The Vanishing of Sidney Hall

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Audience Member I can't fathom the reason for the "hate on" that critics got for this movie. Reading their comments it's like they're talking about some other movie they confused for this one. Clearly audience scores are far more reliable when deciding what movie to watch. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/27/25 Full Review OMz R I've been pondering for a while on how to convey my feelings for this movie, months really. but now I finally believe I know what to say. The Vanishing of Sidney Hall is a novel that explores themes of time, memory, and the passage of life. The story follows the enigmatic Sidney Hall, a young man who seems to disappear from the world, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. And this novel.. is beautifully written. But the adaption, is beautifully directed. The characters, complex and nuanced, resonate deeply. Sidney Hall, the enigmatic figure at the heart of the story, leaves an indelible mark. His absence echoes through the narrative, a constant reminder of the impermanence of life. This movie adapted novel is a testament to the power of media to transport, to challenge, and to inspire. It’s a work of art that will forever alter the way I perceive cinema, literature, and the world around me. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/16/24 Full Review The Great John A My favourite a24 film (so far) The Vanishing Of Sidney Hall was.... Hard to watch but the way it all connected reminds me that of magnolia. Magnum Opus of young adult films I cannot recommend this film enough to a24 fans. I could not give it 5 stars due to a cliché father figure. How this has got 11% is a sin. Rank: A+ Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/20/23 Full Review Shelli I liked the movie. I thought the story was well told. I typically lose interest in these types of( jumpy from year to year) movies, but this one- I wanted to know what was next. I loved the restaurant scene ( big fan of Kyle Chandler) they connected so perfect! Loved the realization of the fake badge, loved that he was not just a detective looking for Sidney, and I loved the chemistry they shared. I believed they were both writers, you could feel the connection and respect. Highly recommend watching it. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/19/23 Full Review Pete P I don't understand the hate for this movie. I happened across it on HBO and I loved this movie. Maybe I liked this movie so much because there was nothing better on and this was the best thing? I thought Kyle Chandler was perfect as the seeker, sort of a seemingly omniscient good guy. I liked the restaurant scene with the Kyle Chandler character and Sidney where the one of the movie plot twists was revealed. I thought the combination of the elevator scene where Holly died intercut with the fight scene with his mother where he received the impact to his head that caused his brain injury was well done. Not sure why critics are so turned off by this movie but my wife and I loved it. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/20/23 Full Review mara m I found this movie by accident and am glad I did. I don't understand the critic reviews either and it makes me think that reviewers are becoming less able to take in a complex, thoughtful plot with twists and turns. It kept my attention and I wanted to see where it was going next. Very sad to be sure but it was very well done. The acting was quite brilliant and I'm glad I saw it as that's what brings me into a movie. I watch every nuance. I may not have cast Elle Fanning in the role but her acting was spot on. The only beef I have with this film is with the makeup department when it came to seeing a disheveled Sidney. You tried too hard. The hairstyling was atrocious and could have been done so much better. And Kyle Chandler just keeps getting hotter with age! Well done. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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