Reptile

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Lets D Nov 27 I like that movie. It has its pace, slow, but building up, step by step. Small hints given to me, and full picture building up, brick by brick. And then, just one small detail changing everything. Black becomes white, and white becomes black. And now, you think you guessed all correctly, but another turn in story, and you again in doubt, lost in guesses and assumptions. I like that movie has fully finished story. There is start, middle and end. Final end, end of story, all clear in last 5 seconds. There is no way for that movie to continue, no open stories to do Reptile 2. Brilliant actors, perfect cast. Amazing music. I am over 40 years old, and for me, its often difficult to watch movies, as I have seen it all, nothing new. But its not like that with Reptile, it has its unique features, no sense of, ' it was in Simpsons'. Movie allows you to know how it ends, you can figure it out, but you must take notice of every frame, hints are out there, but only seen them when watched movie for the second time, and then they look obvious. Good movie, watch, enjoy. See more Ian M Nov 26 Good acting and original attention to detail, while keeping you interested it's wasted on a humdrum plot and superficial characters with a mundane climax and an offbeat flying object. See more nicomuff _ Sep 22 Solid slow burn thriller. Decent plot twist, well acted. Del Toro is magnetic as usual. Score should be higher. See more Lance B Aug 17 Movie Review: “Reptile” (2023) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ “Reptile” slithers into the crime thriller genre with a slow-burning intensity that rewards patient viewers. Ancored by a brooding, magnetic performance from Benicio del Toro, the film crafts a moody, atmospheric descent into a murder investigation that’s as much about the psychology of its characters as it is about solving the crime. Del Toro plays Detective Tom Nichols, a man caught between the unraveling of a brutal homicide and the quiet disintegration of trust in his own world. His portrayal is layered and restrained, giving the film its emotional weight. There’s a weariness in his eyes that speaks volumes, and his ability to convey suspicion, empathy, and quiet rage without overplaying it is masterful. Director Grant Singer, in his feature debut, brings a music video sensibility to the visuals—stylized but never flashy. The cinematography is cold and deliberate, echoing the film’s themes of deception and hidden motives. The pacing is deliberate, sometimes bordering on glacial, but it serves the narrative’s creeping tension well. The supporting cast, including Alicia Silverstone and Justin Timberlake, deliver solid performances, though the film remains firmly in del Toro’s orbit. The script occasionally leans into familiar noir tropes, but it’s elevated by its commitment to ambiguity and moral complexity. This isn’t a whodunit that spoon-feeds answers—it’s a meditation on the corrosive nature of secrets. “Reptile” isn’t perfect. It could have trimmed some of its runtime, and certain plot threads feel underdeveloped. But its atmosphere, performances, and thematic depth make it a compelling entry in the genre. It’s a film that lingers, like a shadow in the corner of the room. My Verdict: A moody, methodical thriller with a standout lead performance. Not for those seeking fast-paced action, but ideal for viewers who appreciate a slow burn with psychological heft. See more tucker s Aug 10 Outstanding movie. It makes no sense to me whatsoever that it's not rated higher than 90% on rotten tomatoes. See more Michael G Aug 7 Typical murder mystery where a cop discovers that his corrupt buddy cops are in on it. Same, same, same. Plot holes and senseless twists abound. We never do find out why the victim had bite marks. At one point, our hero has his gun confiscated after he kills a skulking suspect, but he is cleared and has it restored. This episode is a big deal story point. However, in the big obligatory shoot out finale, he kills the two crooked cops and it is just pure victory. Apparently if it is the big finale you get to shoot up everybody all over the place, cops and everything, and it is all triumph. Great performance by Del Toro, but the big shoot out finale is "Oh please, this again?" Also features some incredibly bad square dancing. See more Read all reviews

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