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Bird Box

R Released Dec 13, 2018 2h 4m Horror Mystery & Thriller Sci-Fi Adventure TRAILER for List
64% Tomatometer 173 Reviews 58% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
When a mysterious force decimates the population, only one thing is certain -- if you see it, you die. The survivors must now avoid coming face to face with an entity that takes the form of their worst fears. Searching for hope and a new beginning, a woman and her children embark on a dangerous journey through the woods and down a river to find the one place that may offer sanctuary. To make it, they'll have to cover their eyes from the evil that chases them -- and complete the trip blindfolded.
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Bird Box never quite reaches its intriguing potential, but strong acting and an effectively chilly mood offer intermittently creepy compensation.

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Peter Rainer FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) Should have been called "Bird-brained." Sep 12, 2019 Full Review Kristen Lopez Zimbio Finale aside, Bird Box is a taut thriller that keeps you hooked. Feb 24, 2019 Full Review Roxana Hadadi Pajiba Bird Box, led by a strong Sandra Bullock, does a solid job of telling a story that compares the desire to destroy oneself with the constantly challenging nature of being a parent. Feb 7, 2019 Full Review Calum Cooper Source (Scotland) It seems more occupied with delivering short term anxieties via separate sequences, like driving a car blind or two births occurring side by side, than refining the overall product to leave a lasting impact. Rated: 2/5 Jul 14, 2024 Full Review Nyle Coleman InSession Film Bullock is the one that really shines here, she does an outstanding job and her performance made me realize how much I miss seeing her on-screen. She has a certain kind of charisma and presence... Rated: B+ May 9, 2024 Full Review Swetha Ramakrishnan Firstpost Bird Box toes the line. It holds your attention. It lets your imagination run wild, and sparks a ticker of running questions while you're engrossed with what's happening on screen. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 10, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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TI H Someone once watched a stinkeroo M. Knight Shyamalan movie called the HAPPENING—which MAD Magazine might have rightfully parodied as “the CRAPPENING”—and decided that even taking a bowel movement on a typewriter would produce a better script than that movie had. BIRD BOX is that someone's steaming pile of poo. It’s better than M. Knight, worse than JJ. The Bird Box is A Quiet Place except even more boring. This time, you have to keep your eyes shut. (Hey, they should make a move where the characters have to be quiet and aren't allowed to look at anything and aren't allowed to smell anything or touch anything.) ///// Most of Bird Box is a survival picture, although the protagonist does have to come to terms with whether she wants to be a mother. Secretly, I cared more about why the monster(s) were on Earth, but that’s just me. ///// The ending of the movie was cute, but it didn’t leave me satisfied. I did not see a resolution to the horror, and so, if the monsters were simply there to be a catalyst for the protagonist’s maternal conflicts, we should have spent more time on her, not on the spooky wind and bright daylight. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review Raven S I enjoyed the mystery and subtle hints to the plot. I thought it was an interesting concept and would definitely watch again. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/24/24 Full Review Audience Member Ending is bad I would not recommend Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/29/24 Full Review Kim C Really enjoyed this movie. Very suspenseful with an unexpected ending. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/18/24 Full Review Audience Member Sandra Bullock carries this film, which has a pseudo-intellectual ending. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/17/24 Full Review Angy B Absolutely loved the film! It's so well-made and gripping - I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. It may be a simple film, but for its genre, l'd give it a solid 4. If you're into this type of film, it's a must-watch! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/13/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When a mysterious force decimates the population, only one thing is certain -- if you see it, you die. The survivors must now avoid coming face to face with an entity that takes the form of their worst fears. Searching for hope and a new beginning, a woman and her children embark on a dangerous journey through the woods and down a river to find the one place that may offer sanctuary. To make it, they'll have to cover their eyes from the evil that chases them -- and complete the trip blindfolded.
Director
Susanne Bier
Producer
Dylan Clark, Chris Morgan, Clayton Townsend
Screenwriter
Eric Heisserer
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Netflix, Scott Stuber, Chris Morgan Productions
Rating
R (Language|Brief Sexuality|Bloody Images|Violence)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 13, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 21, 2018
Runtime
2h 4m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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