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In a futuristic world that imposes a cosmetic surgery at 16, Tally is eager for her turn to join the rest of society. But when a friend runs away, Tally embarks on a journey to save her that upends everything she thought she wanted.
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It's what's on the inside that counts, but unfortunately Uglies doesn't have much going on in there, either.

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Jacob Oller AV Club Even if Uglies was watchable, its tropes have been worn down to nubs and its themes wrung dry. Rated: D- Oct 25, 2024 Full Review John Anderson Wall Street Journal It feels a bit infantile, never mind petty, to go looking for literary-theological heft in a project so clearly directed at the blushingly young, or to begrudge them an indulgence like Uglies. Sep 19, 2024 Full Review Robert Levin Newsday Should have stayed on the page. Rated: 1.5/4 Sep 19, 2024 Full Review Lee Zumpe Tampa Bay Newspapers The lack of immersive worldbuilding in “Uglies” prevents the viewer from fully identifying with any relatable societal issues. Oct 28, 2024 Full Review Jackie K. Cooper jackiekcooper.com Deja vu time. Rated: 4/10 Oct 11, 2024 Full Review Steve Murray ArtsATL Uglies is so carelessly made, it feels like an active gesture of contempt toward the readers of Scott Westerfeld’s 2005 source novel and to anyone who watches the small-screen result. Oct 4, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Gábor U Garbage 🤮🤮🤮 Better to avoid this… Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/01/24 Full Review Bo L Yikes! I expected very much Young Adult territory going into the film with that high concept premise. Everything is very rushed and very unoriginal, it all goes along as we know these book-to-film YA stories now: Some ludicrous obvious attempt at controlling people is seen as good, a culture is built up around it, someone is different, go back to nature/basics in some sort of camp, and then some action that leads to a change that will come in the sequels. And from the beginning it is clear the film itself is as shallow as the so called Pretties. It jumps so fast into the story and the world that one hardly gets a sense of what is at stake, and we never get that "what is the truth"-feeling because the film is too busy just throwing new scenes at you. On top of that the uglifications doesn't work and the prettifications neither. I would definitely call this a waste of my time! Rated 1 out of 5 stars 11/01/24 Full Review Zaya B The first majority somewhat- I mean somewhat- grabs your attention. I saw the trailer and decided to waste some time before bed. It's giving basic dystopian girl who wants to rebel. There's no depth. It's just a boring, basic plot that's been overused time and time again. The ending was underwhelming as well. I feel like this is a lame fanfiction for whoever wanted this made. But only that, Fan Service. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/31/24 Full Review Robert E This should have stayed a book. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/28/24 Full Review Diane M This is the first movie that made me want to create an account and write a review. This was a train wreck that crashed into an acid factory. I’d like to ask the casting directors what in the hell were they thinking when they thought, hmm let’s take an attractive actor and cast him im an “ugly” role. The an acting was bad. There was so much cheese I got constipated and could have spent a better use of my time trying to push one out. I feel they tried so hard to be Divergent or the Hunger Games. Don’t waste your time. Also how in the world does the main character all of a sudden break out with rock climbing, jumping out of helicopters to save her friend, and Nina skills!? Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/28/24 Full Review Tevin G I'm just watching it now and it's not showing one thing right off the bat her little drone Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/28/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In a futuristic world that imposes a cosmetic surgery at 16, Tally is eager for her turn to join the rest of society. But when a friend runs away, Tally embarks on a journey to save her that upends everything she thought she wanted.
Director
McG
Producer
John Davis, Jordan Davis, McG, Robyn Meisinger, Dan Spilo, Mary Viola
Screenwriter
Jacob Forman, Vanessa Taylor, Whit Anderson
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
YRF Entertainment, Wonderland Pictures, Anonymous Content, Industry Entertainment, Davis Entertainment, Wonderland Sound and Vision
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 13, 2024
Runtime
1h 40m
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