Reptile

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Reptile

R

Released Sep 22, 2023

2h 14m

Crime

Drama

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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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Audience Says

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Blobbo X

Decent waste of time. Not terrible but needed to be about 45 minutes shorter. Well acted.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/21/25

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Peter H

I have watched it twice. All the characters are realistic, the plot is captivating, and Del Toro's character compelling.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/15/25

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Gina R

The REAL suspense and thrill (only slowly yet steadily) intensifies during the second hour, which gets really creepy and intense, with a final that is like a sledgehammer. Wow. Really impressed by it. The good: Benicio del Toro Benicio del Toro Benicio del Toro. This man has got charisma few other actors (are lucky to) have. He really steals the show, with his very subtle acting skills, that convey so many different feelings that simply watching Benicio del Toro lifting up a small glass to drink is fascinating to watch. Benicio del Toro co-wrote the screenplay and he co-produced this movie as well. So he had a lot of cloud. And it shows, because this is one heck of a Benicio del Toro flick. The director made his feature movie debut, with only having made lots of music videos before and although I dont think his direction was terrific, it certainly was a masterful debut. Quite impressed AND spooked out by it. Recommended for the art house movie fans of slowburning (yet still suspenseful) detective movies.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/14/25

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Buttons P

As I'm a leader and not a follower, I didn't take notice of the bad reviews, on this film, and I'm so glad I didn't!! Fantastic cast, great acting, with a plot of twists and turns! Give it a go, you'll be nicely surprised!.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/09/25

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Tilman G

Reptile tries to captivate as a dark thriller, but only offers an average plot. The story about an investigator who solves a murder case is at times formulaic and not very innovative. Despite a solid performance from Benicio del Toro, the film often remains stuck in familiar patterns. The atmosphere is successful, but the character development and twists are weak and unsurprising. The plot drags on and the finale disappoints with a feeling of ambiguity. A solid but not very gripping thriller experience.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/25

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david p

I enjoyed this movie very much I’m surprised that it has a low rating…I guess people don’t like to pay attention unless there’s an explosion every 10 minutes…recommended watch did not disappoint

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/25

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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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