Bird Box

R

Released Dec 13, 2018

2h 4m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

Sci-Fi

Adventure

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171 Reviews

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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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Critics Consensus

Bird Box never quite reaches its intriguing potential, but strong acting and an effectively chilly mood offer intermittently creepy compensation.

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Rebekah P

Read the book. This is a case where the book is far superior. The movie just wasn't that good.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/16/24

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Calvin T

All around great movie 🎬

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/14/24

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Spike G

While quiet place was the better one bird box is still enjoyable enough to watch even if it could have been better

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/06/24

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Jeff M

This is a somewhat effective, frequently engaging but not particularly memorable thriller that many will undoubtedly compare to the superior A QUIET PLACE which opened earlier in the year. Supporting characters and performances range from good to overwrought, and I didn't think the non-linear framing device was necessary or particularly enhanced the experience. It's certainly a good time-passer on a snowy afternoon, but I doubt you'll remember much about it a day or two later. SPOILER ALERT: Just a note to filmmakers in the future - when you have a priceless commodity like Sarah Paulson, don't relegate her to a glorified cameo.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/11/24

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Takis T

Starts off being very interestingly, but then it slowly derails into agony for the viewer, and not because of the suspense. If you want to watch an apocalyptic gem go for Leave the World Behind. Bird Box is a dud.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/07/24

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Alec B

The movie has some effective set pieces, more than I was anticipating actually. Unfortunately the screenplay is filled with cliches and the world building is too vague.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/05/24

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Peter Rainer

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Should have been called "Bird-brained."

Sep 12, 2019

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Kristen Lopez

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Finale aside, Bird Box is a taut thriller that keeps you hooked.

Feb 24, 2019

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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

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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

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Joe Lipsett

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There's a lot to like about Bier's direction, though some of screenwriter Heisserer's adaptation choices don't always work. Thankfully Bullock and the mass death sequence are great, even if the film essentially has to do a soft reboot afterwards.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 14, 2023

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Keith Garlington

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“Bird Box” runs the gambit from riveting to predictable to kinda silly. At the same time it’s never boring and the performances are always worth watching.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 19, 2022

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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: Sandra Bullock, Susanne Bier, Ainsley Davies, Alexa Faigen, Ryan Lewis, Eric Heisserer
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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