Black Bear

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Dave S When struggling filmmaker Allison (Aubrey Plaza) settles in at a luxurious upstate New York cottage to help clear her writer’s block, things quickly go off the rails when she meets the owners of the property, a young couple (Sarah Gadon, Christopher Abbott) with troubles of their own. Or…do things really go off the rails? Told in two parts with the same actors and the same location but with different storylines, Black Bear, a movie that blurs the lines between reality and fiction (or does it?), deals with complex themes involving relationships, jealousy, and the creative process. It’s a complex story that is sure to raise questions when the credits roll, questions that will undoubtedly frustrate a lot of viewers. Despite its complexity, it needs to be seen for the amazing performance from Plaza, most notably during the second segment, where she teeters on the edge of drunken madness - it is something to experience. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/13/25 Full Review Tim W What makes my heart beat with baited anticipation is what next is coming from Aubrey Plaza. Her performance in the last 10 minutes is stunning; and how the characters contrived to put her in that mindset was clever and diabolical. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/31/25 Full Review Wesley H This is a brain-dead dumb movie that makes no sense whatsoever. Don't waste two hours of your life. The critics think this is good? You're joking! This tripe gives movies a bad name. If you haven't got a good script, you've got nothing. OK, in reading other reviews Aubrey Plaza acted brilliantly? Whoopee. The movie is a complete fail so that makes her performance a waste of time, better served with a good script. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/13/25 Full Review Scott M This is split into 2 stories where the 2 female characters take turns being angry and hurt because of the guy's infidelity. It's well acted, but overall didn't feel anything in the end. Overdramatic, like a soap opera. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/10/25 Full Review Ilaria D I was a bit confused by the plot, but Aubrey Plaza stole the show. It was so emotional and raw. I was very impressed. Amazing acting! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/29/25 Full Review Roy R Apparently, in writing school, one is taught early a writer shouldn't deceive the audience by revealing at the end it wasn't real; a dream or only versions of something that maybe played out. Scene 1 is sold by a steamy Audrey Plaza and the sparks between the characters - stylish but it is cut short. Scene 2 ripped me out of that state of anticipation into a chaotic script that turned all before upside down into an overplayed drama, except for the Black Bear. Then the closing scene made me feel I wasted 2 hours watching it. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/22/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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