Knowing DeLilo's book was considered unfilmable for years, kudos to Baumbach for tackling the task and doing so well. And kudos to the production department for creating what looks to be the world's largest supermarket. Stay for the end credits for the dance scene that targets consumerism.… Expand

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DunkaccinoDec 31, 2022

Driver and Gerwig’s performances steady the tone when it becomes imbalanced. Baumbach has clearly given up traditional storytelling to deliver a character study of Driver’s character. That’s why the finished product is kinda weird, but alsoDriver and Gerwig’s performances steady the tone when it becomes imbalanced. Baumbach has clearly given up traditional storytelling to deliver a character study of Driver’s character. That’s why the finished product is kinda weird, but also pretty charming.… Expand

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bertobellamyJan 1, 2023

'White Noise' has to be the most exasperating film of the year, but that doesn't mean it failed. Noah Baumbach's latest sure is his most unique project; the adaptation of Don DeLillo's supposedly "unfilmable" novel of the same name embraces'White Noise' has to be the most exasperating film of the year, but that doesn't mean it failed. Noah Baumbach's latest sure is his most unique project; the adaptation of Don DeLillo's supposedly "unfilmable" novel of the same name embraces absurdism to deliver a cryptic satire about consumerism, fatalism, and social anxiety. Adam Driver commits to one of those bonkers roles he can only make feel solemn and ridiculous; Greta Gerwig also does a good job portraying the mysterious and consternated wife. Baumbach's screenplay has its issues — its absurdist approach doesn't work all the time — but the way the story moves between drama, comedy, thriller, and even horror keeps you engaged during its 2 hours plus length.

P.S. 1: Is Raffey Cassidy slowly turning into Daniel Radcliffe?
P.S. 2: Stay for the charming credits sequence.
P.S. 3: The supermarket set built for the movie is the most satisfying thing to watch.… Expand

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umaumaiJan 14, 2023

I really don’t like when characters pay no attention to what other characters have said on screen. Normally I would absolutely hate a movie where the dialogue is near constantly and simultaneously coming out of every actors mouth that is onI really don’t like when characters pay no attention to what other characters have said on screen. Normally I would absolutely hate a movie where the dialogue is near constantly and simultaneously coming out of every actors mouth that is on currently on screen making a cacophony of “white noise.” Worse, I generally despise when so much of the dialogue is being delivered with such dramatic weight as if it was being etched in stone. For some reason none of that dissuade me for both watching and enjoying this. This is definitely a film where you can tell how much the actors enjoy the work and excel at what they are giving in their performances to a point that I got swept up and brought along. There are some genuinely creepy moments and some masterful effects. It’s so well filmed and the staging/sets are amazing. The music is also just fantastic. I’m trying to think of something that this reminds me of, but it’s too grounded for it to be anything I’d like to compare it too. There isn’t a lot of humor really and normally that would put me off as well. The only thing is I felt like it over stays it’s welcome because of that. I’d recommend this if you’re in the mood for a mildly abstract drama with a good narrative.… Expand

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alejandro970Jan 27, 2023

At first glance it is like a satirical analysis of the consumer society in the 70s, but the mix of ideas becomes confusing and the viewer loses the idea of what they are watching, and if the movie is funny or not. The lesser of the bad isAt first glance it is like a satirical analysis of the consumer society in the 70s, but the mix of ideas becomes confusing and the viewer loses the idea of what they are watching, and if the movie is funny or not. The lesser of the bad is that the final credits sequence is somewhat worth the effort.… Expand