Jack Be Nimble

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Jack Be Nimble

R

1993

1h 33m

Mystery & Thriller

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Two long-lost New Zealand siblings (Alexis Arquette, Sarah Smuts-Kennedy) are reunited as adults: he's twisted and she's psychic.

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

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One of the most beautiful yet simultaneously foreboding New Zealand films ever made (which is saying something), Jack Be Nimble is a masterclass in tone, form and the power of strong performances.

Oct 10, 2021

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Paul Lê

Bloody Disgusting

Through the lens of a bleak fable, Garth Maxwell delivers a fantastical allegory about battling formative traumas. He puts his characters’ rawest emotions on full display, and he embellishes their journey with exciting direction and striking imagery.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 23, 2023

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I ended up liking this film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Odd and pretentious horror/fairy-tale, with a well cast Arquette playing the homicidal half of a pair of separated, psychic twins. He's a clever lad, liberating himself from an evil patriarch (Tony Barry) with the use of his homemade, steam-driven hypnosis machine. It's not in the same league as Company of Wolves, Black Moon, Valerie and Her Week of Wonders or the like. But Arquette is well cast for his androgynous looks opposite the four mute, sociopathic "sisters" and Barry is great in a small but key role.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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I ended up liking this film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Audience Member

This movie is supposed to be scary but I just found it funny

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Audience Member

It is one I would love to track down and see again. Not predictable.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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This is one of the best bad movies ever made!!!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Synopsis

Two long-lost New Zealand siblings (Alexis Arquette, Sarah Smuts-Kennedy) are reunited as adults: he's twisted and she's psychic.

Director: Garth Maxwell
Rating: R
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 15, 2016
Runtime: 1h 33m

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