Peacock

PG-13

2010

1 hr. 30 min.

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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A man (Cillian Murphy) with multiple-personality disorder fools a town into believing that his alter egos are husband and wife.

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Janice M

It was weird. That's about all I can say.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/09/24

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Yani A

I need an explanation and a good ending

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/23/23

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kevin c

Cillian Murphy stars as a introverted man whose life takes an unwanted turn when a train derailment lands a caboose in his yard attracting unwanted attention from the rest of the town as he tries to keep a secret from getting out. This was a strange and quirky film. Murphy is fantastic in his role. Surrounded by a grey cast including Susan Sarandon, Ellen Page and Josh Lucas.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

While this movie has no basis in reality, it was pretty compelling to watch and goes some dark places. I liked how it crafted this very particular small town vibe where this peculiar guy is tolerated and accepted. The backstory with the Maggie character is horrific, but it is portrayed sort of matter-of-factly, like this is the hand she was dealt in life but still has ambitions and doesn't hold any ill will toward John. It doesn't delve deep into the psychology of John's character, which is for the better. Fascinating movie. Definitely Pyscho-inspired.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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ronald h

This film doesn't even try to avoid its glaring credulity issue; it just puts it right in your face and expects you to swallow your disbelief. Once you're able to do that....Well, things get even crazier. But it held my attention, thanks to Cillian Murphy's excellent performance. Murphy's character clearly has Oedipal issues stemming from his dead nut case mother. He's socially withdrawn and lives in a creepy house. We learn that he has mental problems and a split personality. Sound familiar? Murphy even looks like Tony Perkins. But this not a horror flick, although it's every bit as weird as _Psycho_ and there is a murder toward the end. I can't explain what it actually is--a character study, I guess. It's so bizarre, and it's so well done, I couldn't help but appreciate it. It infuriates me that films like this get no attention while insipid Hollywood pap gets millions in promotion dollars. No, it's not a perfect film, maybe not even a great one, but it's creative and it takes chances. Watch it, shaking your head in disbelief, and be entertained.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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steve d

The two leads are great. The story is interesting and (off topic) I was able to get one of Page's costumes from it the film. All and all I like it a lot.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Michael Lander

Director

Cillian Murphy

John

Elliot Page

Maggie

Susan Sarandon

Fanny Crill

Josh Lucas

Officer Tom McGonigle

Bill Pullman

Edmund French

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Matt Currie

Collider

...ultimately, 3/4 of Peacock is probably more compelling than 4/4 of a lot of a lot of other flicks you'll come across.

Mar 31, 2020

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Christian Toto

Washington Times

While the film can't measure up to its psychologically bent scenario, it's still an intriguing choice at the local DVD store or on-demand service.

May 6, 2010

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Debi Moore

Dread Central

Unlike a lot of cinematic peeks into the world of dissociative identity disorder, the script by Lander and Ryan O Roy doesn't spend a lot of time examining the "why" of John Skillpa's life but rather focuses on the ramifications of the "how".

Rated: 4/5

May 6, 2010

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

A surprisingly effective (given its miniscule theatrical release) sub-Hitchcock thriller with an excellent cast,

Rated: 87/100

Apr 24, 2010

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Synopsis

A man (Cillian Murphy) with multiple-personality disorder fools a town into believing that his alter egos are husband and wife.

Director: Michael Lander
Executive Producer: Nicole Brown, Nathan Kahane
Screenwriter: Michael Lander, Ryan Roy
Production Co: Mandate Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Disturbing Thematic Material|A Scene of Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016

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