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Final Destination 5

Play trailer Poster for Final Destination 5 R Released Aug 12, 2011 1h 32m Horror Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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During a bus ride with his colleagues to a corporate retreat, Sam (Nicholas D'Agosto) experiences a horrifying vision: the suspension bridge that they -- and many others -- are crossing starts to crumble around them. When his vision ends and, almost immediately, starts to come true, Sam takes quick action that saves a number of people, including his girlfriend, Molly (Emma Bell), and his best friend, Peter (Miles Fisher). However, the survivors soon find that Death will not be denied.
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It's still only for the gore-thirsty faithful, but Final Destination 5 represents a surprising return to form for the franchise.

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Joshua Rothkopf Time Out Among this cast of unluckies, there is no future Jamie Lee Curtis. But you do take the film home with you -- to all your own toys -- and that's what decent horror is supposed to do. Rated: 3/5 Nov 7, 2019 Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Final Destination 5 won't be known for any stellar performances, but first-time feature director Steven Qualye can rest assured he scared the daylights out his audiences. Rated: B+ Sep 8, 2017 Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com I don't have a lot to say about Final Destination 5 save that, for the first time ever, I actually enjoyed sitting in a theatre watching one of these efforts from beginning to end. Rated: 2.5/4 Jan 27, 2012 Full Review Jason Adams My New Plaid Pants Bloody delicious catnip Jan 14, 2022 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Nicholas D'Agosto is probably strongest among the cast here. Rated: 2.0/4.0 Sep 7, 2020 Full Review Brent McKnight The Last Thing I See Wall-to-wall impalings, eyes popping out all over the place, and wooden post-teen actors dying in horrific, entertaining ways. Rated: B Jul 11, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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r96 s 'Final Destination 5' actually won me over in the end. There's a detail about it that I didn't know about before watching, it's to do with the conclusion. I'm glad I was unaware, it made it much more enjoyable to see. If you plan of seeing this, go in as blind as possible - it's worth it. The film does eventually (much of the film plays out similarly, mind) do something different with the plot, which is something I've wanted to see whilst watching the previous four entries. It involves Miles Fisher's Peter, a character that isn't perfectly written but is narrowly serviceable. Nicholas D'Agosto is a decent lead, while Emma Bell also appears - first time I've seen her act away from 'The Walking Dead'. Courtney B. Vance is solid in a smaller role, though P. J. Byrne's character is annoying; one like that is kinda a staple of these, tbf. The effects are as good as across the opening three films, but are a step above 'The Final Destination'. The main event looks the part and is fun to see, I'd say it's the best disaster in any of the sequels. There are also couple of well done deaths across the 90 minutes too. It isn't an undoubtedly good movie, but I think all in all I'd consider it just about passable. The ending might not totally work if you analysed it deeply (or maybe it would, I don't mind either way) but it worked for me so I'm happy with it. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/20/25 Full Review Ralph R Final Destination 5 is a solid step up from the last few entries, but it still doesn’t come close to the original. The plot follows the usual formula, with a group of people escaping a disaster only to find out that death doesn’t like being cheated. It doesn’t try to break new ground, but it delivers what fans expect. The directing is competent, with well-paced tension leading up to the signature over-the-top death sequences. The cinematography and visual effects stand out, especially with the impressive 3D work that actually enhances the experience instead of feeling gimmicky. Outside of the thrilling set pieces, the rest of the movie just exists. The acting is forgettable, with performances that feel more like reading lines than embodying characters. The script is serviceable but nothing special, mostly there to connect the death scenes. The score does its job, adding to the tension without being particularly memorable. The biggest highlight remains the creative ways the characters meet their fate, and if that’s what you’re here for, you won’t be disappointed. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/13/25 Full Review Hayden C Definitely my favorite of the Final Destination movies. They brought back Tony Todd as he wasn’t in the movie before and they added in a new way to live. And it was pretty surprising to see a gun kill in a Final Destination movie. The kills though were so beautifully done. The never pulled the camera away and we saw so many bloody deaths. Amazing in everything a Final Destination movie needs. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/28/25 Full Review Yvonne L Since in previously for the first movie in 2000. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/25 Full Review Julian S This one’s the most direct of the bunch—rough effects, killer death scenes, and an ending that’ll hit you out of nowhere. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/14/25 Full Review cinema f “Death has never been closer.” I think this film had one of the worst deaths throughout the franchise. I’m excited to see the next one. The whole twist ending was crazy. 5/5 stars. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/26/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis During a bus ride with his colleagues to a corporate retreat, Sam (Nicholas D'Agosto) experiences a horrifying vision: the suspension bridge that they -- and many others -- are crossing starts to crumble around them. When his vision ends and, almost immediately, starts to come true, Sam takes quick action that saves a number of people, including his girlfriend, Molly (Emma Bell), and his best friend, Peter (Miles Fisher). However, the survivors soon find that Death will not be denied.
Director
Steven Quale
Producer
Craig Perry, Warren Zide
Screenwriter
Eric Heisserer
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Practical Pictures, Zide Pictures
Rating
R (Some Language|Gruesome Accidents|Strong Violence)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 12, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$42.6M
Runtime
1h 32m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital
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