Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
Netflix | Release Date: December 28, 2018
6.5
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Generally favorable reviews based on 61 Ratings
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sachineldhoMay 29, 2019
Well, this is **** Started with an interesting plot, but became repetitive in the middle and some of the endings are utter bull****.
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10
DiptanshuMay 29, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brilliant,Pure art and masterpiece!it was literally dark and self-questioning wonder,the options right from the start they were amazing although the breakfast and music thing felt like playing the sims at 1st it was awesome,the music was phenomenal specially in alternate ending although every ending is alternate the mother song it was emotionally great.the acting was amazing,the base story and alternate ending with the options it was great although some options were like repetitive but it was fun,the characters were awesome the programmer and the boss they were great,the inspiration of book and the author's backstory with the backstory of Stephen's both were dark the under pressure work with the therapy and kind-of over thinking it was psychologically dark.the slow turns and the speech with drugs of the famous Programmer it was iconic the Pac-man's philosophy of the maze and the theory of being pupets and all alternative reality it was literally mind-blowing stuff the time travel and the jump with the missing of Programmer it was too much to handle unbelievable and awesome stuff it was a brain teaser.the someone's controlling thing felt like he's directing to us it was awesome.the PAC and the symbol from white bear it was little unexplored but engaging stuff the symbol was mystery itself the root and tree type thing it was awesome,the Author going Total mad and killing someone the shades of that in Stephens and going all crazy with the alternate ending i saw 2 it was pure unbelievable and shocking,the self death and killing father with sentencing jail with whatever there the review of game being 2.5 out of 5 it was like a loop it was pure mind-blowing stuff the mother thing was emotionally great,the dream sequence and all were mind-bending thing,Overall it could've been perfect if its more explored and little work on options thing but whatever it was a fun,dark,psychologically challenging and literally mind-blowing movie its a Masterpiece!… Expand
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8
MarshallCavalliAug 15, 2019
A very well done meta Choose Your Own Adventure story but it is also very insightful and philosophical. This is my personal favorite episode of Black Mirror.
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6
DukeJonOct 18, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An interesting experiment, and being familiar with the UK games scene in the early 1980's they nailed the look and culture of the time. However, as a viewing experience I didn't find it enjoyable. I would have liked a story that didn't go quite so dark so quickly, and the options you have to continue the story fail in that you don't have any reason to choose one choice over another. It all ended up seeming quite gimmicky and random, and the programme went on for half an hour too long. Every ending I got was bad (die, kill your dad or make a bad game) which felt unsatisfying. Ultimately it wasn't a great payoff for the time and choices I invested. Great shout out to the producers for trying something so unique, I just wish they could have handled it better.… Expand
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6
brockcheeseMay 12, 2019
This movie unfortunately gets bogged down with the meta nature of choose your own adventure stories.
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NthyMar 5, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. tl;dl - it's an unfortunate situation, but it turns out that Black Mirror: Bandersnatch was less interesting & less entertaining than a video about law. -
I found out about Black Mirror: Bandersnatch after watching a copyright lawyer's video about a Trademark dispute. This sparked my interest. Sadly, after watching both the legal video and then Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, the latter is in the unfortunate position of being the least interesting of the two. The story is essentially several incredibly boring narratives stacked inside each other like Russian dolls, with the miss-guided expectation that the stacked meta-story will somehow be more interesting than the sum of its parts, which sadly didn't pan out.… Expand
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9
FlawlessasurnotAug 29, 2020
This interactive film is all we all Black Mirror fans were waiting for. The alternate "universes" and possibilities are well-used tools for the plot of the story and these however make it really blurry and unpredictable for the viewers toThis interactive film is all we all Black Mirror fans were waiting for. The alternate "universes" and possibilities are well-used tools for the plot of the story and these however make it really blurry and unpredictable for the viewers to know what comes next (if we progress towards a different ending or relapse on the same storyline we were on previously); this technique makes Bandersnatch as enjoyable as a top-range videogame. This 'playable' movie is a great step into the future and a smart move concerning the construction of the narrative. 9/10… Expand
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5
sebastianaliJul 31, 2019
Es interesante la idea pero la falta de elecciones que modifiquen el final y lo aburrida que puede ponerse a veces la historia logra que este experimento interesante sea al final un desperdicio.
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8
BrunoVn00May 2, 2019
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch has an interesting, unique concept. As a movie is pretty standard, this is a TV movie after all as the cinematography and direction are okay. The acting is good, the writing and the pacing is nice, some twists whereBlack Mirror: Bandersnatch has an interesting, unique concept. As a movie is pretty standard, this is a TV movie after all as the cinematography and direction are okay. The acting is good, the writing and the pacing is nice, some twists where unexpected, but this has the gimmick that this is an interactive movie.

There are a lot of alternative endings, all your choices matter, however after watching it like 10 times, I think I saw every ending possible and honestly that's the only thing interesting about this movie, because the plot and everything else like I said above, is pretty standard and nowhere near in the usual level of quality of the show.

While every choice matters, some don't really make too much sense, there are some "choices" where no matter what you choose, the result will be the same and that felt a little underwhelming for me.

This is the first of its kind in Netflix and this isn't a bad movie at all, it's pretty good and I hope that the next time a Black Mirror interactive movie is released will be so much better in every aspect.… Expand
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8
ajzeg01Sep 21, 2019
This movie was very interesting! This is a feature-length Black Mirror episode on Netflix that is interactive. You get to make the choices for the story and characters and see the outcome of those choices. It’s a very cool concept for a filmThis movie was very interesting! This is a feature-length Black Mirror episode on Netflix that is interactive. You get to make the choices for the story and characters and see the outcome of those choices. It’s a very cool concept for a film that had me occupied for about 2 hours before it booted me to the credits. I don’t want to go into any detail since I could potentially spoil it, but this movie gets really crazy later on and will make you question everything! I highly recommend that you check this one out, it’s a fun activity for a Friday night!… Expand
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8
MattKingsburyJun 8, 2020
The subject matter of the film engages, and the 'choose your path' style added to the message of the film. The film really resonated with me, as we watched our main protagonist slowly descend into madness. I could not help but go back and doThe subject matter of the film engages, and the 'choose your path' style added to the message of the film. The film really resonated with me, as we watched our main protagonist slowly descend into madness. I could not help but go back and do it all again. The highlight of the film is without question the drugs scene between Will Poulter and Fionn Whitehead. Overall, a really enjoyable movie, that I just wish left a longer lasting impression.… Expand
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7
GreyhoundesSep 6, 2020
Yeah, my life’s a movie
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6
mikesgold2KJul 27, 2021
Ciekawy eksperyment, który niestety przez swoją autotematykę nie potrafi z siebie nic wykrzesać ani pokazać pazura. Fajne na raz i do zapomnienia
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8
techfrizzyMay 28, 2021
What a unique cinematic experience.

I love choose your own adventure things. I have always wondered what it would be like to do something like this on TV. Bandersnatch provided that for me.
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7
Zac03Aug 8, 2021
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch has an interesting, unique concept. As a movie is pretty standard, this is a TV movie after all as the cinematography and direction are okay. The acting is good, the writing and the pacing is nice, some twists whereBlack Mirror: Bandersnatch has an interesting, unique concept. As a movie is pretty standard, this is a TV movie after all as the cinematography and direction are okay. The acting is good, the writing and the pacing is nice, some twists where unexpected, but this has the gimmick that this is an interactive movie.

There are a lot of alternative endings, all your choices matter, however after watching it multiple times, I saw every ending possible and honestly, that's the only thing interesting about this movie, because the plot and everything else like I said above, is pretty standard and nowhere near in the usual level of quality of the show.

While every choice matters, some don't really make too much sense, there are some "choices" where no matter what you choose, the result will be the same and that felt a little underwhelming for me.

This is the first of it's kind on Netflix and this isn't a bad movie at all, it's pretty good and I hope that the next time a Black Mirror interactive movie is released, it will improve in every aspect.… Expand
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8
The_D4RknesSJun 16, 2023
I had a momentary stroke watching this crazy thing, it's every thing that happens that your mind can't process the idea the writer had to make this story for this game/movie
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8
CarlElmoreNov 22, 2022
This was a lot of fun figuring out all of the different pathways and endings.
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9
PoccigoniJun 3, 2023
Really good late-night (film? chapter?) that will keep you entertained for a couple of hours. The 80's atmosphere is top notch and the overall plot was very interesting. Would have loved some more endings, but I'd say it's overall a great experience.
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5
frightopiaJun 5, 2023
It was a cool concept but it also was extremely repetitive. I would love to see something like this again but done much more efficiently.
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