Collateral Beauty

PG-13

Released Dec 16, 2016

1h 37m

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When a successful New York advertising executive (Will Smith) suffers a great tragedy, he retreats from life. While his concerned friends try desperately to reconnect with him, he seeks answers from the universe by writing letters to Love, Time and Death. When his notes bring unexpected personal responses, he begins to understand how these constants interlock in a life fully lived and how even the deepest loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty.

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Critics Consensus

Well-meaning but fundamentally flawed, Collateral Beauty aims for uplift but collapses in unintentional hilarity.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Why did it get made? And how much did its gifted cast of big names have to be paid to enable them to suspend disbelief and commit themselves to such a concentrated dose of drivel?

Rated: 1/5

Jan 20, 2017

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

Collateral Beauty sets a record: it is probably the worst movie each of these fine actors will ever do.

Rated: 0.5/5

Jan 11, 2017

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Ian Freer

Empire Magazine

Despite its quality cast and slick visuals, the result is sombre and saccharine rather than uplifting.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 9, 2017

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Brian T. Carney

Washington Blade

Collateral Beauty went to great lengths to depict a diverse Manhattan, except for the fact that no openly LGBT people are visible anywhere in the film.

Dec 21, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Collateral Beauty should be seen by no one, not even ironically, as its device-laden attempt to draw out tears remains calculating, absurdly structured, and borderline offensive.

Rated: 0.5/4

Apr 5, 2022

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Hosea Rupprecht

Pauline Center for Media Studies

I agree that it's emotionally manipulative but it's also inspirational and a heartwarming, if unrealistic, reminder to see the beauty all around us...

Aug 26, 2021

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Clive H

It's a fantastic film and, as someone who had lost their child, very poignant. The whole cast works well together to evolve very strong emotional feelings for the audience. I can't believe this has got such a poor rating...... Obviously some people are looking for something they're not going to find..... I recommend watching it along with other gear trending films like Pay It Forward, A Fault in our Stars, A Light Between Oceans and Miracles from Heaven...... Honestly - this film, she the others listed, make me cry every time....

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10/24

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Francois D

It's sad that humanity has lost its ability to feel. The movie depicts loss in a very real sense and I suppose you will only understand the depth of that loss once it hits closer to home. Will Smith portrayed the role of a grieving father that finds coping with her loss extremely difficult. Very emotional portayal Will.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/16/24

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Nicu G

Definitely was worth to watch

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/13/24

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Amy M

I think this film is a very well-thought out presentation of grief and how it continues to affect our lives. Really beautifully made and very moving.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/25/24

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DMB 9

Beautifully done movie. It will make you cry but the message portrayed in the movie is something that everyone should watch. It walks the audience through what most people try to avoid. Grief

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/24

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Sam H

Had so much potential with a great ensemble cast, however it fell apart in a torrential storm of clichés, wooden performances (especially by Will Smith), and trying to combine too many elements of older movies dealing with death. I have recently lost four members of my immediate family, and I thought that watching this would help me cope. It did not—I resented the careless and stereotypical way it presented the effects of death on those surviving family members and the haphazard, sloppy acting. Waste of my time.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

12/27/23

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Synopsis

When a successful New York advertising executive (Will Smith) suffers a great tragedy, he retreats from life. While his concerned friends try desperately to reconnect with him, he seeks answers from the universe by writing letters to Love, Time and Death. When his notes bring unexpected personal responses, he begins to understand how these constants interlock in a life fully lived and how even the deepest loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty.

Director: David Frankel
Producer: Bard Dorros, Michael Sugar, Allan Loeb, Anthony Bregman, Kevin Scott Frakes
Screenwriter: Allan Loeb
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Likely Story, Anonymous Content, PalmStar Media, Overbrook Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Brief Strong Language)
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 16, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 14, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $31.0M
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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