Collateral Beauty

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Collateral Beauty

PG-13

Released Dec 16, 2016

1h 37m

Drama

Fantasy

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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 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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Will Smith is a terrible actor.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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Drew B

The critics were ridiculously overly harsh on this one. An interesting concept with a satisfying ending. I really didn't see the twist coming.. And yeah I cry at one certain moment in this movie, I won't lie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/07/25

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Chris C

Only if you experience losses will you understanding the meaning of this movie. It touched you deep.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

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Susannah C

I thoroughly enjoyed this film. It explores so well the facets of grief and regret in a number of it's forms. I would definitely watch it again . Definitely need a box of kleenex.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/10/24

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Alex W

A shining example of why critics are out of touch and barely worth listening to. This movie depicts grief in a way I've never experienced. I have never sobbed so hard, in shared pain with Will Smith. A more moving, painful, heart-rending movie I have yet to see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/15/24

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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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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: PalmStar Media, Anonymous Content, Likely Story, 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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