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Reptile

Play trailer 2:27 Poster for Reptile R Released Sep 22, 2023 2h 14m Crime Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, a hardened detective attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems, and by doing so dismantles the illusions in his own life.
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Critics Consensus

Strong work from Benicio del Toro and Alicia Silverstone isn't enough to make up for Reptile's convoluted and ultimately underwhelming story.

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Solid acting and an engaging mystery help Reptile keep you hooked despite its slow pacing and a plot that might be too complicated for its own good.

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Claudia Puig FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) A pretty effective murder mystery... [Benicio Del Toro] has aged very nicely into this sort of role. Oct 21, 2023 Full Review Kambole Campbell Empire Magazine Del Toro’s solid screen charisma can’t rescue Reptile, a derivative and lethargic thriller that rarely thrills as it tries and fails to build a case for itself as a meaningful iteration on the detective thrillers that it admires. Rated: 2/5 Oct 3, 2023 Full Review Robert Abele Los Angeles Times The fallout from all this purposeful gloom isn't merely that nothing surprises us; even Del Toro's committed portrayal of a careful man's gathering disillusionment gets jammed up. Oct 2, 2023 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com ...way overwritten in terms of character traits, and underwritten in terms of meaningful procedural changes; it’s the kind of film which requires warnings for the unwary; despite the sheen, it’s a time-waster where the end doesn’t justify the means... Rated: 2/5 Jul 28, 2024 Full Review Shakyl Lambert CGMagazine Benicio Del Toro’s solid lead performance can’t prevent Reptile from being a boring, forgettable procedural. Rated: 5/10 Jul 12, 2024 Full Review Dan Buffa Ramble On With Buffa (Substack) Hat tip to Del Toro and company. I like scripts that present a familiar formula in a mystery, and then proceed to have fun with the whodunit. Dec 3, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Huub B Quite a confusing movie where you had to put everything together yourself. Was a fun movie which kept you guessing but just not it. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/25 Full Review Gabe G As per most films please do not listen to critic reviews. Movie was amazing. Pacing and some dream sequences could use some work but all in all a great film! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/05/25 Full Review Barbara S I’m often shocked by what gets greenlit. But, I’ve seen this issue with films backed by streaming services, most notably Amazon. This film is nothing but a series of plot points minus the “roller coaster” that makes a film compelling. They hired some of the best actors currently working to seduce you, but failed to create any riveting twists. Good for falling asleep to. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/05/25 Full Review Rachael K My advice to anyone looking for a solid, fun, and engaging murder mystery-- ignore the critics on this one. I'm not entirely sure what they want or expect out of a movie like this, but the complaint that it's boring or derivative or predictable (none of which is true) just makes me wonder where we have gone in the world of watching and enjoying movies. It's super fun, and the movie intentionally blurs the line on who can and can not be trusted, so well in fact that people who you think are rock-solid characters with a grip on reality come to feel nefarious as we fall deeper into this weird little rabbit hole. Of course there are cliches and tropes, and maybe the spin on the tropes aren't subverted in the most noticable way, but I feel that they're subverted in ways that matter. The way the subversion ties into the real-world commentary is concrete and keeps you guessing from the beginning-- even when the truth of the mystery is right there before your very eyes. It's just really good filmmaking and storytelling. I sometimes get the feeling that critics, especially these days, think that subversion needs to be some sort of meta-commentary on the state of these types of genre films... but that's dumb and boring and insincere and I'm honestly exhausted with these self-cannibalizing movies that exist only to comment on themselves. All that is to say-- it's a solid movie with a great mystery and fun performances. I don't think the movie sticks the landing super gracefully, but it honestly doesn't need to because all the way through I was on the edge of my seat and fully engaged. Give it a watch! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/18/24 Full Review Muhammed a It's a good thriller and crime movie, I liked the plot and these kinds of movies are quite nice but there were boring scenes too, but other than that, it was a good movie to watch, the acting was good. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/22/24 Full Review Audience Member Very intense, screen play, background music and Benicio del toro acting is TOP NOTCH. Justin Timberlake is so talented. RECOMMEND !! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/21/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, a hardened detective attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems, and by doing so dismantles the illusions in his own life.
Director
Grant Singer
Producer
Thad Luckinbill, Trent Luckinbill, Molly Smith
Screenwriter
Benjamin Brewer, Grant Singer, Benicio del Toro
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Black Label Media
Rating
R (Violence|Some Nude Images|Language)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 22, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 29, 2023
Runtime
2h 14m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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