Vicious

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Matthias G @Punxsu 3d Vicious starts out as an intense, claustrophobic horror shocker with genuine psychological depth. In the second half, however, it gradually loses focus and no longer seems to know what it wants to be, ending up a bit of everything but never really excelling at anything. See more Ricardo d 5d Temos aqui esta nota por grande parte a atuação de Dakota que carrega o filme. Segundo alguns momentos pontuais do roteiro que parece que vai engrenar mas depois volta ao marasmo. O grande problema foi o roteiro e a edição. A idéia é interessante, embora não original, mas a trama perde o sentido quando as regras são quebradas. O final então é péssimo. Dakota está se especializando em atuar em frente a espelhos. See more Farah R. @Farah 6d I remember Dakota Fanning being a phenomenal child actor, so I was flabbergasted by her awful acting in this movie. Not that it matters much since Vicious is a terrible horror movie that fails to have any real substance. It’s slow and lacks context, resulting in a boring and confusing experience. I read that the story is a metaphor for generational violence in which the only way to stop passing it on is by not participating in it. Although that sounds interesting, it doesn’t really come through. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Nov 30 The thriller Vicious positions itself somewhere between horror and psychological suspense, though it never fully commits to either lane, resulting in a viewing experience that feels as conflicted as its protagonist. The film opens with a strong premise—a woman trapped inside a home and forced into a tense, escalating battle of wits—but the execution wavers almost immediately. While there are moments where the tension sharpens and the mystery of "who will be the vicious one" becomes genuinely intriguing, the film struggles to maintain consistency, making the early promise feel more like a tease than a direction. A major hurdle for Vicious is its uneven sense of identity. The screenplay frequently shifts tones, jumping from quiet dread to borderline melodrama and then back to psychological gamesmanship without a smooth transition. This creates a push-and-pull effect that keeps the viewer guessing, but not always in a satisfying way. Instead of building a cohesive atmosphere, the film often feels like it’s borrowing pieces from other thrillers without stitching them into a unified whole. The direction suffers from the same indecision. There are scenes where the visual style and pacing suggest a sharp, intimate character study, yet others lean toward more traditional genre thrills—cat-and-mouse chases, sudden twists, and stylistic flourishes meant to shock. Unfortunately, these elements don’t blend as effectively as they should, and the inconsistency dilutes the suspense. You can sense what the director was aiming for, but the follow-through never quite matches the ambition. As for the performances, the lead actress is undeniably solid, grounding the film with an earnest, believable portrayal of fear, resourcefulness, and emotional unraveling. She carries the weight of the narrative surprisingly well. However, the supporting cast doesn’t always meet her at that level. Several side characters feel miscast or underdeveloped, which undermines the stakes and weakens scenes that should have had more punch. The screenplay itself shares much of the blame. It introduces compelling ideas—questions of trust, survival, identity—but too many of them fade instead of flourish. Plot threads appear promising before losing traction, resulting in a midsection that drifts and a climax that feels hurried rather than earned. Instead of building toward a powerful resolution, the story settles for being merely functional, leaving an impression of missed opportunity. In the end, Vicious is a film that is certainly watchable but far from memorable. It offers moments of tension and intrigue, enough to keep the viewer engaged, but not enough to inspire a second viewing or leave a lasting imprint. While the premise is strong and the lead delivers a commendable performance, the inconsistencies in tone, direction, and writing prevent the film from rising above average. It’s a one-time watch that entertains in flashes but never fully realizes the sharper, more gripping thriller it could have been. See more erin w Nov 29 By far one of the most brainless horror entries in decades. Pointless. Meandering. No payoff. See more Tristen M @Tristen98 Nov 26 Vicious is a unique horror thriller with psychological and supernatural elements and it's the kind of horror film that mentally challenges you with every twist and turn and it easily lives up to its name and it benifits greatly from the visceral and intense performance of Dakota Fanning. See more Read all reviews

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