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- You Can See Everything95 · conf 0.85
Reddit 93% positive across 103 comments; praised for humor, story/writing; RT 98% critics / 96% audience; +11% vs last week but theaters +210%, so not scored.
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Signals → composite
signal raw normalized 0-100 weight effective weight contribution reddit 93.2% of weighted comments positive (n=103) 93.2 0.45 0.529 49.34 audience RT audience 96% 96.0 0.20 0.235 22.59 critics RT Tomatometer 98% 98.0 0.20 0.235 23.06 cinemascore missing — 0.05 0.000 — boxoffice missing — 0.10 0.000 — composite (sum of contributions) 94.99 → 95.0 effective weight = weight / sum of weights of available signals (missing signals are dropped, not zeroed).
Confidence
coverage 0.85 (sum of available weights) × thread factor 1.0 (min(1, 0.5 + n/120), n=103) = 0.85
Bucket: Watch this
Watch this: all must pass
rule value score >= 90.45 (max(75, Q3 of this slate)) 95.0 pass confidence >= 0.55 0.85 pass Reddit thread data present True pass |RT audience - critics| < 30 -2.0 pass Reddit consensus >= 0.15 (not evenly split) 0.864 pass Box office
field value daily 6146325.0 theaters 2655.0 per_theater 2315 days 8 pct_lw 10.9 lw_daily 5543820.0 lw_theaters 855.0 theater_change 210.5 method not comparable: theater count changed +211% vs last week (> ±40%) score Sources
- BOM daily chart row (rank 2): https://www.boxofficemojo.com/date/2026-10-23/ 2026-10-25T04:25:36-04:00
- RT page: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/you_can_see_everything — matched by browse tile, exact title; values read from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/browse/movies_in_theaters/sort:popular?page=3 2026-10-25T02:39:07-04:00
- r/movies thread: Official Discussion - You Can See Everything [SPOILERS] posted 2026-10-16T02:13:12+00:00 (-1 days vs BOM release 2026-10-16, date check pass)
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- CinemaScore: no grade found in r/boxoffice post titles
Other-sub posts considered (24)
Reddit sentiment
103 comments scored (99 thread + 4 other-sub posts at weight 0.5). positive 35 / neutral 67 / negative 1. weighted positive 6.859 vs negative 0.5 → pos_share 0.932 → community score 93.2. consensus 0.864 = |pos − neg| / (pos + neg) weighted (v1 sd formula would give 0.387). Comment model: stance. 7 spoiler sentences dropped from theme mining.
theme sentence hits positive weight negative weight verdict story/writing 10 1.903 0.367 praised humor 10 2.411 0.132 praised performances 8 0.961 0.588 visuals/cinematography 3 0.382 0.102 praised action/fights 2 0.183 0.25 music/score 2 0.205 0 praised: ≥3 hits and ≥65% of weight positive. gripe: ≥3 hits, ≥45% negative and negative weight > 0.3.
Comments (104): label used, model verdict + rationale, VADER (for comparison), rank weight, spoiler flag, themes fed
rank source excerpt label (used) verdict rationale VADER (not used) weight spoiler sents themes fed (sentence score) 0 thread link
“I know how you’re feeling right now” “No you don’t” Got the biggest laugh out of my crowd. Just a cathartic line after listening to that douche bag ramble on for an hour.positive positive Praises the line as cathartic and highlights its successful comedic impact on the audience. +0.382 1.000 0 humor (+0.62) 1 thread link
“Have you ever told a lie” “…no I don’t think I have” “Liz, come on”neutral no_verdict Quotes dialogue from the film without expressing an opinion about its quality. +0.000 0.707 0 2 thread link
This and the “whos on first” scene were my favorite partspositive positive Calling scenes favorite parts expresses enjoyment of the film. +0.459 0.577 0 3 thread link
It’s a club….. that has strippers.neutral no_verdict Describes a club without expressing any judgment of the film. +0.000 0.500 0 4 thread link
Oh my god. I forgot about that. One of those things that I wished they explored more. Who were those shady ass people that he gave the rights to? Also I wished we found out more about her ex-husband.neutral no_verdict Discusses unresolved plot details and wishes for more backstory without expressing an overall judgment of the film. -0.340 0.447 0 5 thread link
Holmes's father revealing he worked for Enron was up there for mepositive positive Calls the Enron revelation a standout moment, implicitly expressing appreciation for the film. +0.000 0.408 0 6 thread link
What actually is tough is that a lot of Enron was honestly a functioning, normal business. My friends dad worked for Enron as an engineer for a few years. No idea at all about her dad, but do kinda empathize with him specifically. Her parents were pretty clearly hurting a lot.neutral no_verdict Discusses Enron employees and their families’ hardships without judging the film. +0.758 0.378 0 7 thread link
There was so much pain there and neither of her parents seemed happy with Billy and her, spending the last few days on that idiocy of trying to build a Theranos 2.0neutral no_verdict Discusses characters’ pain, family relationships, and misguided actions without judging the film itself. +0.031 0.354 0 8 thread link
The one interaction they had made it seem pretty clear that her dad really did not like Billyneutral no_verdict Discusses the characters’ relationship without evaluating the film. +0.531 0.333 0 9 thread link
And maybe it was just the added discomfort of being on camera, but the dad seemed like he wanted to keep talking but was worried about irritating Billy and obviously it’s such a complex situation for the parents like the insanity of their daughters life for the past 15 years or…neutral no_verdict Discusses the subjects’ family dynamics and circumstances without judging the film itself. -0.929 0.316 0 10 thread link
The ‘Nathan for You’ fraudulent business connection not landing was simply too goodpositive positive Calling the failed connection “simply too good” praises the film’s comedic moment. -0.077 0.302 0 11 thread link
Cathartic until it became clear he was 100 times worse than initially realizedneutral no_verdict Describes catharsis and a character's worsening moral revelation, without clearly judging the film itself. -0.128 0.289 0 12 thread link
The Charlie Kirk bit was BANANASneutral no_verdict Calls a specific bit wild without clearly praising or criticizing the film. +0.000 0.277 0 13 thread link
That whole scene kept shocking me. Everything out of his mouth got more and more insaneneutral no_verdict Describes shock at a character's escalating dialogue without judging the film's quality. -0.715 0.267 0 14 thread link
For real, like the fact that in that scene he straight up insinuated that he has the means and desire to physically harm all the people he wanted revenge on, only to awkwardly pause for 30 seconds before backpedaling because he probably realized that he just made a public death…neutral no_verdict Discusses a character’s threatening statements and behavior without judging the film’s quality. -0.891 0.258 0 15 thread link
Getting Amanda Seyfried in a room with him with a few glasses of wine was a brilliant decision. There's no way that conversation would have escalated the way it did if it was just him and Nathan. And Nathan sitting in the middle of it was just great visual comedy. As elusive…positive positive Praises the dinner scene’s staging and visual comedy; contempt targets Evans, not the film. +0.830 0.250 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.77), humor (+0.77) 16 thread link
Pretty sure he’s coked out of his mind for a lot of these scenesneutral no_verdict Speculates about someone's drug use during scenes without judging the film's quality. +0.670 0.243 0 17 thread link
Glad I’m not the only one noticing the sniffling during that office scene.neutral no_verdict Notes sniffling during a scene without expressing an opinion on the film. +0.459 0.236 0 18 thread link
Amanda was so fucking cool in that scene. She reacted exactly how any of my friends would.positive positive Praises Amanda’s scene as cool and her reaction as relatable. +0.716 0.229 0 19 thread link
She was so cool throughout. It was extremely cathartic to see her be as openly baffled and disgusted by Billy as I was. On the other hand, I'm not sure how to express this but it was interesting to see her reaction to Elizabeth blaming the show for making her life harder in…positive positive Praises Amanda as a major highlight and values her cathartic presence; discomfort concerns ethical complexity, not filmmaking. +0.634 0.224 0 20 thread link
Billy: I have anger in my heart and I’ll be seeking vengeance on everyone Nathan: Everyone?!neutral no_verdict Quotes character dialogue without expressing an opinion on the film. +0.200 0.218 0 21 thread link
I've never felt so uncertain about my feelings after finishing a movie. I truly have no idea where the act ends and reality beginsneutral no_verdict Expresses uncertainty and blurred boundaries between acting and reality, without judging the film positively or negatively. -0.288 0.213 0 22 thread link
Oh so the Nathan Fielder movie is a Nathan Fielder movie then.neutral no_verdict Comments on the film matching Nathan Fielder’s style without expressing approval or disapproval. +0.000 0.209 0 23 thread link
It’s a Nathan Fielder formula without the Nathan Fielder character. At least, that was my takeaway.neutral no_verdict Compares the film’s formula to Nathan Fielder’s work without expressing approval or disappointment. +0.000 0.204 0 24 thread link
Yeah, I loved watching him continue to press follow up questions and pulling on each thread. Especially when he’s asking Billy about the first time they met and fell in love. “What thought did you just have?”positive positive Expresses enjoyment of watching the character persistently ask probing follow-up questions. +0.883 0.200 0 25 thread link
I loved how he did not let up.positive positive Expresses love for the film's relentless approach. +0.599 0.196 0 26 thread link
It’s actually the unofficial 3rd season of The Rehearsal guest starring Amanda Seyfriedneutral no_verdict Joking comparison to The Rehearsal without expressing whether the film is good or bad. +0.000 0.192 0 27 thread link
Before seeing it, I think I just assumed it was going to end with Elizabeth going to prison and got surprised when it happened probably halfway through. Turns out there was so much more to this than I could have imagined.positive positive Expresses appreciative surprise at the film's unexpected scope and depth beyond their initial expectations. -0.340 0.189 1 28 thread link
The movie’s slow reveal that Billy is just as much of, if not MORE of a manipulative psychopath than Elizabeth is was fucking phenomenal. At first I was just bought in that he was a dude she was scamming that was too caught up thinking with his dick to see it. But good god he…positive positive Calls the reveal phenomenal and the film incredible art, praising its ambiguity, cinematography, and soundtrack. +0.223 0.186 2 story/writing (+0.36) 29 thread link
I think that, to an extent, their relationship is an act. The split in the financial stuff seems intentional so that Holmes doesn't have to pay back the people she defrauded. For the other stuff, sure maybe she's a total victim but I think it falls pretty clearly into a pattern…neutral no_verdict Discusses Holmes and Billy’s relationship and alleged deception without evaluating the film itself. +0.927 0.183 0 performances (-0.20), action/fights (+0.53) 30 thread link
When her dad just confidently and casually said where it all went wrong… that was shocking. And it really made me feel like genuine damage was done to her brain and that she never recovered, and now doesn’t have a single original thought in her head outside of what her partner…neutral no_verdict Discusses a shocking scene and its implications for a character without judging the film. +0.402 0.180 0 31 thread link
I desperately wish we'd gotten to hear more from him. I could really see how many of her behaviors could have stemmed from that - the relationship patterns, selective forgetfulness, and weaponized helplessnessneutral no_verdict Discusses character behavior and wishes for more character perspective without judging the film overall. -0.459 0.177 0 32 thread link
Yeah it's actually criminal that Nathan never got the parents' full responses. But Billy clearly was preventing it. The question is why- what were they gonna say?neutral no_verdict Discusses characters’ actions and speculates about withheld responses without judging the film itself. +0.421 0.174 0 33 thread link
He can control her, but not them. Same behavior he displayed when Nathan tried to interview the business partner after the time jump.neutral no_verdict Discusses character behavior and plot events without evaluating the film. +0.000 0.171 0 34 thread link
I agree, people are forgetting Liz and Billy are trying to control the narrative the whole time. They know they are being filmed. It's all a performance. When Liz says she has no idea who Nathan Fielder is. Come on. You really did zero research about this person who is going to…positive positive Explicitly loved the movie’s duel between two masters of deception. +0.392 0.169 0 story/writing (+0.36) 35 thread link
The only time I believed her 100% was when they were in the prison talking and she said their souls are intertwined or whatever. I think they are one and the same - 2 giant grifters. For nearly all of the questions Nathan asks, she somehow manages to give long nonanswers that…neutral no_verdict Discusses the subjects’ dishonesty and motives without evaluating the film itself. +0.911 0.167 0 36 thread link
Beyond thrilled Billy’s coke snorts were left in by the editor. Dude can get royally fucked.neutral no_verdict Celebrates retaining Billy’s coke snorts and insults him, without judging the film overall. -0.361 0.164 0 37 thread link
That they met in a WeWork was top tier comedypositive positive Praises the film’s WeWork meeting scene as top-tier comedy. +0.511 0.162 0 humor (+0.51) 38 thread link
I was the only one laughing when that was shown. Along with the mention of the gas station episode of Nathan For You. Had me giggling loud remembering it and how that was the first time, for me at least, where Nathan broke character in that showneutral no_verdict Describes laughing at a reference and remembering Nathan For You, without judging the film overall. +0.440 0.160 0 humor (+0.49) 39 thread link
Dude is a coked up lowlife.neutral no_verdict Insults a character without expressing any judgment of the film itself. -0.361 0.158 0 40 thread link
The Meta of the prison scene of Amanda playing Elizabeth saying she never wants someone to play her again 👌positive positive The approving emoji praises the prison scene’s meta commentary and layered performance. +0.721 0.156 0 41 thread link
I genuinely hope she gets a nomination for Best Actress. She deserves it. It would piss off Billy so fucking much.neutral no_verdict Supports an actress’s nomination and anticipates Billy’s reaction, without judging the film itself. +0.660 0.154 0 performances (+0.80) 42 thread link
I know Billy wasn’t acting but that scene at the dinner table between them was phenomenal. He was so perfectly hate-able.positive positive Calls the dinner table scene phenomenal and praises Billy's perfectly hateable portrayal. +0.861 0.152 0 43 thread link
This is what he's like ON CAMERA. Wtf is wrong with these peopleneutral no_verdict Reacts to people's behavior on camera without judging the film itself. -0.660 0.151 0 44 thread link
He was high and got carried away. You can see the moment he remembers the cameras are there.neutral no_verdict Interprets a character's behavior without evaluating the film. +0.000 0.149 0 45 thread link
Nathan: you would harm people? Billy: I'd do what I need to... (Nathan shocked) ... (Amanda shocked) ... (looks at camera) ... Billy: But then I remember Liz and I calm down. Fucking psychopathneutral no_verdict Quotes dialogue and calls a character a psychopath without judging the film itself. -0.153 0.147 0 46 thread link
Amanda really did do a great job baiting him. Fucking psycho.neutral no_verdict Discusses Amanda’s manipulation and character without judging the film itself. +0.625 0.146 0 47 thread link
Also seeing the real Amanda and how much she sort of resembles Holmes was nuts. Real Amanda also acted as a sort of proxy for us the audience, because she was wrestling with her own feelings about it the whole time, going on the journey of discovery with all of us that Nathan…positive positive Praises the film’s staggering meta layers and Amanda’s role in the audience’s journey of discovery. +0.128 0.144 0 48 thread link
I won’t lie either that I love how she called out more bullshit than anyone else in the movie. She’s the only person who actually decided to get under Billy’s, and Elizabeth’s, skin.neutral no_verdict Praises a character’s confrontational behavior without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.028 0.143 0 49 thread link
Amanda was my hero in the movie. As much as she believed Elizabeth was where she belonged and continued to be suspicious of her, she wanted to end that controling, abusive marriage. Her reactions from seeing Billy take the bowl to bringing up Charlie Kirk - chef's kiss.positive positive Praises Amanda’s characterization and reactions, calling them “chef’s kiss,” conveying appreciation for the film. -0.077 0.141 0 50 thread link
I walked away thinking the real Amanda seems cool as shit. She was so down for what Nathan wanted to do and I love the conviction she had about Charlie. My theater applauded when she insulted him again with zero hesitation.neutral no_verdict Praises Amanda’s personality and conviction, and describes audience reactions, without judging the film itself. +0.000 0.140 0 51 thread link
The escalation from Billy not trusting Elizabeth to properly whisk eggs to him creating an AI model of her and taking power of attorney was horrifyingneutral no_verdict Describes a horrifying plot escalation without expressing approval or criticism of the film itself. -0.580 0.139 0 52 thread link
Of the million things that got lost in the madness of the film, the various reptiles skittering around his Austin complex were some of my favoritespositive positive Expresses fondness for the film’s reptile details without clear criticism of the film. -0.340 0.137 0 53 thread link
owning exotic pets is a huge telltale sign if narcissism....I'll just leave this hereneutral no_verdict Comments on exotic pet ownership and narcissism without judging the film. +0.273 0.136 0 54 thread link
Getting Elizabeth to watch Amanda in The Dropout was great. Getting Amanda to watch Elizabeth watching Amanda in The Dropout was brilliant. Seyfried-ceptionneutral no_verdict Praises a meta viewing stunt involving The Dropout, without judging the film itself. +0.836 0.135 0 55 thread link
Making Amanda Seyfried pronounce Seyfried incorrectly 🤯😂neutral no_verdict Jokes about Amanda Seyfried’s pronunciation without judging the film. +0.637 0.134 0 56 thread link
I’ve never had such a visceral reaction to someone not getting a joke. This was unlike anything I have ever seen before and I don’t think I’ll stop chewing on it anytime soon. There is something so unsettlingly beautiful about the whole experience that is consistently…positive positive Explicitly loved the film, calling it a masterpiece and praising its unique, unsettlingly beautiful viewing experience. +0.915 0.132 0 humor (-0.22), visuals/cinematography (+0.76) 57 thread link
The audience literally had a stake in it. There’s a part of the movie where you’re thinking, “Wait, did I just give some money to Billy? By buying a ticket and watching?) The exact storm of events leading to that reveal makes this movie so goodpositive positive Explicitly praises the reveal and buildup, saying they make the movie so good. +0.625 0.131 1 58 thread link
Definitley! I was relieved when the card came up at the end that said he changed his mind about the back end.neutral no_verdict Expresses relief about an ending revelation, without judging the film’s quality or recommending it. +0.439 0.130 0 59 thread link
The "Who's On First" scene just broke my brain so much.neutral no_verdict Expresses bewilderment at a specific scene without clearly praising or criticizing the film. -0.421 0.129 0 60 thread link
The most genius idea to present to them on Nathan’s behalf, and that she didn’t get the premise of the joke was so so so baffling. But you definitely did get the sense in that moment that she was deeply embarrassed and didn’t want to show it.neutral no_verdict Discusses a joke and a character’s embarrassment without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.229 0.128 0 humor (+0.30) 61 thread link
It's so crazy because I just really don't know if she truly doesn't get or if she's SO committed to the bit that she won't relent.neutral no_verdict Speculates about someone's understanding or commitment to a bit without judging the film. +0.595 0.127 0 62 thread link
The audience at my showing erupted in laughter when dude brought up Charlie Kirk to Amanda. Of course that guy loved Charlieneutral no_verdict Describes audience laughter and jokes about a character’s politics without evaluating the film. +0.796 0.126 0 63 thread link
Of course he would dm Elon. Of course he’s an Ai bro. Of course he’s definitely an emotional abuser/possible domestic one too. Just from what she said about how much he takes care of her and they would build a monument to their love. No fucking wonder she gave up her power of…neutral no_verdict Discusses a person's behavior and relationship dynamics without evaluating the film itself. +0.859 0.125 0 64 thread link
Incredible film from beginning to end. 10/10 One thing that I haven’t seen discussed is the dark turn Billy took in that 2 year gap. He was always problematic but in that gap he became totally radicalized by right wing propoganda on Twitter like half of the men in this country.…positive positive Explicitly calls it an incredible film from beginning to end and rates it 10/10. +0.519 0.124 0 65 thread link
His face also had the alcohol bloat.neutral no_verdict Describes someone's appearance without judging the film. +0.000 0.123 0 66 thread link
It’s hard to really wrangle my thoughts on this one. I just came out of the theater an hour ago and there is just so much to think and talk about. I think Holmes is an incredible documentary subject and the summation of my thoughts is we are lucky to have this, even though I…positive positive Calls the documentary special and says we are lucky to have it, praising its fascinating subject and unanswered questions. +0.998 0.122 0 story/writing (+0.42), humor (+0.81), performances (+0.92) 67 thread link
I’m not sure I believe that she didn’t understand the joke on “who’s on first.” I think she’s smart enough to know that it plays in her favor to appear as if she doesn’t understand the joke. But I think it goes back to what’s so frustrating about all this, is that there’s never…neutral no_verdict Discusses the subject’s understanding and motives, without evaluating the film itself. -0.294 0.121 0 humor (+0.83) 68 thread link
Such a phenomenal movie. My favorite part I don’t see a lot of people discussing is Billy watching biology videos on YouTube at 3x speed. Him having apoptosis (a concept I’ve taught 8th graders) explained to him is hysterical.positive positive Calls the movie phenomenal and praises the biology video scene as hysterical. +0.440 0.120 0 69 thread link
The moment when you realize “Wait, did I just give money to Billy, by getting a ticket to this movie? Am I getting duped?”neutral no_verdict Jokes about ticket money benefiting Billy without expressing whether the film was good or bad. +0.000 0.120 0 70 thread link
I think my theater breathed a collective sigh of relief at the end lolneutral no_verdict Describes the audience’s relief at the ending without clearly evaluating the film. +0.718 0.119 0 71 thread link
Amanda was the perfect stand in for the audiencepositive positive Praises Amanda as a perfectly effective audience surrogate. +0.572 0.118 0 72 thread link
Amanda was great but she was also just another problem to this whole thing She got mad at Billy for portraying Liz and then the next minute defended herself portraying Liz because it was "all a character" She was no hero. Sure, she says Billy sucks which is 100% true, but…neutral no_verdict Discusses Amanda’s hypocrisy and responsibility within the story, without judging the film itself. -0.933 0.117 0 story/writing (-0.88), performances (-0.26) 73 thread link
I do think it’s very different for a known actor to portray someone in a show than it is to tweet from the real life persons account as if you are them. However, something I found really interesting is Amanda’s argument that it was not her fault that people didn’t know it was a…neutral no_verdict Discusses Amanda’s ethical arguments and involvement without judging the film’s quality or recommending it. +0.375 0.116 0 74 thread link
My immediate takeaway is that this movie exists because of the "Drink my grandsons pee" guy.neutral no_verdict The comment jokes about the movie’s inspiration without expressing whether the commenter liked or disliked it. +0.000 0.115 0 75 thread link
Even in my critically acclaimed documentary biopics I can’t escape Charlie Kirkneutral no_verdict Jokes about Charlie Kirk appearing in documentary biopics without expressing a clear opinion of the film. +0.178 0.115 0 76 thread link
Why did you take over the eggs?neutral no_verdict The comment asks a question without expressing any judgment of the film. +0.000 0.114 0 77 thread link
he clocked billy immediately. it's funny billy and elizabeth wanted nathan because they viewed this as a human interest story (aka they wanted to get people to emotionally connect to elizabeth and thought nathan would pull that out) but they underestimated how laser (no pun…neutral no_verdict Discusses characters’ motivations and social dynamics without evaluating the film. +0.747 0.113 0 story/writing (+0.75), humor (+0.75) 78 thread link
This is one of Nathan’s superpowers. He does not feel awkwardness. It bounces right off him. He’ll ask the questions that social politeness usually censors. He’ll stay on the point, maintain the eye contact, let the silence hold as long as you want it to.neutral no_verdict Describes Nathan’s personality and conversational behavior without judging the film. -0.098 0.113 0 79 thread link
Pathetic from Fielder. They do like a 5 minute scene where they discuss Who's on First and despite Elizabeth saying I don't know multiple times, he never explains to her that he's actually on third base You'd never guess he went to one of Canada's top business schools based on…neutral no_verdict Jokes about Fielder failing to explain a Who’s on First reference, without genuinely evaluating the film. -0.103 0.112 0 80 thread link
Well, pretty sure I love Amanda Seyfried as much as I hate Billy Evans now.neutral no_verdict Expresses affection for Amanda Seyfried and hatred of Billy Evans, without judging the film itself. +0.796 0.111 0 81 thread link
“He’s a fucking pussy”neutral no_verdict A quoted insult about a character gives no judgment of the film itself. +0.000 0.110 0 82 thread link
Really appreciated Amanda saying out loud all the things I was thinking.neutral no_verdict Appreciates Amanda voicing their thoughts, but gives no clear judgment of the film itself. +0.556 0.110 0 83 thread link
That second half was quite literally Obsession in real life. During that Jail conversation, If Nathan had told me that Billy had used a one-wish willow to make Elizabeth Holmes love him more than anything, I would’ve actually believed him.neutral no_verdict Compares events to Obsession and discusses characters without expressing approval or criticism of the film. +0.366 0.109 0 84 thread link
I still don’t know if she’s the victim or the victimizer, but her taste in men is atrociousneutral no_verdict Discusses the character’s role and taste in men without judging the film. -0.351 0.108 0 85 thread link
This was masterfully shot. I was in awe the entire time. I’d say a documentary has no business looking this nice, but everyone’s faces, their expressions, eyes…it’s all so important.positive positive Calls the film masterfully shot and expresses sustained awe, praising its visuals and their importance. +0.554 0.108 0 86 thread link
No idea if she's eligible but give Amanda Seyfried the best supporting actress Oscarpositive positive Calls Amanda Seyfried's performance Oscar-worthy, expressing strong praise for the film's acting. +0.876 0.107 0 performances (+0.88) 87 thread link
It was very odd to me that Liz called Billy at home from prison while Amanda was over. She 100% knew and knew it would fuck with her head. Amanda was physically unsettledneutral no_verdict Discusses Liz’s intentions and Amanda’s reaction without judging the film’s quality. -0.893 0.107 0 88 thread link
Holmes even said like "I don't know if I knew you'd be there" and Amanda calls it out as really weird. You're definitely right thereneutral no_verdict Discusses character dialogue and agrees with another interpretation without evaluating the film. +0.696 0.106 0 89 thread link
The key scene to me was when Nathan mentioned bringing up the David Blaine magic trick to Liz in their first meeting. The ice pick thru the hand. In my opinion, that trick very closes resembles what is going on here. Her and Billy are both playing specific characters and trying…positive positive Explicitly calls it an amazing film and rates it 10/10. +0.957 0.105 0 story/writing (+0.27) 90 thread link
I’m still in complete disbelief at what I just watched. I don’t think anyone will ever know how Elizabeth Holmes’ mind works but it’s fascinating seeing how she fell into the exact same dynamic she had with Sunny. God that guy is the worst and I’m so thankful he didn’t get a…positive positive Calls the film fascinating, praises Nathan Fielder’s creativity, and says the experience will stay with them. +0.980 0.105 0 91 thread link
Sunny’s nickname at Theranos was The Enforcer and it seems Elizabeth has found herself a new enforcer in Billy to do her dirty work. Mostly what I took from this is that Elizabeth seems to be a genuinely deeply codependent person who uses this codependency like a tool to keep…neutral no_verdict Analyzes Elizabeth’s behavior and relationships without evaluating the documentary’s quality or recommending it. +0.681 0.104 0 92 thread link
One of my favorite moments early in the film was when Fielder was pressing Billy about Liz and his family’s wealth. Then Billy abruptly leaves saying “I’m late for my cousin’s thing…” and Nathan says “Oh I didn’t know that”.positive positive Calling the scene one of their favorite moments expresses appreciation for the film. +0.735 0.104 0 93 thread link
the reveal where his father just bluntly drops what happened with her took all the air out of the room. and then once billy tries his hardest to take control of the narrative, it gets so much stark from there. it’s only until he defends fucking charlie kirk that my audience…positive positive Praises the film’s powerful, stark emotional impact, concluding with an admiring “what a movie.” +0.000 0.103 1 94 thread link
That score was haunting and very fitting. The subject matter already had me on the edge of my seat, but the music really felt perfect for an October movie. Also, it was very interesting to see get even better in her reenactment. Having never seen the Hulu show, the clips made…positive positive Praises the haunting, fitting score, engaging subject matter, and improved reenactment performance. +0.960 0.103 0 music/score (+0.30), music/score (+0.76) 95 thread link
the fact his only comment to nathan in the prison scene was "doesn't she look good?" AND his comments about her being "healthy" and having abs now like.........she's literally probably starving and has prison abs ok.neutral no_verdict Discusses a character’s insensitive remarks in a prison scene without judging the film itself. -0.845 0.102 0 visuals/cinematography (-0.84) 96 thread link
When Amanda Seyfried joined the film and they returned to the San Diego house, i was so excited that this was really becoming The Rehearsal The Movie.positive positive Expresses excitement about the film’s direction, enthusiastically comparing it to The Rehearsal. +0.479 0.102 0 97 thread link
LASERSexcluded: too short (<15 chars) 98 thread link
Copying a response I put in another thread, but my initial reaction is that I genuinely think that this movie will go down in history, potentially as a turning point for what we expect out of documentaries. It completely turns the genre on its head and makes the audience stare…positive positive Calls it a masterpiece and a potentially historic turning point for documentaries, praising its innovative approach. +0.937 0.101 0 99 thread link
Amanda's pony is such a scene stealerpositive positive Calling Amanda's pony a scene stealer praises an entertaining element of the film. -0.402 0.100 0 0 other-sub post link I did NOT like 'You Can See Everything' and I think it sets a bad precedent on Documentaries
At any point Nathan spoke to Elizabeth Holmes, she was speaking to a Judge of public opinion. Nathan mentions "I do not have a background on the science of the matter" yet he does not follow up with expert opinion, he does not examine the evidence or the claims present, nor…negative negative Explicitly calls it a bad documentary and criticizes its missing context, unreliable narration, and careless approach. -0.596 0.500 0 story/writing (+0.30) 1 other-sub post link Why do so many reviews of You Can See Everything seem to give Elizabeth Holmes the benefit of the doubt?
So here are some quotes from the sort of reviews I’m talking about New York Times: Whether Holmes’s occasional blinks and tears in these chats are performative is open to question as are her grasp on language, truth, science and reality itself Slashfilm: Don't go into this…neutral no_verdict Criticizes reviewers’ interpretations of Holmes and ambiguity, without expressing a verdict on the film itself. -0.810 0.354 0 story/writing (+0.35), story/writing (+0.46), humor (+0.87) 2 other-sub post link A Therapist's Reflections on You Can See Everything
Light Spoilers for You Can See Everything ahead - be forewarned! It would be difficult to put onto the page all of the thoughts that have been crashing through my head since I saw “You Can See Everything” last night. But of course, the thing that has been keeping me up the most…neutral no_verdict Discusses Holmes’s psychology and interprets a scene without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.998 0.289 2 performances (+0.78), performances (+0.64), performances (-0.61) 3 other-sub post link The genius of You Can See Everything
I know there’s a lot of discussion about how Holmes is portrayed in the film, and how uncomfortable the ambiguity is given what we know in real life. Which is of course true. Let’s be real, this person would understand who’s on first. But YCSE is not about whether Holmes is…positive positive Defends the film’s deliberate choices and praises its layered exploration of truth, belief, and contradiction. +0.945 0.250 0 action/fights (-0.25), story/writing (-0.30) - Wicker92 · conf 0.95
Reddit 98% positive across 96 comments; praised for humor, story/writing; RT 94% critics / 94% audience; new this week, $1,604/theater on 2026-10-23.
Under the hood
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signal raw normalized 0-100 weight effective weight contribution reddit 98.2% of weighted comments positive (n=96) 98.2 0.45 0.474 46.52 audience RT audience 94% 94.0 0.20 0.211 19.79 critics RT Tomatometer 94% 94.0 0.20 0.211 19.79 cinemascore missing — 0.05 0.000 — boxoffice new release: 25*log10(per-theater $) - 25 ($1k->50, $3k->62, $10k->75) 55.1 0.10 0.105 5.80 composite (sum of contributions) 91.90 → 91.9 effective weight = weight / sum of weights of available signals (missing signals are dropped, not zeroed).
Confidence
coverage 0.95 (sum of available weights) × thread factor 1.0 (min(1, 0.5 + n/120), n=96) = 0.95
Bucket: Watch this
Watch this: all must pass
rule value score >= 90.45 (max(75, Q3 of this slate)) 91.9 pass confidence >= 0.55 0.95 pass Reddit thread data present True pass |RT audience - critics| < 30 0.0 pass Reddit consensus >= 0.15 (not evenly split) 0.963 pass Box office
field value daily 2360000.0 theaters 1471.0 per_theater 1604 days 1 pct_lw lw_daily lw_theaters method new release: 25*log10(per-theater $) - 25 ($1k->50, $3k->62, $10k->75) note opening day includes Thursday previews score 55.1 Sources
- BOM daily chart row (rank 4): https://www.boxofficemojo.com/date/2026-10-23/ 2026-10-25T04:25:36-04:00
- RT page: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/wicker — matched by browse tile, exact title; values read from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/browse/movies_in_theaters/sort:popular?page=3 2026-10-25T02:39:07-04:00
- r/movies thread: Official Discussion - Wicker [SPOILERS] posted 2026-10-23T02:00:57+00:00 (-1 days vs BOM release 2026-10-23, date check pass)
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Reddit sentiment
96 comments scored (96 thread + 0 other-sub posts at weight 0.5). positive 42 / neutral 53 / negative 1. weighted positive 8.108 vs negative 0.151 → pos_share 0.982 → community score 98.2. consensus 0.963 = |pos − neg| / (pos + neg) weighted (v1 sd formula would give 0.356). Comment model: stance. 10 spoiler sentences dropped from theme mining.
theme sentence hits positive weight negative weight verdict humor 19 5.456 0 praised story/writing 11 1.773 0.146 praised visuals/cinematography 7 1.037 0 praised performances 5 0.4 0.302 direction/tone 2 0.103 0.218 faithfulness/adaptation 2 0.123 0.156 scares/horror 1 0 0.111 action/fights 1 0.105 0 praised: ≥3 hits and ≥65% of weight positive. gripe: ≥3 hits, ≥45% negative and negative weight > 0.3.
Comments (100): label used, model verdict + rationale, VADER (for comparison), rank weight, spoiler flag, themes fed
rank source excerpt label (used) verdict rationale VADER (not used) weight spoiler sents themes fed (sentence score) 0 thread link
I could comment on what a sweet, unique and surprisingly emotional movie this was, but more than anything right now I wanna say that this is one of the absolute funniest movies I've seen in a theater for a long time. There were easily a half dozen scenes that made me laugh…positive positive Calls it sweet, unique, emotional, and exceptionally funny, awarding it 8.5/10. +0.934 1.000 0 humor (+0.59) 1 thread link
Get rid of the word laughneutral no_verdict Requests a wording change without expressing any judgment of the film. +0.557 0.707 0 humor (+0.56) 2 thread link
Squeeze your biggest tit!neutral no_verdict A quote or joke without any judgment of the film. +0.000 0.577 0 3 thread link
"this one"excluded: too short (<15 chars) 4 thread link
There were easily a half dozen scenes that made me laugh HARD. In a good, intentional way? Or a this is so bad way?neutral no_verdict Reports laughing but explicitly leaves unclear whether the humor was intentional or the film was laughably bad. +0.389 0.447 0 humor (+0.59) 5 thread link
It is a comedy... but with heart. And wicker cock.positive positive Describing the comedy as having heart conveys a favorable judgment, alongside a playful joke. +0.768 0.408 0 humor (+0.36) 6 thread link
cock is leatherneutral no_verdict A brief joke or observation with no judgment of the film. -0.153 0.378 0 7 thread link
Good. VERY good. This is legitimately a funny move.positive positive Explicitly calls the film very good and legitimately funny. +0.867 0.354 0 humor (+0.44) 8 thread link
It has excellent deadpan amd witty humor that balances well with Shakespearean/Pygmalion bawdy humorpositive positive Praises the film’s excellent deadpan wit and well-balanced bawdy humor. +0.840 0.333 0 humor (+0.84) 9 thread link
Does it have a sad ending?neutral no_verdict Asks about the ending without expressing an opinion on the film. -0.477 0.316 1 10 thread link
It’s a very happy, fairy tale ending.neutral no_verdict Describes the ending as happy and fairy-tale-like without expressing approval or criticism of the film. +0.612 0.302 1 11 thread link
I loved the framing of the story. It reminded me so much of a Grimm's fairy tale, with the way everyone is just their title (Tailor's-wife, the Butcher, etc) and the title cards throughout. Peter Dinklage really got to showcase his Shakespearean acting chops with his…positive positive Loved the framing, fairy-tale style, humour, performances, and villain characterization; consistently praises the film. +0.957 0.289 0 story/writing (+0.60), humor (+0.78), story/writing (+0.47) 12 thread link
Agreed about Elizabeth Debicki. The Tailor's Wife was definitely evil but I kind of felt for her by the end of the movie. Every time someone had a problem she seemed to be trying to fix it (except for the Fisherwoman, obviously)neutral no_verdict Discusses sympathy for a character and her actions without judging the film itself. -0.285 0.277 0 13 thread link
She had a weird savior complex. She only “help" in a showy, condescending way, mainly to feel important and superior. I think her ending is proportional to what she did. She is literally trapped in this marriage, living in hell on earth.neutral no_verdict Analyzes a character’s motivations and fate without judging the film’s quality. -0.572 0.267 1 14 thread link
Oh, I took the ending as her husband abandoning her, and her being left alone with sisterneutral no_verdict The commenter interprets the ending without expressing an opinion on the film's quality. -0.557 0.258 1 15 thread link
I have to say, the whole twist of a wicker woman was excellent, I didn’t see any of it coming. Then she’s the highest bidder and I was like “oh wow good for her I guess” then she gets OUTBID. 😱 then the wicker woman is thorns? It was just surprise after surprise. I found myself…positive positive Calls the twist excellent and enthusiastically praises the film’s unexpected developments. +0.905 0.250 1 16 thread link
I saw this at Sundance so it has been forever I loved Dinklage's monologues but they always felt very sing songy to meneutral mixed Loved Dinklage’s monologues but found their delivery consistently sing-songy, expressing praise and criticism without an overall lean. +0.351 0.243 0 17 thread link
they always felt very sing songy to me I was almost certain this was going to turn into a musical in the beginning of his first monologue. They were hilarious and added a bit of crazy to the mix l0lpositive positive Calls the monologues hilarious and appreciates the craziness they added to the film. +0.275 0.236 0 18 thread link
I was the only one in the theater when I saw this tonight; I’m thankful for that because I was really laughing very hard at some points and it was nice to be able to laugh as loud as I wanted to. I really loved the bits when Dinklage’s character went into full on monologue…positive positive They laughed hard throughout and explicitly loved Dinklage’s monologues. +0.950 0.229 0 humor (+0.91), story/writing (+0.64) 19 thread link
I love that small bit of dialogue when he's thinking out loud that it would be wrong for him use these skills for his own benefit, thus explaining why he lives alone without a large wicker community for himself.positive positive Explicitly loves a dialogue moment and appreciates how it explains the character’s solitary life. +0.477 0.224 0 story/writing (+0.48) 20 thread link
There was also a tiny line when he and Fisherwoman were discussing how Wicker wasn't required to love her...because Basket Maker certainly tried to persuade him in the other direction. We were howling at that.positive positive Their enthusiastic laughter at the line conveys enjoyment of the film’s humor. -0.242 0.218 0 direction/tone (-0.24) 21 thread link
My screening was sold out and it killed. So many little thngs that had me giggling. The dance sequence. The stitches scene. All of Debicki's backhanded "compliments". The dudes at the bar. The burial.positive positive Says the film killed at their screening and praises numerous scenes that made them giggle. +0.637 0.213 1 22 thread link
"He's not a very good doctor, is he?"neutral no_verdict Quotes dialogue about a character without judging the film itself. -0.387 0.209 0 23 thread link
"You'll be up and walking again by tomorrow."neutral no_verdict The comment quotes dialogue without expressing an opinion about the film. +0.000 0.204 0 24 thread link
Tailor, you've done a great job.neutral no_verdict A quoted compliment to the tailor, not an evaluation of the film itself. +0.625 0.200 0 25 thread link
Man the writers truly knew what they were doing with that line because it beamed straight into the rage center of my brain like a sniper shot lol Like okay Tailor's Wife, I see you girl.positive positive Praises the writers for crafting a line that effectively provoked a strong emotional reaction. +0.836 0.196 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.84) 26 thread link
I honestly thought he was going to sing. Lol I'm glad it didnt happen. I also thought this movie was funny. I dont know if anyone else in the theater had also found the comedy in it. There was not many of us in the theater so maybe I just didnt hear them.positive positive They enjoyed the movie's humor and were glad an anticipated singing scene didn't happen. +0.922 0.192 0 humor (+0.44), humor (+0.36) 27 thread link
My theater was decently full and everyone was laughing including me lol.positive positive The commenter reports laughing along with the audience, indicating enjoyment of the film. +0.718 0.189 0 humor (+0.72) 28 thread link
so did I lol. I was like "is this a musical and I didn't realize?" My theater was not very full, they played it in one of their smaller screen rooms, maybe 10-15 people. Everyone laughed throughout, though!neutral no_verdict Describes surprise and audience laughter without expressing a personal judgment of the film. +0.889 0.186 0 performances (+0.63), humor (+0.51) 29 thread link
My theater was almost full and it was electric how much laughing was happening! I also cried 😅positive positive Enthusiastically describes an electric theater experience, shared laughter, and emotional engagement. +0.764 0.183 0 humor (+0.54) 30 thread link
This was genuinely so weird and wonderful. A freaky romance/rom com for the ladies! Skarsgard’s character is surprisingly sweet. Coleman is wonderful of course. I wanted to slap Debicki though I sympathized with her character at times. Best moment was when that one girl was…positive positive Calls the film weird and wonderful, praises the performances, and enthusiastically highlights a favorite scene. +0.981 0.180 0 story/writing (+0.64) 31 thread link
That scene KILLED in my theater. It was so perfect.positive positive Calls the scene perfect and enthusiastically praises its impact in the theater. +0.613 0.177 1 32 thread link
It sent her into existential crisis. So funny!positive positive Calling the existential-crisis moment funny expresses enjoyment of the film's humor. -0.166 0.174 0 humor (+0.54) 33 thread link
The effect where you could occasionally see through his wicker limbs was absolutely seamless.positive positive Praises the film’s visual effects as absolutely seamless. +0.000 0.171 0 34 thread link
I know! How did they do that??neutral no_verdict Expresses surprise and asks how something was done, without judging the film. +0.000 0.169 0 35 thread link
He probably wore a green shirt under wicker costume for these shotsneutral no_verdict Speculates about costume and filming techniques without judging the film. +0.000 0.167 0 36 thread link
I was so scared that the wicker husband was going to turn into Alexander Skarsgård and give us another generational disappointment like Beauty and the Beastneutral no_verdict Expresses concern about a potential transformation and criticizes Beauty and the Beast, without judging Wicker overall. -0.188 0.164 0 37 thread link
So did Iexcluded: too short (<15 chars) 38 thread link
Such a tightly packed and well told fable! Every line skarsgard delivered felt custom made to make the audience go AWWWW. Everyone looked like they had a great time with this but man did Dinklage steal it a bit for me. Whether it was his 10/10 fits or weird monologues after…positive positive Praises the tightly told fable, performances, humor, and Dinklage’s standout contribution. -0.390 0.160 0 39 thread link
Whether it was his 10/10 fits Dude YES. He was dripped out so hardneutral no_verdict Praises a character's outfits, not the film itself. +0.375 0.158 0 40 thread link
This was great. So unlike anything else I’ve seen this year, really. It’s not perfect but I was so taken with this fairy-tale world and the lead performances. I do love movies about male insecurity and this one really digs into that in such interesting ways. Plus it’s horny!…positive positive Explicitly calls it great and repeatedly praises its worldbuilding, performances, themes, and humor despite minor flaws. +0.999 0.156 2 performances (-0.25), visuals/cinematography (+0.61), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.20), visuals/cinematography (+0.78), visuals/cinematography (+0.96) 41 thread link
To add to the collar bit and worldbuilding, I liked that no one had names - men were all "x job" and women were "x job's wife" (eg, Tailor and Tailor's Wife) except for the main couple, who remained "Wicker Man" and "Fisherwoman" even after marriage, with Coleman's character…positive positive Explicitly praises the film’s worldbuilding and naming choices, particularly the main couple’s distinctive titles. +0.153 0.154 0 42 thread link
And really he was often called the Wicker Husband too, reflecting the X-wife in reverse.neutral no_verdict Discusses naming and a character parallel without judging the film. +0.000 0.152 0 43 thread link
I understand there needs to be conflict, but I had a hard time accepting how quickly Olivia Colman just bought into a clearly jealous and adversarial woman's claims that her wicker husband was banging all the village wives. Sure she's struggling with her own insecurities, but…negative negative Criticizes implausible character behavior and finds the resulting interrogation scene unconvincing. -0.791 0.151 0 44 thread link
I felt like it was pretty true to her character. she even said that it’s easier for her to accept the bad than the good. she’s been without love for the majority of her life and now she has a good thing and for all her insecurities, she doesn’t know what to do with it. I can…neutral no_verdict Analyzes a character’s insecurities and motivations without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.945 0.149 0 story/writing (+0.82) 45 thread link
Her popping back out of the house every time he said something had me cracking uppositive positive The commenter praises a recurring comedic moment for making them laugh. +0.000 0.147 0 46 thread link
I also felt that way as that plot played out - that we already know she doesn't trust the tailor's wife, why would she buy into an obvious lie - but her statement later about the bad being easier to believe than the good, and even during the fireplace scene earlier, really…neutral no_verdict Analyzes the character’s distrust and mentions a specific frustration without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.121 0.146 0 performances (-0.39), story/writing (-0.39) 47 thread link
So does Wicker guy hang dong?neutral no_verdict Asks about nudity without expressing any judgment of the film. +0.000 0.144 0 48 thread link excluded: too short (<15 chars) 49 thread link
Watch it in 4DXpositive positive Recommends watching the film in 4DX. +0.000 0.141 0 50 thread link
They wove him 4 dicks??neutral no_verdict A surprised question about a character's anatomy, with no judgment of the film itself. +0.000 0.140 0 51 thread link
Massive. Massive.neutral no_verdict “Massive” alone provides no clear judgment of the film’s quality or recommendation. +0.000 0.139 0 52 thread link
Dude hangs dong!neutral no_verdict Jokes about nudity without expressing a judgment of the film. +0.000 0.137 0 53 thread link
I really enjoyed the beginning and the end. Both parts felt like classic fables (the beginning with the Wicker man repeated asking for things and offering to fix things around the house, the end with the competition that tears the town apart). Very pretty movie with all the…positive positive Enjoyed the beginning and ending, praised the visuals, and explicitly called it a great film. +0.978 0.136 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.79), visuals/cinematography (+0.40) 54 thread link
The absence of names does feel very true to the fairy tales I read as a child, but it also reminds me of The Handmaid’s Tale, so the conceit works well on both levels.positive positive Praises the film’s nameless-character conceit as effective on both fairy-tale and thematic levels. +0.571 0.135 0 55 thread link
Went to wicker for giggles and left with an existential crisis 😳neutral no_verdict Describes an unexpected emotional reaction without clearly judging the film's quality or recommending it. -0.511 0.134 0 56 thread link
Truly! it was so much more than how it has been marketed I was pleasantly surprisedpositive positive They were pleasantly surprised and felt the film offered much more than its marketing suggested. +0.802 0.132 0 57 thread link
so obviously we know that the wicker husband cannot get anyone pregnant, provided that was the reason basketmaker told fisherwoman as to why wicker was not cheating on her, therefore the baby must be made by basketmaker and would not be “born” necessarily. how do you guys think…neutral no_verdict Discusses plot implications and theorizes about the baby's development without judging the film. +0.445 0.131 0 58 thread link
I figured it would mold and rot eventually, just as the wicker man wouldneutral no_verdict Speculates about decay within the story without judging the film. +0.000 0.130 0 59 thread link
The wickerman is only going to rot since he got lit on fire At least, that's what the basket maker said towards the end of the movieneutral no_verdict Discusses a plot detail and character dialogue without judging the film. -0.340 0.129 0 60 thread link
The reason the wicker man was rotting was due to getting set on fire. I’m assuming since the basket weaver leaves the village with them at the end, he can weave the baby’s body until he reaches full adulthood.neutral no_verdict Explains plot details and speculates about the ending without judging the film. -0.296 0.128 0 61 thread link
The reason the wicker man was rotting was due to getting set on fire. No, it's just something that happens to wicker. He had a small spot on his shoulder/neck early on, and the basket maker tells a customer later that they can use vinegar for the rot on a normal basket.neutral no_verdict Explains a plot detail about wicker rot without expressing an opinion on the film. -0.340 0.127 0 62 thread link
The movie was surprisingly heartfelt, tackling the deep emotions of feeling unloved, especially in marriage, to discovering new ways to rekindle a dying flame (the baker and his wife doing roleplay and wanting a "third" was very entertaining but also great example of…positive positive Praises the film’s heartfelt themes, entertaining relationship dynamics, emotional impact, and phenomenal acting. +0.949 0.126 0 63 thread link
when I as dyingneutral no_verdict The fragment expresses no clear judgment of the film. +0.000 0.125 0 64 thread link
The bar scene was absolutely hilarious. “ she has milk and doesn’t even let me lick it.”positive positive Calling the bar scene absolutely hilarious expresses clear praise for the film's comedy. +0.458 0.124 0 humor (+0.46) 65 thread link
I liked it a lot, though I still feel bad for the Tailor's Wife's sister's husband dying while trying to fix the roof (so he could appear "manly" to his wife). I do feel as though it's a fantasy aimed towards older women (the romance novel cover pretty much confirms that), and…positive positive Explicitly liked it a lot; disappointment about missing nudity is a minor caveat. -0.606 0.123 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.93) 66 thread link
I didn't take it as the Bottlewasher wanting to appear manly. It was after that pub scene where Wicker said "It makes her happy, and that makes me happy." All the other men were so insecure and mocked him, but to me it looked like Bottlewasher was the only one who realized that…neutral no_verdict Interprets Bottlewasher’s motivations and character development without judging the film itself. +0.828 0.122 0 67 thread link
you could kinda see it when he was naked in the water with the fish traps and Fisherwoman was looking at him from across the river.neutral no_verdict Describes a scene and a character's observation without judging the film. +0.000 0.121 0 68 thread link
This was a ton of fun. The hour and 40 minutes FLEW by. I found myself more emotionally invested than I expected to be!positive positive Calls the film fun, praises its brisk pacing, and expresses unexpectedly strong emotional investment. +0.556 0.120 0 69 thread link
The baker's wife asking to dance with Wicker Husband and the Baker's bar monologue had people hollering in the theater. One of the better movie experiences, so many girl dates.positive positive Calls it one of the better movie experiences and highlights enthusiastic audience reactions. +0.440 0.120 0 70 thread link
The film is great and I really enjoyed the world that the film sets up, but this is no way near as horny as the marketing has suggested, outside of a few comedic sex scenes there's nothing really that tantilising there.positive positive Calls the film great and enjoyed its world, despite finding it less sexy than the marketing suggested. +0.680 0.119 0 71 thread link
I absolutely loved it. It was commentary on the patriarchy, the ways women push each other down, and how no one benefits from it. It was about who deserves to be loved. It was horny and sexy and romantic. 10/10positive positive They explicitly loved the film, praised its themes and romance, and rated it 10/10. +0.896 0.118 0 72 thread link
Is it possible for the wicker baby to age ? Or will it be a baby forever ?neutral no_verdict Asks a plot-related question about the wicker baby without evaluating the film. +0.000 0.117 0 73 thread link
Yearly “ checkups” from the Basketmaker to age him?neutral no_verdict Asks a question about a plot detail without evaluating the film. +0.000 0.116 0 74 thread link
Is it weird I thought it would be hornier? In a post Poor Things world this is very tame tbh. It is a very sweet movie though and I love how it uses the fairytale framing to add onto the gender role commentary i.e. all the men being referred by their job and all the women being…positive positive Despite expecting more sexuality, they praise its sweetness, fairytale framing, gender commentary, and humor. +0.866 0.115 0 humor (+0.65) 75 thread link
The wicker baby is the stuff of nightmaresneutral no_verdict Describes the wicker baby as nightmarish without judging the film’s quality or recommending it. +0.000 0.115 0 76 thread link
This movie was so great! Wonderful performances and some twists I didn’t see coming. And it was funny! Best movie I’ve seen this year.positive positive Enthusiastically praises the performances, twists, and humor, calling it the best movie seen this year. +0.958 0.114 0 performances (+0.57), humor (+0.49) 77 thread link
Anyone have a picture of the Wicker Baby?neutral no_verdict Asks for a picture of the Wicker Baby without expressing an opinion on the film. +0.000 0.113 0 78 thread link
I never thought I'd see a creepier movie baby doll than Renesme from Twilight, yet here we are.neutral no_verdict Calls the movie's baby doll creepy without expressing whether they liked or disliked the film. +0.000 0.113 0 79 thread link
It looked more human than renesmeneutral no_verdict A joke comparing appearances to Renesmee, without judging the film itself. +0.000 0.112 0 80 thread link
He is so creepy poor thingneutral no_verdict Describes a character as creepy without judging the film itself. -0.389 0.111 0 scares/horror (-0.39) 81 thread link
This was such a nice little moviepositive positive Calling it a nice little movie clearly expresses approval. +0.421 0.110 0 82 thread link
Just saw it, had a good time, the audience was very active in my theater and the movie was surprisingly funny as well as pretty moving. I loved the Baker couple.positive positive They had a good time, found the movie funny and moving, and loved the Baker couple. +0.960 0.110 0 humor (+0.94) 83 thread link
I loved how earnest this was! I wasn't sure what to expect between weird body horror, erotic fantasy or tongue in cheek humor (which there is a lot of good parts of) but it definitely wasn't how warm this ended up being ! The basket maker making it very clear how gay he was in…positive positive Loved the film’s earnestness, unexpected warmth, and humor. +0.951 0.109 1 humor (+0.72) 84 thread link
This is a fun romp of a movie. I love all the invented village traditions, the dance, the things they do to ward off bad luck. It could have gotten way darker, but they circled back around and gave us a nice way out. The only criticism I have is that there's no explanation for…positive positive Calls it a fun romp and mighty fine fable, with only a minor criticism about unexplained magic. +0.773 0.108 0 85 thread link
On my end I loved that there was no explanation and it just happened. To each their own.positive positive They loved the film’s lack of explanation, expressing clear approval of its storytelling choice. +0.402 0.108 0 86 thread link
Oh see I kind of thought it was implied that the basket weaver was magical because of the eggs and the line he says—“Mother Nature provides, I merely augment.”neutral no_verdict Interprets the basket weaver's magical abilities without evaluating the film. +0.000 0.107 0 87 thread link
I disagree very strongly that there would have been any improvement by explaining how it works.neutral no_verdict Rejects a proposed explanation but gives no clear overall judgment of the film. +0.420 0.107 0 88 thread link
It’s a very superstitious village and the story feels like a fable so I just rolled with the notion that there’s magic in the world.neutral no_verdict Explains accepting magic within the story’s setting, without evaluating or recommending the film. +0.361 0.106 0 story/writing (+0.36) 89 thread link
Ok so ladies how do we solve the mold problem? We need all the women in stem and booktok on this ASAP!! 🤔🧐neutral no_verdict Jokes about solving a plot-related mold problem without evaluating the film. +0.223 0.105 0 90 thread link
This was so great but the best part has to be that dance. It's in the most fucked up time signature, alternating between 7 and 3 beats per measure and then throwing in random other single measures with some other time signature, so it's impossible to dance to. But the whole…positive positive Explicitly calls the film great and enthusiastically praises the dance scene. +0.555 0.105 0 action/fights (+0.30) 91 thread link
I saw a weird take on Instagram. That someone felt that the movie was racist because the person said that they felt like the Wicker man was an allegory for men of color. And how white women go to foreign countries to have sex with men of color. I thought it was such a brain…neutral no_verdict Rejects an interpretation of the film as racist, without expressing overall enjoyment or a recommendation. +0.183 0.104 0 92 thread link
Def a weird take. They are reaching. I saw a comment about the black guy trying to make a whore house for the wicker woman and then started talking about pimps.neutral no_verdict Criticizes another person's interpretation and discusses a comment, without judging the film itself. -0.542 0.104 0 93 thread link
How's the 4DX?excluded: too short (<15 chars) 94 thread link
Faith Hill: “The new film Wicker is, first and foremost, a love story. And I need to acknowledge this promptly: It is a love story about a woman who falls for a person-shaped basket. Olivia Colman’s character, who is known to the audience only as Fisherwoman, is a classic…neutral no_verdict Quotes an article describing the plot and marriage themes without expressing the commenter's verdict on the film. +0.983 0.103 0 story/writing (+0.79), story/writing (+0.64), story/writing (+0.59), direction/tone (+0.59) 95 thread link
At first I wondered why Faith Hill had a write up for this movieneutral no_verdict Expresses confusion about Faith Hill's write-up, without evaluating the film. +0.421 0.102 0 96 thread link
Does anyone remember the last line Peter Dinklage said 😭 i just need remember it so i can channel my tearsneutral no_verdict Asks about a line and expresses an emotional reaction, without judging the film. -0.402 0.102 0 97 thread link
Is it true you get to see his wicker WEINER?neutral no_verdict A joking question about nudity, with no judgment of the film. +0.421 0.101 0 98 thread link
you get like a 5 second wide shot.neutral no_verdict Describes a shot's duration and framing without judging the film. +0.361 0.101 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.36) 99 thread link
Who played the butchers wife? She seems so familiar but I can't find her listed online anywhereneutral no_verdict Asks who played a character without expressing an opinion about the film. +0.178 0.100 0 performances (+0.34) - Wildwood92 · conf 1.00
Reddit 94% positive across 103 comments; praised for visuals/cinematography, story/writing; gripes about pacing/length; RT 100% critics / 97% audience; CinemaScore A; new this week, $1,559/theater on 2026-10-23.
Under the hood
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signal raw normalized 0-100 weight effective weight contribution reddit 93.9% of weighted comments positive (n=103) 93.9 0.45 0.450 42.26 audience RT audience 97% 97.0 0.20 0.200 19.40 critics RT Tomatometer 100% 100.0 0.20 0.200 20.00 cinemascore CinemaScore A 92.0 0.05 0.050 4.60 boxoffice new release: 25*log10(per-theater $) - 25 ($1k->50, $3k->62, $10k->75) 54.8 0.10 0.100 5.48 composite (sum of contributions) 91.74 → 91.7 effective weight = weight / sum of weights of available signals (missing signals are dropped, not zeroed).
Confidence
coverage 1.0 (sum of available weights) × thread factor 1.0 (min(1, 0.5 + n/120), n=103) = 1.0
Bucket: Watch this
Watch this: all must pass
rule value score >= 90.45 (max(75, Q3 of this slate)) 91.7 pass confidence >= 0.55 1.0 pass Reddit thread data present True pass |RT audience - critics| < 30 -3.0 pass Reddit consensus >= 0.15 (not evenly split) 0.879 pass Box office
field value daily 4289386.0 theaters 2752.0 per_theater 1559 days 1 pct_lw lw_daily lw_theaters method new release: 25*log10(per-theater $) - 25 ($1k->50, $3k->62, $10k->75) note opening day includes Thursday previews score 54.8 Sources
- BOM daily chart row (rank 3): https://www.boxofficemojo.com/date/2026-10-23/ 2026-10-25T04:25:36-04:00
- RT page: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/wildwood — matched by browse tile, exact title; values read from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/browse/movies_in_theaters/sort:popular?page=3 2026-10-25T02:39:07-04:00
- r/movies thread: Official Discussion - Wildwood [SPOILERS] posted 2026-10-23T02:00:53+00:00 (-1 days vs BOM release 2026-10-23, date check pass)
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- CinemaScore: A from Wildwood gets an A on CinemaScore posted 2026-10-24T02:58:39+00:00 (matched “A on CinemaScore”)
Other-sub posts considered (25)
Reddit sentiment
103 comments scored (100 thread + 3 other-sub posts at weight 0.5). positive 53 / neutral 43 / negative 7. weighted positive 11.875 vs negative 0.765 → pos_share 0.939 → community score 93.9. consensus 0.879 = |pos − neg| / (pos + neg) weighted (v1 sd formula would give 0.226). Comment model: stance. 15 spoiler sentences dropped from theme mining.
theme sentence hits positive weight negative weight verdict story/writing 49 4.268 2.176 praised visuals/cinematography 33 6.252 0.216 praised action/fights 10 1.317 1.062 faithfulness/adaptation 9 0.689 0.555 humor 7 1.782 0.125 praised pacing/length 4 0.319 0.354 gripe scares/horror 4 0.584 0.156 music/score 4 0.669 0 performances 3 0.622 0 direction/tone 2 0.642 0 praised: ≥3 hits and ≥65% of weight positive. gripe: ≥3 hits, ≥45% negative and negative weight > 0.3.
Comments (103): label used, model verdict + rationale, VADER (for comparison), rank weight, spoiler flag, themes fed
rank source excerpt label (used) verdict rationale VADER (not used) weight spoiler sents themes fed (sentence score) 0 thread link
This might be the most impressive filmmaking I’ve ever seen. That scene at the end showing how they made the film really tied it all together and actually made me emotional. 16 years of hard work and love handcrafted making this. This is also the most important film recently…positive positive Calls it impressive, gorgeous, heartfelt, and a 10/10; urges others to see it and plans another viewing. +0.915 1.000 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.89), humor (+0.89) 1 thread link
The beheading and sword through a coyote's mouth made me pause a bit but I'm glad they didn't pull those punches. It makes the story actually have some weight to it.positive positive Praises the film for not softening violence, saying it gives the story weight. +0.612 0.707 0 2 thread link
Agreed. It was needed imo for Curtis’s character as well. Going from playing make believe to seeing it first hand and having to participate. That scene when he travels through the gorgeous areas and into the war might have been my favorite scene.positive positive Praises the scene’s character development and gorgeous visuals, calling it potentially their favorite. +0.878 0.577 0 story/writing (+0.27), visuals/cinematography (+0.44) 3 thread link
The battle itself was one of my favorites. But Curtis killing his first animal/person and grappling with that fact was amazing. You could tell even through the clay that this kid just developed trauma.positive positive Praises the battle as a favorite and Curtis’s trauma portrayal as amazing. -0.670 0.500 0 4 thread link
That scene you're talking about immediately reminded me of Mulan, when it cuts to the post-battle scene mid musical.neutral no_verdict Compares a scene to Mulan without expressing an opinion on the film. -0.527 0.447 0 5 thread link
The last ad before the movie started playing was that ugly choppy AI Fanta ad, and the transition between that and handcrafted beauty of tiny Portland was pretty jarring.positive positive Praises the film’s handcrafted visual beauty, contrasting it favorably with an ugly AI advertisement. +0.670 0.408 0 6 thread link
Saw it today, and I also cried because of how lovingly it had been crafted. Seeing how much devotion had gone into it made me emotional! I've sent messages to all my friends begging them to see it, because it would be tragic to see something so beautiful flop, but I really…positive positive Praises its beautiful, loving craftsmanship and enthusiastically urges friends to see it despite concerns about its commercial success. +0.952 0.378 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.30) 7 thread link
I don't think it can be overstated how absolutely gorgeous this film was. The final battle was one of the most beautiful spectacles I've seen on screen in a fair amount of time. The cast was strong across the board and the story was very dark when it had to be. If I had one…positive positive Strong praise for visuals, cast, and dark storytelling outweighs a minor pacing complaint. +0.930 0.354 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.62), visuals/cinematography (+0.60), performances (+0.51), story/writing (+0.51), pacing/length (-0.57) 8 thread link
One of the most incredible aspects in The Battle of Plinth is how we're seeing multiple forms of warfare in action by both man and animal. It reminded me of the battle scenes from Sergei Bondarchuk's 1965-1967 epic adaptation of War and Peace !positive positive Praises the battle's depiction of warfare as incredible and compares it favorably to an epic film adaptation. -0.796 0.333 0 action/fights (-0.59), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.51) 9 thread link
There was a scene in the middle of the battle act where one of the bandits, I think the one with the afro, saves Curtis from a coyote and then the coyote bit her in the hand. I thought they were going to use this moment to have Curtis have a hero moment but they really just the…positive positive Praises the animated human-coyote fight as pretty cool, appreciating its sustained animalistic brutality. +0.190 0.316 0 action/fights (-0.27), action/fights (+0.44) 10 thread link
Without a doubt. What was shocking was how visceral and violent the battle got. There were real bludgeonings happening throughout this fight.neutral no_verdict Describes the battle’s shocking violence without clearly praising or criticizing the film. -0.709 0.302 0 action/fights (-0.46) 11 thread link
Laika never misses with the stop motion, every frame of that battle could hang in a gallerypositive positive Praises the film’s stop-motion animation and battle imagery as gallery-worthy. -0.483 0.289 0 12 thread link
There were times I forgot it was this medium because of how smooth and fluid the animation was. And some of the scenes are just jaw droppingly gorgeous. This wasn't just a great movie, it was an amazing display of artistic talent.positive positive Explicitly calls it a great movie and praises its gorgeous scenes, fluid animation, and artistic talent. +0.797 0.277 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.59) 13 thread link
It's incredible how they do these climactic final battles from stop motion but still having it feel incredibly technical and thrillingpositive positive Praises the stop-motion final battles as technically impressive and thrilling. +0.485 0.267 0 14 thread link
This might be the greatest use of the word bitch in the last 10 yearspositive positive Enthusiastically praises the film’s use of a particular word as exceptionally effective. +0.103 0.258 0 15 thread link
This and the "im some kind of a p-word" def caught me off guardneutral no_verdict Describes surprise at a quoted moment without judging the film's quality or recommending it. +0.000 0.250 0 16 thread link
Someone in my audience brought their little kids to watch this movie with them and that made them gasp.neutral no_verdict Describes an audience reaction and children attending, without judging the film itself. +0.000 0.243 0 17 thread link
They didn’t expect a swear word after a kid strips naked and kills himself?neutral no_verdict Questions expectations about profanity relative to disturbing content, without judging the film itself. -0.572 0.236 1 18 thread link
I love that the movie kinda puts both the opening scene and the bitch scene early on. Really helps set the mood that this movie will br a bit different from other animated features. And it gets cemented when The General gets shot and killed out of the air with little fanfare.positive positive Praises the early scenes for establishing a distinctive mood and differentiating the film from other animated features. +0.509 0.229 1 19 thread link
did they have the same reaction when 2 people were dropped to their deaths or when others were explodingneutral no_verdict Asks about reactions to violent events without expressing an opinion on the film. +0.000 0.224 0 20 thread link
Buddy and now this. The word is seeing its peak.neutral no_verdict Comments on a word’s popularity without expressing an opinion about the film. +0.000 0.218 0 21 thread link
I think the "sudden fatality" award for the year goes to that eagle. We knew going in that the movie was going to be more intense than the average animated family movie, but I don't think most of us expected it to be quite as bloody as it ended up being (not that this was a bad…positive positive Approves of the film’s unexpectedly bloody intensity, explicitly noting that it was not a bad thing. -0.881 0.213 1 22 thread link
I did find it sweet how in the credits they showed that a statue was built in her memory.positive positive Calls the memorial reveal in the credits sweet, expressing appreciation for the film’s touching detail. +0.670 0.209 0 23 thread link
Ah, I didn’t stay for the credits and was saying to my friends it was disappointing that nobody seemed to care about the giant eagle, so that’s nice to see.neutral no_verdict Discusses a plot concern resolved during the credits, without expressing an overall opinion of the film. +0.826 0.204 0 24 thread link
There’s quite a few scenes where characters are just killed so suddenly and brutally. Maybe I’m just a sucker for it, but I like when violence is portrayed like that because it’s so cruel. Like the Eagle being shot down so suddenly after that beautiful flight, or that brief bit…positive positive Praises the film’s sudden, brutal violence as effectively conveying cruelty. -0.414 0.200 1 visuals/cinematography (+0.75) 25 thread link
To me it really highlighted how few 'family movies' have real peril in them lately. The stakes in this felt incredibly high, right from the first scene.positive positive Praises the film’s genuine peril and immediately high stakes, contrasting it favorably with other family movies. -0.402 0.196 0 26 thread link
It’s honest, is what it is. Most real life deaths don’t give you space for tragic last words. Lives just stop, and that’s the real tragedy of it. I appreciate it in fiction too.positive positive Appreciates the film’s honest depiction of death without contrived tragic last words. -0.557 0.192 0 27 thread link
Yeah it really doesn’t sugarcoat violence. Even in the scenes where the violence is justified, it’s still ugly and brutal.neutral no_verdict Describes the film’s unflinching depiction of violence without expressing approval or criticism of the film. -0.834 0.189 0 28 thread link
Literal gut punch when it happened :(neutral no_verdict Expresses an emotional reaction to an event without judging the film’s quality or recommending it. -0.440 0.186 0 29 thread link
If I had a dollar every time Angela Bassett’s character dies as a climax of a battle, I’d have 2 dollarsneutral no_verdict Makes a joke about a character’s death without evaluating the film. -0.382 0.183 1 30 thread link
Sudden unicycle-riding-bagpipe-playing Darth Vader jumpscare (who apparently actually exists).neutral no_verdict Describes a surprising scene and notes a real-world reference without judging the film. +0.000 0.180 0 31 thread link
Yep, they exist flames and all. Keep weird, Portland.neutral no_verdict The comment jokes about Portland and something existing, without evaluating the film. +0.296 0.177 0 32 thread link
As soon as he said isn't Portland Kind of Weird this was the first video I thought of and I'm happy they immediately had them pass byneutral no_verdict Expresses happiness about a specific reference, but offers no overall judgment of the film. +0.528 0.174 0 33 thread link
You will address him as the Unipiper.neutral no_verdict A joking correction about someone's title, with no judgment of the film. +0.000 0.171 0 34 thread link
That whole opening made me think Portland looks awesomeneutral no_verdict The comment praises Portland’s appearance, not the film itself. +0.625 0.169 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.62) 35 thread link
The dream of the 90's is alive in Portland.neutral no_verdict A pop-culture reference about Portland, with no judgment of the film. +0.557 0.167 0 36 thread link
I got to see this at an early screening This movie is truly food for the soul in a world of AI. To see something so stunning made by human hands is a treasure.positive positive Calls the film stunning, food for the soul, and a treasure made by human hands. +0.874 0.164 0 37 thread link
It's heartwarming yet beautiful to see the montage of the many components and faces done by human hands in the credits. Seeing the art made by one's own hands be brought to life is quite honestly one of the greatest things humans can do.positive positive Calls the credits montage heartwarming and beautiful, expressing admiration for the film’s handcrafted artistry. +0.952 0.162 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.86) 38 thread link
The lady selling her artwork in Portland - with the sign saying something like "handmade art, get it before it's gone for good" - struck me as commentary on AI. It felt very appropriate.neutral no_verdict Interprets a scene as appropriate commentary on AI without expressing an overall opinion of the film. +0.527 0.160 0 39 thread link
https://x.com/edgerton_harvey/status/2113460779240599819 The Author and the Illustrator of the Book got cameo's in that scene!neutral no_verdict Shares trivia about the book’s author and illustrator making cameos, without judging the film. +0.000 0.158 0 40 thread link
Broke: Amandla Stenberg’s character (the bandit girl with the Afro) is in a gay relationship Woke: The Governor and his creepy administrative assistant are in a gay relationship.neutral no_verdict Jokes about characters’ relationships without evaluating the film. -0.361 0.156 0 story/writing (-0.36), scares/horror (-0.36) 41 thread link
Heated Bureaucracyneutral no_verdict The brief phrase offers no clear judgment of the film's quality or recommendation. +0.000 0.154 0 42 thread link
Saw this on Monday and still can't get over how much I loved it. Its honestly the best feeling when a film you've been eagerly anticipating for years lives up to the hype and beyond. The sheer scale and craftsmanship on display in this film is just mind boggling. It's just stop…positive positive Loved it, praises exceptional stop-motion craftsmanship and darker themes, and says it exceeded high expectations. +0.663 0.152 0 43 thread link
Yeah, I did not expect to watch a child commit suicide in the first 2 minutes of the film. Really sets the tone though!neutral no_verdict Describes a shocking opening scene and its tone-setting role without judging the film's quality. -0.338 0.151 0 44 thread link
What surprised me most honestly is that when they get to the governess’s backstory, it turns out she really went to the dark side and decided to put the boy’s soul in a robot. And he actually couldn’t handle that fact so he killed himself. Like, this movie held next to nothing…neutral no_verdict Describes surprise at the dark backstory and uncompromising content without explicitly judging the film’s quality. +0.789 0.149 2 45 thread link
RIP that poor archer who got dropped to his death by the crows. of all the deaths in the film this was the one that got me the most for some reason. some of the coyote deaths were gnarlier, but played just a little bit sillier. and then nah this guy just gets fuckin splatted.neutral no_verdict Discusses emotional reactions to character deaths without judging the film's quality or recommending it. +0.021 0.147 0 performances (+0.64) 46 thread link
This got me too, and I think it's because he is shown saying goodbye to his wife and small child like 10 minutes prior. He didn't get a lot of screen time, but it was enough to show the magnitude of what was being lost.positive positive Praises the film’s economical characterization for conveying the magnitude of a loss and creating emotional impact. -0.296 0.146 0 47 thread link
Just saw this in a Portland theatre and there was applause throughout the end credits. Hometown heroes and all, haha The movie itself is exceptional. Visually stunning the entire time but especially the giant set piece at the climax. Definitely worth seeing in the theater (even…positive positive Calls the film exceptional and visually stunning, recommends theaters, and appreciates its unexpectedly intense content. +0.052 0.144 2 story/writing (-0.62) 48 thread link
Exactly this. Really giving watership down. Those rabbits knew how to kill !!neutral no_verdict Compares the film to Watership Down and comments on violent rabbits without expressing approval or disapproval. +0.507 0.143 0 49 thread link
Western doctors... I was dying inside.neutral no_verdict Reacts to a specific line or moment without expressing an overall opinion of the film. +0.000 0.141 0 50 thread link
Hit soooo close to home as a native portlander. Goddamn.positive positive The emphatic reaction suggests the film resonated strongly with them as a Portland native. -0.477 0.140 0 51 thread link
This movie has to win an Oscar nomination. Besides odyssey, no movie has had me sit through the credits thinking of each scene and talking it out and every little detail I saw or didn’t. This may be my movie of the year and I cannot imagine a better looking “animated movie”…positive positive Calls it a potential movie of the year, praises its animation, and says it deserves an Oscar nomination. +0.401 0.139 0 52 thread link
It infuriates me that it is so so rare for animated films to get nominated for Best Picture. Always relegated to Best Animated Feature. But Wildwood deserves it more than any in recent memory. I cried from the beauty of it. Because People made this.positive positive Calls Wildwood deserving of Best Picture and says its beauty moved them to tears. +0.875 0.137 0 53 thread link
0 shot it doesn't get an oscar nom. an oscar win? honestly i'm gonna be disappointed if it doesn't, but perhaps i am just a little biased. really glad to hear you enjoyed it!positive positive Expects an Oscar nomination and would be disappointed without a win, indicating strong praise for the film. +0.873 0.136 0 54 thread link
I went in blind and did not know that I was walking into a pg13 film, so watching that opening scene had me questioning what exactly I was getting into lol.neutral no_verdict Describes surprise at the opening scene and rating without judging the film's quality. -0.077 0.135 0 55 thread link
Me too. With my 7 year old lol. That’s on me. Beautiful movie which my daughter handled very well. She came out saying, “That was the best movie ever!”positive positive Calls it a beautiful movie and shares their daughter's enthusiastic praise. +0.927 0.134 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.74) 56 thread link
Don’t feel bad, I took my 4-year-old. After that opening scene, I just thought, “Well, I fucked up,” but luckily, 98% of the movie went over her head.neutral no_verdict Discusses suitability for their child and reaction to the opening, without judging the film's quality. +0.128 0.132 0 57 thread link
me after seeing Coyote v ACME: man I fucking love coyotes me after seeing this: man I fucking hate coyotesneutral no_verdict Jokes about hating coyotes after watching, without judging the film's quality or recommending it. +0.128 0.131 0 58 thread link
Was a little sad that the movie traded in the bad stereotypes of certain animals. Especially the crows. There was at least the one sympathetic coyote but the crows were just straight up evil tools of the Governess.negative negative Expresses disappointment that the film relies on negative animal stereotypes, especially its portrayal of crows. -0.735 0.130 0 59 thread link
Man I loved the coyotes design in this film. Them in their uniforms marching in a unit was just awesome to watchpositive positive Praises the coyotes’ design and calls their uniformed marching awesome to watch. +0.840 0.129 0 60 thread link
I'm not saying they're perfect people, but the world would be a better place if more people like Travis Knight/his father used their money to fund passion projects like Laika rather than use it to fund political propaganda or bullshit AI data centres or any of the other shit…neutral no_verdict Praises funding passion projects and Laika, but offers no judgment of the film itself. -0.257 0.128 0 61 thread link
Holy shit Wildwood was one of the best Western animated movies I’ve seen. I knew Wildwood was PG-13, but I was still surprised by how dark and violent the movie got. In many ways, Wildwood reminded me of Princess Mononoke. Both movies have a protagonist thrown in the middle of…positive positive Calls it one of the best Western animated movies and prefers it to Princess Mononoke. +0.735 0.127 0 story/writing (+0.78) 62 thread link
It's interesting seeing the comments in this post about feeling a lack of catharsis when it came to the Dowager Countess's death, and that negatively impacting people's reception of the film. For me, the lack of catharsis and resolution for her death felt right for the…positive positive Defends the film’s lack of catharsis as fitting, thematically meaningful, and emotionally authentic. -0.972 0.126 2 story/writing (-0.73), story/writing (-0.77), scares/horror (+0.89), action/fights (+0.89) 63 thread link
Kinda funny because I felt the way that the ivy smothered her body was a way of her being reunited with her son whose corpse had undergone the same fate. She was convinced that the ivy would help return him to her, but in the end it was the other way around.neutral no_verdict Interprets the ivy imagery and character's fate without judging the film's quality. +0.179 0.125 0 humor (-0.46) 64 thread link
Welp, when I arrived at the theater I saw a family with elementary school children file in a few rows ahead of me. Me: I wonder if they know the movie is PG-13 opening scene has a twelve year old strip naked and commit suicide Me: Well, they know now I guess.neutral no_verdict Describes an opening scene and jokes about a family's reaction without judging the film. -0.296 0.124 0 65 thread link
Unapologetically brought my elementary school aged kids to this movie. We had a lot of mature themes to discuss, but what a wonder to behold as a kid and this is absolutely a great way to start discussions about grief and letting go. Mufasa getting trampled is far more…positive positive Calls the film a wonder to behold and praises its value for discussing grief and letting go with children. -0.426 0.123 0 66 thread link
Dowager Governess kinda fine though.neutral no_verdict Expresses attraction to a character, not an opinion on the film itself. +0.130 0.122 0 67 thread link
Prue and Curtis are stronger better people than me, that’s for certain If this was a live action movie, Alexandra would 1000% be played by Cate Blanchettneutral no_verdict Comments on characters and hypothetical casting without evaluating the film. +0.840 0.121 0 performances (+0.84), action/fights (+0.84) 68 thread link
"Why would I deceive you?"neutral no_verdict The comment quotes dialogue without expressing an opinion about the film. -0.402 0.120 0 69 thread link
Getting back from the theater I am just in a daze, calling this level of craftsmanship "beautiful" or "amazing" just feels hollow because of how detailed, how intricate, and how above and beyond each and every part of this story is put together. Some scenes that took my breath…positive positive Enthusiastically praises the craftsmanship, animation, story, and villain; rates it 9.5/10 and favorite animated film of the year. +0.990 0.120 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.82), story/writing (+0.82) 70 thread link
I enjoyed it a lot. Felt it went places you wouldn't expect it to from the off. First third packed in an air of mystery that I felt like the last leg of the movie doesn't really deliver on. The side characters had some nice characterisation for the amount of time we see them…positive positive Despite detailed criticisms, they enjoyed it a lot and ultimately call it a special, memorable movie. +0.914 0.119 2 story/writing (+0.71), story/writing (+0.78) 71 thread link
I'd disagree about Prue. By the end of the film she's definitely haunted by the experience and more mature as a result, rather than her self-assured behavior at the beginning.neutral no_verdict Discusses Prue's character development without expressing an opinion on the film's quality. +0.024 0.118 0 72 thread link
There is literally a scene where we see ivy grasp onto a skeleton That scene was just a dream Prue was having after being told the story of Alexei and the Dowager Governess. Though I think their bodies united in death would have been very poetic.neutral no_verdict Clarifies a dream scene and suggests a poetic plot possibility without judging the film. -0.026 0.117 0 story/writing (+0.25) 73 thread link
I spent a good chunk of this movie going "this HAS to be CGI made to look like stop-motion." From a technical standpoint this is without question the greatest movie I have ever seen. That battle scene was.... just left me in disbelief that it was stop motion. But even going…positive positive Calls it a handcrafted masterpiece and one of the best animated movies; criticism targets only a preceding advertisement. +0.877 0.116 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.26) 74 thread link
listing my biases now: wildwood has been my favorite book since i was a teenager, carson ellis (the illustrator) is one of my favorite artists, i live in portland and used to live in st. johns (prue’s neighborhood), and laika is my favorite animation studio (because they made…positive positive Enthusiastically praises the adaptation, handcrafted animation, and authentic setting, describing a deeply moving and special viewing experience. +0.975 0.115 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.72), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.84), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.84), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.57) 75 thread link
The use of blood in Wildwood is one of the most creative usages of blood from a narrative and visual standpoint. Prue's blood while red, it represents her humanity and her connection to magic coming in quite handy in being able to quell the Ivy from spreading and saving Mac.…positive positive Praises the film’s use of blood as exceptionally creative both narratively and visually. -0.002 0.115 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.49), story/writing (+0.49) 76 thread link
I saw this movie today. I liked it a lot, but didn’t love it. The stop motion and animation blend seamlessly and there is so much detail. Every scene and still is layered with details and Easter eggs of Portland (which I loved)! Some of the most beautiful animation Laika has…positive positive Explicitly liked it a lot and recommends it, praising animation despite substantial criticisms of story and protagonist. +0.997 0.114 1 visuals/cinematography (+0.64), story/writing (-0.55), story/writing (+0.36), story/writing (+0.44), story/writing (-0.30), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.30), story/writing (+0.27), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.27), story/writing (+0.32), story/writing (+0.65), story/writing (-0.24) 77 thread link
I had the same issues with Prue's characterization. I think her story arc was supposed to be "I'm too old for fairy tales and magic games" to accepting her magical nature? But it kind of falls flat when she never really embraced her abilities, only used them by happenstance, ie…negative negative Criticizes Prue’s underdeveloped character arc and expresses disappointment with her inconsistent behavior. +0.076 0.113 0 story/writing (+0.38), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.38) 78 thread link
In terms of the pure art behind what it takes to make a stop motion film, I think this is Laika's magnum opus. It's beautiful. The emotions on every face, the subtle way characters move, the surprising violence we see all explodes with pure passion. However, I do think the…positive positive Calls it Laika’s artistic magnum opus and beautiful; writing criticisms temper an overall B+ assessment. +0.421 0.113 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.60), story/writing (-0.54), story/writing (+0.34), humor (+0.30) 79 thread link
The rat and the Eagle too. Her getting shot out of the sky was shockingneutral no_verdict Describes a character's fate as shocking without judging the film's quality. -0.402 0.112 0 visuals/cinematography (-0.40) 80 thread link
I think we all know what we’re getting with Laika: an undeniably impressive piece of technical filmmaking and an adventurous story with great emotional beats. I guess what I didn’t expect this time around was how insanely violent this movie was going to be, I mean it’s been a…positive positive Explicitly loved the animation and violence, praised emotional impact, and called the final product wonderful. +0.986 0.111 1 story/writing (+0.89), story/writing (-0.65), action/fights (-0.65), story/writing (-0.95), visuals/cinematography (+0.31), action/fights (+0.31), visuals/cinematography (+0.78), story/writing (+0.53), pacing/length (+0.65) 81 thread link
There's a tea-shop in downtown Portland where the owner actually worked on this movie! She did all of the moss you see in the forest. She was such a sweet person and was so proud of being able to work on it that I already made a mental note to check this out. I'm thrilled to…positive positive They explicitly call it genuinely a good movie and express enthusiasm. +0.935 0.110 0 82 thread link
Wildwood is an animation masterpiece! The stop motion is incredible. All of the settings were vibrant and distinctive. Even the green leaves have different shades of colors in the forest. I also love the animation of the city Starting off the movie with a suicide and a baby…positive positive Calls it an animation masterpiece and a yearly favourite, praising visuals, performances, humour, and the final battle despite minor length concerns. -0.310 0.110 0 humor (+0.57) 83 thread link
The parents in this movie suck. They can’t have a baby so they make a deal with a black magic witch who instantly gets them pregnant. Then for whatever reason they thought it was “impossible” they could have another. Then they tried to renege on their deal. Really shitty people.neutral no_verdict Criticizes the parents’ morality and decisions, not the film itself. -0.852 0.109 0 84 thread link
She flew an eagle to a dark wood, climbed a mountain, and fought in a battle of five armies. This is a Hobbit movie.neutral no_verdict Jokingly compares plot elements to The Hobbit without expressing approval or criticism of the film. -0.599 0.108 0 85 thread link
I think everyone here knows this an amazing-looking hand crafted movie so I will keep my review to everything else unrelated to the fact that it's a great stop-motion movie. Narratively, Wildwood is a condensed adaptation of a book I have not read, but a book that I can only…negative negative Praises the animation but finds the narrative heartless, tropey, and disappointing, with weak characters and themes. +0.982 0.108 0 story/writing (-0.77), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.77), pacing/length (+0.20), story/writing (-0.60), story/writing (-0.81), story/writing (-0.80), visuals/cinematography (+0.30), story/writing (+0.30), story/writing (+0.96), visuals/cinematography (+0.65), story/writing (+0.73) 86 thread link
This is the first animated fantasy I’ve seen that can sit beside “Princess Mononoke” in excellence. It’s a masterpiece. This needs to be seen and to win awards.positive positive Calls it a masterpiece, compares its excellence to Princess Mononoke, and urges people to see it. +0.944 0.107 0 87 thread link
Man the animation was some of the best I’ve ever seen … but I didn’t like the dialogue, music, or even the plot. I feel bad because I know so much time and money and energy went into this and it is a true feat of human passion.negative negative Despite exceptional animation and respect for the effort, they disliked the dialogue, music, and plot. +0.887 0.107 0 story/writing (+0.70), music/score (+0.70) 88 thread link
It’s the most stunning achievement in animation’s rich history. Support this movie, celebrate humanity, give it the animation Oscar. I just wish I liked it. Unfortunately for me it’s just an all-too-familiar story that leans on nearly every genre trope, and I think it might be…negative negative Despite praising the animation, they disliked the familiar story, one-dimensional characters, and lack of emotional engagement. +0.904 0.106 0 story/writing (-0.57), story/writing (+0.26) 89 thread link
It was beautiful. I will always support Laika. I’m always so happy seeing these slower, gorgeous, artistic films that have a cute message. I was really impressed with the battle portion and a specific “bait fox” scene was hilarious.positive positive Calls the film beautiful, praises its artistry and message, and highlights impressive battle scenes and humor. +0.971 0.105 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.60), visuals/cinematography (+0.91), humor (+0.54) 90 thread link
The bait scene was great! Charlie Day was perfect for that part.positive positive Praises the bait scene and Charlie Day’s casting and performance. +0.844 0.105 0 91 thread link
Not gonna lie, I have the biggest fucking crush on Dowager Governess Alexandra. My pick for hottest female movie character of the year. Agamemnon has competition in the aura-farming department. Absolutely magical visuals and score. I was getting chills and tearing up at…positive positive Calls the film very good despite a messy script, enthusiastically praising its stunning visuals and score. +0.962 0.104 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.58), music/score (+0.58), story/writing (+0.28), visuals/cinematography (+0.78), story/writing (-0.36), scares/horror (+0.47), visuals/cinematography (-0.60), visuals/cinematography (+0.63), story/writing (+0.63), music/score (+0.63) 92 thread link
But most importantly, fucckkk I’m so in love with Alexandra. I would totally let her cure my infertility and then give her as many children as she wants. You know what, it's my fault for having eyes.neutral no_verdict Expresses attraction to Alexandra without judging the film itself. +0.794 0.104 0 93 thread link
saw it today, went in blind, was honestly really surprised with the first scene of the movie being a suicide. i have seen a couple comments say they are taking their (under 13) kids to this, hope they look at this first! there was a dad who walked out with two smaller kids in…neutral no_verdict Describes surprising suicide scene and cautions parents about suitability, without judging the film’s quality. +0.168 0.103 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.57) 94 thread link
Everyone's talking about how the movie is an important response to AI, how important it is in the age of AI. That's great and all, but is the movie enjoyable? Because I've been working 75 hour weeks and I need my Saturday evening to be an enjoyable engaging movie not a "doesn't…neutral no_verdict Asks whether the movie is enjoyable without expressing a verdict or indicating they have seen it. +0.934 0.103 0 95 thread link
This movie is absolutely gorgeous. The whole scene with the Giant Eagle flying and the 3rd act battle had me glued to the screen the whole time. Just absolutely breathtaking visuals and colors and contrasts. Character wise? I dunno. Prue feels like the weakest Laika protagonist…positive positive Enthusiastically praises visuals, supporting characters, and thematic depth, despite criticism of the protagonist. -0.760 0.102 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.62), visuals/cinematography (+0.51), story/writing (+0.48), story/writing (+0.62), story/writing (-0.65) 96 thread link
I liked this movie, but it failed to meet my expectations given all the praise I’ve seen for it going in. It’s beautiful and stylized. The animation is amazing of course. The story and plot was very generic. It drags at times. The first third to half of the movie was engaging…negative negative Despite liking the visuals and opening, they emphasize unmet expectations, generic storytelling, pacing problems, and lost mystery. +0.970 0.102 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.60), story/writing (-0.40), story/writing (-0.66) 97 thread link
Now that is a movie.positive positive The emphatic statement expresses approval and admiration for the film. +0.000 0.101 0 98 thread link
I just want to bring up the point that beyond the incredible animation (truly stunning), the script of this movie deserves an Oscar nomination. The story was so well structured, and I thought it was brilliantly paced. I wasn't bored for a second of it. The story was surprising,…positive positive Enthusiastically praises the stunning animation, screenplay, pacing, and creative story, calling it Oscar-worthy. +0.952 0.101 0 story/writing (+0.82), story/writing (+0.77), pacing/length (+0.77), story/writing (+0.89), humor (+0.89), visuals/cinematography (+0.59) 99 thread link
So what was everyone's favorite part? Was it the eagle getting shot in the heart, the coyote getting his eyes gouged out, the one getting a sword through the mouth, or the bandit king ripping a crow into pieces? Maybe it was the screaming toddler about to get stabbed by a…negative negative The sarcastic favorite-parts list and exaggerated “10/10” mock the film’s excessive violence and inappropriate content. -0.470 0.100 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.64) 0 other-sub post link I can’t suggest it enough, go see Wildwood
There’s so much about this movie that was amazing. It hit that right amount of graphic and non at all. The animation is also beautiful AND ITS STOP MOTION. This movie has been in production for years and I think if you’re to support a movie, it should be this one! lucias-gold…positive positive Praises the animation and balance of graphic content, and explicitly encourages supporting the film. +0.830 0.500 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.24) 1 other-sub post link Wildwood (2026)
I was able to see the Wildwood (2026) a few days early at my local theater, the official release for this movie is on 10/23. I am not much of a poster on reddit but feel very compelled to give this movie its flowers in hopes it encourages someone to see this movie. Produced by…positive positive Calls it incredible, praises its visuals, characters, pacing, and music, and enthusiastically recommends it to everyone. +0.989 0.354 0 story/writing (+0.78), humor (+0.78), scares/horror (+0.78), action/fights (+0.78), music/score (+0.78), direction/tone (+0.78) 2 other-sub post link Wildwood: Coraline meets the Patriot. Or something. But it's honestly incredible (No Spoilers)
Took my daughter and her friends to see Wildwood last night with no idea of what the movie was or was about and wow; I left so impressed. The movie is visually stunning in a way that not many movies are anymore and the animated style is so well done. The action scenes are more…positive positive They were impressed, praised the stunning animation and wholesome tone, and said it deserves to be a smash hit. +0.955 0.289 0 direction/tone (+0.76), action/fights (+0.77) - Resident Evil91 · conf 0.95
Reddit 98% positive across 96 comments; praised for humor, faithfulness/adaptation; gripes about visuals/cinematography; RT 96% critics / 90% audience; -48% vs last week (36 days in release).
Under the hood
Signals → composite
signal raw normalized 0-100 weight effective weight contribution reddit 98.0% of weighted comments positive (n=96) 98.0 0.45 0.474 46.42 audience RT audience 90% 90.0 0.20 0.211 18.95 critics RT Tomatometer 96% 96.0 0.20 0.211 20.21 cinemascore missing — 0.05 0.000 — boxoffice holdover: 50 + (pct_lw + 50) * 1.25, clamped 0-100 (-50% -> 50, -30% -> 75, -70% -> 25) 52.9 0.10 0.105 5.57 composite (sum of contributions) 91.15 → 91.1 effective weight = weight / sum of weights of available signals (missing signals are dropped, not zeroed).
Confidence
coverage 0.95 (sum of available weights) × thread factor 1.0 (min(1, 0.5 + n/120), n=96) = 0.95
Bucket: Watch this
Watch this: all must pass
rule value score >= 90.45 (max(75, Q3 of this slate)) 91.1 pass confidence >= 0.55 0.95 pass Reddit thread data present True pass |RT audience - critics| < 30 -6.0 pass Reddit consensus >= 0.15 (not evenly split) 0.96 pass Box office
field value daily 850000.0 theaters 2148.0 per_theater 396 days 36 pct_lw -47.7 lw_daily 1626131.0 lw_theaters 2705.0 theater_change -20.6 method holdover: 50 + (pct_lw + 50) * 1.25, clamped 0-100 (-50% -> 50, -30% -> 75, -70% -> 25) score 52.9 Sources
- BOM daily chart row (rank 10): https://www.boxofficemojo.com/date/2026-10-23/ 2026-10-25T04:25:36-04:00
- RT page: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/resident_evil_2026 — matched by browse tile, exact title; values read from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/browse/movies_in_theaters/sort:popular?page=3 2026-10-25T02:39:07-04:00
- r/movies thread: Official Disucssion - Resident Evil (2026) [SPOILERS] posted 2026-09-18T02:04:41+00:00 (-1 days vs BOM release 2026-09-18, date check pass)
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- CinemaScore: no grade found in r/boxoffice post titles
Other-sub posts considered (25)
Reddit sentiment
96 comments scored (96 thread + 0 other-sub posts at weight 0.5). positive 42 / neutral 53 / negative 1. weighted positive 7.683 vs negative 0.156 → pos_share 0.98 → community score 98.0. consensus 0.96 = |pos − neg| / (pos + neg) weighted (v1 sd formula would give 0.356). Comment model: stance. 17 spoiler sentences dropped from theme mining.
theme sentence hits positive weight negative weight verdict faithfulness/adaptation 14 2.177 0.517 praised humor 13 2.3 0 praised story/writing 9 1.165 0.559 visuals/cinematography 7 0.722 0.698 gripe scares/horror 7 1.199 0.472 praised performances 2 0.394 0 pacing/length 1 0.707 0 action/fights 1 0.316 0 direction/tone 1 0.112 0 praised: ≥3 hits and ≥65% of weight positive. gripe: ≥3 hits, ≥45% negative and negative weight > 0.3.
Comments (100): label used, model verdict + rationale, VADER (for comparison), rank weight, spoiler flag, themes fed
rank source excerpt label (used) verdict rationale VADER (not used) weight spoiler sents themes fed (sentence score) 0 thread link
Zach Cregger, director and writer of Resident Evil , joined us here in /r/movies for an AMA/Q&A a few weeks ago, for anyone interested: https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1w15axg/hey_rmovies_zach_cregger_here_director_of_the/excluded: moderator/AMA notice, not an opinion 1 thread link
Loved it. I really like the idea that you are following someone who is ultimately just a victim like anyone else in the city, complete with an audio log left behind. It was a little abrupt at the end but that's ok cause I was fully invested the entire runtime. I also love the…positive positive Explicitly loved it, stayed fully invested, and enjoyed the humor despite finding the ending slightly abrupt. +0.901 0.707 0 pacing/length (+0.42), scares/horror (+0.64), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.64) 2 thread link
I know ppl hated the ending but I thought it was cool we basically got the orgin story of a boss Leon has to fightpositive positive They defend the ending as cool, appreciating its origin story for a boss Leon fights. -0.115 0.577 1 3 thread link
Holy crap yes! He IS that audio log guy! Lolneutral no_verdict Recognizes someone as the audio log guy without judging the film. +0.540 0.500 0 4 thread link
Scariest moment of the whole movie was Brian waving the gun barrel in front of Paul Walter Hauser’s face in the car while loading itneutral no_verdict Identifies the scariest moment without expressing an overall opinion of the film. -0.340 0.447 0 5 thread link
"YOU COULD SHOOT THE ENGINE!"neutral no_verdict The comment quotes dialogue without expressing an opinion about the film. -0.400 0.408 0 6 thread link
Legit thought that's how he was gonna die. By getting shot accidentally.neutral no_verdict Discusses an expected character death without judging the film. -0.743 0.378 0 visuals/cinematography (-0.34) 7 thread link
Can’t get over the dynamic lighting in the first half of the movie. The way the snow shined in blood red tail lights with a suffocating pitch black background was so cool. Top notch cinematography and man Cregger knows how to build the suspense while balancing such a great…positive positive Explicitly loved the film, praising its cinematography, suspense, lighting, and comedy. +0.955 0.354 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.81), humor (+0.81) 8 thread link
I thought the same thing in the beginning with the shadows on the white snow working so perfect. The red from the break lights and cop car were also perfect with adding the tension fear and anxiety. It was really well done.positive positive Praises the lighting and visual choices for effectively creating tension, fear, and anxiety. +0.684 0.333 0 scares/horror (-0.36) 9 thread link
Shooting it like a video game was a great choice. Felt like we were in the middle of the action and storypositive positive Praises the video-game shooting style for immersing viewers in the action and story. +0.844 0.316 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.77), story/writing (+0.36), action/fights (+0.36) 10 thread link
infected foot kid: 🙆♀️🙆♀️ Bryan: … damn ..neutral no_verdict A joke about characters and a scene, without judging the film. -0.710 0.302 0 11 thread link
My theatre laughed in unison outloud when she said hold me and then cut to his face..neutral no_verdict Describes the audience laughing at a scene without expressing an overall opinion of the film. +0.226 0.289 0 humor (+0.23) 12 thread link
His resigned “Damn” really sold me on his character, he’s not a bad dude but woefully unprepared for this kind of situation.positive positive Praises the character portrayal, highlighting how the resigned delivery convincingly conveyed his vulnerability. -0.481 0.277 0 story/writing (-0.48) 13 thread link
Her face splitting open to the single eyeball got a nice jump outta me. Was she playing him the whole time? One of my favorite scenespositive positive Praises the scene as a favorite and appreciates its effective jump scare. +0.765 0.267 0 14 thread link
I think it’s more like how Brian was at the end; pleading with the scientists to cure him while his body is acting on the monster instinctsneutral no_verdict Discusses a character’s behavior and monster instincts without judging the film. +0.420 0.258 0 performances (+0.42) 15 thread link
That made it much more sad for me. We know the poor kid is screwed, but she doesn’t realize yet, and she’s just a scared little girl who wants someone to help her.neutral no_verdict Describes sadness about a character’s situation without judging the film’s quality or recommending it. -0.685 0.250 0 16 thread link
i dont think she was playing him , even after holding him with her foot she kept screaming for helpneutral no_verdict Discusses a character's intentions and actions without judging the film. +0.226 0.243 0 17 thread link
Damn, that pedestrian he hit could sure hold a grudge.neutral no_verdict A joke about a character and plot event, without judging the film. -0.103 0.236 0 18 thread link
The officer: "Sweet Jesus what the hell happened to her" 😂😂neutral no_verdict Quotes a character's line with laughing emojis without judging the film itself. +0.778 0.229 0 19 thread link
Dude accidentally killed the officer telling him to hold her in his carneutral no_verdict Describes a plot event without expressing an opinion on the film. -0.340 0.224 1 20 thread link
IM SORRY FOR HITTING YOU WITH MY CARneutral no_verdict The comment quotes dialogue without expressing an opinion on the film. -0.077 0.218 0 21 thread link
JUST FUCK OFF!excluded: too short (<15 chars) 22 thread link
Him apologizing to her like OK IM SORRY I HIT YOU WITH MY CAR was hilariouspositive positive Calls a moment in the film hilarious, expressing enjoyment of its humor. +0.700 0.209 0 humor (+0.70) 23 thread link
I appreciate how much of a dweeb the main character was. There was never a point I didn't feel he was under genuine threat because he was not built for this.positive positive Praises the protagonist's vulnerability for making the danger feel genuine throughout. -0.178 0.204 0 story/writing (+0.40) 24 thread link
I had this thought. Like, this character is not a Resident Evil protagonist. He's a player thrust into a Resident Evil situation. The "protagonist" is Maxine, who shows up, bodies zombies like they're nothing, then gets taken out by the boss the first time she tries to fight…positive positive Expresses appreciation for the film’s recurring typewriter joke and its clever connection to game mechanics. -0.776 0.200 2 story/writing (+0.72), visuals/cinematography (-0.40), humor (+0.23) 25 thread link
The newer games have protagonists more like him. RE 7 and RE 9 both have player characters that are just regular people basically and are terrible at things like using guns.neutral no_verdict Discusses protagonists in the games without judging the film. +0.294 0.196 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.42) 26 thread link
I also appreciated how he was just muttering profanities and ranting to himself as shit just gets worse and worse. Excellent scriptpositive positive Appreciates the character's reactions and explicitly praises the script as excellent. -0.421 0.192 0 story/writing (+0.57) 27 thread link
getting tired and giving up on level 4 of the stairs was soooo realneutral no_verdict Calls a character’s exhaustion relatable without judging the film overall. -0.128 0.189 0 28 thread link
That dog jump scares got me bad, and then the immediate surprise reveal 10 seconds later was amazing.positive positive Praises the surprise reveal as amazing and describes the jump scare as effective. +0.000 0.186 1 29 thread link
The one that got me was the fakeout where he's focusing on the farm wife running towards the house through the snow when the husband comes running out of the closet. I flinched so bad. Lolneutral no_verdict Describes a jump scare and their reaction without judging the film's quality or recommending it. -0.343 0.183 0 30 thread link
Literally only time I actually heard people scream in the cinema. Wasn't me. For sure.neutral no_verdict Describes audience screams and jokes about being scared, without judging the film’s quality or recommending it. -0.241 0.180 0 31 thread link
I didn’t expect to see Zach Cherry get absolutely destroyed by a desk in this but it got a good laugh out of me.positive positive Praises an unexpected scene for getting a good laugh out of them. +0.818 0.177 0 humor (+0.82) 32 thread link
I barely watched the Odyssey this week, so it was funny seeing another Antinous in this movie. Just him telling other people to do the things they aren't brave enough to do themselves.neutral no_verdict Compares a character to Antinous and discusses his behavior without judging the film. +0.100 0.174 0 humor (+0.49) 33 thread link
The on-going padlock gag was greatpositive positive Praises the film's recurring padlock gag as great. +0.402 0.171 0 34 thread link
Great callback to the games. Loved how many of the props were from the game too. Was really excited the first time I saw the farm gate and the big ass key.positive positive Praises the game's callbacks and props, expressing love and excitement for their inclusion. +0.802 0.169 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.62), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.60) 35 thread link
The first aid spray in the barn was the first Easter egg I saw.neutral no_verdict Identifies an Easter egg without expressing an opinion on the film. +0.000 0.167 0 36 thread link
When he was walking past the cars in the tunnel, one of the vehicles had a giant green plant in the back seat.neutral no_verdict The comment notes a visual detail in a scene without evaluating the film. +0.000 0.164 0 37 thread link
"Are we gonna abandon her???" "It's what she would've wanted" Paul Walter Hauser might have had like 5 minutes of screentime, but he killed it.positive positive Praises Paul Walter Hauser’s performance, saying he "killed it" despite limited screen time. -0.188 0.162 1 38 thread link
"MAXINE? DRIVE" "Shut the fuck up"neutral no_verdict The comment quotes dialogue without expressing a judgment of the film. -0.542 0.160 0 39 thread link
Everything with Maxine was funny. Shows up and is fucking bad ass, starts blasting zombies like it's nothing. Cut to Abrams and Hauser, "fuck she's cool. Wait where's she going? No dont go in there!!!... think she's coming back?"positive positive Praises Maxine’s scenes as funny and badass, expressing enjoyment of the film’s action and humor. +0.842 0.158 0 humor (+0.44) 40 thread link
If this is the version with LESS jokes, what did the original possibly look like?negative negative Implies the film has far too many jokes, criticizing its excessive humor. +0.738 0.156 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.74), humor (+0.74) 41 thread link
I assume Yakity Sax was involved.neutral no_verdict A joke referencing music, without a clear judgment of the film. +0.000 0.154 0 42 thread link
Funniest screaming since Ryan Gosling in Nice Guyspositive positive Praises the screaming as exceptionally funny, favorably comparing it to Ryan Gosling in The Nice Guys. +0.586 0.152 0 43 thread link
Bryan's screams when he running through the tall buildings as the creatures fall off them straight up feels like something you see in WKUK lmfaoneutral no_verdict Compares a scene to WKUK humorously without expressing an overall opinion of the film. +0.691 0.151 0 44 thread link
Once Bryan recorded his message his wife would never hear, I knew what Creggar was going for. This is essentially the off-screen minor story you read about in documents you find while wandering. There's always bit characters recording their journey until they end with a tragic…positive positive Calls the storytelling brilliant and praises keeping Resident Evil terrifying while avoiding overpowered protagonists. +0.459 0.149 1 story/writing (-0.64), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.64), scares/horror (+0.49) 45 thread link
Yep, my first thought as soon as he pulled up the audio recorder app was “ohhhh he’s an NPC”. Felt like a cassette you’d find in Bioshock.neutral no_verdict Compares a character moment to video game storytelling without evaluating the film. +0.572 0.147 0 46 thread link
great detail I didn't think of. you'll definitely pick up a phone while searching for supplies, listen to 2 seconds and move onneutral no_verdict Discusses the plausibility of a specific detail without expressing an overall opinion of the film. +0.778 0.146 0 47 thread link
My sewer... My rats...My Racoon Cityneutral no_verdict A joke or quote referencing the setting, without any judgment of the film. +0.000 0.144 0 48 thread link
My Raccuneexcluded: too short (<15 chars) 49 thread link
"He's FUCKING INFECTED!" "No, no, I'm fine. Just a lot of stairs." This entire part had me wheezing.positive positive The commenter praises the scene's humor, saying it had them wheezing with laughter. -0.665 0.141 0 50 thread link
What does he say, "Think I could get a little bit of that?" As he's rapidly transforming into the thing from hell. Lolneutral no_verdict Quotes and jokes about a character's transformation without judging the film. -0.421 0.140 0 51 thread link
Before I start: The RV scene is the best scene in the movie. We finally got a GREAT Resident Evil movie. I don't know how Cregger captured the feeling of playing these games with such clarity. To balance horror with the absurdity of a situation or to show the ridiculousness of…positive positive Calls it a great, phenomenal adaptation that captures the games’ feeling and balances horror with absurdity. +0.873 0.139 1 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.61), scares/horror (-0.27) 52 thread link
I think he captured it by making the protagonist feel less like a video game character and more like a normal person reacting while playing the games. He’s like the movie characterization of the player.positive positive Praises the filmmaker’s protagonist characterization as successfully capturing the experience of playing the games. +0.807 0.137 0 story/writing (+0.70), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.70) 53 thread link
Austin Abrams is a star, man. It's so hard to carry a movie entirely on your back like this and he just owns it, even when he's acting against nothing. This is like Tom Hanks in Castaway if Wilson was a giant tentacle monster instead of a Volleyballpositive positive Enthusiastically praises Abrams’s lead performance and ability to carry the movie, with an approving Castaway comparison. -0.122 0.136 0 performances (+0.20) 54 thread link
Can I say something kind of weird? It was so oddly refreshing when he took off his shirt and he just looked like a normal guy. We're so conditioned to every shirtless actor having the 30 hour dehydration 6 pack.neutral no_verdict Appreciates an actor's normal-looking physique without judging the film itself. +0.297 0.135 0 55 thread link
Him trying to cover himself with his shirt when he realizes he’s on camera was one of my favorite moments of the movie, and it got the biggest laugh out of my audience. It’s so relatable.positive positive Praises a favorite moment as funny and relatable, indicating enjoyment of the film. +0.765 0.134 0 humor (+0.77) 56 thread link
He nailed the dialogue I repeat to myself when playing a resident evil game “Mother fuckin cock suckin bitch fuck what the fuck why the fuck did this god dammit fuck”neutral no_verdict Jokes about dialogue matching their reactions while playing Resident Evil games, without judging the film itself. -0.958 0.132 0 story/writing (-0.96), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.96) 57 thread link
I love how he keeps shooting the locks. Like an answer to those gaming moments on “why cant I just shoot the lock with a freaking gun?”positive positive Praises the film’s lock-shooting moments as a satisfying answer to a common gaming frustration. +0.713 0.131 0 58 thread link
I liked how the first one was indestructible because it had a special key. (Pretty sure it had a diamond symbol too), like one of those puzzle locks that absolutely requires you to complete a puzzle. But then the one later in the movie that actually breaks is just a generic…positive positive Expresses appreciation for the film’s distinction between a special puzzle lock and a generic, breakable padlock. +0.805 0.130 0 59 thread link
The shock of seeing the little girl foot was one of the best horror moments of the year. This movie was fucking gross in all the right ways.positive positive Praises the shocking horror moment and explicitly enjoys the movie’s grossness. -0.201 0.129 0 scares/horror (+0.38) 60 thread link
The foot was one thing but I was not ready for her face to open up like that. It’s like with the dog. I should had seen it coming but the movie lulled me into thinking no this was a normal dog.neutral no_verdict Describes surprise at horror transformations without expressing an overall opinion of the film. +0.258 0.128 0 61 thread link
This movie was so cruel for that. I almost feel like it's why it had to be so funny, because otherwise seeing a cute dog, a sad little girl, and a bunch of babies getting ripped apart by disease would be too sadneutral no_verdict Discusses distressing content and humor balancing its sadness, without expressing an overall judgment of the film. -0.477 0.127 0 humor (+0.41) 62 thread link
Can we talk about howneutral no_verdict The incomplete comment expresses no opinion about the film. +0.000 0.126 0 63 thread link
Yeah what's up with that? I thought she went off to save that one lady from the zombies but after killing all of them she continued on in the dark?neutral no_verdict Questions a character's actions and scene logic without expressing an overall judgment of the film. -0.697 0.125 0 64 thread link
*Ominous and dark corridor where there's very likely a murderous mutant psycho monster lying in wait" Bryan: "Hello", "HELLO"neutral no_verdict Jokes about a character's behavior in a dangerous scene without judging the film. -0.882 0.124 0 65 thread link
Sewer Baron Harkonnen has entered the chatneutral no_verdict A character-reference joke without any judgment of the film. +0.000 0.123 0 66 thread link
The way the entire theater groaned (complimentary) that he has to take the stairs all the way up to the top is now a core memory this year in theaters.positive positive Describes the scene's audience reaction as complimentary and a memorable theatrical experience. +0.572 0.122 0 67 thread link
In my head canon cregger is also a final fantasy 7 fan and this was a way for him to pay homage to another video game he loves 😅neutral no_verdict Speculates about the filmmaker’s inspiration and video game homage without judging the film. +0.796 0.121 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.80) 68 thread link
This is literally me playing Resident Evil games. Missing shots✓ Saying Fuck✓ Pissed at locks✓neutral no_verdict Jokes about similarities to their gameplay experience without judging the film. -0.875 0.120 0 faithfulness/adaptation (-0.56), visuals/cinematography (-0.75) 69 thread link
Saying hell yeah to the shotgun on the wallneutral no_verdict Expresses excitement about a shotgun in a scene, without judging the film overall. -0.527 0.120 0 70 thread link
That was a lot of fun. I liked that whatever the virus is in this world seems to be a mix of Las Plagas from RE 4 with a sprinkle of The Thing. The elevator scene was fun cause I legit forgot about the acid throw up. My only issue is how abrupt the end is. Unlike the recent…positive positive Repeatedly calls it fun, praises the virus and elevator scene, and considers rewatching despite the abrupt ending. +0.956 0.119 1 71 thread link
Him putting the throw up zombie in a chokehold was fucking hilarious.positive positive Calls a scene hilarious, expressing enjoyment of the film's action. +0.458 0.118 0 humor (+0.46) 72 thread link
Ending was abit abrupt, but I was very entertained throughout the journey. I loved how he was moving level to level and buffing up each time with new weapons.positive positive Despite an abrupt ending, they were very entertained and loved the level progression and weapon upgrades. +0.757 0.117 1 73 thread link
It is interesting that it had a bleak ending considering that Resident Evil games usually have the protagonist winning and saving the day. Even Villiage had the protagonist save the day and it is the most bittersweet of all Resident Evil endingsneutral no_verdict Compares the film’s bleak ending with the games without expressing approval or disapproval of the film. -0.272 0.116 1 74 thread link
I kind of got the vibe/message 'yeaaaah this guy ain't MC material'. More if the player was in the game rather than the actual mc'sneutral no_verdict Interprets a character's role and the film's message without judging the film's quality. +0.000 0.115 0 75 thread link
Yes, that was my feeling too. Like, the movie's main character isn't the game's main character. The game starts after he has already failed, he's just one of the voice logs that you find along the way; the backstory to one of the monsters.neutral no_verdict Discusses differences between the movie’s protagonist and the game’s backstory without judging the film. +0.340 0.115 0 story/writing (+0.36), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.36), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.51) 76 thread link
Cregger had a nice cameo as the scientist telling Bryan to take the stairs lolneutral no_verdict Comments on a nice cameo without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.681 0.114 0 77 thread link
I was bummed he wasn’t one of the lab guys!neutral no_verdict Expresses disappointment about a character’s role, not an overall judgment of the film. +0.000 0.113 0 78 thread link
In my head they killed 2 birds with 1 stone with that ending: If a sequel is green lit then the cure is sitting right there as the main plot point/objective…if there is no sequel, then they gave us an insane and abnormal ending that most people wouldn’t see comingneutral no_verdict Discusses how the ending accommodates a sequel or standalone conclusion without clearly judging the film. -0.599 0.113 1 79 thread link
I love how much of the videogamey vibe this movie has, without it ever feeling forced.positive positive Praises the movie’s video game vibe and how naturally it is incorporated. +0.209 0.112 0 direction/tone (+0.21) 80 thread link
The POV shots were so well donepositive positive Praises the film’s execution of POV shots. +0.410 0.111 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.41) 81 thread link
I think the moral of this movie is that people don’t respect delivery drivers enough.neutral no_verdict A joke about the movie’s moral, without expressing approval or criticism of the film. +0.477 0.110 0 82 thread link
I don't what it was, but the final monster transformation in the end was eerily and disturbingly captivating. Top tier monster design.positive positive Praises the final monster transformation as captivating and its design as top tier. -0.502 0.110 0 83 thread link
Because he seemed somewhat aware the whole time. All the people seemed somewhat aware as they turned.neutral no_verdict Discusses characters' awareness while turning, without judging the film. +0.000 0.109 0 84 thread link
That was my favorite. Him being aware of what's happening and not being able to stop it. Terrifying.positive positive Calls the scene their favorite and praises its terrifying helplessness. +0.382 0.108 0 scares/horror (+0.20) 85 thread link
The shotgun shells being in a game-accurate green box made me very happy.positive positive Expresses delight at the film’s game-accurate detail, offering clear praise. +0.612 0.108 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.61) 86 thread link
i also saw 2 first aid sprays in the barn before he dropped down!neutral no_verdict The commenter points out an observed detail without judging the film. +0.000 0.107 0 87 thread link
I got the bad ending in the movie. Does someone know how to get the good ending? I must have missed a keyneutral no_verdict Jokes about video game endings and missing a key, without judging the film. -0.421 0.107 2 88 thread link
Bad ending branch goes all the way back to the tunnel. Sadly, you got to shoot the kid right away.neutral no_verdict Discusses an ending branch and shooting a character without judging the film. -0.827 0.106 1 89 thread link
“It was you wasn’t it?” Had me choking on my popcornpositive positive The quoted moment amused them enough to choke on their popcorn, conveying enjoyment. -0.459 0.105 0 90 thread link
Some of the jump scares in this movie were so effective I felt like that kid play RE3 in 1999 again, 9/10.positive positive Praises the effective jump scares and gives the film a 9/10 rating. +0.757 0.105 0 scares/horror (+0.76) 91 thread link
Does this also count as a Katamari movie?neutral no_verdict A joke comparing the movie to Katamari, without expressing an opinion on its quality. +0.000 0.104 0 92 thread link
“You never shoot a gun in a car, you could hit the engine!” Got one of the biggest laughs I’ve heard in a theater in a long timepositive positive Highlights a line earning an exceptionally big theater laugh, praising the film’s humor. +0.762 0.104 0 humor (+0.76) 93 thread link
My man was so panicked he accidentally picked the Drop option on his shotgun shells.neutral no_verdict Jokes about a character's panicked actions without judging the film. -0.824 0.103 0 94 thread link
I like to imagine Leon or Claire picking up the antidote on the ground somewhere, and find his audio log. RIP random NPC zombie.neutral no_verdict Imagines a character scenario and jokes about an NPC without judging the film. +0.361 0.103 0 95 thread link
LOVE ❤️ Downer ending but this is very much the side story of a character you read about in notes/recordings before you face them as a mini bosspositive positive Explicitly says they love it, despite the downer ending. +0.453 0.102 1 96 thread link
Zach Gregger continues his winning streak! I love the title drop 20mins into the movie Austin Abrams is perfect as the courier. He behaves how a normal person would if they got pulled into this chaos. His crash outs and disbelief provided the perfect balance of humour The…positive positive Enthusiastically praises performances, cinematography, action, and humor, calling it a fun, gory crowd pleaser despite one criticism. +0.973 0.102 1 visuals/cinematography (+0.84), humor (+0.84) 97 thread link
“Aw man, not my fucking jays!” This was a ton of fun in the theaters with a packed crowd.positive positive Calls the movie a ton of fun, especially with a packed theater crowd. +0.556 0.101 0 98 thread link
Very on brand for Umbrella to allow an infected into the lab and to also not have multiple versions of the base for a cure on hand, shocked Bryan didn’t need to upgrade a keycard as he progressed up the hospitalneutral no_verdict Jokes about Umbrella’s incompetence and game-like keycard progression without judging the film. -0.103 0.101 0 99 thread link
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- Primetime90 · conf 0.85
Reddit 97% positive across 98 comments; praised for performances, humor; RT 86% critics / 77% audience; -78% vs last week but theaters -78%, so not scored.
Under the hood
Signals → composite
signal raw normalized 0-100 weight effective weight contribution reddit 97.2% of weighted comments positive (n=98) 97.2 0.45 0.529 51.46 audience RT audience 77% 77.0 0.20 0.235 18.12 critics RT Tomatometer 86% 86.0 0.20 0.235 20.24 cinemascore missing — 0.05 0.000 — boxoffice missing — 0.10 0.000 — composite (sum of contributions) 89.82 → 89.8 effective weight = weight / sum of weights of available signals (missing signals are dropped, not zeroed).
Confidence
coverage 0.85 (sum of available weights) × thread factor 1.0 (min(1, 0.5 + n/120), n=98) = 0.85
Bucket: Depends on your taste
Watch this: all must pass
rule value score >= 90.45 (max(75, Q3 of this slate)) 89.8 fail confidence >= 0.55 0.85 pass Reddit thread data present True pass |RT audience - critics| < 30 -9.0 pass Reddit consensus >= 0.15 (not evenly split) 0.944 pass Skip: all must pass
rule value score < 55 89.8 fail confidence >= 0.45 0.85 pass Depends on your taste: fallback when neither Watch nor Skip passes
Box office
field value daily 114276.0 theaters 321.0 per_theater 356 days 29 pct_lw -78.2 lw_daily 525262.0 lw_theaters 1451.0 theater_change -77.9 method not comparable: theater count changed -78% vs last week (> ±40%) score Sources
- BOM daily chart row (rank 16): https://www.boxofficemojo.com/date/2026-10-23/ 2026-10-25T04:25:36-04:00
- RT page: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/primetime — matched by direct page lookup (release 2026-09-25); values read from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/primetime 2026-10-25T04:25:40-04:00
tried: url → status, url → status - r/movies thread: Official Discussion - Primetime [SPOILERS] posted 2026-09-25T02:01:39+00:00 (-1 days vs BOM release 2026-09-25, date check pass)
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Other-sub posts considered (25)
Reddit sentiment
98 comments scored (98 thread + 0 other-sub posts at weight 0.5). positive 53 / neutral 42 / negative 3. weighted positive 10.929 vs negative 0.317 → pos_share 0.972 → community score 97.2. consensus 0.944 = |pos − neg| / (pos + neg) weighted (v1 sd formula would give 0.303). Comment model: stance. 10 spoiler sentences dropped from theme mining.
theme sentence hits positive weight negative weight verdict performances 13 2.637 0.241 praised humor 9 2.01 0 praised visuals/cinematography 7 1.006 0.129 story/writing 7 1.018 0.18 praised direction/tone 4 0.34 0.23 scares/horror 2 0.295 0 faithfulness/adaptation 2 0.323 0 praised: ≥3 hits and ≥65% of weight positive. gripe: ≥3 hits, ≥45% negative and negative weight > 0.3.
Comments (100): label used, model verdict + rationale, VADER (for comparison), rank weight, spoiler flag, themes fed
rank source excerpt label (used) verdict rationale VADER (not used) weight spoiler sents themes fed (sentence score) 0 thread link
This world is full of weirdos, lunatics, and sociopaths. I hope Robert Pattinson has a chance to play all of them. He has like a dozen of the funniest line deliveries I've ever heard, but his physical performance really shines here. I was completely blown away by the way he…positive positive Enthusiastically praises Pattinson’s hilarious line deliveries and physical performance in the film. +0.593 1.000 0 performances (+0.47) 1 thread link
The way he gets upset at the vending machine then calls the number and says, "This is Chris Hansen with Dateline NBC..." Like, please tell me that actually happened lmao.neutral no_verdict Amused reaction to a specific scene and curiosity about its authenticity, without judging the film overall. +0.751 0.707 0 2 thread link
Also him answering the phone with “This is Chris Hansen” and his wife saying “I know…” Cracked me up.positive positive Praises a comedic moment in the film, saying it cracked them up. +0.000 0.577 0 3 thread link
Anna Faris was so good at being completely uncomfortable with him.positive positive Praises Anna Faris’s performance in conveying discomfort. +0.214 0.500 0 4 thread link
Was in for so little time but did great. Amazing feet actingpositive positive Praises a brief performance as great, with enthusiastic appreciation of the acting. +0.916 0.447 0 performances (+0.59) 5 thread link
Might have been my favorite part of the movie. I was dyin'positive positive Calls a moment their favorite part and enthusiastically describes laughing at it. +0.459 0.408 0 6 thread link
I get the sense that Chris Hansen always introduces himself as "Chris Hansen with Dateline NBC", regardless of how mundane the situation. You can look up videos of his Cameo account where he starts the videos by saying "happy birthday" or whatever and then the next 2 minutes of…positive positive Finds the film’s depiction of Chris Hansen very funny and informative. +0.784 0.378 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.57), story/writing (+0.49), humor (+0.49) 7 thread link
Kat Tenbarge, another former NBC journalist, wrote a piece on him years (decades?) after he left NBC and said that his email was ChrisHansenNBC@gmail . So, yes he definitely does lol.neutral no_verdict Discusses a journalist’s email address, without expressing any opinion on the film. +0.802 0.354 0 8 thread link
"Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration"neutral no_verdict The comment quotes a character introduction without expressing any judgment of the film. +0.000 0.333 0 9 thread link
There is no way that actually happened but it is hilarious and adding stuff like that to movie is a great decisionpositive positive Calls the scene hilarious and praises its inclusion as a great filmmaking decision. +0.916 0.316 0 humor (+0.92) 10 thread link
For everyone else, it's a minor inconvenience to get something stuck in a vending machine. To Chris Hansen, getting something stuck in a vending machine is a major inconvenience. There's also a thing I noticed how Hansen got a thing for sweets, at one point he eats a Fruit…neutral no_verdict Discusses a character’s vending machine experience and eating habits without evaluating the film. -0.624 0.302 0 11 thread link
Skylar stole the show but I just have high expectations for Pattinson.positive positive Praises Skylar’s standout performance; high expectations for Pattinson do not express clear criticism of the film. +0.000 0.289 0 12 thread link
He's great too. The scene where he just starts doing an impression of Pattinson as Hansen might be the hardest I laughed in a movie where I laughed a lotpositive positive Praises the performance and describes laughing frequently, including an exceptionally funny scene. +0.900 0.277 0 humor (+0.78) 13 thread link
literally did the sit up meme when that shit happened. so good so funnypositive positive Calls the moment “so good so funny,” expressing clear enjoyment. +0.567 0.267 0 humor (+0.81) 14 thread link
I love how when Hansen is lying on his hotel room and we see him watching Lost with a blank stare, the imagery of the Lost episode as he's trying to figure out what can he do to outdo Lost it perfectly captures how unhinged and volatile he is.positive positive Praises the scene’s imagery for perfectly capturing Hansen’s unhinged and volatile character. +0.026 0.258 0 15 thread link
The network exec calling him and asking how he's going to compete with polar bears really highlighted the absurdity of the whole situationneutral no_verdict Discusses a scene highlighting the situation’s absurdity without expressing an opinion on the film’s quality. +0.000 0.250 0 16 thread link
It may not do Beggars numbers but that scene with him slowly pointing his finger gun at Decoy Dan's crotch may be his next memeneutral no_verdict Predicts a scene becoming a meme and compares popularity, without judging the film's quality. -0.477 0.243 0 17 thread link
The mouthwash scene took me by surprise and got a good laugh outta me. I can’t wait for that gif. This movie is filled with gif potential.positive positive Enjoyed the mouthwash scene’s humor and enthusiastically praised the movie’s gif potential. +0.823 0.236 0 humor (+0.82) 18 thread link
Everyone will talk about Robert, but Skylar Gisondo was fucking excellent.positive positive Enthusiastically praises Skylar Gisondo's performance in the film. +0.757 0.229 0 19 thread link
Skylar really blew me away, standing up scene for scene with Pattinson in this movie was an incredibly difficult taskpositive positive Strongly praises Skylar’s performance and ability to match Pattinson, expressing admiration for the film’s acting. -0.420 0.224 0 20 thread link
I thought Merritt Wever was incredible too. Never seen her work before but having worked in the film industry she nailed that persona so well. I love that she always had this sweet, saccharine tone—kind of like a mom, even though as Hansen points out she has no kids of her own.…positive positive Enthusiastically praises Merritt Wever’s performance, character portrayal, and a specific scene. +0.978 0.218 0 direction/tone (+0.84) 21 thread link
^^^Merritt never disappoints. I feel like if she brings the best out of everyone because everyone knows she always brings her A game.positive positive Praises Merritt’s consistently excellent performance and her ability to elevate the rest of the cast. +0.835 0.213 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.77) 22 thread link
She's great in Severance even though it's not the biggest roleneutral no_verdict Praises an actress in Severance, not her performance or the film Primetime. +0.625 0.209 0 23 thread link
Skyler Gisondo's Dan is the lamb as Robert Pattinson's Hansen is the wolf like prey and predator. The boyish yet aspiring attitude of a young actor trying to make his name contrast to the volatile and erratic television veteran makes a very great dynamic to watch on screen. Dan…positive positive Praises the compelling character dynamic and how the baseball scene and costumes effectively develop the characters. +0.957 0.204 0 performances (+0.81), story/writing (+0.84) 24 thread link
He was terrific - Rent at the end was chillingpositive positive Praises the performance as terrific and the ending as chilling. +0.459 0.200 0 25 thread link
Respect for Merritt Weaver too. She was amazing.positive positive Praises Merritt Weaver’s performance as amazing, expressing appreciation for the film’s acting. +0.784 0.196 0 26 thread link
Skyler Gisondo going from 13 year old boy voice to Hansen voice and mannerisms was top tier. Incredible moviepositive positive Calls the movie incredible and praises Skyler Gisondo’s vocal transformation and mannerisms. +0.202 0.192 0 27 thread link
Skylar was excellentpositive positive Praises Skylar’s performance as excellent, expressing a positive judgment of an aspect of the film. +0.572 0.189 0 28 thread link
That scene they did with the Rabbi made me feel so uneasy. Lowkey terrifying honestly.neutral no_verdict Describes a scene as unsettling and terrifying without judging the film’s quality or recommending it. +0.177 0.186 0 scares/horror (+0.59) 29 thread link
I was so scared during the India scene.neutral no_verdict Describes feeling scared during a scene without judging the film’s quality or recommending it. -0.578 0.183 0 30 thread link
The juxtaposition of Dan in the place of Hansen recounting his India story was incredible, you get the sense of pure terror and fear on what he saw which culminated into this obsession/need to cleanse evil. Hansen saw the helplessness and madness in the Indian village's…positive positive Calls the scene’s juxtaposition incredible and praises its portrayal of terror and psychological motivation. -0.984 0.180 0 story/writing (-0.90) 31 thread link
My friend I saw the movie with thought he was supposed to be playing Ted Dansen and I can’t stop laughing.neutral no_verdict Shares a funny misunderstanding about an actor’s portrayal without judging the film. +0.718 0.177 0 humor (+0.72) 32 thread link
The best part is . . . it felt like there was a chance that he made all of that shit up. He is an unreliable narrator.positive positive Praises the film’s ambiguity and unreliable narrator as its best feature. +0.625 0.174 0 33 thread link
maybe it wasn't intentional, but I love the commentary they did with the whole demon mask / 'ancient evil' thing on how when predators are often caught for their crimes, especially when celebrities are caught, people will make narratives about how these people did these things,…positive positive Explicitly loves the film's perceived commentary on predators and narratives of demonic influence. -0.773 0.171 0 34 thread link
I mean that's basically what the hypocritical DA said in his argument in court. Id wager the themes are related deliberatelyneutral no_verdict Discusses a character’s courtroom argument and thematic connections without judging the film. -0.670 0.169 0 35 thread link
The preceding fallout of the affair combined with the rabbi gave this offputting vibe and it kind of worked. Like, the whole room felt disgusting.positive positive Says the offputting atmosphere worked, praising the film’s ability to make the room feel disgusting. -0.226 0.167 0 36 thread link
For the first time, Hansen loses his cool and temper as we see him be confronted by someone who challenges him on his tactics and morality.neutral no_verdict Describes a character's reaction and moral confrontation without evaluating the film. -0.511 0.164 0 37 thread link
For a moment I was absolutely drawn in like, oh fuck, is he gonna straight up kill him? can Hansen physically stop him? It was really really well done.positive positive Praises the scene as really well done and describes being thoroughly drawn into its suspense. +0.249 0.162 0 38 thread link
So, Robert Pattinson's take on Chris Hansen is one of the squirreliest creeps I've ever seen in a movie. The way he recites those explicit online messages to himself as a pre-show mantra is pretty disturbing, and it's literally the last we hear from him. Chris Hansen is…neutral no_verdict Analyzes the character’s disturbing behavior and motivations without judging the film’s quality or recommending it. +0.771 0.160 0 39 thread link
I find it really interesting that it’s not only the last we hear from him, it’s also the very first thing we hear from him. You literally think for a couple seconds in the beginning that he is the predator. The show consumes every aspect of his life, it is his life, “With…positive positive Praises the film’s characterization and storytelling choices, calling the portrayal fantastic and Robert’s performance Oscar-worthy. +0.940 0.158 1 performances (+0.56) 40 thread link
He very much is framed as the real predator. In so many scenes the way he is lurking in the background, watching and waiting to strike. He just isn’t a sex predator but he very much acts like a beast stalking prey. Idk I think the predator thing opens up an interesting…positive positive Calls the film fascinating and riveting, wants an immediate rewatch, and anticipates appreciating it further. +0.723 0.156 0 41 thread link
Referring to his practicing of line readings (contrary to his denials of being an actor) as mantras is a really interesting way to look at it. He's both trying to get his delivery right and hyping himself up to view these creeps as the manifestation of evil.neutral no_verdict Discusses character motivations and an interpretation of his behavior without judging the film itself. -0.342 0.154 0 performances (+0.46), visuals/cinematography (+0.46) 42 thread link
I’d recommend watching the doc predators if you haven’tneutral no_verdict Recommends a different documentary, not the film Primetime. +0.361 0.152 0 43 thread link
Chris Hansen is ostensibly a journalist, but what exactly is the journalism here? He comes off more like a carnival barker gleefully putting freaks on display for the public to hoot and holler at. That's basically what To Catch A Predator was. And a lot of us ate it up .neutral no_verdict Critiques Chris Hansen and To Catch a Predator, without expressing a verdict on the film. +0.475 0.151 0 44 thread link
Law enforcement constantly loving what Hansen is doing and wanting photos with him is a really brilliant way of calling out the type of people that worship him.positive positive Praises the film’s portrayal of law enforcement as a brilliant critique of Hansen’s admirers. +0.880 0.149 0 45 thread link
That traffic stop scene with the cop who wrote him a fan letter tells you everything you need to know about the kind of cops who idolize a guy like Chris Hansen.neutral no_verdict Interprets a scene and criticizes cops who idolize Hansen, without evaluating the film itself. +0.382 0.147 0 46 thread link
I love how they showed this pathetic cop, going from locking himself out of his car to his very lonely Subway dinner with Jared watching over him.positive positive Praises how the film portrays the cop's pathetic, lonely life. -0.453 0.146 0 47 thread link
Also the irony of Jared watching over them given what eventually happened to him.neutral no_verdict Discusses irony surrounding Jared and subsequent events without evaluating the film. -0.052 0.144 0 48 thread link
I felt so old when only like 3 people chuckled at Fogleneutral no_verdict Comments on audience recognition of a reference, without evaluating the film. +0.572 0.143 0 49 thread link
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Me if I could only think for 8 seconds about thingsneutral no_verdict A joke about limited thinking, with no clear judgment of the film itself. +0.000 0.140 0 51 thread link
He wasnt catching them, perverted Justice and the police did. He turned it into a spectical, into entertainment where people can indulge in being as vindictive as possible and feel like good people for calling for blood. What he was doing was not justice, it actively hindered…neutral no_verdict Criticizes predator-catching practices and their exploitation, without judging the film itself. +0.529 0.139 0 52 thread link
A film about exploitation that wasn't afraid to show the hypocrisy inherent in doing something like that for television. The predators wanted to exploit kids. The production wanted to exploit the predators. The National Inquirer wanted to exploit Chris Hansen. Chris Hansen…positive positive Calls it fascinating and a great feel-bad experience, praising the performances and exploration of exploitation. +0.863 0.137 0 53 thread link
There's this feeling of uneasiness the film captures so well that you can't help but feel sick and suffocating as we're watching this macabre exploitation of people, really hits home about the pursuit of sensationalism.positive positive Praises the film’s effective uneasiness and powerful critique of sensationalism; disturbing feelings are presented as artistic success. -0.696 0.136 0 54 thread link
“Are we talking a senator, a president?” got a nice chuckle out of my audience.neutral no_verdict Reports the audience laughing at a line without expressing an overall opinion of the film. +0.670 0.135 0 55 thread link
I know it’s referencing Trump but it was not lost on me that W would’ve been president at that time and he was from Texasneutral no_verdict Discusses political references and historical context without evaluating the film. +0.349 0.134 0 56 thread link
It was great to see the shock once everyone realized it was a DA. I thought it was a good touch showing how the DA interacted constantly with the police to show how messed up this was.positive positive Praises the reveal and the film’s effective depiction of the DA’s relationship with police. +0.459 0.132 0 57 thread link
We're gonna see that moment of Chris doing a slow arching point to Dan's crotch and whispering "cock" do some heavy circulation on the web.neutral no_verdict Predicts a scene becoming an internet meme without expressing a judgment of the film. -0.153 0.131 0 58 thread link
Saw an interview with Gisondo, he said that was the very first scene he filmed on the movie and RPat did that completely improvised.neutral no_verdict Shares interview trivia about filming and improvisation without judging the movie. +0.000 0.130 0 59 thread link
Pattinson deliberately avoided telling the director and some of the cast what he would do or say, as they shot it like a documentary with no shot lists or rehearsals.neutral no_verdict Describes Pattinson’s filming approach without judging the film’s quality or recommending it. -0.273 0.129 0 performances (-0.27), visuals/cinematography (-0.27), direction/tone (-0.27) 60 thread link
So the mirror scene where he does that goofy ass voice mocking his producer was definitely improvised then lolneutral no_verdict Speculates that a scene was improvised without judging the film's quality. -0.178 0.128 0 61 thread link
The dramatic mouthwash spit was a very unexpected laughpositive positive Enjoyed the mouthwash scene's unexpected humor. +0.597 0.127 0 humor (+0.60) 62 thread link
people always laugh at how he says out of pocket things in interviews. he does, and that personality is partly what makes him a great actor. he makes such distinct great choicesneutral no_verdict Praises an actor’s personality and acting choices generally, without judging this film. +0.915 0.126 0 humor (+0.56), performances (+0.62) 63 thread link
I'm still wondering why he's blinking so much after saying beggars in the Odysseyneutral no_verdict Asks about a character's blinking without expressing an opinion on the film. +0.000 0.125 0 64 thread link
The Jared Fogle jumpscare got me.neutral no_verdict Describes a reaction to a jumpscare without judging the film’s quality or recommending it. +0.000 0.124 0 65 thread link
It's great as both dark humor to anchor the film in the aughts, as well as showcase the evil in plain sight that is overlooked or permitted away by society, im favor for the evil that is othered, which ultimately TCAP did.positive positive Praises the film’s dark humor and its thematic portrayal of overlooked societal evil. +0.026 0.123 0 66 thread link
pattinson is on a generational run and disappears into yet another role. skyler gisondo was also fantastic. really gorgeous and creative shots throughout, and the whole vibe of the movie was very dirty and almost hypnotic. loved it.positive positive Explicitly loved the film, praising the performances, creative cinematography, and hypnotic atmosphere. +0.872 0.122 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.62), direction/tone (+0.62) 67 thread link
Haven't seen this movie yet but 2 things. A) Ever since I saw The Lighthouse, ive decided ill watch ANYTHING with Robert Pattinson in it. He is absolutely one of the best actors in Hollywood today. B) all the comments about Skyler Gisondo have me super excited. The first thing…neutral no_verdict Hasn't seen the movie; expresses enthusiasm for its actors rather than judging the film. +0.952 0.121 0 68 thread link
"Is Pepsi okay?" had me cackling. Just a generational line read by Pattinson. Also, the cop reading his letter talking about the important work Predator does while ordering the Jared Special from Subway was diabolical.positive positive Praises Pattinson’s line delivery and the film’s dark humor, describing how much the jokes amused them. +0.660 0.120 0 69 thread link
Are you seeing the polar bears? It’s overneutral no_verdict A quote or contextual remark without any judgment of the film. +0.000 0.120 0 70 thread link
LOST hype will never be recreated. People were foaming at the mouths for the polar bears. I miss those days.neutral no_verdict Expresses nostalgia for LOST hype without judging Primetime. -0.562 0.119 0 71 thread link
just wanted to say, it is absolutely gorgeous looking, the color, lighting, cinematography, all throughout the movie blew me away.positive positive Enthusiastically praises the film’s visuals, color, lighting, and cinematography. +0.624 0.118 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.62) 72 thread link
Same, I think that this is my favorite movie cinematography-wise in a long time. That shot where he's confronting the rabbi, and it slowly puts his face more in shadow until his eyes are going black gave me goosebumps. A lot of absolutely beautiful and haunting shots in this…positive positive Calls the cinematography a recent favorite and praises the film’s beautiful, haunting shots. +0.843 0.117 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.46), visuals/cinematography (+0.77) 73 thread link
Some strong parts especially the ending half which I found to be best part of the movie. But did anyone else find the movie not to be cohesive? Like I felt a lot was going on.neutral mixed Praises strong parts and the latter half, but criticizes the film’s cohesion without a clear overall lean. +0.791 0.116 1 74 thread link
Yeah I feel like there wasn’t much of a rhythm. Still enjoyed it thopositive positive Criticizes the rhythm but explicitly says they still enjoyed the film. +0.791 0.115 0 75 thread link
Ending especially. It just ended so abruptly. I was shocked there wasn’t a little more wrap up.negative negative Criticizes the abrupt ending and lack of sufficient wrap-up. -0.318 0.115 2 76 thread link
I’m not totally surprised. It was definitely a surreal film. The ending made me wonder “was it all worth it?” at the end, and that’s a bit what this film was about. Was all of that trauma worth the SAG card? We’ll never really know. Same goes with exploiting everyone in this…neutral no_verdict Discusses the film’s surreal nature, ending, and exploitation themes without expressing approval or disappointment. -0.349 0.114 1 77 thread link
Don’t get me wrong, Robert Pattinson is amazing and delivers on the hype and then some but Skyler Gisondo might have stole the movie.positive positive Enthusiastically praises Pattinson’s performance and suggests Gisondo is even more impressive. +0.090 0.113 0 78 thread link
I like how Chris Hansen is almost an ominous, controlling force at times rather than a character, all of the subtle manipulation he does and then seeing how it impacts everyone is so interesting.positive positive Praises the character's ominous presence and subtle manipulation as interesting aspects of the film. +0.396 0.113 0 story/writing (+0.40) 79 thread link
Skylar was the heart and soul of this movie. Everyone involved in the show keeps justifying the morally grey areas of it all by saying they're catching bad people who want to exploit children, all while they're exploiting this young aspiring actor who's having to continually…positive positive Praises Skylar as the movie’s heart and soul and celebrates his performance’s powerful emotional impact. +0.748 0.112 0 performances (-0.84), performances (+0.83), story/writing (+0.83) 80 thread link
I love how this film captures the profound evil of the 2000s with the Iraq War in the background but only through the lens of its coverage. The film does a really stellar job at how To Catch a Predator essentially made pedophiles such a public spectactle to hide away America's…positive positive Explicitly loves the film’s thematic approach and praises its execution as stellar. -0.842 0.111 1 81 thread link
I cackled when the perverted justice guy shrieked as Chris reentered the roomneutral no_verdict Describes laughing at a specific character moment without expressing an overall judgment of the film. -0.026 0.110 0 82 thread link
I thought this was a really interesting movie. It's kind of difficult to really explain to anyone who wasn't around then how crazy impactful To Catch a Predator was. As this movie shows, it just tapped into something so raw in people. The anger and justice and shame and…positive positive Praises the film’s moral complexity, thematic exploration, and performances, calling it interesting and fantastically executed. +0.999 0.110 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.38), performances (+0.48), performances (+0.84), performances (+0.69), scares/horror (+0.69), story/writing (+0.79) 83 thread link
I loved the grey morality this movie offers, it's not so much about taking Hansen down, it's more about the idea that once you start broadcasting your just acts or your righteous shaming that any purity is immediately tainted The central theme of this movie seems to be the idea…positive positive Explicitly loved the film’s moral ambiguity and praised its exploration of justice versus vanity. +0.929 0.109 0 84 thread link
“‘I like to suck n fuck.’ Is that New Testament or Old Testament?”neutral no_verdict Quotes dialogue and jokes about it without expressing an opinion on the film. -0.103 0.108 0 85 thread link
The kind of second to last scene where they split everything into the recording cameras was really really cool. Thought that could’ve been a cool way to end it, as a final scene. But happy, too, we got a happy ending for the probably most sympathetic “good guy” character in the…positive positive Praises the camera-split scene as really cool and appreciates the sympathetic character’s happy ending. +0.962 0.108 3 86 thread link
I didn’t find that ending to be happy. Before we even saw if he got his SAG AFTRA, I was thinking that it’s a loss either way after all he’s been through. They kind of hint that he’s reclusive after the show. He couldn’t even answer when that guy asked “are you an actor”. It…neutral no_verdict Interprets the ending as unhappy and cruel for the character without judging the film’s quality. +0.312 0.107 1 87 thread link
The actual actor did an interview for the documentary Predators, highly recommend a watch btw, and he didn’t seem all that proud of his role, especially when it came to the Conradt situation.neutral no_verdict Recommends the documentary Predators and discusses an actor’s feelings, without judging Primetime itself. +0.709 0.107 0 performances (+0.71) 88 thread link
straight up, the scene after the whipped cream guy whips it out, when skyler sits down and it's only noticable he's crying halfway through the conversation with the producer, that was so interesting.positive positive Praises the scene's subtle acting and presentation as interesting. +0.316 0.106 0 89 thread link
That scene where Dan is watching his promo on TV with his friends and everyone is laughing while he has to re-experience something as traumatic as that made me feel a uniquely gut-wrenching feeling.neutral no_verdict Describes a scene’s gut-wrenching emotional impact without explicitly praising or criticizing the film. +0.477 0.105 0 humor (+0.48) 90 thread link
This movie was a hate letter to the 2000s and I loved it. I thought the main anchor parts were a little hammy thoughpositive positive Explicitly loved the movie despite finding the main anchor parts a little hammy. +0.052 0.105 0 91 thread link
Merritt weaving did amazing. Puka? No puka? Line delivery of the centurypositive positive Enthusiastically praises the acting and a specific line delivery. +0.452 0.104 0 92 thread link
Certainly did not paint Hansen in a good light, but not the villain the trailers and hype seemingly made him out to be. Was he fame hungry? Yes. Did the movie make it clear he felt he was fighting some kind of evil? Also yes. Was he scummy? No doubt. A person can be scummy…neutral no_verdict Discusses Hansen’s characterization and intentions without expressing approval or criticism of the film itself. +0.953 0.104 0 93 thread link
DA Pedo: talks about musicals Chris, whispering: cock 👉👇 Dan: So yeah anyway, my cock gets super hard like really easy. Maybe you come over and try. 😭😭neutral no_verdict Jokes about dialogue and characters without expressing an opinion on the film. +0.566 0.103 0 94 thread link
Oppenheim has the juice, this makes me even more excited for You Can See Everything. Coming from documentaries, I did not expect his first feature to be so stylized and maximalist. Constant bright neon lighting, extreme close ups, creative mixing of mediums, and letting R Patty…positive positive Enthusiastically praises the film’s maximalist style and performances, calling it great and rating it 9/10. +0.788 0.103 0 95 thread link
That monster was legit scarypositive positive Calling the monster genuinely scary praises the film’s effectiveness. +0.128 0.102 0 96 thread link
I really wanted to like this more than I did. I thought the film was all over the place. And I actually preferred the story of Skylar as Dan the most interesting. It felt like a knock off nightcrawler but we don’t spend enough time with Chris for it to work. And it didn’t lean…negative negative Despite liking it and giving a positive review, their overall assessment emphasizes disappointment, disjointed storytelling, and frustration. +0.963 0.102 0 story/writing (+0.46) 97 thread link
I love color theory in film, and this movie is art. For a film called Primetime, it's fitting that the director builds the palette around primary colors: blue for Hansen's obsession, red for the naivety of Dan, and yellow for the children. In fact, there's a scene where Andie…positive positive Calls the movie art and enthusiastically praises its color symbolism and thematic depth. +0.966 0.101 0 direction/tone (-0.34) 98 thread link
An honest to goodness "enhance" scene in 2026. What a time to be alivenegative negative Sarcastically mocks the film for using a dated, implausible "enhance" scene. +0.836 0.101 0 99 thread link
DECOY DANexcluded: too short (<15 chars) - Clayface88 · conf 1.00
Reddit 97% positive across 100 comments; praised for visuals/cinematography, scares/horror; RT 75% critics / 94% audience; CinemaScore A-; new this week, $3,008/theater on 2026-10-23.
Under the hood
Signals → composite
signal raw normalized 0-100 weight effective weight contribution reddit 97.1% of weighted comments positive (n=100) 97.1 0.45 0.450 43.70 audience RT audience 94% 94.0 0.20 0.200 18.80 critics RT Tomatometer 75% 75.0 0.20 0.200 15.00 cinemascore CinemaScore A- 85.0 0.05 0.050 4.25 boxoffice new release: 25*log10(per-theater $) - 25 ($1k->50, $3k->62, $10k->75) 62.0 0.10 0.100 6.20 composite (sum of contributions) 87.95 → 87.9 effective weight = weight / sum of weights of available signals (missing signals are dropped, not zeroed).
Confidence
coverage 1.0 (sum of available weights) × thread factor 1.0 (min(1, 0.5 + n/120), n=100) = 1.0
Bucket: Depends on your taste
Watch this: all must pass
rule value score >= 90.45 (max(75, Q3 of this slate)) 87.9 fail confidence >= 0.55 1.0 pass Reddit thread data present True pass |RT audience - critics| < 30 19.0 pass Reddit consensus >= 0.15 (not evenly split) 0.941 pass Skip: all must pass
rule value score < 55 87.9 fail confidence >= 0.45 1.0 pass Depends on your taste: fallback when neither Watch nor Skip passes
Box office
field value daily 10400000.0 theaters 3458.0 per_theater 3008 days 1 pct_lw lw_daily lw_theaters method new release: 25*log10(per-theater $) - 25 ($1k->50, $3k->62, $10k->75) note opening day includes Thursday previews score 62.0 Sources
- BOM daily chart row (rank 1): https://www.boxofficemojo.com/date/2026-10-23/ 2026-10-25T04:25:36-04:00
- RT page: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/clayface — matched by browse tile, exact title; values read from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/browse/movies_in_theaters/sort:popular?page=3 2026-10-25T02:39:07-04:00
- r/movies thread: Official Discussion - Clayface [SPOILERS] posted 2026-10-23T02:00:50+00:00 (-1 days vs BOM release 2026-10-23, date check pass)
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- CinemaScore: A- from Clayface recieves an A- on Cinemascore. posted 2026-10-24T03:09:53+00:00 (matched “A- on Cinemascore”)
Other-sub posts considered (25)
Reddit sentiment
100 comments scored (100 thread + 0 other-sub posts at weight 0.5). positive 45 / neutral 53 / negative 2. weighted positive 10.393 vs negative 0.314 → pos_share 0.971 → community score 97.1. consensus 0.941 = |pos − neg| / (pos + neg) weighted (v1 sd formula would give 0.333). Comment model: stance. 11 spoiler sentences dropped from theme mining.
theme sentence hits positive weight negative weight verdict visuals/cinematography 11 1.982 0.177 praised story/writing 11 1.308 0.522 praised scares/horror 11 1.632 0.731 praised performances 8 0.994 0.295 humor 4 0.4 0.149 action/fights 3 1.209 0.104 direction/tone 2 0.251 0 faithfulness/adaptation 2 0.222 0 praised: ≥3 hits and ≥65% of weight positive. gripe: ≥3 hits, ≥45% negative and negative weight > 0.3.
Comments (100): label used, model verdict + rationale, VADER (for comparison), rank weight, spoiler flag, themes fed
rank source excerpt label (used) verdict rationale VADER (not used) weight spoiler sents themes fed (sentence score) 0 thread link
The scene where Matt has the whole club doing a choreographed dance was fantastic, actually that whole night club scene was very well done.positive positive Explicitly praises the choreographed dance and the entire nightclub scene as fantastic and well done. +0.718 1.000 0 action/fights (+0.72) 1 thread link
The body horror bits were the highlight for me, specially when his face starts melting in the mirror and he keeps trying to reshape it with his hands. That scene stuck with me long after the movie ended. Tom Rhys Harries really sold the desperation without overdoing itpositive positive Praises the memorable body horror and Tom Rhys Harries’s convincing, restrained performance. -0.434 0.707 1 scares/horror (+0.34) 2 thread link
Him in the tub was great fx, drowning in himselfpositive positive Praises the special effects in the bathtub scene as great. +0.625 0.577 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.62) 3 thread link
Yeah that whole sequence was great. I really liked it once he started to embrace the monster in him, and wish there'd been just a little bit more of that. Instead this was one of those origin stories where once we get the final product, the movie quickly ends.positive positive Praises the sequence and embracing the monster, with mild disappointment that the fully realized character gets limited screen time. +0.924 0.500 0 4 thread link
I’m just happy we didn’t get surf Dracula’d on him turning into the full Batman the Animated Series Clayface He used his powers perfectly in the context of the story, and he kept getting more powerful as time went on in a believable way. It didn’t go from 0 to supervillain…positive positive Praises the film’s handling of Clayface’s powers and believable progression into a supervillain. +0.913 0.447 0 story/writing (+0.90) 5 thread link
LOVED that final night club scene. It was so cool.positive positive Enthusiastically praises the final nightclub scene as cool. +0.824 0.408 0 6 thread link
A 4DX showing was my only option with my schedule and the chairs moved with the direction he was dancing. That alone made it worth itpositive positive Says the synchronized 4DX chair movements alone made the viewing worthwhile. -0.026 0.378 0 7 thread link
I was disappointed that he would change faces in a blink without any kind of morph effect. But the rapidity of the nightclub changes meant that wouldn't have worked. It was worth it.positive positive Initial disappointment is outweighed by appreciation of the nightclub sequence; they explicitly conclude it was worth it. +0.077 0.354 0 8 thread link
I think that was down to the low budget but the nightclub scene really seemed to turn that weakness into a strength. It was so cool.positive positive Praises the nightclub scene as cool and says it turned budget limitations into a strength. +0.617 0.333 0 9 thread link
I love how it played into his theatrical personality while maintaining the menace of his powers.positive positive Praises how the film balances the character's theatrical personality with the menace of his powers. +0.527 0.316 0 performances (+0.53) 10 thread link
Finally, a Gotham City where the people have Jersey accents. Had a fun time with this onepositive positive The commenter explicitly says they had a fun time with the film. +0.511 0.302 0 11 thread link
Batman is a jersey kidneutral no_verdict A remark about Batman, with no judgment of the film. +0.000 0.289 0 12 thread link
Hey jokah, you wanna kill Robin? Faghedabouitneutral no_verdict A character-based joke with no judgment of the film. +0.000 0.277 0 13 thread link
Gotham looks excellent and the mobsters look like weirdos and that's perfect.positive positive Praises Gotham’s appearance and the mobsters’ fittingly weird look as excellent and perfect. +0.832 0.267 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.83) 14 thread link
When the mob guy is following the doctor and its an alley with flashing lights and big clown art I was like yes this is exactly some random gotham stuffpositive positive Enthusiastically praises the alley scene for capturing Gotham’s distinctive atmosphere. +0.637 0.258 0 15 thread link
I did notice right at the very end when Caitlyn came out of some stairs (maybe from the subway?) there was a map of Gotham on the wall and it was very clearly Gotham, not New York.neutral no_verdict The commenter identifies a Gotham map in a scene without evaluating the film. +0.458 0.250 0 16 thread link
Favorite scene has got to be when Caitlyn watches Matt sleeping and he shifts into her. Very creepy.positive positive Calling the creepy transformation their favorite scene expresses appreciation for the film's horror. +0.556 0.243 0 17 thread link
When he turns around and it's the guy 💀neutral no_verdict Reacts to a scene without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.000 0.236 0 18 thread link
The only jump scare that got meneutral no_verdict Identifies a jump scare that startled them without judging the film overall. -0.494 0.229 0 scares/horror (-0.49) 19 thread link
Legit got mad at myself for getting scared at sight of my beloved Eddie Marsan, lmao.neutral no_verdict Describes being scared by a beloved actor's appearance without judging the film itself. +0.273 0.224 0 20 thread link
Insanely erotic, such a great scene with it being his arms but her body...positive positive Explicitly praises the scene as great and intensely erotic. +0.372 0.218 0 21 thread link
I thought the fiancé was gonna see the video and think she was sleeping with Matt!neutral no_verdict The commenter describes an expected plot development without evaluating the film. +0.000 0.213 0 22 thread link
As a Batman fan, the movie was exactly what I wanted it to be. A tragic tale of a man who loses himself, is overwhelmed by hubris, and becomes someone we want to see an eventual Batman take down. I actually found it a bit more heartbreaking than I expected to. Mike Flanagan…positive positive Loved the tragic story and body horror; script criticisms don't outweigh strong praise and an 8/10 rating. -0.129 0.209 1 scares/horror (+0.83), visuals/cinematography (+0.25), action/fights (+0.25), story/writing (-0.46) 23 thread link
I also think that out of all the cinematic adaptations of Gotham, this is the most that looks like Gotham from a set design stand point.positive positive Praises the film’s set design as the most authentic cinematic depiction of Gotham. +0.414 0.204 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.41) 24 thread link
I LOVED how Gotham felt in this movie, I loved all the neon and dark creepy alleys and streets and that amusement mile sign was pure Batman Gothampositive positive Enthusiastically praises the movie’s Gotham atmosphere, neon visuals, and creepy streets. +0.907 0.200 0 scares/horror (+0.91) 25 thread link
I haven’t seen the film myself, but it’s interesting you say “more heartbreaking than you expected”. I’m generally not a huge horror person and was shocked to find how moved I was by the movie The Fly. I really felt for his character and it just felt like a tragedy. And I think…neutral no_verdict Has not seen Clayface; discusses emotional reactions to The Fly and body horror generally. -0.960 0.196 0 scares/horror (-0.50), story/writing (-0.44), scares/horror (-0.75) 26 thread link
It was actually having watched The Fly that helped me get a better understanding and love for Clayface.positive positive Watching The Fly helped the commenter better understand and love Clayface. +0.796 0.192 0 27 thread link
The third act did go fast but the movie certainly didn't need to be 15 mins longer. Could maybe speed up some of the earlier stuff. Felt like it was trying to let you sit in the world like a 70s movie tho. So hard to give that up in favor of more time at the endnegative negative Offers mild pacing criticism: the third act felt rushed, while earlier material could have moved faster. +0.897 0.189 0 28 thread link
Him posing with the actor who replaced him on the red carpet was peak aura.positive positive Calling the red-carpet moment “peak aura” enthusiastically praises a scene in the film. +0.000 0.186 0 29 thread link
The edits of that are gonna be everywhere on social media. Lol.neutral no_verdict Predicts social media edits without expressing an opinion on the film. +0.421 0.183 0 30 thread link
That scene was so satisfying. His former agent sliming her way back to him as well. Proper Hollywood.positive positive Calls a scene satisfying and appreciates its depiction of Hollywood opportunism. +0.716 0.180 0 31 thread link
Caitlyn gets a very horrifying ending. Always having to look over her shoulder and not truly knowing if whoever she’s talking to is actually them.neutral no_verdict Describes the horror of Caitlyn’s ending without judging the film’s quality or recommending it. -0.751 0.177 1 visuals/cinematography (-0.34) 32 thread link
Well, at least when she was about to hit the killswitch and seemed to hesitate, Matt said "Do it" right? As opposed to trying to fight/kill her to survive. And i don't think Matt ever tried to harm her physically So perhaps her unease is made at least slightly better because…neutral no_verdict Discusses character motivations and perceived danger without judging the film’s quality. -0.659 0.174 0 33 thread link
Speaking of that, I liked that she actually used the kill switch, but he survived anyways. His body has mutated beyond control. As opposed to what I thought was happening, it not loading in time and him hitting the tablet away.positive positive Praises the kill-switch scene and its explanation that his mutation allowed him to survive. +0.747 0.171 0 34 thread link
I assumed the taser just severed the connection for the kill switch to properly kill him, since she mentions that it's electrical signals that control them.neutral no_verdict Explains a plot mechanism without expressing an opinion on the film. -0.361 0.169 0 35 thread link
The problem with people like Clayface is that even if you give them what they want, you never know when they're gonna be unhinged enough to just snap on you and go for the kill. He's insane in every sense of the word.neutral no_verdict Describes Clayface's dangerous, unstable character without judging the film itself. -0.382 0.167 0 36 thread link
Seeing how depraved Matt’s becomes by the time Creature Commandos happens I really hope she is safeneutral no_verdict Expresses concern for a character and discusses another show's events, without judging the film. +0.726 0.164 0 37 thread link
The cronies in this movie all had very distinct looking facesneutral no_verdict Observes the cronies’ distinctive appearances without expressing approval or criticism of the film. +0.000 0.162 0 38 thread link
Yeah I loved that. They looked very much like Gotham henchmen lolpositive positive Expresses love for the film detail and approvingly compares the characters to Gotham henchmen. +0.893 0.160 0 39 thread link
I'm sad one of them wasn't like "IT'S DA CLAY"neutral no_verdict Jokes about a desired line without judging the film itself. -0.638 0.158 0 40 thread link
I liked the one goon who looked like Wes Anderson.neutral no_verdict Amused by a goon's resemblance to Wes Anderson, without judging the film overall. +0.649 0.156 0 41 thread link
Clayface exists because he was a homewrecker, and Clayface exists to become a homewrecker.neutral no_verdict A joke about the character's origins and purpose, without judging the film's quality. +0.000 0.154 0 42 thread link
I was saying to myself during the film if this man could just eat at home he’d be alright. Always gunning for another mans girl!neutral no_verdict Jokes about the character’s romantic choices without judging the film itself. +0.316 0.152 0 43 thread link
Am I losing my mind or was that the most random Aaron Paul cameo in the history of film?neutral no_verdict Remarks on the randomness of a cameo without expressing an overall judgment of the film. -0.382 0.151 0 44 thread link
From what I understand, he was cast as Matt's dad, and we were supposed to see a flashback, but they all got cut. So now we just have a "blink, and you miss it" Aaron Paul cameo that is so shocking and unintentionally funny. The best part is that at least it was in the final…neutral no_verdict Discusses a cut flashback and amusing cameo, praising one scene without expressing an overall verdict on the film. +0.919 0.149 0 performances (-0.39), humor (-0.29), humor (+0.91) 45 thread link
HE CANT KEEP GETTING AWAY WITH THISneutral no_verdict A quoted exclamation without any clear judgment of the film. +0.000 0.147 0 46 thread link
Clayface is a good horror movie Tom Rhys Harries performance is great! I have not seen him a lot in other projects but this is a breakout role for him. I like that he played Matt as an impulsive person with Mia, the nanites, and the first couple of killings. All the other…positive positive Calls it a good horror movie and great DCU addition, praising performances and standout scenes despite pacing criticisms. +0.984 0.146 1 performances (+0.81), scares/horror (+0.81), performances (-0.42), story/writing (+0.89), scares/horror (+0.89) 47 thread link
I swear I saw Aaron Paul in the club too, but I checked his IMDB and there’s no credit. Possible he didn’t want credit for the role? Oh well, the internet will find out who it was soon. Haha.neutral no_verdict Speculates about an actor’s possible cameo without judging the film. +0.824 0.144 0 48 thread link
It's him. Early on in Clayface , we learn about an in-universe film called "One Bad Day" - thematically funny reference to Alan Moore's Batman one-shot - and then the film is brought up several other times after that, along with the fictional actor that played a role in it.…neutral no_verdict Explains a plot detail and actor transformation without expressing any judgment of the film. +0.202 0.143 0 performances (+0.20), visuals/cinematography (+0.20), humor (+0.20) 49 thread link
I think Paul actually played his father? The guy called him the nickname they mentioned when they attacked him. The one nut whateverneutral no_verdict Discusses a character's identity and plot details without judging the film. -0.153 0.141 0 performances (+0.34) 50 thread link
It was actually reported that he joined the movie in a minor role - https://www.reddit.com/r/comicbooks/comments/1u9vx5p/aaron_paul_joins_dc_studios_clayface_film_in/ It was probably some scenes that were cutneutral no_verdict Discusses a reported casting and potentially cut scenes without evaluating the film. -0.273 0.140 0 51 thread link
Scissors shoulda been banned from airplanes yesterday..neutral no_verdict Jokes about scissors on airplanes without expressing an opinion of the film. -0.459 0.139 0 52 thread link
Well now I’m stuck thinking about whether or not 9/11 happened in the DC universe.neutral no_verdict The comment speculates about DC universe history without expressing an opinion on the film. +0.026 0.137 0 53 thread link
Lanterns has an important plot scene that depends on a character's reaction when Hal asks them about , which at least faintly implies that recent American history in the DCU is more or less the same as our own.neutral no_verdict Discusses Lanterns plot implications for DCU history without judging Clayface. +0.202 0.136 0 story/writing (+0.20) 54 thread link
I'm glad this doesn't tread the same pitfalls as Venom/Joker/Morbin' Time of giving a villain his own movie just to completely separate any connective tissue to their respective superhero rivals in the process. Could never imagine Spider-Man fighting Sony-Verse Venom, Morbin'…positive positive Praises the film’s villain characterization, motivation, and Batman connections, expressing enthusiasm for Clayface’s future appearances. -0.851 0.135 0 55 thread link
I think eeeeevrything is more of a result of him being an absolute moron on top of being PoS. If Mat wasn’t dumb he absolutely could’ve gotten the doctor and got away with “revenge”neutral no_verdict Criticizes a character’s intelligence and discusses revenge, without judging the film itself. -0.691 0.134 0 56 thread link
I keep thinking about how the nightclub scene was basically Matt Hagen letting the cat out of the bag through lack of any caring as to if his tracks should be covered at all. Before that he got quite far on how little GCPD and the gangsters knew about his powers and the…neutral no_verdict Discusses Matt Hagen’s strategy and plot consequences without judging the film’s quality. +0.226 0.132 0 57 thread link
i was scared the split second scene in the rain was going to be our only look at clayface in his huge form. but so glad we got a really good look at the end. actually doesnt look horrible, in fact id say it looked pretty dang goodpositive positive Praises Clayface’s appearance and expresses satisfaction with the substantial reveal at the end. +0.973 0.131 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.87), visuals/cinematography (+0.84) 58 thread link
The final DCU design was so shocking because it is exactly what the fans want, but it had a really interesting detail that's a fun twist and super depressing. Instead of it being 1:1, at the end, Clayface only has one white eye, with the other still being blue with pupils, the…positive positive Praises the final design’s interesting twist and poignant visual representation of Clayface’s remaining humanity. +0.883 0.130 1 59 thread link
Final form with the mouth torn open sideways reminded me of mutated Grant from Slither (but was prob a call back to his mouth getting cut open Glasgow smile style)neutral no_verdict Describes a visual similarity and possible callback without evaluating the film. +0.214 0.129 0 direction/tone (+0.21) 60 thread link
I liked the ambiguity of Matt’s backstory that some people don’t seem to like. Like I can buy that there were people in his past who were jealous that he made it out of the bad neighborhood or they thought that he was stuck-up and that he was too good for him. And maybe some of…positive positive Praises the backstory’s ambiguity and overall character portrayal, appreciating the nuanced depiction of flaws. +0.811 0.128 0 performances (+0.42), story/writing (+0.42) 61 thread link
Honestly his character trait of going after women who are taken was a highlight for me. The first one gets him killed and the second one gets him killed. Hes a man who does not learn from his mistakes and refuses to move on. Theres no redemption to his character either when…positive positive Calls the character's repeated mistakes and lack of redemption a highlight, praising an aspect of the film. -0.128 0.127 2 story/writing (+0.66) 62 thread link
I’m so glad they didn’t shy away from the fact that he can morph into people. I thought it was cool how they decided to show that he also can change clothes so the cinema sins fans won’t talk about itpositive positive Praises the film’s depiction of his morphing abilities and its attention to clothing transformations. +0.085 0.126 0 63 thread link
The thing about the morphing into people that annoyed me is that the actual transformation was like 6 frames long. I wanted to see his flesh deform and reform into the person's face, not a quick eye blink.negative negative Criticizes the overly quick transformations, expressing disappointment with the film’s visual execution. -0.026 0.125 0 64 thread link
Agreed, I'm sure budget was a big factor in this, but it would have been cool to see his face rearrange instead of just snap into the next face. It worked for the club scene, though.neutral mixed Criticizes the abrupt facial transformations but says the effect worked in the club scene. +0.631 0.124 0 65 thread link
I'm surprised that Matt didn't piece together that his friend ratted him out much earlier seeing how the mob boss guy knew the exact quote Matt said when told not to mess with that girlneutral no_verdict Discusses a character's failure to recognize a plot clue without judging the film itself. +0.736 0.123 0 66 thread link
I thought it was a solid, good movie. Like a square 7/10. But I can’t help but feel had it been in a more capable director and a bit more budget we could’ve had an amazing movie.positive positive Calls it a solid, good movie and rates it 7/10, despite wishing for better direction and budget. +0.948 0.122 0 direction/tone (+0.93) 67 thread link
I think once it gets into the third act it decides to make itself a good version of the sonyverse villain films instead of trying to hit a big swing (and potential big miss) like Jokerpositive positive Calls it a good version of Sony's villain films, despite suggesting the third act plays things safe. +0.178 0.121 0 68 thread link
Was afraid its gonna go down the road where Clayface is an anti hero like the Sony villains. But then we see the detective lying on the floor, yeah I think I like my villains when they are pieces of shite, with this and The Penguin.positive positive Praises the film’s choice to portray Clayface as a genuine villain rather than an antihero. -0.788 0.120 0 69 thread link
I loved that Matt being an actor plays critical role when he's claying around, the fact that he can pick up other people's mannerisms and improvise some bit to smooth out suspicion was so convincingpositive positive Praises how Matt's acting skills convincingly inform his transformations and improvisation. +0.612 0.120 0 performances (+0.61) 70 thread link
Yeah and the way he’s just completely clowning on the bad guys and taking them for a run around lolneutral no_verdict Amused description of a character outsmarting villains, without a judgment of the film itself. +0.128 0.119 0 71 thread link
I was throwing my hands up at the end of the film, thinking this made no sense for Caitlyn’s character, and then the movie promptly told to shut the fuck up lmaoneutral no_verdict Describes a perceived character inconsistency that the ending immediately addresses, without clearly judging the film overall. -0.202 0.118 0 story/writing (-0.20) 72 thread link
I thought she was a figment of his imagination and it served to show how his mental health was declining. Turns out it was an even worse showcase of the state of his mental health 💀neutral no_verdict Interprets a character and the portrayal of declining mental health without judging the film's quality. -0.477 0.117 1 73 thread link
Imagine Nathan Fielder's documentary about Caitlyn Corr's questionable medical technology and the fallout from that.neutral no_verdict Imagines a documentary scenario without expressing any judgment of the film. -0.296 0.116 0 74 thread link
As a mob boss, the antagonist is pretty faithful to his girlfriendneutral no_verdict Comments on the antagonist’s relationship behavior without judging the film. +0.494 0.115 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.49) 75 thread link
Bro's a weird cuck, lets his girl get screwed before fucking up the guyneutral no_verdict Insults a character and describes their actions without judging the film itself. -0.494 0.115 0 76 thread link
Feels like this movie could have used a little more time in the kiln to become something really special, but I still enjoyed it overall. The third act in the nightclub when he’s shapeshifting and melting and reforming is super fun, and worth trudging through the less stellar…positive positive Explicitly enjoyed it overall, praising creative visuals and premise execution despite uneven sections and a miscast mob boss. +0.994 0.114 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.92), story/writing (+0.84) 77 thread link
So many visceral scenes…really liked this movie a lot. Having a Clayface/Batman brawl would be absolute cinema.positive positive Explicitly says they really liked the movie a lot. +0.421 0.113 0 78 thread link
It's so gooey. Pretty damn good body horror film. As a Batman mega fan, would have loved more references to Gotham City (But I am convinced this is set before Batman's arrival in Gotham City) and a touch more gore but I liked it.positive positive Calls it a pretty damn good body horror film and explicitly liked it despite wanting more references and gore. +0.911 0.113 0 scares/horror (+0.53), scares/horror (+0.89) 79 thread link
James Gunn actually confirmed that during this movie bruce is in China currentlyneutral no_verdict Shares information about Bruce's location during the film without judging the movie. +0.000 0.112 0 80 thread link
Damn Bruce sent to the Guang Dong Tigersneutral no_verdict A joke about Bruce, with no evaluation of the film itself. -0.402 0.111 0 81 thread link
All the goofy shit he did in the nightclub between the dancing, graphic kills, and random face swaps is completely realistic when you remember he's a theater kidneutral no_verdict Jokes about the character’s nightclub behavior without expressing whether the film was good or bad. -0.796 0.110 1 82 thread link
The jump scare while Matt was shapeshifting in bed really got me.neutral no_verdict Describes a jump scare's effect without expressing an overall opinion of the film. -0.494 0.110 0 scares/horror (-0.49) 83 thread link
Matt is so charismatic I can see myself rooting for him in the future even though he's a bit of a psycho.neutral no_verdict Comments on Matt's charisma and potential future support, without judging the film itself. +0.000 0.109 0 84 thread link
I enjoyed the film, but I was surprised at how much it reminded me of Darkman. Also liked the inclusion of The Narrows which was a weird full circle moment. The Narrows were introduced in Batman Begins, integrated into the comics, and are now back in the movies.positive positive Explicitly enjoyed the film and liked the inclusion of The Narrows. +0.802 0.108 0 85 thread link
I loved when he was impersonating that one henchmen at the nightclub and having to act with all the people recognizing him. It's a tiny moment, but that scene where he eats the nuts, and they are like "what are you doing, your nut allergy" and he spits them out was so funny.positive positive Loved the impersonation sequence and praised the nut-allergy gag as very funny. +0.834 0.108 0 humor (+0.75) 86 thread link
I don't think this movie is scary, but damn that jumpscare in bed where he turn to the old dude got me so bad lol Genuinely didn't expect a jumpscare there lmaoneutral no_verdict Describes the film’s scariness and a surprising jumpscare without expressing overall approval or disappointment. -0.018 0.107 0 87 thread link
I don't think the movie was anything too stand out, all told. But I did enjoy it and would take more comic book movies that take more of a genre swing like this over the more homogeneous ones we've been getting lately.positive positive Despite finding it unexceptional, they enjoyed it and prefer its genre experimentation to more homogeneous comic book movies. +0.820 0.107 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.82) 88 thread link
Closeup of his hairy eyelids in the airplane bathroom did it for meneutral no_verdict Mentions a memorable closeup and personal reaction without clearly judging the film's quality. +0.000 0.106 0 89 thread link
The club scene - so fucking goodpositive positive Enthusiastically praises the club scene as very good. +0.538 0.105 0 90 thread link
Just got outta a mostly-packed Clayface screening. I absolutely, positively loved it. First and foremost, this is a body horror movie. People in my screening had their heads in their hands during some of the more graphic sequences. Would not be surprised if it was nominated for…positive positive Explicitly loved the film, praising its effects, acting, story, creative horror, and memorable kills. +0.959 0.105 1 visuals/cinematography (+0.89), story/writing (+0.44), story/writing (+0.56) 91 thread link
I’m just wondering how Batman is supposed to fight this guy. He’s almost immortal.neutral no_verdict Speculates about Batman fighting Clayface without judging the film. -0.225 0.104 0 action/fights (-0.38) 92 thread link
As shown in various Batman media over the years, he's weak to freezing, fire and electricity.neutral no_verdict Discusses the character's weaknesses across Batman media without judging the film. -0.691 0.104 0 93 thread link
Clayface a shitty bug Pokémon.neutral no_verdict A joke comparing Clayface to a Pokémon, without judging the film itself. -0.557 0.103 0 94 thread link
When he got tased it seemed to have fucked him up, they briefly hinted at it early in the movie when the doctor says the nano machines react to electrical impulsesneutral no_verdict Explains a plot detail about electrical impulses without judging the film. -0.660 0.103 0 95 thread link
One thing I’m Picking up on was how much of this movie was anti AI/ a warning for anybody close to ai psychosis. Matt Hagen effectively down on his luck tries out a new technology and slowly becomes dependent on it over the course of the film. By the end of it the metaphor kind…positive positive After analyzing the film’s AI themes, the commenter explicitly states, “I loved it.” +0.846 0.102 0 96 thread link
Falling in love with Gotham City women is a dangerous thing 😳neutral no_verdict Jokes about Gotham City women without expressing an opinion on the film. +0.128 0.102 0 97 thread link
I want to take his face... offneutral no_verdict A movie quote or joke without any judgment of the film. +0.077 0.101 0 98 thread link
I wish him molding his body into a weapon wasn’t relegated to the shadows but I had a good time with this one. I felt a little more sad for Matt Hagen than Arthur Fleck but realized I probably shouldn’t. Tom Rhys Harries is really great.positive positive They had a good time and praise Tom Rhys Harries, despite wishing the body-weapon transformations were more visible. +0.792 0.101 0 99 thread link
I enjoyed it, I wish the movie had a bigger budget so we could get some more shots of clayface, however they did good with what they had, there was only one scene I can remember that the cgi looked bad. Tom Rhys Harris did great, I can wait to see more of him. One thing I don’t…positive positive Explicitly enjoyed it, praising the performance and effects despite budget limitations and disliking the AI-skin change. +0.906 0.100 1 visuals/cinematography (+0.66) - Forgotten Island88 · conf 1.00
Reddit 93% positive across 98 comments; praised for story/writing, humor; RT 95% critics / 95% audience; CinemaScore A; -65% vs last week (29 days in release).
Under the hood
Signals → composite
signal raw normalized 0-100 weight effective weight contribution reddit 93.1% of weighted comments positive (n=98) 93.1 0.45 0.450 41.89 audience RT audience 95% 95.0 0.20 0.200 19.00 critics RT Tomatometer 95% 95.0 0.20 0.200 19.00 cinemascore CinemaScore A 92.0 0.05 0.050 4.60 boxoffice holdover: 50 + (pct_lw + 50) * 1.25, clamped 0-100 (-50% -> 50, -30% -> 75, -70% -> 25) 31.1 0.10 0.100 3.11 composite (sum of contributions) 87.60 → 87.6 effective weight = weight / sum of weights of available signals (missing signals are dropped, not zeroed).
Confidence
coverage 1.0 (sum of available weights) × thread factor 1.0 (min(1, 0.5 + n/120), n=98) = 1.0
Bucket: Depends on your taste
Watch this: all must pass
rule value score >= 90.45 (max(75, Q3 of this slate)) 87.6 fail confidence >= 0.55 1.0 pass Reddit thread data present True pass |RT audience - critics| < 30 0.0 pass Reddit consensus >= 0.15 (not evenly split) 0.862 pass Skip: all must pass
rule value score < 55 87.6 fail confidence >= 0.45 1.0 pass Depends on your taste: fallback when neither Watch nor Skip passes
Box office
field value daily 210000.0 theaters 1583.0 per_theater 133 days 29 pct_lw -65.1 lw_daily 602125.0 lw_theaters 2149.0 theater_change -26.3 method holdover: 50 + (pct_lw + 50) * 1.25, clamped 0-100 (-50% -> 50, -30% -> 75, -70% -> 25) score 31.1 Sources
- BOM daily chart row (rank 14): https://www.boxofficemojo.com/date/2026-10-23/ 2026-10-25T04:25:36-04:00
- RT page: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/forgotten_island — matched by browse tile, exact title; values read from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/browse/movies_in_theaters/sort:popular?page=3 2026-10-25T02:39:07-04:00
- r/movies thread: Official Discussion - Forgotten Island [SPOILERS] posted 2026-09-25T02:01:44+00:00 (-1 days vs BOM release 2026-09-25, date check pass)
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- CinemaScore: A from “Forgotten Island” gets an A Cinemascore posted 2026-09-26T03:00:31+00:00 (matched “A Cinemascore”)
Other-sub posts considered (25)
Reddit sentiment
98 comments scored (98 thread + 0 other-sub posts at weight 0.5). positive 49 / neutral 43 / negative 6. weighted positive 9.929 vs negative 0.733 → pos_share 0.931 → community score 93.1. consensus 0.862 = |pos − neg| / (pos + neg) weighted (v1 sd formula would give 0.241). Comment model: stance. 12 spoiler sentences dropped from theme mining.
theme sentence hits positive weight negative weight verdict story/writing 24 3.337 0.256 praised humor 15 2.346 0.132 praised visuals/cinematography 8 0.965 0 praised scares/horror 4 0.339 0.171 performances 3 0.218 0.116 pacing/length 3 0.124 0.253 direction/tone 3 0.329 0 music/score 2 0.245 0 action/fights 1 0.103 0 faithfulness/adaptation 1 0.103 0 praised: ≥3 hits and ≥65% of weight positive. gripe: ≥3 hits, ≥45% negative and negative weight > 0.3.
Comments (100): label used, model verdict + rationale, VADER (for comparison), rank weight, spoiler flag, themes fed
rank source excerpt label (used) verdict rationale VADER (not used) weight spoiler sents themes fed (sentence score) 0 thread link
Having the credits featuring irl photos of the friends and family of the entire crew (from the actors, directors, writers, to the behind-the-scenes production staff) is one of the coolest ways I’ve ever seen the credits being approached in a film Really touching way to really…positive positive Praises the credits as exceptionally creative and touching, reinforcing the power of the film’s themes. +0.796 1.000 0 1 thread link
Mitchells vs The Machines does the same thing and it works just as wellpositive positive Saying another film does the same thing and it works just as well implicitly praises this film's execution. +0.273 0.707 0 2 thread link
I think it's a really nice way to show the themes of the movie: memories and friendship.positive positive Praises how the film conveys its themes of memories and friendship. +0.718 0.577 0 3 thread link
I appreciated the restraint in the climax of not telling us what the memory Manang had lost was (or how exactly any of that happened). Better left to the imagination. Probably too many comic side characters, but I liked this a lot. I wasn't aware that H.E.R. was part Filipina,…positive positive Explicitly liked it a lot, praising the climax’s restraint and central friendship despite minor criticism of side characters. +0.939 0.500 1 story/writing (+0.57) 4 thread link
Raissa is arguably even more wild than Jo as far as who’s capable of crazier things. Jo is more impulsive sure, but when Raissa’s in a confident mood, she actively and methodically plans and executes mayhem.neutral no_verdict Compares characters’ behavior and capacity for mayhem without evaluating the film. +0.852 0.447 0 5 thread link
Gosh, i love how Manang's wings wanted to stay with Raissapositive positive Expresses affection for a specific story detail, indicating enjoyment of the film. +0.637 0.408 0 6 thread link
Really clever ways to show their bond too, like wiping her glassespositive positive Praises the film’s clever depiction of the characters’ bond through small details. +0.700 0.378 0 7 thread link
Sidenote, someone mentioned the aspect of how a Manang may die/retire by offering the role to someone else, and its sorta like Raissa was like a chosen heir to take the mantle, someone who has always felt needing to restrain herselfneutral no_verdict Discusses character motivations and succession lore without judging the film. +0.573 0.354 0 8 thread link
Right! Jo encourages her to let loose a d be herself without all the pressure of trying to be the perfect everything.neutral no_verdict Discusses a character's encouragement and relationship dynamic without judging the film. +0.756 0.333 0 9 thread link
I think Dave is doing press with HER and Liza and I feel like there's at least one clip of him being very appreciative of being featured in a Filipino story but quickly saying he's not Filipino in a "I'm the token white guy" funny way. Also that his character is very popular…neutral no_verdict Discusses cast publicity, representation, and a character’s popularity without judging the film. +0.904 0.316 0 story/writing (+0.79), humor (+0.79), story/writing (+0.47) 10 thread link
Yeah from the trailers, I was kind of worried that that they would be too much opposites and that Jo was genuinely dragging Raissa down. But Raissa has a wild streak of her own and we see how their friendship uplifts the both of them.positive positive Praises the film’s friendship portrayal, noting it avoids trailer concerns and shows both characters uplifting each other. +0.572 0.302 0 11 thread link
Dave Franco i went into this movie cast blind and throughout the movie, i thought Raww was voiced by Dante (which is funny because Dante Basco was originally going to voice the character). but i was confused because the more i listened, the more i realized i was wrong. and boom…neutral no_verdict Discusses guessing a character’s voice actor without judging the film. -0.579 0.289 0 12 thread link
That cut to the photo frame of Jesus when Jo embarrasses herself at the party had me cackling like a hyenapositive positive Praises a comedic editing choice for making them laugh intensely. +0.103 0.277 0 13 thread link
I lost it at Disappointed Jesus too. I think that was my favorite joke of the movie.positive positive Expresses enthusiastic amusement and praises a favorite joke in the movie. -0.052 0.267 0 humor (+0.64) 14 thread link
“Sup Jesus, you seen Raissa?”neutral no_verdict The comment quotes dialogue without expressing an opinion on the film. +0.000 0.258 0 15 thread link
I mean if anybody knew he'd be him right? 😆neutral no_verdict A joking remark about someone's knowledge, with no judgment of the film. +0.361 0.250 0 16 thread link
I really enjoyed this, but I think some of the accusations of quirk chungus humour and sensory overload are very valid lolpositive positive Explicitly really enjoyed the film, despite agreeing with criticisms of its humour and sensory overload. +0.656 0.243 0 humor (+0.66) 17 thread link
Also, did the trailers and marketing outright lie to us? I distinctly remember that many trailers mentioned "the longer we stay in the island, the more we will forget". That is categoraly untrue. It's more like The Hangoverneutral no_verdict Criticizes misleading trailers and compares the plot to The Hangover, without judging the film itself. +0.160 0.236 0 18 thread link
I totally remember that from the trailer. So that’s not the case in the movie? I still wanna see this with my kids either way but damn yeah that is weirdneutral no_verdict Has not seen the movie; expresses interest and discusses a trailer discrepancy without judging the film. -0.190 0.229 0 19 thread link
It's a good film, but it feels weird that they really tries to hammer that in the marketing. It's more of a The Hangover meets Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind kinda dealpositive positive Explicitly calls it a good film; criticism concerns the marketing rather than the film itself. +0.739 0.224 0 20 thread link
Yeah the marketing totally lied to us all. It’s. A plot point that doesn’t exist in the movie and it’s heavily put in all the trailers.neutral no_verdict Criticizes misleading trailers and marketing, without judging the film itself. -0.176 0.218 0 21 thread link
The Hangover but if it's Emperor's New Grooveneutral no_verdict Compares the film to two other movies without expressing approval or criticism. +0.000 0.213 0 22 thread link
Yeah idk if that line got cut or if it was just recontextualized in another scene, but I thought it was gonna be a race to beat the clock for them to not forget, but really the only timetable they were worrying about was if she was gonna miss her flight.neutral no_verdict Discusses an expected plot deadline versus the actual stakes without clearly judging the film. -0.485 0.209 0 23 thread link
Just watched it and surprisingly loved it. I’m a fan of screwball humor when it’s done well (and I think it is here). I can see how this kind of humor can easily steer into lolsorandom territory but I think the defining factor tends to be the care that goes into it, and in this…positive positive They loved the film, praised its well-executed screwball humor and detail, and highlighted its rewatchability. +0.954 0.204 0 humor (+0.65), humor (+0.84) 24 thread link
It's a very anime inspired movie which if you aren't used to will definitely throw some people off to say the least lol.neutral no_verdict Describes the movie's anime influence and potential audience reactions without expressing personal approval or disapproval. +0.592 0.200 0 25 thread link
I was actually pleasantly surprised at the relative lack of chungus humor... I expected morepositive positive Pleasantly surprised by the film’s restraint with humor they expected to dislike. +0.586 0.196 0 humor (+0.59) 26 thread link
My daughter with ADHD, autism genuinely loved it.positive positive Reports that their daughter genuinely loved the film, conveying a positive verdict. +0.599 0.192 0 27 thread link
I love how the movie Predator always helps makes friendships across all genders and all nationalitiesneutral no_verdict The comment praises Predator's ability to unite people, not Forgotten Island itself. +0.856 0.189 0 28 thread link
I loved how these 2 friends in this universe of a kids film bonded over a movie where an alien hunter rips the spine out of human beings. That's probably what they thought the Manananggal would do to them though.positive positive They explicitly loved the friends’ bonding over a violent movie within the kids film. +0.791 0.186 0 29 thread link
You son of a clapneutral no_verdict A joke or quote with no judgment of the film. +0.000 0.183 0 30 thread link
I was wondering how they were gonna cover that line 🤣neutral no_verdict The comment discusses how a line would be handled without judging the film. +0.494 0.180 0 31 thread link
I do like that we don't learn what Batiba took from Manang because that simply isn't our or anyone else's businesspositive positive Praises the film's decision to leave what Batiba took from Manang undisclosed. +0.361 0.177 0 32 thread link
Someone said it has something to do with Jo's lolaneutral no_verdict The comment mentions a possible plot connection without judging the film. +0.000 0.174 0 33 thread link
I think it’s scary enough to know that losing your memory/sense of self can impact you so deeply that you become a monster.neutral no_verdict Discusses the frightening implications of memory loss without evaluating the film itself. -0.273 0.171 0 scares/horror (-0.27) 34 thread link
I really enjoyed this one! I mean yeah, too much is happening at times but the animation was so gorgeous and the PH representation I think was so good as well. The characters I loveeee especially manananggal (played by Lea Salonga no less!), she was such an effective villain…positive positive Explicitly enjoyed it, praising animation, representation, characters, and emotional impact despite occasional overcrowding. +0.987 0.169 2 visuals/cinematography (+0.96) 35 thread link
When her dad calls and tells her he isn’t sending for them broke me.neutral no_verdict Describes an emotional reaction to a scene without judging the film’s quality or recommending it. -0.421 0.167 0 36 thread link
And the fact she never told Raissa but made the best of their time together. I'm glad Raissa got to see that memory because she was horrible to Jo. I get it had to be hard being the "responsible" one, but we learn she's just as wild if not more.neutral no_verdict Discusses character behavior and a plot revelation without judging the film itself. +0.813 0.164 0 37 thread link
There’s this lingering resentment that’s shown in the montage when Raissa refuses to fist bump Jo because of the trouble she puts them into, and I love that they call back to that here. Raissa didn’t consider Jo’s motivations and how conflicted she was when hiding the sand…positive positive Praises character development and callbacks, defends previously criticized pacing, and expresses a desire to rewatch. -0.696 0.162 0 38 thread link
The moment Jo said her dad was in the US and would get her soon, I actually assumed something even worse and thought "wow they're going there??"neutral no_verdict Describes an assumption about a plot development without judging the film’s quality. +0.264 0.160 0 39 thread link
I thought they were gonna do something symbolically clever with the Manananggal, like Jo is the lower half that stays rooted in the Motherland, and Raizza is the top that flies off, i think that woulda been fun playing with the idea a bit more, instead of the rocketship. Like…neutral mixed Criticizes missed symbolic opportunities but appreciates the heart put into the film, without a clear overall lean. +0.985 0.158 0 40 thread link
I thought the symbolism was going to be Raissa was like the vampire demon who flew off with wings and Jo was like the memory demon who stayed stuck, and the vampire demon and memory demon were best friends before too.neutral no_verdict Discusses symbolism and character parallels without expressing an opinion on the film's quality. +0.883 0.156 0 41 thread link
I feel that even if it wasn’t explicit, that connection is still very much there. Raissa states at the end that without Jo, she never would have had the courage to go to CalTech, and she probably wouldn’t have had any other friends, which would be a life similar to Batiba.…positive positive Praises the film’s subtle thematic connections and appreciates that it avoids heavy-handed exposition. +0.884 0.154 0 42 thread link
I think they did just that. Lol Raissa stole the wings therfore she was the top of the Manananggal. And Jo sacrificed herself to stay on the island and lose all her memories in order to save Raissa. Raissa was soaring literally after stealing the wings. As well as her going to…neutral no_verdict Analyzes plot symbolism and character parallels without expressing an opinion on the film's quality. +0.421 0.152 0 43 thread link
I didn't find the movie overstimulating, should I get checked for ADHD? But for real, I think the pacing works because some things in the movie make no sense if you think about it for too long. Sometimes you just gotta turn your brain off, especially if you have a serious or…positive positive Defends the pacing and endorses the movie as undemanding entertainment despite its logical flaws. -0.681 0.151 0 pacing/length (-0.42) 44 thread link
I have ADHD and I found it overstimulating. But the volume in my theater was also so loud that during the karaoke section in the middle of the movie, my ears got fuzzy sounding like I was at a concertnegative negative Found the film overstimulating, with excessively loud theater volume worsening the experience. +0.502 0.149 0 45 thread link
so.... normal filipino karaoke environment? :Dneutral no_verdict A joke comparing the setting to Filipino karaoke, without judging the film. +0.617 0.147 0 46 thread link
There's a lot to like about this one. Heartfelt, beautiful, funnier than I expected it to be, and a great love letter to a culture that doesn't get a lot of representation in mainstream western media. But lord was it a bit too frantic for my taste. No scene had room to breathe,…positive positive Despite criticizing frantic pacing, they praise its heart, beauty, humor, and representation, ultimately calling it a pretty good movie. +0.891 0.146 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.96), story/writing (-0.68) 47 thread link
I just watched it, and I felt the same way, especially with how frantic it felt. At times, the story seemed a bit scattered, but overall, I really liked the movie. Growing up Filipino without much representation, and now having kids of my own, it was really refreshing to see so…positive positive Explicitly really liked the movie overall, despite scattered storytelling, and appreciated its Filipino cultural representation. +0.626 0.144 0 story/writing (+0.63) 48 thread link
I know what you mean. Overall I enjoyed it but I thought they missed an opportunity to write an original song for the 2 best friends to help promote and elevate the film. Look at what the song “Golden” did for kpop demon hunters last year. Plus singing songs are integral to…positive positive They explicitly enjoyed the film overall, despite criticizing the missed opportunity for an original song. +0.975 0.143 0 music/score (+0.97) 49 thread link
They did write one although it wasn’t used in the main part of the movie, just the credits https://youtu.be/vtZgwKb5Bkw?si=d1sABcTI2bD0f9F6neutral no_verdict Discusses something written for the credits without evaluating the film. +0.361 0.141 0 50 thread link
I really liked it. The friendship between Jo and Raissa felt genuine, solid, and supportive. It would’ve been easy to screw that up and make Jo genuinely someone who is dragging Raissa down, and Raissa truly resenting her for it, but fortunately they didn’t make that mistake.…positive positive Explicitly liked the film, praising its genuine central friendship while treating superfluous side characters as minor flaws. +0.988 0.140 0 story/writing (+0.73), story/writing (+0.48) 51 thread link
Fr the “who let the dogs out” scene was perfectly emblematic of Jo. Chaotic and random, but also super empathetic and heartfelt. Grounding her friend and knowing exactly when and how to calm her in a crazy momentpositive positive Praises the scene as empathetic and heartfelt, highlighting its effective characterization and emotional grounding. +0.965 0.139 0 52 thread link
as a filipino, this is an absolute win. still can’t believe dreamworks backed this movie. I had fun with it, and seeing the folklore creatures I feared as a kid animated is so cool to see. the mananangal used to creep me the fuck out as a kid. I remember watching a shitty low…positive positive Calls the film an absolute win, had fun, and praises its animated folklore creatures and filmmakers. -0.682 0.137 0 53 thread link
best part was seeing Jo & Raissa re create the Manananggal in the play, see Manang be so menacing (great depiction), and J&R continue to fangirl. i didn't expect it but Manang is my dark horse fav character of the moviepositive positive Praises the menacing depiction and highlights favorite scenes and a favorite character, indicating enjoyment. +0.889 0.136 0 story/writing (+0.61) 54 thread link
“I know she tried to kill us - but she is SO cool.”neutral no_verdict Quotes dialogue praising a character, without judging the film itself. +0.000 0.135 0 55 thread link
The graduation celebration was so authentic to Filipino culture imo. My favorite part was the graduation tarpulinpositive positive Praises the celebration's cultural authenticity and singles out a favorite detail. +0.459 0.134 0 56 thread link
I cringed so hard about Raissa's extended family jesting her about marrying Tom Cruise because she's going to California to study at Caltech. Some will laugh it off as a cringe joke but I cannot express how utterly prevalent that kind of thinking is within Filipinos because…neutral no_verdict Criticizes the family's anti-intellectual attitudes and real-world smart shaming, not the film itself. -0.609 0.132 0 humor (-0.80) 57 thread link
As a Mexican American the similarities gave me authentic second hand embarrassment.neutral no_verdict Describes a personal reaction to cultural similarities without judging the film’s quality or recommending it. +0.077 0.131 0 58 thread link
The part where the parents presented a picture slideshow / powerpoint of their daughter, not understanding how embarrassing it was for her is so real. My parents did the exact same thing to me hahaneutral no_verdict Relates a scene to personal experience without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.635 0.130 0 59 thread link
for me, it was Tita pointing to Jo exactly where she needs to go https://youtu.be/NE8HqyEhxww?t=2m6sneutral no_verdict References a specific character moment without expressing an opinion on the film. +0.000 0.129 0 60 thread link
I absolutely lost it at the lip pointing. One of my best friends is half Filipino and his mom does it. He said he can't date a Filipino woman if she does it cause it reminds him too much of his mom.neutral no_verdict Shares amusement at a gesture and a personal anecdote without judging the film overall. +0.692 0.128 0 61 thread link
I really enjoyed this movie. I thought it was legit hilarious most of the time. I didn't find it overstimulating that some people are saying. The cringe factor was low for me aside from the freestyle scene. I was a big fan of the contrasting animations styles and the facial…positive positive Explicitly enjoyed the movie, praising its humor and animation despite minor criticism of the ending and freestyle scene. +0.844 0.127 0 humor (+0.40), story/writing (+0.67) 62 thread link
The freestyle scene came close, but it kinda won me over by the end of it. The one scene that made me cringe though, was Raww smacking himself repeatedly with coconuts until he passed out when trying to remember the previous night at the market. But, still just a small scene in…positive positive They explicitly loved the movie overall, despite cringing at one small scene. +0.808 0.126 0 63 thread link
I went into this completely blind. Had never heard of the move, had seen zero trailers. My 9 year old daughter started begging to go see it when she realized it was out and said that it was supposed to be the best dreamworks movie ever. I completely discounted that and if…positive positive Had a blast watching it, calls it potentially Dreamworks’ best, and is amazed by its quality. +0.924 0.125 0 64 thread link
Gorgeous animation and very fun, but too hyperactive for its own good and filled with unnecessary characters that pad the runtime. Really wished I loved this more, and found that when they were in the human world was actually the strongest part. The voice cast killed it.negative negative Despite praising animation and voice acting, they lean disappointed, criticizing hyperactivity, unnecessary characters, and padded runtime. +0.959 0.124 1 visuals/cinematography (+0.82), story/writing (+0.82), pacing/length (+0.82) 65 thread link
when they were in the human world was actually the strongest part as i told most of my friends (i watched the advance screening last Sunday), i overall rated the movie 8/10, but i couldn't deny the opening act was 10/10, and the ending was 9+/10. my emotions were on full…positive positive Rates it 8/10, praises its emotional impact and folklore interpretation, and eagerly anticipates watching again in 3D. +0.991 0.123 2 story/writing (+0.27), direction/tone (+0.57) 66 thread link
Yeah, I love the first act, just watching the friendship between the girls develop as they grow. But the movie loses me once they get to the island.negative negative Despite loving the first act, they say the movie loses them once the girls reach the island. +0.296 0.122 0 67 thread link
So, with the revelation about Batiba....I wonder what Jo's Lola gave up to get home.neutral no_verdict Speculates about a character’s backstory and plot revelation without judging the film. +0.000 0.121 0 68 thread link
Mu friend theorized Fatima was friends with Manang and she was the one that sacrificed to let Fatime go backneutral no_verdict The comment shares a plot theory without expressing any judgment of the film. +0.743 0.120 0 69 thread link
Hmmm maybe. But then why would Lola describe Manang as some evil nightmarish vampire if they'd been friends and Manang was the one to give up that memory?neutral no_verdict Questions character motivations and plot logic without expressing an overall judgment of the film. -0.450 0.120 0 70 thread link
Then what if Fatima did forget something and it was Manang's friendship, maybe Manang took it upon herself to let Fatima keep her Nakali experience in exchange of their friendship, so she doesn't have to worry about her. And that Manang also chose to give something to forget…neutral no_verdict Speculates about characters’ memories and motivations without judging the film. -0.176 0.119 0 71 thread link
Overall I really liked this film but there’s a ton of issues I had. 1- it didn’t stick with one tone. The villian is one of the best I’ve ever seen in an animated film. Scary. Body horror. Then we spend 10 minutes with an adult baby character. And an army of little babies. I…positive positive Explicitly really liked and enjoyed the film overall, despite criticisms of tonal inconsistency, pacing, and excessive jokes. +0.982 0.118 0 humor (+0.25), humor (+0.87), humor (+0.25), humor (+0.25) 72 thread link
the Philippines is so dense with personalities, which is exactly why I attribute this movie to be so "over active". from world class tropics to over populated urban city - the daily life moves so fast. the sensory overload is too much, but for a modern "kids movie" set in the…positive positive Ranks it alongside favorite animated films, justifies its sensory overload, and hopes it finds an audience. +0.410 0.117 0 73 thread link
Really great animation and voice acting but damn, it was just a complete sensory overload. No time to breathe unfortunately.negative negative Praises animation and acting, but overall finds the film overwhelming and lacking breathing room. -0.875 0.116 0 performances (-0.62) 74 thread link
Loved it! The animation was gorgeous and the voice acting was superb. Manang and Batiba were both terrifying in their own ways. I always enjoy learning about new cultures this way, so I feel it's a must watch.positive positive Explicitly loved it, praised the animation and voice acting, and called it a must-watch. +0.952 0.115 0 performances (+0.84), visuals/cinematography (+0.84), scares/horror (+0.20) 75 thread link
Manang is legitimately the most horrifying eldritch villain Dreamworks has ever made. Possibly one of the most terrifying in any animated film.positive positive Praises the film’s villain as exceptionally horrifying and terrifying, indicating appreciation rather than criticism. -0.776 0.115 0 scares/horror (+0.27) 76 thread link
Real. The Batiba being a cat in this depiction and her purring that aggressively when she smelled their memories. Creeeeepy.neutral no_verdict Describes the Batiba’s depiction and behavior as creepy without judging the film’s quality. -0.318 0.114 0 77 thread link
I grew up hearing stories related to our myths during siesta time & I read related literature as hobby. There's a scene in the film where Jo used her finger to point and I gasped a little. How dare she used her fingers to point?! In the mythical realm too! I read that we point…neutral no_verdict Discusses mythology, character theories, and casting trivia without an overall judgment of the film. +0.439 0.113 0 humor (+0.44), story/writing (+0.40) 78 thread link
So that’s why the older woman pointed with her lipsneutral no_verdict The comment notes a plot detail without expressing an opinion about the film. +0.000 0.113 0 79 thread link
It’s a great movie overall, but did anyone else feel like the side characters were mostly useless? They were definitely going with a “found family” aspect with the mythological creatures gradually joining them, but the Merman and Megamind Baby especially felt barely relevant…positive positive Explicitly calls it a great movie overall, despite criticism of underused side characters. +0.686 0.112 0 story/writing (+0.27), story/writing (+0.21) 80 thread link
One of the best aspects of The Last Wish was the balanced approach to the side characters, whether focal or comic relief Feels like this film lost the handling in that regard. Now bad, per se, none got annoying for me but certainly overstuffednegative negative Criticizes the film’s handling of side characters as overstuffed, despite noting none were annoying. +0.795 0.111 0 story/writing (+0.88) 81 thread link
I felt that they were a detriment to the movie and it got better for a while when they were unceremoniously left behind. The pack visits Bungi, gets told about Truffle - which leads to Mermahn - then both Bungi and Mermahn have almost nothing to contribute to the core themes to…negative negative Criticizes characters as shallow, their contributions as detrimental, and an entire sequence as a waste of audience time. -0.535 0.110 0 story/writing (-0.42) 82 thread link
I largely agree that their introduction in the second act dragged. But I felt it helped the payoffs feel earned in the stellar third act. Knowing Filipinos, I understand why they'd want to cram everything in , because maybe this is their one shot to see their culture on the big…positive positive Praises the stellar third act and earned payoffs, finding the pacing and heavy-handed cultural references forgivable. +0.846 0.110 0 83 thread link
Not a slight against the movie at all and I understand why they ended it where they did, but man do I wish they had a credits sequence where adult Jo & Raissa got to rock out with the Nakali crew one more time (a la Shrek)neutral no_verdict Wishes for an extra credits scene while explicitly avoiding criticism; offers no overall judgment of the film. +0.778 0.109 1 84 thread link
What a fever dream of a movie (meant in the best way) It wasn’t a perfect 10/10, but it was a fun ride! And my goodness the Manang was terrifyingpositive positive Calls it a fun ride and a fever dream in the best way, praising the terrifying Manang. +0.947 0.108 0 scares/horror (+0.59) 85 thread link
I really really really loved this movie. It felt cool to see the expression of a culture I wasn't privy to before. I loved the use of mixed animation between the 3D and 2D segments and the reaction emphasis bubbles. It feels like animation techniques are finally catching up…positive positive Explicitly loved the movie, praised its animation and themes, and found it engrossing despite one minor criticism. +0.941 0.108 1 86 thread link
Manananggal is easily one of the coolest villains I’ve seen in any movie (animated or not) in a while, I was locked in any time she was on screen!positive positive Enthusiastically praises the film’s villain and describes being captivated whenever she appeared. -0.509 0.107 0 87 thread link
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I just watched this movie, easily one of the best movies from DreamWorks animation. What I really like about this movie is that the filmmakers spent approximately 20 minutes to convince us why the friendship between Jo and Raissa worth to remember and root for, I think that…positive positive Calls it one of DreamWorks’ best and praises the friendship development for making the climax effective. +0.935 0.106 1 89 thread link
I really enjoyed the movie. The animation is great. I especially liked the flying sequences and that so many characters got to fly.positive positive Explicitly enjoyed the movie and praised its animation, flying sequences, and characters getting to fly. +0.895 0.105 0 story/writing (+0.47) 90 thread link
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Highly recommended for anyone that likes K-POP Demon Hunters or Spider-Man Spiderverse movies. There is a lot of laugh out loud outrageous moments along with some tear ups. It's heartfelt with emotions of friendships forming and ending due to life changes.positive positive Highly recommends the film, praising its outrageous humor, emotional moments, and heartfelt portrayal of friendships. +0.891 0.104 1 92 thread link
I can't get over Raissa being like "I'm gonna steal her wings" and actually going through with it.neutral no_verdict Reacts to a character's actions without judging the film's quality or recommending it. -0.178 0.104 0 93 thread link
Just got out of the film. Full disclosure, I'm a 47 year old man and I love animated movies. The spiderverse movies being two of my favorites. I really felt like this film could have been quieter. What I mean by that is every character and scene (save for like the last 10…positive positive Explicitly says he ultimately liked the film, despite criticizing its relentless intensity and lack of quieter moments. +0.973 0.103 0 story/writing (+0.80), direction/tone (+0.80), visuals/cinematography (+0.89), story/writing (+0.89) 94 thread link
This is copied from my Letterboxd review, but still, really glad I watched this, especially being Filipino and all. I wish I loved this film. Like I like it, but I really wanted to LOVE this film, you know? Don’t get me wrong, the third act has some of the best setpieces and…positive positive Explicitly likes the film and is glad they watched it, praising direction and emotional payoff despite substantial writing criticisms. +0.999 0.103 1 performances (+0.27), action/fights (+0.27), visuals/cinematography (+0.79), visuals/cinematography (+0.74), story/writing (+0.74), music/score (+0.62), story/writing (+0.42), pacing/length (-0.48), story/writing (+0.72), direction/tone (+0.72), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.77) 95 thread link
I'm Filipino-American so I just had to take my kids to see an early screening on Sunday afternoon. We loved it! It was great seeing the representation and some of the cultural references had me laughing hard (like pointing with your lips!) The animation was beautiful. I…positive positive They loved it, praised its humor, representation, and animation, and rated it 8/10 despite limited depth. +0.968 0.102 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.93), humor (+0.93), humor (+0.24) 96 thread link
My favorite part was when Poochie wasn't on screen, all the other characters kept looking around asking "Where's Poochie?"neutral no_verdict A Simpsons reference presented as a joke, without a clear judgment of the film. +0.459 0.102 0 story/writing (+0.46) 97 thread link
Good movie but a bit distracted and way too fast and bloated. Could have made space in the movie by writing out the merman and the little mushroom people. I think we didn’t need more than the trio, so the big baby could have stayed with his mother. It feels like there’s two…positive positive Calls it a good movie and loves the demon lady’s scenes, despite substantial pacing and plotting criticisms. +0.273 0.101 1 story/writing (+0.36) 98 thread link
ngl the first half of the movie felt like it was made to keep kids brainrotted tiktok mind's attention. the first half genuinely just felt like jingling keys for kids but it was still not as bad as that second Mario movie. The second half though... oh boy that was actually so…positive positive Despite disliking the first half, they enthusiastically praise the second half’s emotional depth and impact. +0.953 0.101 0 99 thread link
I wonder what memory Jo's lola gave upneutral no_verdict Asks a plot-related question without expressing an opinion on the film. +0.000 0.100 0 - Heart of the Beast81 · conf 0.95
Reddit 82% positive across 99 comments; praised for visuals/cinematography, story/writing; RT 85% critics / 95% audience; -53% vs last week (29 days in release).
Under the hood
Signals → composite
signal raw normalized 0-100 weight effective weight contribution reddit 81.6% of weighted comments positive (n=99) 81.6 0.45 0.474 38.65 audience RT audience 95% 95.0 0.20 0.211 20.00 critics RT Tomatometer 85% 85.0 0.20 0.211 17.89 cinemascore missing — 0.05 0.000 — boxoffice holdover: 50 + (pct_lw + 50) * 1.25, clamped 0-100 (-50% -> 50, -30% -> 75, -70% -> 25) 46.1 0.10 0.105 4.86 composite (sum of contributions) 81.40 → 81.4 effective weight = weight / sum of weights of available signals (missing signals are dropped, not zeroed).
Confidence
coverage 0.95 (sum of available weights) × thread factor 1.0 (min(1, 0.5 + n/120), n=99) = 0.95
Bucket: Depends on your taste
Watch this: all must pass
rule value score >= 90.45 (max(75, Q3 of this slate)) 81.4 fail confidence >= 0.55 0.95 pass Reddit thread data present True pass |RT audience - critics| < 30 10.0 pass Reddit consensus >= 0.15 (not evenly split) 0.632 pass Skip: all must pass
rule value score < 55 81.4 fail confidence >= 0.45 0.95 pass Depends on your taste: fallback when neither Watch nor Skip passes
Box office
field value daily 680000.0 theaters 2260.0 per_theater 301 days 29 pct_lw -53.1 lw_daily 1450920.0 lw_theaters 3049.0 theater_change -25.9 method holdover: 50 + (pct_lw + 50) * 1.25, clamped 0-100 (-50% -> 50, -30% -> 75, -70% -> 25) score 46.1 Sources
- BOM daily chart row (rank 11): https://www.boxofficemojo.com/date/2026-10-23/ 2026-10-25T04:25:36-04:00
- RT page: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/heart_of_the_beast — matched by browse tile, exact title; values read from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/browse/movies_in_theaters/sort:popular?page=3 2026-10-25T02:39:07-04:00
- r/movies thread: Official Discussion - Heart of the Beast [SPOILERS] posted 2026-09-25T02:01:49+00:00 (-1 days vs BOM release 2026-09-25, date check pass)
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Reddit sentiment
99 comments scored (99 thread + 0 other-sub posts at weight 0.5). positive 30 / neutral 61 / negative 8. weighted positive 4.553 vs negative 1.027 → pos_share 0.816 → community score 81.6. consensus 0.632 = |pos − neg| / (pos + neg) weighted (v1 sd formula would give 0.277). Comment model: stance. 15 spoiler sentences dropped from theme mining.
theme sentence hits positive weight negative weight verdict story/writing 12 1.982 0.571 praised visuals/cinematography 9 2.016 0 praised performances 8 1.427 0 praised action/fights 3 0.664 0 direction/tone 3 1.241 0 music/score 2 0.21 0 faithfulness/adaptation 2 0.707 0.577 pacing/length 1 0 0.107 humor 1 0 0.16 scares/horror 1 0 0.13 praised: ≥3 hits and ≥65% of weight positive. gripe: ≥3 hits, ≥45% negative and negative weight > 0.3.
Comments (100): label used, model verdict + rationale, VADER (for comparison), rank weight, spoiler flag, themes fed
rank source excerpt label (used) verdict rationale VADER (not used) weight spoiler sents themes fed (sentence score) 0 thread link
JK Simmons character felt like he was super natural . Maybe he was death or a spirit of the Forrest. Him going off on his boat gave off Charon on the river styx vibe Also when they crossed that one marsh it felt like “The valley of the shadow of death”neutral no_verdict Interprets the character’s supernatural symbolism and mythological parallels without judging the film’s quality. +0.870 1.000 0 story/writing (+0.89), direction/tone (+0.36) 1 thread link
When you look at it like that and add in how un modern his kayak/boat was definitely could of been something else, even leaves a book with a perfect quote summing up james and Odinneutral no_verdict Discusses plot details and symbolism without expressing an opinion on the film’s quality. +0.836 0.707 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.84), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.84) 2 thread link
His last quote from the book made me cry right there.neutral no_verdict Describes an emotional reaction to a quote without judging the film or recommending it. -0.477 0.577 0 faithfulness/adaptation (-0.48) 3 thread link
I was pretty sure he was Charon, too- but it's super clear that Pitt dies at the beginning of the movie, when it cuts back.neutral no_verdict Discusses character identity and a plot interpretation without judging the film. +0.866 0.500 1 4 thread link
It is not clear. I thought Odin was waiting for someone so he could bring help back.neutral no_verdict The commenter interprets Odin's actions without expressing an overall opinion of the film. +0.132 0.447 0 5 thread link
I kept that hope alive even after seeing clearly deceased Pitt on that rock. I thought maybe he's just kinda comatose.neutral no_verdict Discusses hope for a character’s survival without judging the film itself. +0.802 0.408 0 6 thread link
Ngl I had to double take when they showed James body that following morning just to be sure, like yeah he looks ice cold he's gone 🤬 😂.neutral no_verdict Describes a reaction to a character’s death without judging the film’s quality. +0.881 0.378 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.88) 7 thread link
The mournful howl after that is where it sent me crying through the rest of the movie and had to put my hoodie up as i was leaving the theater :(neutral no_verdict Describes a strong emotional reaction without judging the film’s quality or recommending it. -0.823 0.354 0 8 thread link
Yup you’re not the only one I made an audible cry thinking about my baby girl who died in my arms. On her last day she waited until I got home because no matter how bad she was she would be excited that I was home. Just typing this is making me tear up again. Fuckneutral no_verdict Shares grief about a personal loss and emotional reaction, without judging the film. -0.908 0.333 1 9 thread link
Felt this exact same way when I saw his boat.neutral no_verdict References a reaction to seeing a boat without expressing any judgment of the film. +0.000 0.316 0 10 thread link
Immediately went home and gave my dogs some loveneutral no_verdict Describes a post-viewing reaction involving their dogs, without evaluating the film or recommending it. +0.637 0.302 0 11 thread link
Oden deserves a Best actor nomination. Can the Academy introduce two awards: Kid actor and best animal actor.positive positive Award-worthy praise for Oden’s performance signals a positive reaction to the film. +0.908 0.289 0 performances (+0.64), performances (+0.80) 12 thread link
And best animal stunt double. Odin is mainly played by Uber the retired mountain rescue dog, while his sons Ryker, Zika, Hondo handled the stunts for their dad.neutral no_verdict Shares trivia about the animal actors and stunt doubles without judging the film. +0.872 0.277 0 action/fights (+0.64), performances (+0.69), action/fights (+0.69) 13 thread link
Oh yeah I immediately gave my dogs hugs when I got backneutral no_verdict Describes an emotional reaction after watching, without judging the film’s quality or recommending it. +0.660 0.267 0 14 thread link
From the moment the movie begins you see the love of a dog in Odin's eyes. My dogs look at me that same way. As James says at the end, he showed Odin war, and Odin showed nothing but love and trust back. That is what the movie is about to me. It's about the undying love of a…positive positive Praises the film’s portrayal of canine love and loyalty, explicitly rating it 10/10. +0.485 0.258 0 15 thread link
I agree! Conveyed in this letter. *Dont read if you have not seen the movie* 😄 Dear Stranger, My name is James Belmont. If you’re reading this, it means I’m dead. Several days ago, I suffered a heart attack and crashed my plane approximately 50 miles west of this location. I…neutral no_verdict Quotes an emotional letter from the film without expressing a clear judgment of the movie itself. +0.996 0.250 0 16 thread link
Thanks dude. Made me cry in the cinema and now again. Beautifully written.positive positive Describes being moved to tears in the cinema and praises the writing as beautiful. +0.542 0.243 0 story/writing (+0.57) 17 thread link
Cried at the movies last night, now I'm crying again at work.positive positive The lingering emotional impact and repeated tears suggest the film deeply moved them. -0.361 0.236 0 18 thread link
I'm a combat vet and I saw this yesterday on the anniversary of a major battle where I lost many "fallen brothers". Wow. Rough day to watch this wonderful movie.positive positive Calls it a wonderful movie; the difficult viewing experience reflects personal grief, not criticism. +0.021 0.229 0 19 thread link
when odin moaned after pitt died, it reminded me of my lab moaning and howling when we had to put my golden down due to cancer, she knew her buddy had passed and made those same noises as he passed. heart wrenchingneutral no_verdict Describes a scene’s emotional resonance with personal grief without judging the film overall. -0.681 0.224 1 20 thread link
People are overanalyzing this film too much. Sure, a satellite phone ends this movie in 20 minute. But why does everyone seems to have a problem with how he dies, but not all the other unrealistic stuff like a German Shepherd fighting multiple wolves, or him surviving in the…positive positive Calls the film emotional and enjoyable despite predictability, and praises the dog. +0.911 0.218 2 21 thread link
At the risk of being one of those that are over analyzing it, I think he died because of blood loss. That’s why they showed the camera cut of the blood flowing like water and his skin turning darker as he got closer to dying. He already had the broken arm that was bleeding and…neutral no_verdict Analyzes the character’s cause of death without judging the film’s quality or recommending it. -0.922 0.213 1 22 thread link
It was definitely from blood loss, that bite wound on his side was too gnarly it needed immediate care. When I first saw how bad he was bleeding on the rock, that was the first moment of oh shi he's not gonna make itneutral no_verdict Discusses a character's wound and likely cause of death without judging the film. +0.026 0.209 0 23 thread link
He was also taking alot of aspirin for the heart attack and it thins your blood.neutral no_verdict Explains a character's aspirin use and its effects without judging the film. +0.273 0.204 0 24 thread link
Winner! I’m a 15-year WFR, and the wound care/treatment was pretty spot on, even the care for the open fracture. Pull traction, splint, sling, keep walking.positive positive Enthusiastically praises the film’s accurate portrayal of wilderness wound care and fracture treatment. +0.888 0.200 0 25 thread link
They showed a direct shot of him being bitten on the stomach by a huge wolf, the resulting deep wound to his abdomen and blood pouring from it hours later twice My interpretation was they were inviting the viewer to draw an inference that this was a serious and potentially…neutral no_verdict Interprets the depiction of a character’s wound without evaluating the film’s quality. -0.052 0.196 0 26 thread link
I thought he knew he was going to die just trying to get Odin close to the roadneutral no_verdict Discusses a character's intentions and fate without evaluating the film. -0.599 0.192 0 27 thread link
How’s this for over analyzing, I don’t think he survived the plane crash. Lots of Greek/roman underworld imagery was taking place. It’s starts with him meeting the boatman and he gives him two coins to enter the underworld (2 beers), he’s traveling along the river (Styx), and…neutral no_verdict Offers an afterlife interpretation of the plot without judging the film's quality. +0.527 0.189 0 28 thread link
I like your idea that Simmons was the Boatman to the Underworld, and took his fee in two bottles of Belgian beer, maybe a prepayment in case James did survive the crash? He, the Boatman, did remark that James was further out than anybody he'd seen before. It adds another layer…neutral no_verdict Discusses symbolism, character motivations, and the title’s meaning without judging the film itself. +0.841 0.186 0 story/writing (+0.82) 29 thread link
There's a lot of Viking references as well. The dog's name is Odin and the first person they met in the film is a wandering stranger dressed in furs with a hat who shares a drink and a story then disappears while leaving a bit of knowledge before an arduous journey. You hear…neutral no_verdict Discusses Viking imagery and references without judging the film's quality or recommending it. +0.115 0.183 0 30 thread link
The wolves were biting at his flak jacket and also his carbon fiber/titanium leg. Odin merely fought them off. But there is some credibility to a combat vet dog having a much more ferocious intensity than an ordinary shepherd. Plus, not every wolf is 150 lb killer. I am a big…neutral no_verdict Discusses the wolf scene’s plausibility and defends its realism without judging the film overall. -0.914 0.180 0 31 thread link
I have to say I’m a sucker for dog movies, so while this didn’t break any new ground, I loved it. The aurora borealis scene was particularly beautiful and heart-wrenching.positive positive Explicitly loved the film despite its lack of originality, praising a scene as beautiful and heart-wrenching. +0.690 0.177 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.64) 32 thread link
Why do most people in the comments feel like a movie has to break new ground in order to be considered good?neutral no_verdict Questions originality as a criterion for quality without explicitly judging this film. +0.660 0.174 0 33 thread link
Because they are snobs or just contrarians. "Popular bad, me special".neutral no_verdict Criticizes other people's attitudes toward popularity without expressing a personal judgment of the film. -0.103 0.171 0 34 thread link
Haven’t cried this hard at a movie in a long ass time.positive positive Highlights the film’s powerful emotional impact, implying appreciation rather than criticism. -0.527 0.169 0 35 thread link
Yeah I just watched. Personally it's just me and my lovely doggie facing a very tough life alone together recently, living amongst the Welsh mountains, so this movie felt close to home. She has helped keep me safe (and sane) in some very difficult situations. The ending really…positive positive The film resonated deeply, and its unexpectedly moving ending clearly made a strong positive impression. +0.761 0.167 2 visuals/cinematography (+0.32) 36 thread link
Same here, I ran across the parking lot and cried all the way home. I could hardly see how to drive. I even cried a little today. That movie brought back some recent bad memories.neutral no_verdict Describes crying and resurfacing painful memories, but does not judge the film’s quality or recommend it. -0.318 0.164 0 37 thread link
Its sad, very sad movie. I wish I hadn't watched it. My Dad had a heart attack on August 3 he survived doing decent my best favorite dog passed on the 16th ive cried until I cant. Just starting to get over it and now the movie brought all that back. I should have left. I cried…negative negative Explicitly regrets watching and wishes he had left because the film painfully resurfaced personal grief. -0.241 0.162 0 38 thread link
With all due respect, you're not going to get over it. It's not something that ever passes, it just dulls with time. The universe has a funny way of reminding us of things that hurt us, but that doesn't mean that we should forget them. The fact that this movie hit multiple…neutral no_verdict Offers emotional support and discusses another viewer's experience without expressing their own judgment of the film. +0.958 0.160 0 humor (-0.38) 39 thread link
Hey brother, let's talk. If you don't like talking on here send me a message. Dump all that shit out on me and we'll get you through this. Think of all the stuff we've survived to get to this moment. After everything that should've killed me I'm still here dammit. You are too.neutral no_verdict Offers emotional support to another commenter without judging the film. -0.614 0.158 1 40 thread link
I'm so sorry about your pupper. Hugs 🤍neutral no_verdict Offers sympathy about someone's dog without judging the film. +0.383 0.156 0 41 thread link
That’s how you know it’s a good movie. As someone who’s been in the dark and honestly (still in the dark but at least I have a flashlight and have learned to navigate) that pain and emotion you feel are actually good things. The movie was just a way for you to expel that…positive positive Explicitly calls it a good movie and praises its ability to evoke meaningful, cathartic emotions. +0.991 0.154 0 42 thread link
I'm not in the USA and it sounds like you are, but I think this is the equivalent of our Samaritans service. Please reach out and talk to someone confidentially, trauma and grief are real and you don't have to handle it alone. https://988lifeline.org/about/neutral no_verdict Offers mental health support and a crisis resource without judging the film. -0.768 0.152 0 43 thread link
Just when you think everything is fine they throw in the swamp of sadness.neutral no_verdict Describes an unexpected sad turn without expressing approval or criticism of the film. -0.273 0.151 0 44 thread link
I got some Lord of the Rings vibes from this film, that part reminded me of the Dead Marshes.neutral no_verdict Compares a scene to the Dead Marshes without expressing approval or criticism of the film. +0.000 0.149 0 45 thread link
Same. The woods in general. Some of the music. And JK Simmons character reminded me of Tom Bombadil.neutral no_verdict Notes setting, music, and a character resemblance without expressing a judgment of the film. +0.389 0.147 0 story/writing (+0.39) 46 thread link
Some people just shouldn't watch movies. It's clear some of you guys have lost the point "counting how many of the same shot set ups" or "cgi wolves and Bears" etc etc etc. The point of a movie of a story is to lose yourself in said story, yeah the flashbacks weren't Steve…positive positive Explicitly loved the movie overall, praising its emotional bond between man and dog despite minor criticisms. +0.718 0.146 0 47 thread link
A lot of people don't know how to watch moviesneutral no_verdict Criticizes other viewers without expressing a clear judgment of the film itself. +0.000 0.144 0 48 thread link
Thought this was a lot better than I expected, and by the end of it I found myself really emotional. I saw it in Dolby so maybe it skews my enjoyment of it but it was pretty brutal / tense at points, especially Pitt’s character being thrown against the rocks downstream. His arm…positive positive Exceeded expectations, moved them emotionally, and earned praise for its tension, cinematography, performances, and Ayer’s return to form. +0.982 0.143 0 story/writing (+0.54), visuals/cinematography (+0.59), performances (+0.91) 49 thread link
Worthy of 4K bluray and place in my shelf easily.positive positive Says the film deserves a 4K Blu-ray and a place in their personal collection. +0.649 0.141 0 50 thread link
It broke meexcluded: too short (<15 chars) 51 thread link
THIS movie should have been called The Dog Stars. Odin genuinely outacted Brad in this.negative negative Says the dog outacted Brad, implicitly criticizing the lead performance and suggesting the dog was the film’s highlight. +0.000 0.139 0 52 thread link
They were both very good here.positive positive Praises both performers’ work in the film without expressing any criticism. +0.493 0.137 0 53 thread link
They all 5 were excellent and Jk simmons cameo toopositive positive Praises all five performers and J.K. Simmons’s cameo as excellent. +0.681 0.136 0 54 thread link
I put my hoodie on for the last twenty minutes so that everyone wouldn’t see that I was weeping. Walked out of the theater to find that everyone else was also crying.neutral no_verdict Describes crying during the ending and others' reactions, without expressing whether they liked or recommend the film. -0.718 0.135 0 55 thread link
Nahhhhh I feel like I'm in the twilight zone. This was the most predictable movie ever. Zero character development other than "oh yeah they're both ex-military" and then cue the violins and piano when he's bleeding out on a rock, like the director might as well just hold up a…negative negative Criticizes predictable plotting, shallow characters, repetitive sentimentality, and heavy-handed emotional manipulation despite beautiful landscapes. +0.503 0.134 0 story/writing (+0.61), direction/tone (+0.61), visuals/cinematography (+0.72), story/writing (-0.26) 56 thread link
It always looked like it was going to be extremely by-the-numbers. I said it the other day, but this is a film for people who spend their time on Facebook, sharing AI generated videos of dogs. They were never going to do anything risky with this film, because you can't badmouth…negative negative Dismisses the film as formulaic, risk-averse, and pandering to its target audience. -0.153 0.132 0 57 thread link
I don't think you could be more correct about the audience. God, country, burgers type movieneutral no_verdict Characterizes the movie’s target audience and cultural appeal without clearly judging its quality or recommending it. +0.273 0.131 0 58 thread link
Badmouth the military? Seriously? After watching this story, who in the world would sign up or want to be a part of that world? After what happened to that guy and that dog? The "military" that was depicted in this movie directly infers a miserable existence, a horror show.…neutral no_verdict Argues the film portrays military life negatively, without judging the film’s quality or recommending it. +0.767 0.130 0 scares/horror (-0.49), story/writing (+0.56) 59 thread link
Re: the landscapes, if you look hard enough, you should see some overlap with LOTR backgrounds. Went on a LOTR tour in NZ a few months ago and at a couple of locations they noted they also recently wrapped filming this movie (which I had genuinely never heard of before) at…neutral no_verdict Shares filming-location trivia and connections to LOTR without judging the film. -0.176 0.129 0 60 thread link
Between this and Dog Stars, it has been a good month for films about dudes trying to survive in the American wilderness with a small plane and a loyal dog.positive positive Calling it a good month for films including this one conveys approval. +0.718 0.128 0 61 thread link
I couldn't take the movie seriously once he suffered a massive heart attack & started swimming around grabbing his luggage. How would he even have the energy to get out of the plane? Guess those were some extra strength aspirin he was popping.negative negative Criticizes the film's implausibility, saying the heart attack aftermath made it impossible to take seriously. +0.361 0.127 0 62 thread link
He was using the aspirin as a blood thinner to relieve the clot that caused the heart attack, not as a pain reliever. Still you are right, a lot of movie allowances. Though that wasnt the point of the movie. The movie was about their bond.neutral no_verdict Explains aspirin use and the film’s focus on their bond without expressing an overall judgment. +0.832 0.126 0 63 thread link
It's a movie, he (with a broken arm and severe concussion) and his dog literally killed 4 wolves and incapacitated other but you complain about the heart attack not being realistic?neutral no_verdict Challenges another viewer’s realism complaint using plot details, without expressing an overall opinion of the film. -0.660 0.125 1 64 thread link
If he’s going down to the plane anyway, why not grab the gun? I feel like if he has the gun he takes less damage in the wolf scene and lives More importantly, he was so careful with the planning but every time there was an avoidable obstacle he would push through it. If he’s…neutral no_verdict Questions the character’s survival decisions and planning without expressing an overall judgment of the film. -0.314 0.124 0 65 thread link
The gun flew out on the initial crash when Odin got ripped out of it.neutral no_verdict Describes a plot event without expressing an opinion on the film. -0.625 0.123 0 66 thread link
Neither the bridge or the swamp were on the map. The bridge it doesnt explain, but itd never be on a map. And he says a few more miles, and weve got a nice field to cross. When he gets there, he find sits a swamp instead of a field. His info was incorrect for whatever reason.neutral no_verdict Explains plot details about the map and swamp without judging the film. +0.572 0.122 0 67 thread link
Open fields can be wetlands in early spring.neutral no_verdict The comment discusses seasonal landscape conditions without expressing an opinion about the film. +0.000 0.121 0 68 thread link
Good film but how did a former green beret not have one $300 Garmin satellite device in either of those two massive trunks he had?positive positive Explicitly calls it a good film, despite questioning a character's missing survival equipment. +0.238 0.120 0 69 thread link
Thank you. When he was digging through the crates, I kept asking myself "where the fuck is your radio to call for help?" This guy goes out to the middle of the wilderness with bottles of beer, bags of jerky, medical supplies galore, a map, a compass, an even a bottle of aspirin…negative negative Criticizes the film’s implausible survival setup, questioning the absence of essential emergency communication equipment. -0.788 0.120 0 70 thread link
He had the radio in the plane and he had no plans to go on any big hikes. He was merely camping on the beach.neutral no_verdict Clarifies a character's circumstances and plans without evaluating the film. -0.296 0.119 0 71 thread link
I never thought Brad Pitt would do a dog movie. He's basically top of the top in Hollywood and can get any role he wants.neutral no_verdict Comments on Brad Pitt’s stature and casting choice without judging the film. +0.382 0.118 0 72 thread link
Yeah but then all his kids said he's a piece of shit and he needed to get back some points.neutral no_verdict Discusses someone's behavior and motives without evaluating the film. -0.649 0.117 0 73 thread link
His character towards the end of the movie: "I have no family"neutral no_verdict Quotes a character's dialogue without expressing an opinion on the film. -0.296 0.116 0 story/writing (-0.30) 74 thread link
I think the boat has shipped for thatneutral no_verdict An idiomatic remark without any judgment of the film. +0.000 0.115 0 75 thread link
He has had bad character press recently. This movie is a safe way to get him associated with warm and cuddly family vibesneutral no_verdict Discusses the movie as image rehabilitation for an actor, without judging its quality or recommending it. +0.077 0.115 0 story/writing (-0.54) 76 thread link
I want to take my wife to see this, but I need confirmation that the dog is safe before I can confidently make the pitch to herneutral no_verdict Hasn't seen the film; asks whether the dog is safe before deciding to take their wife. +0.846 0.114 0 77 thread link
The very first scene is a flashforward showing the dog has survived and is safe now.neutral no_verdict Describes the opening scene and the dog's survival without judging the film. +0.735 0.113 0 78 thread link
The dog is safe but it will fuck you up stillneutral no_verdict Warns about emotional impact and confirms the dog's safety without judging the film's quality. -0.586 0.113 0 79 thread link
The dog is fine in the end but oh man its very sad. They knew what they were doing with the last 15 minutes and the music.positive positive Credits the ending and music with deliberately delivering a powerful emotional impact. -0.636 0.112 0 80 thread link
I liked it okay and I did cry a little at the end, but no mascara was damaged in the watching of the movie. Here’s my issue…I do not believe Oden would have ever left James. Yes, James told him to find the road and we dog lovers want to believe Oden understood the assignment. I…positive positive Says they liked it okay and were emotionally moved, despite criticizing the plausibility of Oden leaving James. +0.893 0.111 0 81 thread link
I agree. Odin would not have left James' body. Even though the movie played out that way, it still appeared that Odin hung around a few days before finally leaving.neutral no_verdict Discusses Odin's behavior and plot events without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.599 0.110 0 performances (+0.34) 82 thread link
Yeah, that makes me feel like Odin only stayed until he knew James was gone. I don’t think he’d have left his side otherwise.neutral no_verdict Interprets Odin’s motives and loyalty without expressing an opinion on the film. +0.572 0.110 0 83 thread link
Hey yall -this is my first Reddit comment so hi! I loved the movie and I am actually a GSD owner named James . I work at a German shepherd rescue and they were all worried about the influx of people adopting after the movie and then returning to shelters. I was like -that is…positive positive Explicitly loved the movie and praised its ending, nature scenes, action, and Oden as excellent. +0.991 0.109 0 action/fights (+0.61) 84 thread link
Makes me want to get a German shepherd. Solid moviepositive positive Calling it a "solid movie" clearly expresses approval. +0.226 0.108 0 85 thread link
The daddyest of dad movies my god. but it’s actually quite good! really solid direction from Ayer especially during the more intense sequences (though the occasional CGI is abysmal), and an incredibly reliable badass Brad Pitt performance. Star of the show is obviously Odin,…positive positive Calls it quite good, praising direction, performances, sound design, and score despite occasional poor CGI. +0.991 0.108 0 performances (+0.63), visuals/cinematography (+0.63), direction/tone (+0.63), performances (+0.74), music/score (+0.86) 86 thread link
Sorry, but from the beginning I thought ,'He supposed to be Green Beret and he keeps making bad choices ?'. Like flying into a storm instead of staying put until it has passed, trying to get across a raging waterway instead of turning back and going a different way. I couldn't…negative negative Implausible character decisions prevented them from appreciating the film, despite recognizing its focus on the relationship. -0.926 0.107 0 87 thread link
I seriously don’t understand the praise for this movie. Saw it Monday and thought it was average at best. Predictable from start to finish, doesn’t add anything new to the survival genre, weirdly slow-paced for most of the runtime, and Brad Pitt didn’t even pretend to act. The…negative negative Calls the film predictable, slow-paced, poorly acted, and laughable, explicitly rejecting its praise. -0.316 0.107 2 pacing/length (-0.62), story/writing (-0.73) 88 thread link
My god, do you throw bread down from your ivory tower for the small country people?neutral no_verdict Sarcastic remark directed at another person, with no judgment of the film. +0.273 0.106 0 89 thread link
What was the point of the Pelican cases being filled with water? If for no other reason than to watch Brad struggle bring them back up on land.neutral no_verdict Questions a plot detail and jokes about Brad's struggle without judging the film overall. -0.542 0.105 0 90 thread link
Right? Pelicans are supposed to be waterproof! He spilled out all the water but somehow the contents were still dry.neutral no_verdict Discusses a scene's logic without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.000 0.105 0 91 thread link
Contents were in water proof bags.neutral no_verdict Clarifies a plot detail without judging the film. +0.000 0.104 0 92 thread link
I enjoyed the movie. I wrote my graduate capstone on the human–animal bond, so I found the movie interesting thru that lens. My research focused on how relationships between humans and animals can involve attachment, mutual dependence, emotional regulation, trauma, and grief. I…positive positive Explicitly enjoyed the movie and appreciated its deeper exploration of human–animal bonds, trauma, attachment, and grief. +0.970 0.104 1 performances (+0.81) 93 thread link
That cosmic aurora scene at the end with it reflecting in Odin’s eyes was beautiful . Great movie .positive positive Calls the ending scene beautiful and explicitly says it was a great movie. +0.840 0.103 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.60) 94 thread link
Only thing I have to add is that I cried, along with the rest of my row seemingly, for the last 20 minutes. Last movie to move me this much upon first watch was Aftersun. What a wonderful song cover to open the credits with, made me want to cry in the car ride home.positive positive Strong emotional impact, favorable comparison to Aftersun, and praise for the credits song indicate appreciation. +0.612 0.103 0 music/score (+0.53) 95 thread link
Loved it hit me in the feels. I interpreted it was Brad was saying to Odin what a loyal loving dog wants to say to his master when he dies, or at least what my dog said to me when he went. I got you, I’ll be waiting for you, go live your lifepositive positive Explicitly loved the film and found it emotionally moving, connecting its message to their own dog. +0.898 0.102 1 96 thread link
He probably died from exhaustion writing that long note to put in the dog.neutral no_verdict A joke about a plot detail, with no clear judgment of the film itself. -0.727 0.102 1 97 thread link
Solid survival movie, and damn if there wasnt a dry eye in my theater at the end. The letter he wrote broke me. The dog Odin deserves nothing but peace after such a turbulent life 😭positive positive Calls it a solid survival movie and praises its emotionally affecting ending. -0.885 0.101 0 98 thread link
Above average film for me - the setting was awesome and Odin was a starpositive positive Calls the film above average and praises the setting and Odin. +0.625 0.101 0 99 thread link
I can see why some people don't like this movie. Its not character driven and the plot isn't new. But as someone who has an older dog who looks and acts exactly as Odin did in this movie, the "please cry now" sign that the movie put up hit me like a truck. I wasnt crying for…positive positive Despite acknowledging flaws, they praise the poetic bond and describe the film’s emotional impact as deeply relatable. -0.111 0.100 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.26), story/writing (-0.26) - Sense and Sensibility74 · conf 1.00
Reddit 76% positive across 93 comments; praised for visuals/cinematography, faithfulness/adaptation; RT 76% critics / 88% audience; CinemaScore A-; -68% vs last week (8 days in release).
Under the hood
Signals → composite
signal raw normalized 0-100 weight effective weight contribution reddit 76.0% of weighted comments positive (n=93) 76.0 0.45 0.450 34.20 audience RT audience 88% 88.0 0.20 0.200 17.60 critics RT Tomatometer 76% 76.0 0.20 0.200 15.20 cinemascore CinemaScore A- 85.0 0.05 0.050 4.25 boxoffice holdover: 50 + (pct_lw + 50) * 1.25, clamped 0-100 (-50% -> 50, -30% -> 75, -70% -> 25) 27.1 0.10 0.100 2.71 composite (sum of contributions) 73.96 → 74.0 effective weight = weight / sum of weights of available signals (missing signals are dropped, not zeroed).
Confidence
coverage 1.0 (sum of available weights) × thread factor 1.0 (min(1, 0.5 + n/120), n=93) = 1.0
Bucket: Depends on your taste
Watch this: all must pass
rule value score >= 90.45 (max(75, Q3 of this slate)) 74.0 fail confidence >= 0.55 1.0 pass Reddit thread data present True pass |RT audience - critics| < 30 12.0 pass Reddit consensus >= 0.15 (not evenly split) 0.52 pass Skip: all must pass
rule value score < 55 74.0 fail confidence >= 0.45 1.0 pass Depends on your taste: fallback when neither Watch nor Skip passes
Box office
field value daily 1060000.0 theaters 2571.0 per_theater 412 days 8 pct_lw -68.3 lw_daily 3345130.0 lw_theaters 2545.0 theater_change 1.0 method holdover: 50 + (pct_lw + 50) * 1.25, clamped 0-100 (-50% -> 50, -30% -> 75, -70% -> 25) score 27.1 note 2nd week: compared against opening Friday, which includes Thursday previews, so the drop looks steeper Sources
- BOM daily chart row (rank 7): https://www.boxofficemojo.com/date/2026-10-23/ 2026-10-25T04:25:36-04:00
- RT page: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sense_and_sensibility_2026 — matched by browse tile, exact title; values read from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/browse/movies_in_theaters/sort:popular?page=3 2026-10-25T02:39:07-04:00
- r/movies thread: Official Discussion - Sense & Sensibility [SPOILERS] posted 2026-10-16T02:13:09+00:00 (-1 days vs BOM release 2026-10-16, date check pass)
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- CinemaScore: A- from 'Sense and Sensibility' gets an A- CinemaScore posted 2026-10-17T02:41:29+00:00 (matched “A- CinemaScore”)
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Reddit sentiment
93 comments scored (93 thread + 0 other-sub posts at weight 0.5). positive 50 / neutral 23 / negative 20. weighted positive 9.332 vs negative 2.949 → pos_share 0.76 → community score 76.0. consensus 0.52 = |pos − neg| / (pos + neg) weighted (v1 sd formula would give 0.0). Comment model: stance. 8 spoiler sentences dropped from theme mining.
theme sentence hits positive weight negative weight verdict visuals/cinematography 27 4.591 0.115 praised faithfulness/adaptation 25 3.794 0.258 praised story/writing 23 3.616 0.795 praised performances 21 2.233 0.858 humor 14 2.885 0.189 pacing/length 6 0.63 0.139 direction/tone 6 1.044 0.109 action/fights 1 0.18 0 music/score 1 0.243 0 praised: ≥3 hits and ≥65% of weight positive. gripe: ≥3 hits, ≥45% negative and negative weight > 0.3.
Comments (94): label used, model verdict + rationale, VADER (for comparison), rank weight, spoiler flag, themes fed
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Movie fuckin ruled. We saw it with a great, buzzy, reactive crowd last night. Eleanor Dashwood is a character that just plays so well to Daisy Edgar-Jones' strengths and I'd like to see Esmé Creed-Miles in everything now tysm. They give Marianne a flip and expansion kinda like…positive positive Explicitly says the movie ruled, praises the performances and character adaptations, and loved the take. +0.936 1.000 0 story/writing (+0.84), visuals/cinematography (+0.42) 1 thread link
Fiona Shaw tha Godneutral no_verdict Praises Fiona Shaw without expressing a judgment about the film itself. +0.273 0.707 0 2 thread link
Your last line made me choke on a bite of coffee cake bc I laughed so unexpectedly so thanks for that.neutral no_verdict The commenter praises another comment's humor, not the film. +0.553 0.577 0 humor (+0.55) 3 thread link
I have had a crush on George MacKay since seeing him in 1917. So happy to see him in a romantic role!neutral no_verdict Expresses affection for George MacKay and excitement about his role, not a judgment of the film. +0.798 0.500 0 4 thread link
My theatre was busy too, it was a great atmosphere.neutral no_verdict Praises the theatre atmosphere, not the film itself. +0.625 0.447 0 direction/tone (+0.62) 5 thread link
Just saw it tonight in a nearly full theatre, and it was lovely when you could hear half the crowd giggling at certain moments 🤭positive positive Describes the shared theatrical experience as lovely, conveying enjoyment of the film’s humorous moments. +0.891 0.408 0 6 thread link
Having not seen the 1995 film, I adored this. Wonderful casting, and the movie knows when to kick in when it matters. The London ball and the duel were wonderfully tense I feel like this also struck a great balance between the drama of Pride and Prejudice and the comedy of…positive positive They adored the film, praising its casting, tense scenes, and effective balance of comedy and emotion. +0.972 0.378 0 humor (+0.83), humor (+0.60) 7 thread link
Having not seen the 1995 film Oh god, it’s so good. Do yourself a favor and watch it.positive positive Calls the film very good and explicitly recommends watching it. +0.790 0.354 0 8 thread link
Right? It’s pretty close to perfect.positive positive Calling the film nearly perfect expresses strong praise. +0.784 0.333 0 9 thread link
Yes, I adore Alan Rickman and am in the theater getting ready to see this versionneutral no_verdict Expresses love for Alan Rickman but has not yet seen this version of the film. +0.832 0.316 0 10 thread link
She does, and Esme Creed Miles shows that she has the ability to carry a film tooneutral no_verdict Praises Esme Creed-Miles’s acting ability without expressing a verdict on Sense and Sensibility itself. +0.318 0.302 0 11 thread link
Col Brandon is throwing Willoughby out of the house, and all of sudden they're dueling. That escalated quickly! I don't think the Ang Lee version can be topped, but I really enjoyed this gloomier, naturalistic take on the story. It's hard to fuck up Jane Austen.positive positive They explicitly really enjoyed this gloomier, naturalistic adaptation, despite preferring Ang Lee's version. -0.724 0.289 0 12 thread link
Marianne being more worried for Col. Brandon than Willoughby was the cherry on the top of the whole dueling scene, she knew Brandon would be a keeper. I love seeing Mrs. Jennings being excited about witnessing the duel much to the chargin of the Dashwoods lolpositive positive Enthusiastically praises the dueling scene and enjoys Mrs. Jennings’s reaction. +0.828 0.277 0 13 thread link
There were laughs in the cinema that the whole Col Brandon vs Willoughby duel went from 0-100 and then back to 0 🤣neutral no_verdict Describes audience laughter and jokes about the duel’s abrupt escalation without judging the film overall. +0.751 0.267 0 humor (+0.75) 14 thread link
I don't think the Ang Lee version can be topped, but I really enjoyed this gloomier, naturalistic take on the story. It's hard to fuck up Jane Austen. I haven’t seen it yet (for sure going to), but there’s no need to “topple” the Ang Lee adaptation. Making a more faithful…positive positive Calls the Ang Lee film a five-star masterpiece and praises the newer take as enjoyable. +0.756 0.258 0 faithfulness/adaptation (-0.28), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.49) 15 thread link
To me, it was very Bronte does Jane Austen.neutral no_verdict Compares the film’s style to Brontë and Austen without expressing approval or disapproval. +0.000 0.250 0 16 thread link
A great film. Absolutely beautiful, the score is amazing. The part where Marianne is wandering in the woods and the hunting dogs run by her is so cool. "WILLOUGHBY!!!"positive positive Calls it a great, beautiful film, praises the score, and enthusiastically highlights a scene. +0.951 0.243 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.84), music/score (+0.84) 17 thread link
I got chills from her screaming his name, I think the actress absolutely nailed it.positive positive Praises the actress’s performance and describes a powerful emotional reaction to the scene. -0.382 0.236 0 performances (-0.38) 18 thread link
As someone who never read the book or watched any prior adaptations and knows anything about the story or characters, I really enjoyed this! Particularly how the dashwood sisters were portrayed, as sometimes you don't get convincing sibling relationships in other movies.positive positive They really enjoyed the film and particularly praised the convincing portrayal of the Dashwood sisters' relationship. +0.387 0.229 0 story/writing (+0.60), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.60) 19 thread link
The book is excellent, obviously. Jane Austen has a wicked, cheerfully cynical cleverness that simply can’t be adapted well on the screen. The Ang Lee movie is fantastic, just a masterpiece, and one of the most beautiful movies ever shot. I recommend you treat yourself to both.…neutral no_verdict They haven't seen this adaptation; their praise concerns Ang Lee's film, the book, and this film's trailer. +0.984 0.224 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.57), visuals/cinematography (+0.92), visuals/cinematography (+0.57) 20 thread link
Have you seen it yet? What did you think? I'm not OP, but I went into this tonight knowing nothing about the story (and my only experience with Austen was reading P&P years ago which I didn't like, but I think I'm due for a redo) and absolutely loved it. What a rollercoaster of…positive positive They absolutely loved it, praised the emotional journey, and said the entire cast nailed their performances. +0.876 0.218 0 story/writing (+0.63) 21 thread link
I enjoyed the movie. It was fairly true to the story (some changes that ended up being ok). However, the casting of Eliot Sumner as Mr. Palmers was very distracting. Thankfully not in the film too much. It was like a 17 year old boy being married to a middle aged woman. Didn’t…positive positive Explicitly enjoyed the movie and its faithfulness despite finding one casting choice distracting. +0.848 0.213 1 22 thread link
I agree! It was the only miss in the whole movie. He was like some child playing dress-up. I understand the director wanted some non binary actor/representation but the role she gave them just made them look ridicolous.positive positive Calling it the movie’s only miss implies an otherwise positive assessment, despite criticizing one casting choice. +0.439 0.209 0 23 thread link
It threw me for a loop because I am not one bit worried about a period drama having “inclusivity” when the entirety of the cast is white. Really such a stupid decision.negative negative Calls the film’s casting or inclusivity decision stupid, expressing clear criticism. -0.417 0.204 0 performances (+0.22) 24 thread link
Really took me out of the story, very odd and distracting casting choice. Poor actor as well.negative negative Criticizes the casting and acting as distracting and immersion-breaking. -0.723 0.200 0 story/writing (-0.62), performances (-0.25) 25 thread link
That’s a good way to put it, that it took you out of the story. I was so into the story and then that character had lines and I immediately “snapped out of it” and was just confused.negative negative Criticizes a character’s dialogue for breaking immersion and causing confusion. +0.153 0.196 0 story/writing (+0.44), story/writing (-0.32) 26 thread link
I was completely taken out of the movie every time Mr. Palmer was in it. If the audience can see the actor working at it (lowering the voice, holding the posture, putting on the scowl), the joke falls apart, because Mr. Palmer's comedy depends on how easy it is for him. He’s…negative negative Criticizes Mr. Palmer’s performance as painfully forced and repeatedly immersion-breaking. +0.818 0.192 0 humor (+0.66), humor (+0.44) 27 thread link
I enjoyed this but it’s really hard to beat the 1995 Emma Thompson/Ang Lee version for me. So excuse me if I spend a lot of this comparing the two, obviously there is so much to consider when a 200 year old novel that’s been adapted countless times gets a new iteration. But my…positive positive Explicitly enjoyed it and calls it a perfectly good adaptation, despite preferring the 1995 version and noting flaws. +0.997 0.189 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.44), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.88), story/writing (+0.60), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.60), story/writing (+0.43), story/writing (-0.26), humor (-0.26), visuals/cinematography (+0.80), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.51) 28 thread link
The ‘95 version is basically perfect, hard to top that one. I felt this new one tried too much to make everything obvious for modern audience, like they don't trust us to understand the quiet pain.negative negative Criticizes the new adaptation for overexplaining emotions and losing the subtlety of the praised 1995 version. +0.153 0.186 0 29 thread link
Yes agree with everything, and can I also add that there were scenes where the camera was too shaky and it was off putting to me (I get motion sickness with that sort of camerawork).negative negative Criticizes shaky camerawork as off-putting and motion-sickness-inducing. +0.511 0.183 0 30 thread link
I am a big Austen fan and I really liked this. I'm not sure it will beat the Ang Lee version for me, but so much of that is about the age you saw the movie at. I think this might be the Gen Alpha fave going forward. As much as I enjoy the 1995 cast, this cast is obviously more…positive positive Explicitly liked and recommends the film, praising its cast, emotional approach, and visuals despite some criticisms. +0.996 0.180 0 performances (+0.49), story/writing (+0.49), visuals/cinematography (+0.36), performances (-0.28), direction/tone (+0.76), visuals/cinematography (+0.46), performances (+0.64), action/fights (+0.64), direction/tone (+0.42) 31 thread link
This is refreshing to hear as another Austen lover who enjoyed the movie! The review thread over on [ r/janeausten ]( r/janeausten ) is SO dour lolpositive positive The commenter explicitly says they enjoyed the movie. +0.903 0.177 0 32 thread link
Oh no I’ll go look bc im curious but I don’t think it’ll change my favorable opinion, similar to the above comment. I understood the stylistic choices well (I think) and although some camera shots were too obvious (eg, panning like too suddenly to Elinor and Edward’s hands…positive positive Explicitly favorable opinion; minor camera criticisms don't outweigh feeling bubbly and romantic afterward. +0.965 0.174 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.64), visuals/cinematography (+0.88) 33 thread link
I also really enjoyed this movie (as an Austen fan and fan of both the 1995 and BBC adaptations) but I did not like the dance scenes. To be fair, I happen to know a LOT about the kind of dancing they did at the time, so it's not exactly a fault of the movie but more a case of…positive positive Explicitly enjoyed and loved the film overall, praising performances and sisterly dynamics despite criticism of dance scenes. +0.990 0.171 0 performances (+0.73), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.49), story/writing (+0.36), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.36) 34 thread link
I think the was purposely meant to be a contemporary take on an historical dance, rather than a representation. Look at the choreographer and you'll see they were chosen for a reason. I don't know much about Georgian dancing, but (1) could tell this was not historically…positive positive They loved the dance despite historical inaccuracies, praising it as delightfully odd and intense. +0.723 0.169 0 35 thread link
In the book the age gap between Brandon and Marianne is 18 or 19 years. The film seems to shrink the gap considerably (not sure how old Marianne is supposed to be here, but they seem maybe 10 years apart?). That probably makes the pairing easier for modern audiences to accept,…negative negative Criticizes the adaptation for weakening Austen’s intent and lacking romantic chemistry, despite mild praise for Brandon. +0.975 0.167 0 story/writing (+0.73), performances (+0.81), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.81) 36 thread link
I really liked it. Glad I didn't listen to the 1995 purists who said it couldn't be topped. These novels will continue to be adapted for years to come and it's always nice to see them done differently, big or small. The ladies returning to bed after the duel scene at the window…positive positive Explicitly says they really liked it, praising its fresh adaptation, humor, and performances. +0.970 0.164 0 humor (+0.66) 37 thread link
Agreed, you can like both. I think it’s cool to have multiple versions. Not everything needs to be a perfect adaptation.neutral no_verdict Supports multiple adaptations generally without expressing a clear judgment of this film. +0.863 0.162 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.57) 38 thread link
And it's great to revive classic stories for a new audience - 30 years between films is the perfect gapneutral no_verdict Praises reviving classic stories and the timing between adaptations, without judging this film itself. +0.881 0.160 0 39 thread link
I really love in this adaptation is how Margaret is a bit of a smart ass, mischevous yet cheeky girl compared to her sisters. Even though the story is mainly on Elinor and Marianne, I'm glad she gets some nice moments on screen despite usually being relegated to supporting/side…positive positive Praises the adaptation’s portrayal of Margaret and appreciates her adorable moments and increased screen presence. +0.913 0.158 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.57), story/writing (+0.70) 40 thread link
I couldn't stop thinking about how Marianne not only looks like she knows what an iPhone is, but that she could probably also explain whatever 6-7 means.neutral no_verdict Jokes about Marianne looking modern without expressing an overall judgment of the film. -0.029 0.156 0 41 thread link
The actress is Samantha Morton's daughter. To me, iphone face = injections and surgery. I think her face is natural. So it didn't feel like iphone face to me.neutral no_verdict Discusses the actress’s appearance and whether it looks natural, without judging the film. +0.100 0.154 0 42 thread link
Her face is not natural :/ she has a LOT of lip filler. She resembled her mother a lot more when she was younger.neutral no_verdict Comments on an actress’s appearance, not the film’s quality or whether they recommend it. -0.019 0.152 0 43 thread link
Meanwhile she has very obvious filler migration even on the poster. I can’t believe they didn’t make her dissolve.neutral no_verdict Criticizes an actress’s appearance and cosmetic filler, not the film itself. +0.000 0.151 0 44 thread link
I think too many people think fuller lips = lip filler. I’m honestly not familiar with the actress beyond the film, but there was nothing fake looking about her imo. Also, some people just have naturally fuller lips. Doesnt automatically mean they’ve had work done.neutral no_verdict Discusses the actress’s lips and cosmetic surgery assumptions without judging the film. +0.652 0.149 0 performances (+0.65) 45 thread link
It’s the lip filler for sure. Way too muchneutral no_verdict Criticizes lip filler, not the film itself. +0.318 0.147 0 46 thread link
Could they have found a young actress with an all-original face? Perhaps notnegative negative Criticizes the casting, implying the young actress looks cosmetically altered and unsuitable. +0.000 0.146 0 47 thread link
by the end of the movie I thought she was fantastic and forgot all about her iphone face, but there was definitely a long moment at the top of the movie (where it literally opens on her face) that I was thinking "Uh oh. This looks like a girl with a regular Starbucks order."positive positive Despite initial doubts about her appearance, the commenter ultimately found her performance fantastic. +0.883 0.144 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.36) 48 thread link
The gender blind casting of Mr. Palmer also took me out of itnegative negative Criticizes the casting for disrupting immersion in the film. -0.402 0.143 0 49 thread link
Such an odd choice tbh. Way too femnegative negative Dismisses the film as an odd choice and excessively feminine. -0.318 0.141 0 50 thread link
Daisy Edgar Jones and George MacKay were wonderful as Elinor and Edward! I know it was hard to top Emma Thompson and Hugh Grant's take, seeing Elinor and Edward proclaim their love to each other with the kisses and then going back to the cottage, it's beautiful to see two…positive positive Praises the lead performances and describes the romantic resolution as beautiful. +0.966 0.140 1 51 thread link
I didn't care for it. Sense and Sensibility is probably the novel I've read most often from Austen. Certain interactions in the film never occurred in the novel and while no one rewrite destroyed the interpretation the most jarring was the death of Eliza AND her daughter. In…negative negative Explicitly disliked it, criticizing adaptation changes, characterization, and styling despite praising several supporting performances. +0.987 0.139 2 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.32), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.51), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.22), story/writing (+0.36), performances (-0.63), pacing/length (-0.63) 52 thread link
I agree with you but boy, are you bad at spelling names!neutral no_verdict Agrees with an unspecified point and criticizes spelling, without judging the film. -0.648 0.137 0 53 thread link
I'm bad at spelling a lot of thingsneutral no_verdict The comment discusses spelling ability and expresses no opinion about the film. -0.542 0.136 0 54 thread link
Me too 💃🏻excluded: too short (<15 chars) 55 thread link
If it’s the novel you’ve read the most, then I don’t understand how you could possibly misspell or not know the main love interest’s name (Ferras).neutral no_verdict Criticizes another commenter’s knowledge of a character’s name, without judging the film. +0.758 0.134 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.76) 56 thread link
Aesthetically and tonally this film often feels very Austen by way of the Bronte sisters, which works fine, and certainly sets it apart from the Ang Lee version.positive positive Says the film’s distinctive aesthetic and tone work fine, expressing mild approval. +0.494 0.132 0 57 thread link
I love the book but this movie fell really flat for me. The pacing is very quick, it feels like the movie is going through checklist of what must happen and tries to just get through it. It lasts for 2 hours but I felt it didn't leave any breathing room! In the book, going to…negative negative Despite some casting praise, they found the film flat, rushed, and disappointing compared with the book. +0.994 0.131 1 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.38), pacing/length (+0.36), pacing/length (+0.40), direction/tone (+0.40), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.40), pacing/length (+0.60), performances (+0.60), visuals/cinematography (+0.68), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.86) 58 thread link
Saw this earlier this year because UK got it a month or so prior but found it extremely charming and well actedpositive positive They praise the film as extremely charming and well acted. +0.865 0.130 0 59 thread link
Esmé (Maryanne) looked so much like Easy A/Zombieland era Emma Stone. they could play sisters and i'd 100% believe it. she KILLED it in this movie, as did the whole cast, but shout out to Fiona Shaw. she was the highlight alongside the younger daughter. a solid balance of…positive positive Praises cast, humor, emotion, and pacing; really enjoyed it overall, rates it 8/10, and would buy it. +0.988 0.129 1 pacing/length (+0.73), humor (+0.73), performances (+0.86) 60 thread link
Fiona Shaw made this movie for me, she hit every note just rightpositive positive Praises Fiona Shaw’s performance as the element that made the movie enjoyable. +0.000 0.128 0 61 thread link
Maybe I am too much of an Austen purist but I think they went too far with changing the Edward/Lucy backstory from the book. It was not some arranged engagement to a rich girl he nobly upheld when she became penniless. He proposed to her as a young man and kept it secret to not…negative negative Criticizes the adaptation’s backstory changes for distorting Edward’s character and undermining Elinor’s reasons for loving him. +0.968 0.127 0 story/writing (+0.61) 62 thread link
Really impressed with what Focus Features has been putting out lately. The casting was a standout here, especially for an adaptation. Daisy as Elinor and George as Edward felt like such natural fit.positive positive Praises the film’s standout casting and the leads’ natural fit for their roles. +0.872 0.126 0 63 thread link
What a beautiful film, visually and thematically. When Elinor had realized Edward was not married, I threw my hands at the screen saying "Go to him!". Could not get enough of Mrs. Jennings' laugh either.positive positive Calls the film beautiful visually and thematically, expressing enthusiastic engagement with its characters and romance. +0.831 0.125 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.60), humor (+0.56) 64 thread link
Just came back from it and man what a wonderful movie. Saw it with my friends and the whole time we were giggling and laughing in the best way possible. I knew the stuff that was gonna happen so it was fun to see my friends shock and reaction at certain moments. Plus all of us…positive positive Explicitly loved the movie, praising its gorgeous cinematography, charm, cast chemistry, and relatable characters. +0.996 0.124 0 humor (+0.92), humor (+0.78), visuals/cinematography (+0.85), performances (+0.88), humor (+0.88) 65 thread link
Just got out of this and thought it was pretty solid remake / adaptation, and really well crafted. I guess I just wish I could connect with it more, the film to me kinda lacked a spark or some passion if that makes sense. I thought the performances were good (esp George MacKay)…negative negative Despite praising craftsmanship and performances, they ultimately found the film flat, lacking passion and emotional connection. +0.970 0.123 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.73), performances (+0.44), visuals/cinematography (+0.44) 66 thread link
I agree. I remember the Ang Lee version as much stronger emotionally. I think the audience falls for Mr. Willoughby along with Marianne much more in that version, so the emotional impact is more powerfulnegative negative Finds this version less emotionally powerful than Ang Lee’s, particularly in developing the audience’s attachment to Willoughby. +0.843 0.122 0 67 thread link
Loved this so much more than I though I would. Incredible cinematography and natural light. Really good cast chemistry all around.positive positive Loved the film more than expected, praising its cinematography, natural lighting, and cast chemistry. +0.871 0.121 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.41), performances (+0.49) 68 thread link
I was taken by the cinematography too! I know some people want a more colorful film but idk this hit a spot for mepositive positive Praises the cinematography and says the film’s visual style hit the spot despite others wanting more color. -0.188 0.120 0 69 thread link
Agreed! I loved how many shots there were of the scenery and the actors slowly walking into frame.positive positive They loved the scenery shots and the actors’ slow entrances into frame. +0.742 0.120 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.60) 70 thread link
My favorite kind of movie reallypositive positive Calling it their favorite kind of movie clearly expresses approval. +0.459 0.119 0 71 thread link
Idk if it was just my theater/projection, but man this was visually dark. I love the concept of the natural lighting but there’s a way to do it that artfully highlights what happens on screen. I felt like I was missing out on the cinematography and letting it sing .negative negative Criticizes overly dark visuals that obscured the cinematography, despite appreciating the natural-lighting concept. +0.883 0.118 0 72 thread link
I thought the cinematography was one of the best parts of the movie. The rain and nature was so beautiful and cozypositive positive Praises the cinematography and describes the rain and nature as beautiful and cozy. +0.880 0.117 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.64), visuals/cinematography (+0.72) 73 thread link
I agree! Some of the interior shots were so dark I couldn't see the actors' faces!negative negative Criticizes excessively dark interior shots that obscured the actors' faces. +0.474 0.116 0 74 thread link
Best part was Fiona Shaw coming in and wrecking the misery with her cheerful insistence on being kind . And the parade of terrible dead animals given in kindness, too. I also loved that shot of London surrounded by greenery. And the crowded parties. But: - Marianne, you look…positive positive Despite several criticisms, they call it a feel-good film and a lovely way to spend two hours. +0.977 0.115 1 visuals/cinematography (+0.60), visuals/cinematography (-0.50) 75 thread link
This is a lovely thread! I was bummed to see on the jane austen reddit that people were really upset with this film… I am a huge Austen fan and I thought this film was wonderful. While Ang Lee’s version feels lighter, it spends a lot of time establishing Wiloughby and…positive positive Calls this adaptation wonderful and enthusiastically praises its casting, character portrayals, and romantic chemistry. +0.998 0.115 0 performances (+0.47), performances (+0.78), story/writing (+0.49), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.83), visuals/cinematography (+0.60) 76 thread link
Absolutely loved this! Beautifully shot, with really expressive actors and a strong emotional heart.positive positive Explicitly loved the film, praising its cinematography, expressive acting, and emotional heart. +0.960 0.114 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.92) 77 thread link
This was my first S&S and I liked it, but I need to see it again. The cast was great and I'm impressed they got so many characters packed in, but some of them had only 1-2 scenes. I don't think this will rise to the comfort movie level that 2005 P&P is, but maybe it will grow…positive positive Explicitly liked it and praised the cast, despite reservations about limited character scenes and rewatch appeal. +0.955 0.113 0 performances (+0.56), story/writing (+0.56) 78 thread link
There are a few Persuasion adaptations, but I think the big failing with them is they proceed to make Anne too dowdy and old. She absolutely is "altered" from what she once was, but a young lady not even 30 would presumably look a bit better. Although few books have been failed…neutral no_verdict Criticizes adaptations of Persuasion and Mansfield Park, not Sense and Sensibility. -0.881 0.113 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.59) 79 thread link
Mansfield Park will forever have the problem that the cripplingly shy, conservative Fanny doesn't fit people's idea of what an Austen heroine should be.neutral no_verdict Discusses Mansfield Park's heroine and audience expectations, without judging Sense and Sensibility. -0.276 0.112 0 80 thread link
The 1995 Persuasion is still amazing.neutral no_verdict Praises Persuasion, a different film, without judging Sense and Sensibility. +0.586 0.111 0 81 thread link
Absolutely loved this, but admittedly I’ve never seen the Ang Lee version. I know I need to. And it sounds like I will have viewed them in the correct order!positive positive Explicitly says they absolutely loved this version, despite not having seen the Ang Lee adaptation. +0.730 0.110 0 82 thread link
I liked the film. i thought Daisy was wonderful. Esme was okay though her scenes tend to drag. i thought the colonel was dull but overall i liked it.positive positive Explicitly says they liked the film overall, despite some dragging scenes and a dull colonel. +0.727 0.110 0 83 thread link
Oh finally the s***** over the pond get their release and we can talk about this film. Biggest complaint was it went very neutered with the colour scheme and style. Watching it I found I wanted a little more "spring" and colour in the screen. Esmé Creed-Miles also was verging…positive positive Despite stylistic criticisms, they found it warmly comforting and intend to rewatch it repeatedly. +0.990 0.109 0 direction/tone (-0.30), humor (+0.26) 84 thread link
I enjoyed it a lot, more than what I thought going in. The cast absolutely killed it, especially Esme Creed-Miles (who overshadowed a bit Edgar-Jones in my opinion) and George Mackay (who is a super underrated actor. I mean he is amazing and he should be in more movies,…positive positive They enjoyed it greatly, praising the cast, emotional impact, and gorgeous cinematography, and explicitly calling it a success. +0.971 0.108 1 visuals/cinematography (+0.83) 85 thread link
Loved love loved it. My mum who's a huge fan of the old movie gives it a 10/10, dont know how many times a year she rewatches the old ones, this might be another one she's gonna start rewatching too hahapositive positive Explicitly loved the film and reports their mother rated it 10/10 and may rewatch it. +0.962 0.108 0 86 thread link
Gorgeous film. Came in with zero recall of the story and I was riveted by how messy these people got. Glad we live in a time where women no longer have to plot their moves based on the whims of fuckass men. As someone with a natural allergy to period dramas, giving this 4/5 is…positive positive Calls it gorgeous and riveting, awarding 4/5 despite usually disliking period dramas. +0.935 0.107 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.59), story/writing (-0.36), story/writing (+0.20) 87 thread link
On one hand, I'm like yay the normies are enjoying Jane Austen. On the other hand, I'm like this was such a disappointing take on my 2nd favorite Jane Austen book. The darkness, Colonel Brandon's mumbling, the weird AF dancing (I can't remember what Elinor/Edward were talking…negative negative Calls the adaptation disappointing and trash, criticizing pacing, melodrama, acting, and directing despite its visual appeal. +0.978 0.107 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.67), pacing/length (+0.57), direction/tone (+0.40) 88 thread link
Just went to see it yesterday with one of my best friends. The theater was packed with other young women and their friends. It was the most fun I’d had at the theaters in a long time. The audience was gripped from the very beginning. There was laughter, cheers, boos, tears, and…positive positive Enthusiastically praises the acting, visuals, relationships, and adaptation choices, and explicitly recommends the film. +0.998 0.106 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.60), story/writing (+0.44), performances (+0.85), story/writing (+0.23), story/writing (+0.78) 89 thread link
I've never read this book, I've never seen any other movies. I didn't know anything about this going in. Boy is this movie mostly quite depressing. Fully half of it is one sister or the other just crying over a man. I don't particularly like Pride & Prejudice, but I much…negative negative Dislikes the film’s persistent gloom, repetitive crying, and desaturated visuals, preferring Pride & Prejudice despite disliking it. -0.809 0.105 0 90 thread link
Just saw it this weekend and I absolutely adored it. Really great adaptation, and I reread the book like a week ago to make sure I would be giving a fair critique while watching it. Daisy Edgar Jones was amazing but Fiona Shaw really wowed me and if the world was fair she would…positive positive Absolutely adored the adaptation, praised performances, dismissed flaws as nitpicks, and plans yearly rewatches. +0.985 0.105 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.92), performances (+0.97) 91 thread link
I saw this today and really loved it. Daisy edgar-jones and George MacKay were brilliant conveyed so much with their eyes and facial expressions. Fiona Shaw stole every scene. The rest of the cast strong bar Eliot Sumner as Mr Palmer, it was distracting I just kept thinking of…positive positive Explicitly loved the film, praised the performances, and felt emotionally moved despite minor casting criticisms. +0.812 0.104 0 performances (-0.49) 92 thread link
Loved it, but it's a lot more dour than the 1995 movie. I'm uncertain if thats because of one or the other being more book accurate (i've not read the book and only watched the 95 film for the first time recently), but I liked the older one more. Very beautiful though.positive positive Explicitly loved it and praised its beauty, despite finding it dour and preferring the 1995 adaptation. +0.890 0.104 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.48), visuals/cinematography (+0.64) 93 thread link
I was very disappointed. The darkness was over the top. I had difficulty seeing the faces of the actors. It never improved. It literally caused eye strain to watch it. The shaky camera in the outdoor walking scenes was nausea inducing. Col Brandon was underwhelming. Absolutely…negative negative Explicit disappointment with lighting, camerawork, and characters; states they will never watch this version again. -0.957 0.103 0 story/writing (-0.52) - Whalefall72 · conf 1.00
Reddit 80% positive across 97 comments; praised for visuals/cinematography, scares/horror; gripes about story/writing, action/fights; RT 73% critics / 81% audience; CinemaScore B; -72% vs last week (8 days in release).
Under the hood
Signals → composite
signal raw normalized 0-100 weight effective weight contribution reddit 79.7% of weighted comments positive (n=97) 79.7 0.45 0.450 35.87 audience RT audience 81% 81.0 0.20 0.200 16.20 critics RT Tomatometer 73% 73.0 0.20 0.200 14.60 cinemascore CinemaScore B 70.0 0.05 0.050 3.50 boxoffice holdover: 50 + (pct_lw + 50) * 1.25, clamped 0-100 (-50% -> 50, -30% -> 75, -70% -> 25) 22.9 0.10 0.100 2.29 composite (sum of contributions) 72.46 → 72.5 effective weight = weight / sum of weights of available signals (missing signals are dropped, not zeroed).
Confidence
coverage 1.0 (sum of available weights) × thread factor 1.0 (min(1, 0.5 + n/120), n=97) = 1.0
Bucket: Depends on your taste
Watch this: all must pass
rule value score >= 90.45 (max(75, Q3 of this slate)) 72.5 fail confidence >= 0.55 1.0 pass Reddit thread data present True pass |RT audience - critics| < 30 8.0 pass Reddit consensus >= 0.15 (not evenly split) 0.594 pass Skip: all must pass
rule value score < 55 72.5 fail confidence >= 0.45 1.0 pass Depends on your taste: fallback when neither Watch nor Skip passes
Box office
field value daily 875000.0 theaters 3065.0 per_theater 285 days 8 pct_lw -71.7 lw_daily 3092009.0 lw_theaters 3065.0 theater_change 0.0 method holdover: 50 + (pct_lw + 50) * 1.25, clamped 0-100 (-50% -> 50, -30% -> 75, -70% -> 25) score 22.9 note 2nd week: compared against opening Friday, which includes Thursday previews, so the drop looks steeper Sources
- BOM daily chart row (rank 9): https://www.boxofficemojo.com/date/2026-10-23/ 2026-10-25T04:25:36-04:00
- RT page: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/whalefall — matched by browse tile, exact title; values read from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/browse/movies_in_theaters/sort:popular?page=3 2026-10-25T02:39:07-04:00
- r/movies thread: Official Discussion - Whalefall [SPOILERS] posted 2026-10-16T02:13:06+00:00 (-1 days vs BOM release 2026-10-16, date check pass)
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- CinemaScore: B from 'Whalefall' gets a B CinemaScore posted 2026-10-17T02:49:02+00:00 (matched “B CinemaScore”)
Other-sub posts considered (25)
Reddit sentiment
97 comments scored (95 thread + 2 other-sub posts at weight 0.5). positive 39 / neutral 51 / negative 7. weighted positive 6.408 vs negative 1.631 → pos_share 0.797 → community score 79.7. consensus 0.594 = |pos − neg| / (pos + neg) weighted (v1 sd formula would give 0.244). Comment model: stance. 3 spoiler sentences dropped from theme mining.
theme sentence hits positive weight negative weight verdict faithfulness/adaptation 21 1.696 1.35 visuals/cinematography 9 1.432 0 praised story/writing 8 0.753 1.027 gripe scares/horror 6 0.986 0.26 praised performances 4 0.32 0.274 humor 3 0.292 0.12 praised action/fights 3 0.283 0.354 gripe pacing/length 1 0 0.156 music/score 1 0.16 0 praised: ≥3 hits and ≥65% of weight positive. gripe: ≥3 hits, ≥45% negative and negative weight > 0.3.
Comments (102): label used, model verdict + rationale, VADER (for comparison), rank weight, spoiler flag, themes fed
rank source excerpt label (used) verdict rationale VADER (not used) weight spoiler sents themes fed (sentence score) 0 thread link
Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Brian Duffield, and Daniel Kraus recently joined us here in /r/movies for an AMA/Q&A, for anyone interested: https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1x03vo8/hey_rmovies_austin_abrams_here_the_guy_swallowed/excluded: moderator/AMA notice, not an opinion 1 thread link
Dude uses a jellyfish as a flashlight, and the whale becomes such a metaphor for his dad it starts talking to him. It certainly is a movie.negative negative Mocking the implausible plot and ending with “It certainly is a movie” conveys a dismissive verdict. +0.340 0.707 0 2 thread link
I once saw a dude catch and use jellyfish jelly in a burgerneutral no_verdict Shares an anecdote about jellyfish in a burger without judging the film. +0.000 0.577 0 3 thread link
it's no ordinary sandwichneutral no_verdict A joke or quote with no judgment of the film. -0.296 0.500 0 4 thread link
Skibbity beeta botta boota botta daddity-downeutral no_verdict Nonsensical phrasing provides no judgment of the film. +0.000 0.447 0 5 thread link
He was ready.excluded: too short (<15 chars) 6 thread link
it was sending me when he started encouraging the jellyfishneutral no_verdict Expresses amusement at a specific moment without judging the film overall. +0.527 0.378 0 7 thread link
Oh, a FLASHLIGHT. I thought- …never mind.neutral no_verdict A joke about mistaking an object, with no judgment of the film. +0.000 0.354 0 8 thread link
Misread that as fleshlightneutral no_verdict A joke about misreading a word, with no judgment of the film. -0.273 0.333 0 9 thread link
I mean, even 127 Hours has a sort of masturbation scene in it. If you told me that the guy trapped in a whale tries to jerk it at some point I wouldn’t be entirely surprised.neutral no_verdict Speculates jokingly about a possible scene without judging the film's quality. -0.558 0.316 0 10 thread link
I mean, that is the book. I’ve not seen it; is it bad?neutral no_verdict They explicitly haven't seen the film and ask whether it's bad without expressing their own judgment. -0.542 0.302 0 11 thread link
I kinda loved it actually. I recommend it! Way better than Street Fighter.positive positive They explicitly say they loved the film and recommend it. +0.872 0.289 0 12 thread link
It changes almost nothing from the book beyond streamlining a bit of the flashback sequences for time. If you enjoyed the book, then you'll like the movie.positive positive Recommends the movie to fans of the book, praising its faithfulness to the source. +0.700 0.277 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.70) 13 thread link
For such a dumb silly premise I didn’t expect it to be so sentimental, and, above all else, so beautifully shot at times.positive positive Praises the film’s unexpected sentimentality and beautiful cinematography despite finding its premise silly. +0.674 0.267 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.67) 14 thread link
The entire scene with the orcas was so pretty and mesmerizing. Straight out of Avatar’s Pandora. I was thinking earlier today how it must be like navigating the ocean with no light and then they showed exactly that, loved it. You’re just swimming and then you get randomly…positive positive Praises the orca scene as pretty and mesmerizing, explicitly saying they loved it; terrifying describes its impact. +0.900 0.258 0 scares/horror (+0.20) 15 thread link
The orca pod attacking a bull sperm whale is surprisingly the most unrealistic part of the entire movie.negative negative Criticizes the film’s realism, specifically the orca attack on a bull sperm whale. -0.202 0.250 0 16 thread link
It reminded me of my dad and I’s relationship so I was trying hard to hide my tears lolpositive positive The film resonated personally with their father relationship and moved them to tears, implying appreciation. +0.273 0.243 0 17 thread link
I saw it with my brother’s kid, who died a few years ago. So my nephew and I always reference movies like this as “Dead dad movies”.neutral no_verdict Shares a personal association and nickname for this type of movie without evaluating the film. -0.273 0.236 1 18 thread link
Men will literally dive into a whale rather than go to therapy.neutral no_verdict A joke about the premise, without expressing an opinion on the film's quality. +0.000 0.229 0 19 thread link
Seriously I know he was grieving but how do you possibly think you're going to find your father's in tact body more than a week later in the Pacific ocean? Dude was asking for something to go wrong.neutral no_verdict Questions the character's judgment and plausibility of his goal without expressing an overall opinion of the film. -0.768 0.224 0 20 thread link
It wasn’t a week. It was a year later! I don’t know how body’s decompose in that kind of water but no way was he finding him.neutral no_verdict Discusses the plot timeline and plausibility of finding a body without judging the film overall. -0.475 0.218 0 21 thread link
I dont think he was thinking or really wanted to find the body. It was his way to deal with grief and use what his dad taught him to sort of connect with him like he never got tooneutral no_verdict Interprets the character’s motivations and grief without evaluating the film. -0.178 0.213 0 22 thread link
Yeah, but what if the whale is your dad?neutral no_verdict A joke about the whale, with no judgment of the film. +0.153 0.209 0 23 thread link
The whale is always your dad.neutral no_verdict A thematic remark or joke, with no judgment of the film's quality. +0.000 0.204 0 24 thread link
Thoughts from someone who read the book in no particular order: -I think they went light on the dad. In the book he is so much more of a self destructive asshole that drags Jay down with him. It's much more understandable why Jay left and was distant even as his dad was dying…positive positive Calls it enjoyable and rates it 7/10, praising scenes and adaptation choices despite some criticisms. -0.291 0.200 0 faithfulness/adaptation (-0.30), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.69), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.42) 25 thread link
This movie was literally scarier than other mommy lolpositive positive Calling the movie scarier than another horror film implies praise for its effectiveness. +0.421 0.196 0 26 thread link
It was the first time I've been in the theater post covid where I actually heard people gasp and like grown and disgust out loud. Like that's what movie theater experience should be I was so happypositive positive They loved the visceral audience reactions and were happy with the theatrical experience. +0.704 0.192 0 27 thread link
God that second whale stomach or chamber felt like it could be from some kind of cosmic horror Cthulhu monsterneutral no_verdict Describes the whale chamber’s cosmic horror imagery without expressing approval or criticism of the film. +0.557 0.189 0 scares/horror (+0.56) 28 thread link
I only saw the movie, and i was surprised by how much of a body horror film it was for not being a body horror film.neutral no_verdict Expresses surprise at the body horror elements without indicating whether they liked or disliked the film. +0.226 0.186 0 scares/horror (+0.23) 29 thread link
I’ve been above the deep sea and I’m a god awful swimmer. The real ocean is much more beautiful and lively in the shallow area. There are much more beautiful tropical fishes swimming about than in the movie. Plus, nothing is scarier than already seeing a dark bottomless pit in…neutral no_verdict Shares personal ocean experiences and compares marine life without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.846 0.183 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.81), visuals/cinematography (+0.64) 30 thread link
Seeing the movie in like 20 mins but definitely reading the book after 👀 I’m intrigued lolneutral no_verdict They haven't seen the movie yet; intrigue and plans to read the book don't judge the film. +0.840 0.180 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.84) 31 thread link
I Don't Know What I Expected: The Movienegative negative The mock title conveys bemusement and implied disappointment rather than praise. +0.000 0.177 0 32 thread link
I Do, And That's Why I'm Not Going: 2 Whale 2 Fallneutral no_verdict A joke about not going and a sequel title, without evaluating the film itself. +0.000 0.174 0 33 thread link
Man it got to a point I wished Austin Abrams was back in Raccoon City because this was more brutal for his character. He is an incredible actor. The screams when being swallowed and the crying scene when rescued was incredible acting. IMO he’s now up there with some of the…positive positive Enthusiastically praises Abrams’s performance and highlights two scenes as examples of incredible acting. +0.008 0.171 0 performances (-0.36) 34 thread link
man knows how to let loose an uncontrollable, unconscious, pure reflex screamneutral no_verdict Describes someone's screaming ability without judging the film or recommending it. -0.586 0.169 0 35 thread link
Saw someone in this thread compare it to Shia LaBeouf screaming when he was on Even Steven. Very accurate imoneutral no_verdict Agrees with a humorous comparison about screaming, without clearly judging the film's quality. -0.382 0.167 0 36 thread link
I don’t think anyone in my theatre really knew what to expect for the actual whale swallowing scene…but damn with the way the theatre went dead silent as he was screaming for his life, it wasn’t that. It was way more brutal/haunting than I’d imagined, especially since the…positive positive Expresses impressed appreciation for the swallowing scene’s unexpectedly brutal, haunting impact and the theatre’s stunned silence. -0.625 0.164 0 humor (+0.44) 37 thread link
I agree and at the end with his hair shaved short I thought he looked almost identical to Timothee Chalametneutral no_verdict The comment compares an actor’s appearance to Timothee Chalamet without judging the film. +0.361 0.162 0 38 thread link
I think people should really appreciate and watch movies within their own context and the moment they were made. Whalefall is a solid 7 movie but this movie alone deserves more just for the technical achievement that it is. People should appreciate more all the work behind…positive positive Calls it a solid seven, praises technical achievements and acting, and explicitly says its highs outweigh its lows. -0.386 0.160 0 performances (+0.40), visuals/cinematography (+0.40), music/score (+0.40), performances (+0.20) 39 thread link
Yesss this movie is such a technical achievement. It must have been incredibly difficult to film for everyone on set. The cold, the dark, the damp, the elaborate sets, the uncomfortable costumes.. it really immerses you in the character's struggle and feels so real. There were…positive positive Praises the technical achievement, immersive realism, and impressive sequences; audience concerns do not diminish their appreciation. +0.840 0.158 0 story/writing (-0.32), scares/horror (-0.62) 40 thread link
Everything involving the whale and Abram’s attempts to escape is thrilling and sounds incredible in a theater, but the family drama is boring as hell and I nearly fell asleep every time it cut to a flashback. I just didn’t care about what was going on with those scenes. Cut out…neutral mixed Praises the thrilling whale escape sequences and theatrical sound, but finds the family drama and flashbacks boring and disengaging. -0.832 0.156 0 pacing/length (-0.92) 41 thread link
There’s only so much you can do while inside the stomach of a whale, at least if they’re attempting to make it somewhat realistic. I didn’t mind the family stuff. I kinda related to it actually so I’m surprised people find it to be bullshit mindless filler or whatever.positive positive Defends the film’s limitations and family storyline, finding the latter relatable rather than pointless filler. -0.673 0.154 0 42 thread link
I usually find these family flashbacks in action movies pretty cliche but here I think it was done pretty well, it did feel like the two stories merged together in a satisfying way towards the end.positive positive Praises the flashbacks’ execution and finds the merging storylines satisfying. +0.935 0.152 0 action/fights (+0.94) 43 thread link
I'm the opposite lol. I wanted more of the family dynamics. The father-son relationship, imo, is what made the book so compelling and different from a generic survival thriller. It gave it depth and more gravitas than a typical man vs. nature story. Sounds like you wanted a…positive positive Explicitly says they really liked the movie and appreciates its father-son relationship and emotional depth. +0.964 0.151 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.44), story/writing (-0.34), story/writing (+0.95), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.95) 44 thread link
“Where is my aura and hype moments? why is there so much talk slop??” ahh commentneutral no_verdict Mocks another comment’s expectations without expressing a clear judgment of the film itself. +0.000 0.149 0 45 thread link
That’s why I thought the book fucking sucked. Disappointing to see that it ruins the movie toonegative negative Says the book's problems ruin the movie too, expressing disappointment in the film. -0.865 0.147 0 faithfulness/adaptation (-0.51) 46 thread link
Then that's a completely different movieneutral no_verdict Says it would be a different movie without expressing approval or criticism of this film. +0.000 0.146 0 47 thread link
As someone with pretty extreme claustrophobia, I don't think I could have taken 70 consecutive minutes of Jay trapped in the whale. Having it broken up the way it did gave me a lot of relief and allowed me to stay and watch the whole thing through.positive positive Praises the film’s structure for relieving claustrophobic tension and making the entire viewing manageable. -0.052 0.144 0 48 thread link
The letter at the end was like, "don't look for my body."neutral no_verdict Paraphrases the ending's letter without expressing an opinion on the film. +0.361 0.143 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.36) 49 thread link
"I made a pact with my friend, another boat is coming by and taking me to Cuba. Don't look for me, take care of your mother. And remember the trick to blowing up a whale from the inside."neutral no_verdict The comment quotes dialogue without expressing any judgment of the film. +0.735 0.141 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.49) 50 thread link
I was picturing it saying something like, "soft lungs!" Just one last bullying quip. I would've laughed my ass off.neutral no_verdict Imagines a humorous alternative line without judging the film itself. -0.493 0.140 0 51 thread link
“Dear Son, Iowa! HAHA With regards, Dad PS: whales, bro”neutral no_verdict The comment is a joke or quote without any judgment of the film. +0.616 0.139 0 52 thread link
Maybe I'm just easily entertained but I liked this movie a lot more than the internet made me believe I would. Not the best movie I've ever seen, but most movies aren'tpositive positive Explicitly liked the movie a lot, despite acknowledging it wasn't the best they've seen. +0.177 0.137 0 53 thread link
I usually try to avoid the new movie discussions on this sub now because everyone's always so negative. They ignore all the good stuff and focus on the few things they thought were bad/dumb and it gets exhausting.neutral no_verdict Criticizes negativity in movie discussions generally, without expressing a verdict on this film. -0.852 0.136 0 54 thread link
Austin Abrams faces a problem- movie flashbacks to a scene where his dad yells the EXACT same solution to getting out of said situation. Should’ve been a survival thriller instead of a family drama. I can see this format working as a novel but translated to film it really does…negative negative Criticizes the repetitive flashbacks and family drama focus, explicitly saying the format does not work on film. +0.166 0.135 0 55 thread link
Slumwhale Millionaire?neutral no_verdict A pun on another movie title, with no judgment of the film. +0.000 0.134 0 56 thread link
It did not work as a novel. Honestly, one of the worst books I’ve ever read and I read a lot. The book felt very angsty in a bad YA kinda way. I was SHOCKED when its author went on to win a Pulitzer for his next book.neutral no_verdict Criticizes the novel and discusses its author, without judging the film. -0.368 0.132 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.32), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.54) 57 thread link
I spent a lot of this film thinking about what the Whale must be thinking with everything going on inside of its throat and stomach. “That’s a spicy squid” I didn’t think squids could hold such a personal grudge like this one did. It also doesn’t matter where you go or what…positive positive Expresses enjoyment of the whale gang-warfare element, with no criticism of the film. +0.765 0.131 0 58 thread link
the squid fight was awesome and the way his hands start burning from the whale's stomach acid was brutal. rest of the movie kind of fell flat for me, but either way austin abrams is super fun to watch on screen.neutral mixed Praises the squid fight and Abrams’s performance, but finds the rest of the movie flat. +0.911 0.130 0 action/fights (+0.36) 59 thread link
With movies like this, I like to pretend I’m in this situation and figure out where it’d be over for me. I can truthfully say I’d have been a goner when Jay hits the first wave before he dives.neutral no_verdict Describes imagining personal survival in the film’s scenario without evaluating the film itself. +0.758 0.129 0 60 thread link
This genuinely made me laugh out loudpositive positive Genuine laughter indicates enjoyment of the film. +0.557 0.128 0 humor (+0.56) 61 thread link
Austin Abrams and Josh Brolin are a great pairing here. I feel like I got what I paid for so I’m content.positive positive Praises the lead pairing and expresses satisfaction with the film and its value. +0.765 0.127 0 62 thread link
They had chemistry from Brolin repeatedly tossing him around a room last yearneutral no_verdict Jokes about the actors’ prior on-screen interaction without judging this film. +0.000 0.126 0 63 thread link
Oh my fucking God I forgot about that hahahahahhaneutral no_verdict Laughing about a remembered detail does not express a judgment of the film. +0.338 0.125 0 64 thread link
Wanted to highlight one of my favorite effects shots, which was the deep sea echolocation. It's really neat to get an idea of what it might be like to possess that ability. Also fuck orcas man. So glad we're not on the menu...for nowpositive positive Praises the echolocation effects shot as a favorite and really neat; hostility toward orcas isn't film criticism. +0.916 0.124 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.66) 65 thread link
the underwater scenes look incredible but i keep thinking about the smell inside that whale no way its just clean and empty like in trailerneutral no_verdict Comments on trailer visuals and speculates about whale anatomy, without judging the film itself. +0.421 0.123 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.42) 66 thread link
The book definitely highlights how bad it smells. Book Jay even throws up in his regulator. Obviously in a movie, they wanna be able to show the actors face more and have them see and speak as well.neutral no_verdict Explains adaptation choices and compares book details without judging the film’s quality. +0.077 0.122 0 faithfulness/adaptation (-0.20) 67 thread link
The actual stomach part of the whale was pretty messy. They make a point about the air smelling/being toxic but that’s about it. I’m sure in a life or death situation smell is something you just get over eventually.neutral no_verdict Discusses the whale stomach environment and survival realism without clearly judging the film's quality. -0.468 0.121 0 68 thread link
Definitely one where I would recommend reading the book for my background info. I like how they adapted it but I really wish they could have had a voice over of his inner thoughts. They did pretty good with the necessary flashbacks but there's so much more in the book about…positive positive Despite adaptation criticisms, they explicitly loved the movie and will recommend it to friends. +0.983 0.120 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.64), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.47), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.25), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.53), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.27), humor (-0.56), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.91) 69 thread link
I haven't read the book but really really enjoyed the film. Definitely adding it to my reading list now. The screams when he's being swallowed were haunting. It reminded me of the people being eaten in Nope. And I totally agree about his haircut at the end, lol.positive positive Explicitly really enjoyed the film; the haunting screams describe effective horror, not criticism. +0.954 0.120 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.74) 70 thread link
YES that's what I thought as well. He is an amazing realistic screamer in resident evil tooneutral no_verdict Praises an actor’s screaming in another film, without judging Whalefall itself. +0.604 0.119 0 71 thread link
I got so much anxiety each time I saw the swallowing scene in trailers and the movie. I keep rooting for him to get away despite knowing he's going into that fucking whale.neutral no_verdict Describes anxiety and rooting for the character during a scene, without judging the film's quality. -0.245 0.118 0 72 thread link
Auditorily excellent in Dolby. Movie’s biggest strength is its sound design and the visceral closeups during the meat (no pun intended) of the second act survival thriller — a genre that I commonly dislike, but which I quite enjoyed here. The father-son trauma motif that took…positive positive Enjoyed the survival thriller and praised sound design and closeups, despite finding the father-son trauma motif less successful. -0.200 0.117 0 73 thread link
Do SCUBA divers not have flashlights? I was so confused by the need to use bioluminescence for everything. I'm scared of the ocean so I don't know anything about diving, but I just kind of assumed you needed a flashlight to see in the depths.neutral no_verdict Questions the diving equipment and bioluminescence logic without expressing an overall judgment of the film. -0.421 0.116 0 74 thread link
I think he just wasn’t too prepared. If he missed the gloves in the rush I’m sure he missed a couple other essentials. Still strange though I agree. Was the light in the stomach acid also bioluminescence or was that creative license you think?neutral no_verdict Discusses character preparedness and questions the explanation for stomach lighting without judging the film. +0.527 0.115 0 75 thread link
I understand forgetting the gloves, but I just kinda figured that forgetting a flashlight would be like forgetting the oxygen tank - you just wouldn't be able to see and therefore couldn't dive.neutral no_verdict Discusses the plausibility of forgetting diving equipment without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.502 0.115 0 76 thread link
Diver here, for a solo dive he was missing a flashlight, a dive computer (must have), possibly a weight belt, an smb, a pocket knife.. and he wanted to go back for the damn gloves🙄.. Also he was using his arms like an idiot.. his dad wasn't hard on him enough, imo.neutral no_verdict Critiques the character’s diving equipment and behavior, without expressing an overall judgment of the film. -0.660 0.114 0 77 thread link
I don't really know anything about scuba diving, but wouldn't Jay have had a diving knife with him? Or if he did have it, did it get lost when the whale swallowed him?neutral no_verdict Asks about a diving knife and plot logistics without judging the film. -0.404 0.113 0 78 thread link
In the book his dad looks down on divers carrying knives because it means they don’t “trust” the ocean. He never allowed his son to carry a knife on dives and the kid maintains the habit. The book weighs on this a fair bit since divers usually carry a knife - there are knives…neutral no_verdict Discusses the book’s explanation for diving without a knife, without judging the film. +0.077 0.113 0 79 thread link
Almost surprised they didn’t include that given the amount of scenes where he was talking diving and the ocean to himneutral no_verdict Discusses an omitted detail and ocean-related dialogue without judging the film's quality. +0.228 0.112 0 80 thread link
it was a good movie but it frustrated me as someone who was also abused by my father. i almost walked out because of the yelling, weird rambling, selfishness, and shitty behavior was just too familiar. i despise the trope of "angry abusive parent gets to be abusive and shitty…positive positive Calls it a good movie and enjoyed the ending, despite frustration with its handling of abuse and forgiveness. -0.996 0.111 0 81 thread link
Same exact boat (pun intended), this movie triggered me unfortunately. Romanticizing abuse so people who havent experienced it can get feelsy is a garbage trope. The audacity to show the dad holding Jay as a baby and outwardly saying "we're going to screw you up 😔" and have it…negative negative Despite some enjoyable highlights, they strongly criticize the film’s romanticization of abuse and poorly written father plot. -0.885 0.110 0 story/writing (-0.69) 82 thread link
I thought it was fantastic. Abrams puts on a stellar performance to help carry this insane premise. I appreciate it being cuts between the past and the present mostly because I am claustrophobic. I needed a break from being inside the whale lol. It's a real shame though the…positive positive Calls the film fantastic, praises Abrams’s performance, and appreciates the past-present editing. +0.586 0.110 0 83 thread link
Totally agree!! Something about Austin’s panic feels so raw and genuine? Both here and in Resident Evil. Those yelps of his and when he cries after the whale passes, it just touches me deeply idk. Love that lad. He reminded me a lot of Timothee here though lolpositive positive Praises Austin’s raw, genuine performance in the film and describes being deeply moved by it. -0.383 0.109 0 84 thread link
I enjoyed it, and had a good time but boy o boy claustrophobic as heck!positive positive Explicitly enjoyed the film and had a good time; claustrophobia describes the experience, not criticism. +0.525 0.108 0 85 thread link
gloriously stupid movie elevated by some excellent claustrophobic bits and beautiful underwater footage. the climax, , was a definite highlight for me.positive positive Affectionately calls it gloriously stupid, praising claustrophobic sequences, underwater footage, and the climax. +0.912 0.108 1 visuals/cinematography (+0.84) 86 thread link
Book was a lot of nonsense that you had to just go with + a solid father/son trauma story. Movie is same. I love, love, love that Jay was so scared when he got swallowed that he SQUEAKED. Because honestly who wouldn't? Most visceral part was the whale swallowing and his eye…positive positive Despite implausibility, praises the visceral scenes, emotional story, and Abrams’s compelling, relatable performance. +0.803 0.107 0 story/writing (-0.60), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.60) 87 thread link
Double featured this after Street Fighter and thoroughly enjoyed it. Gets sappy at the end but it worked. I really wish they took creative liberty with the breathing mouthguard though. Like have him only put it on when something happens. Because him mumbling with it on got…positive positive Explicitly thoroughly enjoyed it; criticisms of muffled dialogue and family reactions do not outweigh the overall praise. +0.969 0.107 0 88 thread link
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Absolutely no attempt to try to de-age Josh Brolin in the flashbacks with young Jay.negative negative Criticizes the film for making no effort to de-age Josh Brolin in flashbacks. -0.360 0.105 0 91 thread link
They dyed his hair at leastneutral no_verdict Comments on a hair detail without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.000 0.104 0 92 thread link
I liked the part where the whale ate the guy and then he was in its' stomachpositive positive Explicitly says they liked a scene in the film, with no criticism. +0.421 0.104 0 93 thread link
Man do I have a great 2000 year old recommendation for you!neutral no_verdict Jokes about an ancient recommendation without expressing any judgment of the film. +0.659 0.103 0 94 thread link
By far the most harrowing movie I’ve seen this year. Spent a good chunk of it watching it like this 🫣😰 I really enjoyed this movie. I thought the characters were well handled as well as Jay figuring out how to get out of the whale. I loved how the orca attack was filmed. I…positive positive Explicitly enjoyed the film, praising its characters, filmmaking, tense acting, and handling of the family drama. -0.291 0.103 0 story/writing (+0.49), performances (-0.48) 95 thread link
I was a big wan of the book and ended really enjoying the movie. It's weirdly sentimental but I liked that about the book, and I'm glad they didn't shy away from that in the movie, even if it ends up being polarizing for it. For people who complain about the flashbacks, I get…positive positive They really enjoyed the movie, praising its sentimentality and effective family drama despite potential polarization. +0.954 0.102 1 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.87), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.48) 96 thread link
I really teared up when 😭😭 way better movie than I was expecting it to be, and probably the most tense I’ve been in a horror movie since the bone templepositive positive Calls it way better than expected and praises its exceptional tension and emotional impact. -0.718 0.102 0 scares/horror (-0.72) 97 thread link
It truly sucks the studio chose to release Whalefall in a busy week because it's a excellent film which deserves crazy WOM.positive positive Calls it an excellent film deserving strong word of mouth; criticism targets the studio’s release timing. +0.402 0.101 0 98 thread link
Just got back, being from Monterey and having lived and dived there, this movie made me seriously homesick. :) But Josh Brolin is a GD American Treasurepositive positive Warmly praises the film’s evocative Monterey setting and Josh Brolin, expressing an appreciative overall reaction. +0.477 0.101 0 99 thread link
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I held my breath through most of this movie. It follows Austin's character, a grieving son, as he goes into the waters to find his dad. The father lives for the ocean is desperate to pass on his love of diving, the ocean and whales. The son learned the skills but never felt the…positive positive Praises immersive tension and emotional engagement, and recommends it despite criticism of the CGI. +0.751 0.500 0 story/writing (-0.51), story/writing (+0.25) 1 other-sub post link Best Movie of 2026 in my opinion. Whalefall (2026)
Whalefall just came out a few days ago. I just watched it in theaters today. This movie is based on the book by Daniel Kraus. Whalefall is a survival thriller about a young man who goes scuba diving off the coast of California to search for his missing father's remains. During…positive positive Calls it the best movie seen recently and gives it 9.8/10. -0.681 0.354 0 scares/horror (+0.20), action/fights (-0.76) - A Talent for Murder66 · conf 0.30
no Reddit discussion found; RT critics 78% (no audience score yet); new this week, $495/theater on 2026-10-23.
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Confidence
coverage 0.3 (sum of available weights) × thread factor n/a (min(1, 0.5 + n/120), n=0) = 0.3
Bucket: Depends on your taste
Watch this: all must pass
rule value score >= 90.45 (max(75, Q3 of this slate)) 66.1 fail confidence >= 0.55 0.3 fail Reddit thread data present False fail |RT audience - critics| < 30 pass Reddit consensus >= 0.15 (not evenly split) pass Skip: all must pass
rule value score < 55 66.1 fail confidence >= 0.45 0.3 fail Depends on your taste: fallback when neither Watch nor Skip passes
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- BOM daily chart row (rank 12): https://www.boxofficemojo.com/date/2026-10-23/ 2026-10-25T04:25:36-04:00
- RT page: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/a_talent_for_murder_2026 — matched by browse tile, exact title; values read from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/browse/movies_in_theaters/sort:popular?page=3 2026-10-25T02:39:07-04:00
- r/movies thread: none found
- Other-subs search: https://www.reddit.com/r/MovieSuggestions+TrueFilm+boxoffice/search.rss?q=%22A+Talent+for+Murder%22&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=month&limit=25 2026-10-25T03:04:01-04:00
- CinemaScore: no grade found in r/boxoffice post titles
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sub post used for boxoffice Bleecker Street & LD Entertainment's A Talent for Murder grossed an estimated $434K domestically on Friday (from 876 locations), including previews. not used (r/boxoffice posts feed CinemaScore only) boxoffice Actor Alden Ehrenreich is doing an AMA/Q&A in /r/movies today, for anyone interested. He has starred in Solo: A Star Wars Story, Weapons, Hail Caesar!, Oppenheimer, Fair Play, Blue Jasmine, Cocaine Bear, and A Talent for Murder (out in theaters this week). He's also in the upcoming Miami 85'. not used (r/boxoffice posts feed CinemaScore only)
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Reddit 56% positive across 99 comments; praised for scares/horror, faithfulness/adaptation; gripes about direction/tone; audiences (48%) like it far more than critics (19%); CinemaScore D+; -55% vs last week (15 days in release).
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signal raw normalized 0-100 weight effective weight contribution reddit 55.7% of weighted comments positive (n=99) 55.7 0.45 0.450 25.07 audience RT audience 48% 48.0 0.20 0.200 9.60 critics RT Tomatometer 19% 19.0 0.20 0.200 3.80 cinemascore CinemaScore D+ 30.0 0.05 0.050 1.50 boxoffice holdover: 50 + (pct_lw + 50) * 1.25, clamped 0-100 (-50% -> 50, -30% -> 75, -70% -> 25) 43.9 0.10 0.100 4.39 composite (sum of contributions) 44.36 → 44.4 effective weight = weight / sum of weights of available signals (missing signals are dropped, not zeroed).
Confidence
coverage 1.0 (sum of available weights) × thread factor 1.0 (min(1, 0.5 + n/120), n=99) = 1.0
Bucket: Skip
Watch this: all must pass
rule value score >= 90.45 (max(75, Q3 of this slate)) 44.4 fail confidence >= 0.55 1.0 pass Reddit thread data present True pass |RT audience - critics| < 30 29.0 pass Reddit consensus >= 0.15 (not evenly split) 0.114 fail Skip: all must pass
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field value daily 1170000.0 theaters 2798.0 per_theater 418 days 15 pct_lw -54.9 lw_daily 2594655.0 lw_theaters 3370.0 theater_change -17.0 method holdover: 50 + (pct_lw + 50) * 1.25, clamped 0-100 (-50% -> 50, -30% -> 75, -70% -> 25) score 43.9 Sources
- BOM daily chart row (rank 6): https://www.boxofficemojo.com/date/2026-10-23/ 2026-10-25T04:25:36-04:00
- RT page: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/other_mommy — matched by browse tile, exact title; values read from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/browse/movies_in_theaters/sort:popular?page=3 2026-10-25T02:39:07-04:00
- r/movies thread: Official Discussion - Other Mommy [SPOILERS] posted 2026-10-09T02:18:35+00:00 (-1 days vs BOM release 2026-10-09, date check pass)
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comments feed https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1x19jom/official_discussion_other_mommy_spoilers/.rss?sort=top&limit=100 2026-10-25T02:51:02-04:00 - Other-subs search: https://www.reddit.com/r/MovieSuggestions+TrueFilm+boxoffice/search.rss?q=%22Other+Mommy%22&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=month&limit=25 2026-10-25T02:52:02-04:00
- CinemaScore: D+ from 'Other Mommy' gets a dreaded D+ on CinemaScore posted 2026-10-10T03:10:54+00:00 (matched “D+ on CinemaScore”)
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Reddit sentiment
99 comments scored (99 thread + 0 other-sub posts at weight 0.5). positive 19 / neutral 62 / negative 18. weighted positive 3.528 vs negative 2.803 → pos_share 0.557 → community score 55.7. consensus 0.114 = |pos − neg| / (pos + neg) weighted (v1 sd formula would give 0.236). Comment model: stance. 20 spoiler sentences dropped from theme mining.
theme sentence hits positive weight negative weight verdict scares/horror 25 2.818 1.018 praised faithfulness/adaptation 15 2.066 0.719 praised story/writing 13 1.141 0.472 praised visuals/cinematography 10 0.954 0.482 performances 7 0.652 0.108 direction/tone 7 0.311 0.569 gripe humor 3 0.335 0 pacing/length 2 0.116 0.103 action/fights 2 0 0.246 praised: ≥3 hits and ≥65% of weight positive. gripe: ≥3 hits, ≥45% negative and negative weight > 0.3.
Comments (100): label used, model verdict + rationale, VADER (for comparison), rank weight, spoiler flag, themes fed
rank source excerpt label (used) verdict rationale VADER (not used) weight spoiler sents themes fed (sentence score) 0 thread link
Kid: I left my stuffed doll back at the spooky house! Parents: Fuck that doll Finally got a smart scene with that bullshit cliche of getting people back in the house for stupid reasonspositive positive Praises the film for smartly avoiding a clichéd reason to return to the spooky house. -0.852 1.000 0 1 thread link
So the opposite of that Black Mirror episode where several people get themselves brutally killed to get a child a teddy bear.neutral no_verdict Makes a plot comparison to Black Mirror without judging the film's quality. -0.612 0.707 1 2 thread link
Also the opposite of Speak No Evil where a couple end up getting stoned to death after heading back retrieve a stuffed rabbit.neutral no_verdict Compares plot events with another film without expressing an opinion on this film's quality. -0.099 0.577 0 3 thread link
Honestly if people like this, they should read the book. It’s not a piece of literature that is going to last generations but everyone acts like they are supposed to act when a demon ghost zombie is trying to enter a child’s heart.neutral no_verdict Recommends the book and discusses its characters' behavior without clearly judging the film. +0.871 0.500 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.67) 4 thread link
Yeah I actually liked that the parents' actions in this were fairly reasonable and competent and didn't use those horror cliches that needlessly put them into troublepositive positive Praises the film for competent, reasonable parental actions and avoiding contrived horror clichés. +0.557 0.447 0 scares/horror (+0.56) 5 thread link
Spoilers: the other mommy is NOT Bryce Dallas Howardneutral no_verdict A spoiler joke about identity, with no judgment of the film's quality. +0.000 0.408 0 6 thread link
Omg. This has me cracking up. I watched the movie earlier and was wondering during what kind of work she had done that she doesn't look like herself anymore. I didn't realize it was the "other" actor. 💀neutral no_verdict Laughs about mistaking one actor for another without judging the film itself. -0.276 0.378 0 visuals/cinematography (-0.28) 7 thread link
Curves: Bryce Dallas Howard Less Curves: Jessica Chastain More Curves: Christina Hendricksneutral no_verdict Compares actresses' body types without expressing any judgment of the film. +0.000 0.354 0 8 thread link
And for that reason, I’m out.negative negative “I’m out” signals rejection of the film rather than interest or recommendation. +0.000 0.333 0 9 thread link
I made the same mistake. Wondered when Bryce lost the thiccness, respectfullyneutral no_verdict Comments on Bryce’s appearance without expressing an opinion on the film. -0.250 0.316 0 10 thread link
I am NOT Jessica Chastain https://youtu.be/ipObSiFHpyY?is=UNM5RtUTQB8JCpi5neutral no_verdict The comment shares a statement and link without judging the film. +0.000 0.302 0 11 thread link
Ridiculous plot… Bella to babysitter: hey, check out my creepy demonic friend lingering in the house. Babysitter: scared shitless. Probably should tell the parents. Bella (6 yo?) Don’t tell my mom & dad. Babysitter: Cool, back to the party!negative negative Calls the plot ridiculous and mocks the babysitter’s implausible behavior. +0.525 0.289 0 story/writing (+0.25), scares/horror (+0.25) 12 thread link
I was also confused why they needed the babysitter to begin with since they didn't even leave the house.neutral no_verdict Questions a plot detail about the babysitter without expressing an overall judgment of the film. -0.285 0.277 0 13 thread link
Because the parents were getting all kinds of fucked up downstairs and they needed a sober person to watch the kidneutral no_verdict Explains the characters' actions without judging the film. -0.660 0.267 0 14 thread link
Yeah honestly that was pretty responsible. I know they’re supposed to be framed as fairly shitty parents but they’re really not that bad.neutral no_verdict Evaluates the parents’ behavior and characterization, not whether the film itself was good. +0.803 0.258 0 15 thread link
Wow, just realized they learned from the time they they drank wine and the daughter got a scar from falling off a wire fence or something.neutral no_verdict The commenter notes a plot connection without expressing an opinion on the film's quality. +0.494 0.250 0 16 thread link
I didn't think they were supposed to be taken as shitty parents tbh, I thought they were flawed but sincerely loving caretakers doing their genuine bestneutral no_verdict Interprets the parents' characterization without expressing an opinion on the film's quality. +0.932 0.243 0 17 thread link
The book explained it better, but they were drinking and smoking and wanted someone to watch their kid while they did so.neutral no_verdict Explains characters' motivations and references the book without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.238 0.236 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.24) 18 thread link
The parents generally kinda suck but in the books it's shown that they regularly like to get drunk and high right beside their kid, and they do it even after knowing about the monster situation!neutral no_verdict Criticizes the parents’ behavior and discusses the book, without judging the film itself. -0.237 0.229 0 19 thread link
I kinda assumed the babysitter just chalked it up to seeing things. Would you tell someone that you saw a demon ghost for like 3 seconds or would you assume the kid put the imagery in your head and all you saw was your imagination.neutral no_verdict Discusses the babysitter’s interpretation of an event without judging the film. +0.052 0.224 0 20 thread link
It's not really ridiculous, the babysitter only sees it for a couple moments before being called down by the parents. That's not really long enough to process if you're just seeing things or not. Plus, the parents are actively hosting a party and clearly weren't available to…neutral no_verdict Defends a scene's plausibility without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.790 0.218 0 21 thread link
And then Jessica Chastain turned herself into a toilet, funniest shit I’ve ever seenneutral no_verdict An absurd joke about Jessica Chastain, not a clear assessment of the film. +0.000 0.213 0 22 thread link
This happens in the book as well actually lol and somehow it’s very effective on paperneutral no_verdict Praises the scene's effectiveness in the book, without judging the film. +0.807 0.209 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.81) 23 thread link
It’s legitimately the best jump scare I’ve ever read.neutral no_verdict Praises a jump scare in something they read, not the film itself. +0.250 0.204 0 scares/horror (+0.25) 24 thread link
This happens in the book sorta and it's probably the most terrifying scene as wellneutral no_verdict Discusses a terrifying scene in the book without judging the film itself. +0.493 0.200 0 scares/horror (+0.49), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.49) 25 thread link
I read the book but I dont remember that part?neutral no_verdict The commenter discusses remembering the book, without judging the film. +0.000 0.196 0 26 thread link
It was so scary. Bela sits down to go to the bathroom in the dark and feels hair and realizes she’s sitting on Other Mommy’s lappositive positive Calling the film so scary praises its horror effectiveness, illustrated by a frightening scene. +0.248 0.192 0 scares/horror (+0.25) 27 thread link
Haven't seen this movie yet but in the book it's more like the toilet transforms into Other Mommy when Bela sits on it – I have no clue why they thought the other way around would be scary if that really happens lolneutral no_verdict Hasn't seen the film; speculates about an adaptation choice based on the book. +0.775 0.189 0 scares/horror (+0.78), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.78) 28 thread link
The Other Mommy is a mixed bag for me Jessica Chastain is great as The Other Mommy I appreciate the jump scare in the trailer was shown in the first 15 mins and it leads to the title drop but the movie wasn't scary after that The movie keeps spinning its wheels after the first…negative negative Despite praising performances and standout moments, they find later acts weak and conclude the story fails to make it work. +0.014 0.186 1 29 thread link
The ghost hunter scene is where this movie really lost me. It started off depicting an ordinary middle class family who is being haunted by a supernatural force… Kinda an interesting start. And at some point they randomly arrive at the grandmother’s haunted mansion at the top…negative negative An initially interesting premise gave way to plot developments they found random and inconsistent, losing their engagement. -0.847 0.183 0 30 thread link
They were definitely above middle class that house was huge, one partner didn't even work, and bro has rich friends. Bro was like the poorest rich guy but they had money.neutral no_verdict Discusses the characters' wealth and living situation without evaluating the film. +0.768 0.180 0 31 thread link
I was going "everyone in this movie is rich af." When I saw thier houses.neutral no_verdict Observes the characters' wealth and houses without evaluating the film. +0.557 0.177 0 32 thread link
The book has a seance that fails, priests who refuse to help, ghost hunters just trying to go viral, and a ritual that fails. The parents try everything to save their kiddo in the book.neutral no_verdict Discusses events and the parents’ efforts in the book without judging the film. -0.494 0.174 0 faithfulness/adaptation (-0.75), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.49) 33 thread link
There's a ghost hunter in the book as well. I actually kinda liked it in that, if you were in that kinda situation, you would inevitably turn to occult and ghost hunter type people cos why wouldn't you. The book really sells the idea of trying literally every possible solution…neutral no_verdict Discusses and praises elements of the book without judging the film itself. -0.151 0.171 0 34 thread link
Okay but like that Exorcist trailer though 👀neutral no_verdict Comments on an Exorcist trailer, not the film Other Mommy. +0.572 0.169 0 35 thread link
Laurence Fishburne reprising his role as fbi agent overseeing serial killersneutral no_verdict The comment jokes about Laurence Fishburne's recurring role without evaluating the film. -0.649 0.167 0 36 thread link
River didn't look bad eitherneutral no_verdict Comments on River's appearance, not the film's quality or whether they recommend it. +0.431 0.164 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.43) 37 thread link
Give me a movie that tries to be a se7en or a zodiac and I'm in every time. I love detectives solving murders that are beyond evil. In fact if anyone has other movies like that let me know. I think Spiral is the only one I've watched besides those.neutral no_verdict Expresses enthusiasm for detective murder mysteries generally, without judging this particular film. -0.077 0.162 0 38 thread link
girl with a dragon tattoo, longlegs, the wailing, insomnia, frailty, from hell, memories of murder, the exorcist iiineutral no_verdict Lists other movie titles without expressing any judgment of Other Mommy. -0.883 0.160 0 39 thread link
I think the very format of being a movie loses some of the best parts of the book. In the book it's described that in the beginning, Other Mommy would say nothing and simply stare from the cupboard at ~4 year old Bela, and Bela being so young didn't realise this was weird or…negative negative Argues the movie format loses the book’s best elements and that the horror works much better in prose. -0.732 0.158 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.44), scares/horror (-0.78), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.78), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.60) 40 thread link
Exactly. The real horror of the book is how normal and unremarkable Other Mommy is to Bela until Other Mommy’s routine changes and she starts appearing in places she never was before. Also, I’m kind of disappointed that a party guest wasn’t the first adult to see Other Mommy. I…negative negative Expresses disappointment that the film omitted a tension-building moment from the book. +0.275 0.156 0 scares/horror (+0.42) 41 thread link
I suddenly want a Junji Ito manga adaption of the story.neutral no_verdict Expresses interest in a Junji Ito adaptation, without judging this film. +0.077 0.154 0 42 thread link
I don't know if this is the best way to describe it, but the movie had an almost uncanny valley feel to it. The way the characters spoke to each other, the things they said, the quick transitions between locations. I felt like I wasn't watching a real movie at times. I normally…negative negative Criticizes unnatural dialogue and abrupt transitions, finding the film too sparse in lore and dialogue. +0.214 0.152 0 story/writing (-0.25), scares/horror (-0.25), direction/tone (-0.25), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.25) 43 thread link
It felt like they recorded a bunch of trailers and clipped them togethernegative negative Criticizes the film as disjointed, like trailers clipped together rather than a cohesive movie. +0.361 0.151 0 44 thread link
When a movie is like this I call it a series of horror vignettes. The Nun was just a series of horror vignettes.neutral no_verdict Describes the film as a series of horror vignettes without explicitly praising or criticizing it. +0.361 0.149 0 scares/horror (+0.36) 45 thread link
That's a Rob Savage trademark, he's one of the most confusing horror directors working right now, everything he's directed is edited like that.neutral no_verdict Discusses the director’s trademark editing style without expressing an overall judgment of this film. -0.720 0.147 0 scares/horror (-0.72), direction/tone (-0.72) 46 thread link
Absolutely this. The Boogeyman, his other horror film, was not well done. It’s mid at best. The minute I saw he was doing this one I lowered my expectations. Still didn’t like it. Maybe he gets his shit together someday and makes a classic, but this ain’t it.negative negative Explicitly says they still disliked this film despite lowered expectations and that it falls short. -0.053 0.146 0 scares/horror (-0.21) 47 thread link
Once they went to grandma's castle mansion next to the lighthouse by the sea, I could no longer take any of it seriously, and I was barely holding on already. The batshit seance scene is wear it really jumped off a cliff. It's not grounded in any kind of reality, and there is…negative negative Criticizes absurd plotting, inconsistent tone, weak material, and distracting CGI, despite occasional praise for Chastain’s creepiness. +0.948 0.144 0 direction/tone (-0.45), performances (+0.27), visuals/cinematography (+0.27), scares/horror (+0.27) 48 thread link
I was thinking at some point I was watching a AI film because of the quick transitions and how sometimes they were talking ... it felt weirdnegative negative The commenter criticizes the film's quick transitions and unnatural dialogue as weird and AI-like. +0.000 0.143 0 49 thread link
Really big fan of the way this got down to brass tacks in having the parents very quickly be in the loop on the supernatural bullshit that's going on rather than it being a drawn-out "oh, honey, there's no such thing as Other Mommy, it's just your imagination" kind of thing…positive positive Praises the film for quickly involving the parents in supernatural events rather than prolonging a familiar disbelief trope. -0.232 0.141 0 50 thread link
Yeah this was super refreshingpositive positive Calling the film super refreshing expresses clear approval. +0.727 0.140 0 51 thread link
What I like about the movie is that the monster is out in the open for everyone to see instead of something that hides from everyone. Key differences from the book since that’s what a lot comments are about: Other Mommy is a bird-like creature in appearance in the book. Other…positive positive Explicitly likes the movie’s openly visible monster; the rest discusses plot and book differences without criticism. -0.897 0.139 2 52 thread link
I don’t remember having an actual canon appearance in the book besides shapeshifting. Other Mommy impersonates Grandma in the book, it’s the biggest twist of the final act. Everyone dies at the end of the book too and Bella switches with her by saying yes in that one too. The…neutral no_verdict Discusses the book’s plot and ending without expressing a judgment of the film. +0.284 0.137 2 53 thread link
I don’t remember having an actual canon appearance in the book besides shapeshifting. Copying from other comment: The books have a more bizarre and incomplete description. At one point it's mentioned that she might be blue, and has hairy arms and other parts, implying some sort…neutral no_verdict Discusses the book’s creature descriptions and effectiveness, without judging the film itself. -0.841 0.136 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.60) 54 thread link
Wow, that is a crazy ending in the book. No wonder people online were talking about how the movie would tackle it I honestly like grim endings like that and I personally would have preferred it. But I know for sure general audiences would have hated this bleak conclusion.neutral no_verdict Discusses the book’s ending and a preferred adaptation choice without judging the film overall. -0.382 0.135 1 55 thread link
Bad movie and I loved it. It was just so fucking fun and funny. The entire theater was cracking up at all the ridiculous shit constantly happening. The movie wastes zero time in getting started and once it does, it's just a barrage of crazy shit with nothing making any sense,…positive positive Explicitly loved it, praising its humor, relentless absurdity, campy horror, and entertaining set pieces. -0.667 0.134 0 humor (+0.79), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.66) 56 thread link
Did you post this exact comment on another thread or are you a botneutral no_verdict The comment questions another user's posting behavior without judging the film. +0.000 0.132 0 57 thread link
Exact same comment, no reason to make two different comments on different discussion threadsneutral no_verdict Discusses posting the same comment across threads without expressing any opinion on the film. -0.296 0.131 0 58 thread link
This was marketed like any other supernatural entity movie so I was expecting that going in and that ended after the title screen. It took a while for me to adjust, but it's a monster movie. I think using that lens is that made it a fun watch. There was still a few things wrong…positive positive They found it a fun watch despite flaws and an initial adjustment to its monster-movie approach. +0.703 0.130 1 59 thread link
So...Ursula cheated on her ex-husband with Daddo, she then has a baby by someone else but Daddo being the upstanding doormat that he is stays to raise the kid and she rewards him by cheating on him with his best friend⁉️ I don't think the Other Mommy was the problem broskineutral no_verdict Criticizes a character’s infidelity and discusses the plot without judging the film itself. +0.686 0.129 0 60 thread link
It's fairly obvious why Other Mommy exists because Bela's mom is a royal bitch: she's condescending and rude, cheats on her husband, had a baby from a ex and refused to tell her kid the truth, has no interest in spending time with her kid.neutral no_verdict Criticizes Bela's mother and explains Other Mommy's existence without judging the film itself. -0.900 0.128 0 61 thread link
I think it’s why OM was attracted there in the first place. She did even say it, that she sensed heart break imminent and wanted to “save” Bella from it.neutral no_verdict Discusses a character’s motivations and plot details without evaluating the film. +0.791 0.127 0 62 thread link
To clarify, shes the daughter of her ex-husband. So that's why Daddo was accepting. He thought it was his, realized "oh it's from the dude she cheated on me with" and was all "well I want to be a dad so why not". That's why he's not upset of her not being his. He knows he was…neutral no_verdict Analyzes characters’ motivations and plot events without judging the film’s quality or recommending it. -0.947 0.126 1 63 thread link
It was... not good. I appreciate that they didn't go for the tired trope of "nobody believes this thing is real" and jumped straight to, "oh it's fucking real and what do we do about it?" but there was so much behavior that just came out bizarre because they believed this thing…negative negative Explicitly calls it not good and extensively criticizes implausible character behavior despite appreciating one avoided trope. +0.970 0.125 1 action/fights (-0.68), direction/tone (-0.68), visuals/cinematography (+0.76), scares/horror (+0.76) 64 thread link
When they set out all the weapons they had in the house on a table?? Like did you not see frank unsuccessfully try to shoot the entity? You’re just giving it sharp things to kill you with!neutral no_verdict Questions the characters’ weapon choices against the entity without judging the film itself. +0.400 0.124 0 65 thread link
I mean at that point they had basically given up. Running away failed, going to the exorcist failed, they straight up said "We might as well go home and be comfortable" They weren't really expecting to win, they were just trying to go down swingingneutral no_verdict Explains the characters’ motivations and actions without judging the film. +0.581 0.123 0 66 thread link
I immediately thought of when the ghost hunter guy said they can fling shit up to 100mph lolneutral no_verdict Recalls a character's line without expressing an opinion on the film. -0.477 0.122 0 67 thread link
A lot of the decisions you just described can likely be explained with them trying to keep some semblance of normalcy for Bela Especially with their little “party” before the final fight when Bela calls them out and says they could stop pretending As for the strangers at the…neutral no_verdict Explains characters’ decisions and reactions without expressing an overall judgment of the film. -0.564 0.121 0 action/fights (-0.53) 68 thread link
Two things i love about the movie: 1. There is no waste of time in letting the parent believe their kid. just see it for themselves and go with the “nah fuck that i’m out of the house” 2. “Omg we forgot Vulchy” “Ye fuck that too honey”positive positive Explicitly loves two aspects of the movie, praising the parents’ reactions and humorous dialogue. -0.120 0.120 0 69 thread link
What the fuck was up with the scene in the playplace where she was bisected???neutral no_verdict Expresses shock and asks about a scene without judging the film's quality. -0.617 0.120 0 70 thread link
Other Mommy didn't fully understand human physiology and/or reality. She had captured Bella but didn't want to tip that off to her father, so created a sort of decoy in his line of sight. But there was a pole in the direct line of vision and so the decoy was incomplete where he…neutral no_verdict Explains a scene and character behavior without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.722 0.119 0 71 thread link
I think thats it but they really overdid the visuals for that in a way where that didn't come across at all.negative negative Criticizes excessive visuals for obscuring the intended meaning. +0.000 0.118 0 72 thread link
It came across that way to me completelyneutral no_verdict Expresses agreement with unspecified context, without judging the film. +0.000 0.117 0 73 thread link
Maybe I'm a dunce or something but I found it to be good and actually recommended it to people. I think there's a lack of empathy for the story being told here. There's a marriage that started off on the wrong foot. Unwanted motherhood. An affair. This is all happening while…positive positive Explicitly calls it good, recommended it, and rates it 8/10 despite criticizing rushed character development. +0.962 0.116 0 story/writing (-0.32), story/writing (+0.41), pacing/length (+0.41), story/writing (+0.42) 74 thread link
Personally, I think it falls down at the third act, but up until that point, I found it to be pretty entertaining. Sure, this thing’s nothing too extraordinary in a year full of strong horror flicks, but it’s certainly not a 19% Rotten Tomatoes/39 Metacritic level of trash in…neutral mixed Finds most of it entertaining and defends it against harsh reviews, but criticizes the third act and overall unoriginality. +0.973 0.115 0 scares/horror (+0.86) 75 thread link
Nah bro honestly I loved the film and will recommend it to others! 7.5/10 is my rating.positive positive Explicitly loved the film, would recommend it, and rated it 7.5/10. +0.852 0.115 0 76 thread link
Pardon my take on this film but the real demon is the mother: She cheated on her ex husband with her current husband. She had her exes baby and started a family and decided to cheat on this family too? Hell nah she’s the real villain. EDIT: Also the final scene with her husband…neutral no_verdict Criticizes the mother's behavior and discusses the ending, without judging the film's quality or recommending it. -0.967 0.114 1 77 thread link
Reminded me of advice I got in my teens, don't recall from who. If they cheat to be with you they'll cheat on you.neutral no_verdict Shares relationship advice prompted by the film without expressing an opinion on its quality. -0.718 0.113 0 78 thread link
I loved it! Pleasantly surprised they didn't spend half the movie with nobody believing the kid.positive positive Explicitly loved the film and praised its avoidance of a prolonged disbelief trope. +0.848 0.113 0 79 thread link
The movie wasn’t great, but I loved that aspect. When they showed the dad seeing the entity that early it was a nice surprise. Fully went in expecting the typical kid’s making it up route we’re used to.negative negative Overall calls the movie not great, despite praising its early reveal and avoidance of a familiar trope. +0.935 0.112 0 80 thread link
Damn I did not think this was that bad at all. I really liked that it avoided a lot of tropes in these types of movies. Things that many movies draw out for their whole runtime were resolved in minutes. Even the last shot worked for me on an emotional level as opposed to a…positive positive Liked its avoidance of tropes and emotionally effective ending; overall found it decent despite modest expectations. -0.813 0.111 0 81 thread link
I feel like the ending was really sad. It seemed obvious that she was just faking it and still didn't really want to be there.neutral no_verdict Describes the ending’s sadness and interprets a character’s feelings without judging the film’s quality. -0.629 0.110 1 82 thread link
Why doesn't this woman just divorce and live on her own and pay child support? It's modern era 2020's she can leave if she wants to. Be an adult instead of stewing in misery. Leave if you're really so unhappy. She's also the money maker so she's not fuckin trapped lol. I don't…neutral no_verdict Criticizes a character’s choices and parenting, without judging the film itself. -0.870 0.110 0 83 thread link
Another aspect I really liked was just how physical and real Other Mommy was, like actually going around and having physical effects on the real world in ways that cause the police to turn up and such. Very rarely did she do something that was just an illusion. She was…positive positive Praises the monster’s physical presence and originality, despite noting some boilerplate horror elements. +0.817 0.109 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.68) 84 thread link
I was trying to brainstorm what type of supernatural creature she’s the closest too, and I think she’s like a Hag. I know that’s not a ghost (as the ghost hunters call her) but I think that her MO and a lot of her features fit. 1) Hags are known for kidnapping children and…neutral no_verdict Analyzes the creature’s folklore connections and appearance without judging the film’s quality. +0.927 0.108 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.67), story/writing (+0.67), direction/tone (+0.67) 85 thread link
This movie is absolutely insane, sometimes in good ways, sometimes in bad ways. It was doing too much and too little at the same time. Chastain gives a killer performance though, bravo. I like that everyone can just see the entity off the bat. Hate how they dealt with that…positive positive Calls it fun overall and rates it 6/10, despite substantial criticism of its execution. -0.201 0.108 0 performances (-0.65) 86 thread link
Kinda crazy that like 2/3 of the trailer was not used in the actual movieneutral no_verdict Notes differences between the trailer and finished film without expressing approval or disapproval of the movie. +0.033 0.107 0 87 thread link
I’m micro analyzing the affair plot but was uncle frank just being super diabolical naming the places in his living room that could be used as a bed? he was definitely taunting himneutral no_verdict Analyzes a character's behavior and the affair plot without judging the film. +0.872 0.107 0 story/writing (+0.75) 88 thread link
The Coraline comparisons are driving me crazy. I’ve read and loved the book source material, and this is wholly different. People say that it’s copying Coraline, but that’s only because of the name “Other Mommy.” However, “Other Mommy” is the best name for a woman-like monster…neutral no_verdict Defends the title and disputes Coraline comparisons, but gives no overall judgment of the film. +0.820 0.106 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.60) 89 thread link
I know I'm in the minority but i really enjoyed it. I very much appreciated how they completely skipped over the "Nothing is happening, we just need to ignore it" phase that every single one of these movies has. First time I've seen that I think. They were like OH SHIT from the…positive positive Explicitly enjoyed the film and was impressed overall, praising its pacing and subversions despite minor criticism. +0.955 0.105 0 90 thread link
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Unpopular opinion: one of my favorite movies this year. I’m so tired of the same jumpscares, cliches, and cinematography. I absolutely think they marketed this movie wrong and pulled in the wrong audience for the movie. If we’re being realistic and judging in that manner, this…positive positive Calls it one of their favorite movies this year and incredibly underrated, defending its creative choices despite poor marketing. -0.695 0.104 2 visuals/cinematography (-0.49), scares/horror (-0.49) 92 thread link
Very disappointing, the trailer was much better than the movie and it was misleading. There is absolutely no suspense at all because everyone knows about Other Mommy in the first 5 minutes. The majority of the movie should have been tense not knowing if it was Other Mommy or…negative negative Explicitly disappointed, criticizing the misleading trailer, lack of suspense and scares, clichéd resolution, and unexplained scene. -0.942 0.104 1 scares/horror (-0.61) 93 thread link
I haven’t seen it and by all accounts it’s not good but I am tired of horror movies that spend a lot of runtime leading on if the monster is real and/or no one believing the main character. You can still have tension without using those tropes.neutral no_verdict Hasn't seen the film; relays others' opinions and criticizes general horror tropes rather than judging this film. -0.883 0.103 0 story/writing (-0.81), pacing/length (-0.81), scares/horror (-0.81), scares/horror (-0.32) 94 thread link
Jessica and the kid actor did a great job with a ridiculous and inconsistent script. Lots of the plots serve no purpose. Like the conjuring story line. As a 90-minute movie it felt like 2 hours. The demon / other mommy should’ve stayed looking like the real mommy for it to make…negative negative Praises acting but criticizes the inconsistent script, pointless subplots, sluggish pacing, and demon depiction. +0.509 0.103 0 performances (+0.38), story/writing (+0.38), story/writing (+0.36) 95 thread link
I guess I'm in the minority here thinking that it was a pretty great film, a solid 8/10 for me, maybe 7/10 on a rewatch. Maybe it's because my takeaway was that it's not a horror film, it's a supernatural film with horror elements like 1408, Black Phone, Doctor Sleep, etc. The…positive positive Calls it a great film, rates it 8/10, and praises performances, direction, and character-driven storytelling despite minor flaws. +0.987 0.102 1 scares/horror (+0.36), scares/horror (+0.73), performances (+0.40), performances (+0.59), visuals/cinematography (+0.49), direction/tone (+0.49), scares/horror (+0.73) 96 thread link
Jessica fire your agent you are so talented you deserve much morenegative negative Saying Jessica deserves better material and should fire her agent implies the film is beneath her talent. +0.429 0.102 0 97 thread link
So many set ups and subversions, this movie was great The bear left at home and the parents not giving two fucks And then the set up of the guys house getting locked down and the mom immediately just unlocking everything with the passcode LOLpositive positive Explicitly calls the movie great and enthusiastically praises its setups and subversions. +0.846 0.101 0 98 thread link
Overall 6/10, it had decent acting, some small points that I thought were funny (and were intended to be funny) a decent premise and buildup, but a lackluster finish. I liked how in the kitchen scene, they added little details to show that it was the Other Mommy. Wanting to…neutral mixed Rates it 6/10, praising acting and inventive scenes while criticizing the lackluster finish and unsupported narrative resolution. +0.993 0.101 3 performances (+0.44), humor (+0.44), story/writing (-0.56), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.21), visuals/cinematography (+0.62), direction/tone (+0.44), humor (+0.66) 99 thread link
I will say there are some things about this movie I appreciate from a plot trope perspective. There are so many movies like this, in the sense that there's a threat one character is aware of, that you expect certain things like for that character to be doubted most the movie…negative negative Appreciates early escalation and imagery, but finds the film incoherent, derivative, and lacking substance overall. +0.972 0.100 1 story/writing (+0.40), performances (+0.87), scares/horror (+0.87), story/writing (+0.27), scares/horror (+0.27), visuals/cinematography (+0.20), scares/horror (+0.20) - Verity36 · conf 1.00
Reddit 18% positive across 98 comments; praised for humor, visuals/cinematography; gripes about story/writing, faithfulness/adaptation; audiences (71%) like it far more than critics (31%); CinemaScore C+; -51% vs last week (22 days in release).
Under the hood
Signals → composite
signal raw normalized 0-100 weight effective weight contribution reddit 17.8% of weighted comments positive (n=98) 17.8 0.45 0.450 8.01 audience RT audience 71% 71.0 0.20 0.200 14.20 critics RT Tomatometer 31% 31.0 0.20 0.200 6.20 cinemascore CinemaScore C+ 55.0 0.05 0.050 2.75 boxoffice holdover: 50 + (pct_lw + 50) * 1.25, clamped 0-100 (-50% -> 50, -30% -> 75, -70% -> 25) 49.1 0.10 0.100 4.91 composite (sum of contributions) 36.07 → 36.1 effective weight = weight / sum of weights of available signals (missing signals are dropped, not zeroed).
Confidence
coverage 1.0 (sum of available weights) × thread factor 1.0 (min(1, 0.5 + n/120), n=98) = 1.0
Bucket: Skip
Watch this: all must pass
rule value score >= 90.45 (max(75, Q3 of this slate)) 36.1 fail confidence >= 0.55 1.0 pass Reddit thread data present True pass |RT audience - critics| < 30 40.0 fail Reddit consensus >= 0.15 (not evenly split) 0.644 pass Skip: all must pass
rule value score < 55 36.1 pass confidence >= 0.45 1.0 pass Box office
field value daily 1028056.0 theaters 2442.0 per_theater 421 days 22 pct_lw -50.7 lw_daily 2086127.0 lw_theaters 3072.0 theater_change -20.5 method holdover: 50 + (pct_lw + 50) * 1.25, clamped 0-100 (-50% -> 50, -30% -> 75, -70% -> 25) score 49.1 Sources
- BOM daily chart row (rank 8): https://www.boxofficemojo.com/date/2026-10-23/ 2026-10-25T04:25:36-04:00
- RT page: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/verity — matched by browse tile, exact title; values read from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/browse/movies_in_theaters/sort:popular?page=3 2026-10-25T02:39:07-04:00
- r/movies thread: Official Discussion - Verity [SPOILERS] posted 2026-10-02T02:08:52+00:00 (-1 days vs BOM release 2026-10-02, date check pass)
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- CinemaScore: C+ from 'Verity' gets a C+ on CinemaScore posted 2026-10-03T03:29:03+00:00 (matched “C+ on CinemaScore”)
Other-sub posts considered (25)
Reddit sentiment
98 comments scored (98 thread + 0 other-sub posts at weight 0.5). positive 10 / neutral 50 / negative 38. weighted positive 1.355 vs negative 6.253 → pos_share 0.178 → community score 17.8. consensus 0.644 = |pos − neg| / (pos + neg) weighted (v1 sd formula would give 0.201). Comment model: stance. 26 spoiler sentences dropped from theme mining.
theme sentence hits positive weight negative weight verdict story/writing 20 1.095 2.296 gripe performances 11 0.637 0.853 gripe humor 10 1.125 0.257 praised faithfulness/adaptation 10 0.42 1.341 gripe visuals/cinematography 4 0.347 0.18 praised pacing/length 2 0.102 0.128 music/score 1 0.106 0 direction/tone 1 0.107 0 praised: ≥3 hits and ≥65% of weight positive. gripe: ≥3 hits, ≥45% negative and negative weight > 0.3.
Comments (100): label used, model verdict + rationale, VADER (for comparison), rank weight, spoiler flag, themes fed
rank source excerpt label (used) verdict rationale VADER (not used) weight spoiler sents themes fed (sentence score) 0 thread link
Ruining your marriage and dying because you didn’t tell your husband it was opposite dayneutral no_verdict Jokes about plot events without expressing an opinion on the film's quality. -0.250 1.000 0 1 thread link
"Let me explain" could've easily be "It was fake!" or "it was a writing exercise!".neutral no_verdict Suggests alternative character dialogue without expressing an overall judgment of the film. -0.315 0.707 0 story/writing (-0.32) 2 thread link
If he didn't pause to let her explain, I don't think he would have paused after either of those.neutral no_verdict Discusses a character’s likely actions without judging the film. +0.000 0.577 0 3 thread link
Not to mention, she also could have at least tried to speak to him about it anytime between: Him initially discovering the writing on the computer The moment she later realized that he thought it was real. Like why would you just let your husband think that and not clarify?…neutral no_verdict Criticizes a character’s choices and theorizes about the manuscript, without judging the film overall. +0.690 0.500 0 4 thread link
I dont get it. If Verity was waiting for her chance to escape and was afraid of her husband, why didn't see reveal herself to Lowen when it was just them in the house alone.neutral no_verdict Questions a character's actions and plot logic without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.178 0.447 1 5 thread link
First thing I said to my wife when we got out of the movie. Second was why did Lowen giving him a manuscript he'd already seen make him all of a sudden believe she wasn't incapacitated. Third was when did Lowen become someone that encourages murder.negative negative Questions implausible plot developments and inconsistent characterization, indicating dissatisfaction with the film's writing. +0.251 0.408 0 6 thread link
"why did Lowen giving him a manuscript he'd already seen make him all of a sudden believe she wasn't incapacitated" - My take is that he saw this an another opportunity to kill her with justification from Lowen this time. So he acted shocked as a performance for Lowen because…neutral no_verdict Offers a theory about a character's motives and actions without judging the film. +0.618 0.378 0 performances (-0.37) 7 thread link
In the book, he doesn’t act shocked. He’s more neutral and immediately asks “where did you get this?”neutral no_verdict Describes a character’s reaction in the book without judging the film. -0.318 0.354 0 faithfulness/adaptation (-0.32) 8 thread link
We are supposed to feel that Lowen is transforming into Verity and that includes the capacity for homicide. I do not believe the movie actually pulled this off, though.negative negative They criticize the film for failing to convincingly portray Lowen’s transformation into Verity. +0.000 0.333 0 9 thread link
In the book, no. The manuscript is so much more fucked up that it makes a little sense why Lowen would think she deserves to die. In the movie, I didn’t feel the same motive. I was disgusted reading the book.negative negative Criticizes the movie for failing to establish Lowen’s motive as convincingly as the book. -0.922 0.316 0 faithfulness/adaptation (-0.53) 10 thread link
yeah they sanitized it so bad. I was disappointed that they completely skipped over the wire hanger abortion attempt, like they didn’t even ALLUDE to it!negative negative Expresses disappointment that the adaptation sanitized the material and omitted a significant disturbing scene. -0.635 0.302 0 11 thread link
because colleen hoover is a very bad writer lol like how do you lead up to such a big thing and not cover obvious plot holes 😀neutral no_verdict Criticizes Colleen Hoover’s writing and plot holes without clearly judging the film itself. +0.506 0.289 0 story/writing (+0.51) 12 thread link
Colleen Hoover believed the manuscript, not the letter, which was to manipulate Lowen after Verity saw Lowen get Jeremy. According to that view it's not a plot holeneutral no_verdict Explains a plot interpretation and addresses an alleged plot hole without judging the film overall. +0.000 0.277 0 13 thread link
Why is she casually leaving story exercises about murdering her daughter around the house for her husband or anyone else to read? If she could move and talk the whole time why not just explain the situation to Lowen when you get the chance? Or your nurse, who is conveniently…negative negative Criticizes implausible character decisions and the nurse’s convenient absences as contrived storytelling. -0.484 0.267 0 story/writing (-0.56) 14 thread link
It’s dumb but as she says, he didn’t like to read her work. Sucks that the one time he does is when she’s writing fiction about their lives like it’s real.neutral no_verdict Discusses a character’s actions and plot circumstances without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.273 0.258 0 15 thread link
why didnt she leave when they were out on a date for the birthday 😂neutral no_verdict Questions a character's decision without expressing an opinion on the film. +0.654 0.250 0 16 thread link
Ending it on the Hot Ones clip was certainly a choicenegative negative The sarcastic phrasing signals disapproval of the film’s ending choice. +0.340 0.243 1 17 thread link
and the Call Her Daddy clip(s)neutral no_verdict Mentions Call Her Daddy clips without expressing an opinion about the film. +0.000 0.236 0 18 thread link
I laughed out loud when the Hot Ones clip showed up, next few minutes were awkward because I was the only one who reacted that way.neutral no_verdict Describes laughing at a clip and an awkward audience reaction without judging the film. +0.340 0.229 0 humor (+0.34) 19 thread link
It should've shown her tearing up from superhot wings too lol, not sure why they pick Hot Ones just to show her talking normally. It could've been made up podcast/interview or going to big TV shows Jimmy Fallon.negative negative Criticizes the Hot Ones scene as an unnecessary choice that should have been handled differently. +0.211 0.224 0 20 thread link
What happened to the nurse? I feel like she was such a key element with the ending that they realized if she were around, the ending can't make sense no matter what. Either the nurse was in on it with Verity and she would tell the police the whole plot and that she had to have…negative negative Criticizes the ending’s logic, arguing the missing nurse and implausible death circumstances create major plot holes. -0.959 0.218 1 story/writing (-0.89) 21 thread link
The body disposal was when I about gave up the willing suspension of disbelief. Like come on.negative negative Criticizes the body disposal scene as implausible enough to undermine suspension of disbelief. +0.361 0.213 0 22 thread link
why would you Fake a murder for someone who is catatonic and then Immediately follow that with a scene of dumping her in the lake? Like... just... put her back where you found her, and say she passed in her sleep ? Neither is believable, but the fact that she suddenly got out…negative negative Criticizes the film’s plot logic and implausible portrayal of recovery from a catatonic state. -0.746 0.209 0 23 thread link
I threw my arms up when the we’re dumping her in the lake because it made no sense. That son is going to need so much therapy some day and possibly needs to report both his parents for murder.negative negative Criticizes the lake disposal scene as making no sense, indicating dissatisfaction with the film's plotting. -0.848 0.204 0 24 thread link
The thing is no one knew she was catatonic except a select few people. To the world she was just Verity, hence the cop asking asking if they were working on her book together. It makes sense. Her daughter died there, so just looks like a grieving mother’s suicide.neutral no_verdict Explains plot logic and character circumstances without expressing an overall judgment of the film. -0.896 0.200 1 25 thread link
Only if the cops don't talk to the nurse or verify the medical recordsneutral no_verdict Discusses plot plausibility involving police investigation without expressing an overall opinion of the film. +0.000 0.196 0 26 thread link
Then, magically, the two of them are together. No possible motive there....neutral no_verdict Sarcastically discusses characters’ relationship and possible motive without clearly judging the film. -0.296 0.192 0 27 thread link
Well in the book they don’t throw her in the lake lolneutral no_verdict Compares a plot detail with the book without judging the film. +0.599 0.189 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.60) 28 thread link
Small town cops doing everything they possibly can to convince themselves a clear murder is an accident is actually the most realistic part of this movie lolneutral no_verdict Jokes about the realism of the cops’ behavior without expressing an overall judgment of the film. -0.340 0.186 0 29 thread link
Also, there would have been clear bruising her her neck even if he let go.neutral no_verdict Discusses physical consequences of a plot event without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.382 0.183 0 30 thread link
Not to mention they would see she died of asphyxiation. While not always foul play, it would definitely look suspicious. Especially with hubby immediately hooking up with and impregnating the live in hot ghost writer. Just a little suspicious right?neutral no_verdict Discusses suspicious plot circumstances and cause of death without judging the film. -0.838 0.180 1 visuals/cinematography (-0.21) 31 thread link
Bruh when verity suddenly 'woke up' in front of jeremy everyone at my theatre flinched 💀💀💀💀 no amount of book reading could have prepped me for thatneutral no_verdict Describes a startling scene and audience reaction without expressing an overall judgment of the film. -0.296 0.177 0 faithfulness/adaptation (-0.30) 32 thread link
that was the best part of the movie. I read the book before and even I gasped when it happenedpositive positive Praises the movie’s best moment and its surprising impact even after reading the book. +0.637 0.174 0 33 thread link
Josh Hartnett's reaction was amazing.positive positive Praises Josh Hartnett's reaction in the film as amazing. +0.586 0.171 0 34 thread link
He did amazing in this moviepositive positive Praises an actor’s performance in the film, expressing a positive judgment. +0.586 0.169 0 35 thread link
That was actually very well done, entirely down to Hathaway and Hartnett I think. I knew it was coming (also read the book) but it still felt chilling.positive positive Calls the film very well done and praises the performances and chilling impact despite knowing the story. +0.140 0.167 0 36 thread link
a girl screamed so loud in our theater that whole room erupted laughing - it was nice levity hahaneutral no_verdict Describes an amusing audience reaction without judging the film itself. +0.840 0.164 0 humor (+0.84) 37 thread link
"You'll never see Crew or I again." *Crew or me You wouldn't say, "You'll never see I again."neutral no_verdict Corrects a grammatical error in dialogue without expressing an overall opinion of the film. +0.000 0.162 0 38 thread link
I don't know how that made past so many stages of production and no one corrected it! It's even more embarrassing as the character that wrote the letter is an author!negative negative Criticizes an uncorrected production oversight as embarrassing, especially given the letter writer is an author. -0.689 0.160 0 story/writing (-0.49) 39 thread link
Yeah, but it’s Coleen Hoover…neutral no_verdict Dismisses the author without expressing a judgment of the film itself. +0.153 0.158 0 40 thread link
this is just a forever argument with so many incorrect people. thank you.neutral no_verdict The comment references an argument and thanks someone without expressing a judgment of the film. +0.000 0.156 0 41 thread link
One of the laziest twists I've seen. The movie simply presents the twist without attempting to sell it. It's just...there, with the convenient excuse that "we don't know which one is the truth anyway." The Housemaid was dumb fun. This one was just dumb.negative negative Criticizes the lazy, unconvincing twist and dismisses the film as dumb rather than entertaining. -0.660 0.154 1 42 thread link
That’s how it was in the book. It was done equally terribly there as well.negative negative Says the film handled it terribly, just as the book did. -0.361 0.152 0 43 thread link
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In the scene where Verity and Jeremy meet, why does the bartender immediately agree to stop serving her drinks just because Jeremy asks? Was it Jeremy’s party? It didn’t seem like it. Since when does a random guy get to decide whether another customer gets served?neutral no_verdict Questions a scene’s logic without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.722 0.149 0 45 thread link
50 Shades of Grey-esque moment, geniunely thought it was alluding to him being someone powerfulneutral no_verdict Compares a moment to another film and discusses character expectations without judging the film. +0.421 0.147 0 46 thread link
In the book Verity confronted the bartender about it, that he should listen to her and not a random man, because she wanted another drink. Bartender then said he didn’t wanna be involved and directed them to another bar. At that bar, Verity ordered water after Jeremy said he…negative negative Criticizes the film's shortened adaptation of a scene as nonsensical and says it should have been replaced. -0.440 0.146 0 faithfulness/adaptation (-0.20) 47 thread link
Not saying you witnessed an accident is crazy lmao that meeting should’ve been rescheduledneutral no_verdict Comments on characters’ actions and a plot situation without evaluating the film. -0.153 0.144 0 48 thread link
Why did she put the WHITE shirt on whilst she was still covered in blood too?neutral no_verdict Questions a character's clothing choice without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.000 0.143 0 49 thread link
That whole situation pissed me off, it’s not like you overslept, you just saw someone get killed and crushed in front of you spraying you with blood??neutral no_verdict Expresses frustration about a plot situation, not a judgment of the film itself. -0.858 0.141 1 50 thread link
All of that was left in because it matches dakota’s resting bored face and acting / inability to be phased from a man dying in front of her.negative negative Criticizes Dakota's acting as bored and unresponsive, indicating dissatisfaction with the film's performance. -0.586 0.140 0 performances (-0.59) 51 thread link
I laughed so hard when she said in the restaurant she has a resting bored face. Would have been even better if she then looked into the camera and winkedpositive positive They enjoyed the restaurant joke, saying it made them laugh hard. +0.447 0.139 0 52 thread link
Why did Verity's nurse act like Lowen was another caretaker? At 2 points on the film she tells Loren she's leaving and gives her an update on Verity's current condition, and in both cases Lowen seems confused as to why she's being told this. I thought it was going to be…neutral no_verdict Questions plot logic and asks for book explanations without expressing an overall judgment of the film. -0.867 0.137 1 53 thread link
That caretaker was so hilarious , lol Twice she just gives this bland update to Lowen and Lowen goes "okay??" And there's no payoff, hahaneutral no_verdict Amused commentary about the caretaker’s interactions, without a clear judgment of the film overall. +0.629 0.136 0 humor (+0.63) 54 thread link
>when they could’ve just claimed the braindead woman stopped breathing overnight That’s what the book did. Idk why they added the drowning. Maybe their idea of poetic justice?neutral no_verdict Discusses a plot change from the book and speculates about its purpose without judging the film overall. +0.273 0.135 0 faithfulness/adaptation (-0.23) 55 thread link excluded: too short (<15 chars) 56 thread link
Dialogue is in this was hilarious Lowen : "Is that a field ?" Jeremy: "No, it's a lake." Jeremy: "My daughter drowned in a lake last week" Lowen: "No way! My mother died of cancer last week"negative negative Mocks the film’s dialogue as unintentionally hilarious, highlighting awkward exposition and absurd exchanges. -0.888 0.132 1 story/writing (-0.36), humor (-0.36) 57 thread link
Haven’t seen it brought up, but did no one else think her relationship with her agent was weird? I got the impression they were casually sleeping around, before her “you should focus on Becca”.neutral no_verdict Discusses a character relationship and its implications without judging the film. +0.153 0.131 0 58 thread link
They were sleeping together before he met Becca in the book, yes. He seemed even weirder though because his acting was pretty terrible.negative negative Criticises the film's acting as pretty terrible, with no balancing praise. +0.318 0.130 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.40) 59 thread link
sooo bad. Also I couldn’t even hear half his lines, like please enunciate dude..negative negative Calls the film bad and criticizes the actor's unclear delivery. +0.077 0.129 0 60 thread link
Wow so an adult can write a story where the big reveal is "IT WAS OPPOSITE DAY". our movie opens up saying "There's a lot of superlatives that describe you..." Only to then list a bunch of adjectives that are distinctly not superlatives?!?! Why the hell was it suddenly daylight…negative negative Calls the film boring, nonsensical, and without redeeming qualities; rates it 2/10. +0.517 0.128 1 story/writing (+0.89), story/writing (-0.55), story/writing (+0.36), story/writing (-0.38), story/writing (-0.92), pacing/length (-0.92) 61 thread link
The movie is honestly so unintentionally funny. Line deliveries, dialogue, the way people react. The way the caretaker announces her departure to Dakota directly who then looks at her like she's on 'The Office'. How Dakota talks to her lawyer friend about his love life like…negative negative Mocks awkward acting, dialogue, and reactions; the camp-classic prediction reflects unintended comedy rather than praise of the filmmaking. +0.986 0.127 0 humor (+0.73), visuals/cinematography (+0.36) 62 thread link
me and the person sitting beside me (a complete stranger btw) legit laugh out loud when Lowen suddenly gave Jeremy advise on how to strangle Verity to cover tracks.🤣🤦♂️neutral no_verdict Describes laughing at a specific scene without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.778 0.126 0 humor (+0.78) 63 thread link
I laughed out loud when Verity said the babies sleep all night because they were exhausted from crying all day from being ignored. Idk but I was like damn thats funny. And then theater was silent I felt kinda bad for laughing.neutral no_verdict Describes laughing at a disturbing line and the audience reaction, without judging the film overall. +0.127 0.125 0 humor (-0.60), humor (+0.52) 64 thread link
How Dakota talks to her lawyer friend about his love life like they've never talked before. Incredibly awkward. I didnt like the movie but he was her publisher, not lawyer and it was pretyy apparent that they had been casually hooking up but now she said he should try to get…negative negative Explicitly says they didn't like the movie and describes dialogue as incredibly awkward. +0.787 0.124 0 65 thread link
I was always off put by Dakota Johnson’s acting. This movie made me realize she is actually a lizard person pretending to be a human actor. Its the only thing that makes sensenegative negative Mocks Dakota Johnson’s performance in this film as inhuman and unconvincing, implying a negative viewing experience. +0.103 0.123 0 66 thread link
the fake Call Her Daddy podcast and hot wings interview were so fucking weird lmaonegative negative Calls the film’s fake podcast and hot wings interview scenes weird, expressing criticism without praise. +0.443 0.122 0 67 thread link
After this movie I am now convinced Dakota Johnson is secretly a lizard person trying to act like how a human acts. Anne Hathaway sat in a chair for most of the movie and still did better.negative negative Mocks Dakota Johnson’s acting as unnatural, contrasting it unfavorably with Hathaway’s largely seated performance. +0.796 0.121 0 68 thread link
I had so much fun with this movie, especially with that twist, after twist, it felt pretty soapy, but it was addicting. I really like Anne Hathaway's energy in here, it's like she knows the story itself was ridiculous, I kinda wished Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett brought the…positive positive Had fun with the addictive twists and praised Hathaway, despite wishing the other leads matched her energy. +0.883 0.120 1 story/writing (+0.72) 69 thread link
Dakota Johnson and energy just don't mix: I've never seen someone who seems so bored and annoyed to be a millionaire and cast in countless filmsneutral no_verdict Criticizes Dakota Johnson’s general energy and career, without judging this film. -0.543 0.120 0 performances (-0.54) 70 thread link
Her “I have resting boring face” line pretty much breaks the fourth wall.neutral no_verdict Observes a line's fourth-wall implications without judging the film's quality. -0.052 0.119 0 71 thread link
I think the twist in this movie is really just that they want things to feel ambiguous when in reality, the letter she finds that Verity wrote makes zero sense and is almost definitely a lie. The husband’s reaction to Lowen telling him about the manuscript makes zero sense if…negative negative Criticizes the twist’s forced ambiguity and repeatedly argues that key plot points and character motivations make no sense. -0.508 0.118 2 72 thread link
Totally agree, the letter seemed to be adressed to everyone else but Jeremy. Why did she need to explain him things he's already aware of? Why even write him a letter at all and hiding it in the kid's hiding place? That makes no sense and sounds off.negative negative Criticizes the letter’s narrative logic as nonsensical and implausible. -0.782 0.117 0 73 thread link
Why does it always seem like Dakota Johnson is just playing herselfnegative negative Criticizes Dakota Johnson’s performance as lacking range or distinct characterization. +0.511 0.116 0 74 thread link
It's weird because she's actually really funny in interviews and seems quite cool, but her acting is so wooden.negative negative Criticizes the acting as wooden, contrasting it with the actress’s appealing off-screen personality. +0.439 0.115 0 performances (+0.44), humor (+0.44) 75 thread link
Because she can’t actnegative negative Criticizes an actress’s ability, expressing dissatisfaction with the film’s acting. +0.000 0.115 0 76 thread link
The wood biting and peanutbutter knife scenes were hard watches... thanks Bring Her Back PTSDneutral no_verdict Describes disturbing scenes and references another film without judging this film’s quality or recommending it. +0.361 0.114 0 77 thread link
The child sliding the knife in and out of his mouth was gross.neutral no_verdict Describes a scene as gross without judging the film's quality or recommending it. -0.477 0.113 0 78 thread link
Did anyone catch where Jeremy said he had to pull his 8 year old daughter’s body out of the lake, but then she and Crew are twins and he looks 4-5 years old???neutral no_verdict Questions an apparent inconsistency in the twins’ ages without expressing an overall opinion of the film. +0.000 0.113 0 79 thread link
I was thinking the same lol. Caught myself doing mental math anytime crew was on screen. “If the daughter was 8 when she died and it happened last year, that means he must be 9 now. Wait, he looks 6”neutral no_verdict Discusses a character’s apparent age versus the timeline without expressing an overall opinion of the film. -0.202 0.112 1 80 thread link
So like why didn’t she escape when he went to NYC for at least 24 hrs ?neutral no_verdict Asks about a character’s actions without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.541 0.111 0 81 thread link
The book makes it clear she knows she’ll need money so she plans on stealing the advance the publishing company is going to pay Lowen for taking over the series. Also she wants to find and dispose of the manuscript to protect her.neutral no_verdict Discusses the book’s plot and character motivations without judging the film. +0.026 0.110 0 faithfulness/adaptation (-0.36) 82 thread link
Somehow this film made The Housemaid look like Se7en and Sydney Sweeney look like prime Meryl Streep. This film is laughably bad. First off, Dakota Johnson might be the worst actress in Hollywood, so let’s get that out of the way. Her line delivery was some of the most…negative negative Calls it laughably bad and among the year's worst, criticizing acting, writing, and editing despite minor praise. -0.980 0.110 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.61), performances (-0.62), story/writing (+0.20), story/writing (+0.36), story/writing (-0.82), story/writing (-0.48), visuals/cinematography (+0.42) 83 thread link
Why were the baby monitors, that presumably hadn't been used in 8 years and were used in a different house, in such a prominent place in the pantry?neutral no_verdict Questions a specific plot detail without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.318 0.109 0 84 thread link
Plot connivence.negative negative Dismisses the film's plotting as contrived or overly convenient. +0.000 0.108 0 85 thread link
I’m going to be honest, I left feeling a little disappointed. Of course Anne Hathaway’s acting was phenomenal, but I just felt some of the script and dialogue could’ve been betternegative negative Overall disappointment with the film and criticism of its script outweigh praise for Anne Hathaway’s acting. +0.654 0.108 0 performances (+0.59), story/writing (+0.59) 86 thread link
Michael Showalter directed this??neutral no_verdict Expresses surprise about the director without judging the film. +0.000 0.107 0 87 thread link
To be fair I think this was competently directed. The problem is everything else. Maybe what we saw was the best of 50 takes trying to extract something from Dakota until they gave up and canonized her having a resting bored face.negative negative Praises competent direction but criticizes everything else, especially Dakota's performance. +0.402 0.107 0 direction/tone (+0.32) 88 thread link
I ultimately went because I'd seen all of Anne Hathaway's other movies this year in theaters (yes I'm one of the eight people who bought a ticket for Mother Mary), and despite my distaste for Colleen Hoover it seemed a pity not to complete the series. And to her credit, Anne…negative negative Despite praising Hathaway, they call the film a mess, criticize its ending and performances, and find it streaming-quality. +0.959 0.106 1 music/score (+0.74), performances (+0.42) 89 thread link
Dakota's acting is the same dull monotone delivery in every movie I've seen of hers, I'll never be convinced she's a good actress or is even considered one.neutral no_verdict Criticizes Dakota's acting generally, without explicitly judging this film or her performance in it. -0.264 0.105 0 performances (-0.26) 90 thread link
Ending a movie with a Hot Ones interview has to be the funniest thing in cinema historypositive positive Calls the film’s ending the funniest thing in cinema history, expressing enjoyment. +0.557 0.105 1 91 thread link
I enjoyed the movie but it felt drawn out and random at places. The nurse giving Lowen random updates on Verity were odd. Ok Verity is sleeping, why tf would Lowen care? I started to think maybe the nurse knew more than she let on but her character went no where. Lowen and…positive positive Explicitly enjoyed the movie and rated it 6/10, despite substantial criticism of pacing, character development, and plot logic. -0.986 0.104 2 story/writing (-0.42) 92 thread link
Dakota is the same in every movie. Zero range, yet she keeps getting lead roles. Astonishing. Anne understood the assignment, the only good acting performance. The movie was bad, even for a trashy thriller. Maybe different actors for Lowen and Jeremy could have elevated it a…negative negative Explicitly calls the movie bad, criticizing its acting and pacing despite praising Anne's performance. -0.052 0.104 0 performances (+0.44) 93 thread link
I understand, for time, why they cut some stuff but god the book is so much more fucked up and we could have gotten rid of the entire birthday sequence to dive more into the twin girls, her hating both then having the dream then mainly hating Harper and then the other twin…positive positive Explicitly calls it a good movie, despite disappointment with omitted book material and the adaptation’s depth. -0.679 0.103 0 faithfulness/adaptation (-0.93) 94 thread link
I liked it, though it kind of fell apart for me at the end. Hiding that long ass confession note for Jeremy under the floorboards (where Crew apparently has full access) made absolutely no fucking sense to me, nor the idea of writing one's "autobiography" as a complete fiction.…negative negative Despite liking most of it, they ultimately felt disappointed by the ending, implausible plotting, and protagonist. -0.812 0.103 0 story/writing (-0.80) 95 thread link
This is probably not going to appeal to the demographic of /r/movies , and it certainly has its issues, but man. I miss salacious thrillers so much in the studio landscape it was nice to see one that is just that through and through, and I have a lot of thoughts on Colleen…positive positive Enjoys the salacious thriller despite flaws, praising its performances, humor, pacing, and commitment to sexy trash. +0.996 0.102 4 story/writing (+0.61), performances (+0.81), humor (+0.48), performances (+0.49), pacing/length (+0.32) 96 thread link
I think the better ending would have been that Lowen wrote the autobiography to manipulate Jeremy into killing Verity. Verity was actually incapacitated but Lowen was crazy. We find out later she had asked him questions to write the autobiography not to confirm it.neutral no_verdict Proposes an alternative ending without expressing an overall judgment of the film. -0.700 0.102 1 97 thread link
Dakota “Let me step back and interrogate this kid about the tragic / traumatic death of his sister” Johnsonneutral no_verdict Jokes about a character’s insensitive behavior without expressing an overall judgment of the film. -0.891 0.101 1 98 thread link
Anyone else feel like the movie made it seem like the husband had something to do with it all??? The bicycle scene felt planned. He told lowen he didn’t know her until he said her name but later in the movie he said he was the one who actually liked her book? & then when he…neutral no_verdict Discusses plot theories and character motivations without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.653 0.101 1 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.57) 99 thread link
Uhhhh did y'all forget to attach an endingnegative negative Sarcastically criticizes the film for lacking a proper ending. -0.226 0.100 1 - Street Fighter36 · conf 0.95
Reddit 20% positive across 100 comments; praised for humor, music/score; gripes about action/fights, story/writing; audiences (78%) like it far more than critics (41%); -82% vs last week (8 days in release).
Under the hood
Signals → composite
signal raw normalized 0-100 weight effective weight contribution reddit 19.7% of weighted comments positive (n=100) 19.7 0.45 0.474 9.33 audience RT audience 78% 78.0 0.20 0.211 16.42 critics RT Tomatometer 41% 41.0 0.20 0.211 8.63 cinemascore missing — 0.05 0.000 — boxoffice holdover: 50 + (pct_lw + 50) * 1.25, clamped 0-100 (-50% -> 50, -30% -> 75, -70% -> 25) 10.1 0.10 0.105 1.07 composite (sum of contributions) 35.45 → 35.5 effective weight = weight / sum of weights of available signals (missing signals are dropped, not zeroed).
Confidence
coverage 0.95 (sum of available weights) × thread factor 1.0 (min(1, 0.5 + n/120), n=100) = 0.95
Bucket: Skip
Watch this: all must pass
rule value score >= 90.45 (max(75, Q3 of this slate)) 35.5 fail confidence >= 0.55 0.95 pass Reddit thread data present True pass |RT audience - critics| < 30 37.0 fail Reddit consensus >= 0.15 (not evenly split) 0.606 pass Skip: all must pass
rule value score < 55 35.5 pass confidence >= 0.45 0.95 pass Box office
field value daily 2345000.0 theaters 3575.0 per_theater 656 days 8 pct_lw -81.9 lw_daily 12954565.0 lw_theaters 3575.0 theater_change 0.0 method holdover: 50 + (pct_lw + 50) * 1.25, clamped 0-100 (-50% -> 50, -30% -> 75, -70% -> 25) score 10.1 note 2nd week: compared against opening Friday, which includes Thursday previews, so the drop looks steeper Sources
- BOM daily chart row (rank 5): https://www.boxofficemojo.com/date/2026-10-23/ 2026-10-25T04:25:36-04:00
- RT page: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/street_fighter_2026 — matched by browse tile, exact title; values read from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/browse/movies_in_theaters/sort:popular?page=3 2026-10-25T02:39:07-04:00
- r/movies thread: Official Discussion - Street Fighter [SPOILERS] posted 2026-10-16T02:13:03+00:00 (-1 days vs BOM release 2026-10-16, date check pass)
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- CinemaScore: no grade found in r/boxoffice post titles
Other-sub posts considered (24)
Reddit sentiment
100 comments scored (100 thread + 0 other-sub posts at weight 0.5). positive 17 / neutral 33 / negative 50. weighted positive 2.382 vs negative 9.713 → pos_share 0.197 → community score 19.7. consensus 0.606 = |pos − neg| / (pos + neg) weighted (v1 sd formula would give 0.064). Comment model: stance. 5 spoiler sentences dropped from theme mining.
theme sentence hits positive weight negative weight verdict action/fights 45 1.09 4.726 gripe story/writing 30 1.479 2.241 gripe performances 13 0.937 0.63 faithfulness/adaptation 12 0.943 1.245 gripe visuals/cinematography 10 0.318 0.938 humor 9 1.614 0.103 praised music/score 6 1.59 0.627 praised direction/tone 4 0 0.555 scares/horror 2 0.132 0.2 praised: ≥3 hits and ≥65% of weight positive. gripe: ≥3 hits, ≥45% negative and negative weight > 0.3.
Comments (100): label used, model verdict + rationale, VADER (for comparison), rank weight, spoiler flag, themes fed
rank source excerpt label (used) verdict rationale VADER (not used) weight spoiler sents themes fed (sentence score) 0 thread link
They really made it a point to ensure we knew it was the year 1993 at the start of this movie, only to feature a lot of music that came out well after 1993. They even referenced Taco Bell gorditas, which were introduced in 1998. And how were they singing karaoke to 4 Non…negative negative The historical inconsistencies were distracting, conveying criticism of the film despite qualifying their relevance to story quality. +0.426 1.000 0 music/score (+0.57) 1 thread link
I find the fact that you know the release date of the Taco Bell gordita right off the top your head extremely hilarious.neutral no_verdict The comment jokes about someone's Taco Bell knowledge without judging the film. +0.585 0.707 0 humor (+0.58) 2 thread link
I remember exactly where I was, what grade I was in at the time etc lolneutral no_verdict Recalls personal circumstances at the time without expressing an opinion on the film. +0.421 0.577 0 3 thread link
Great grandparents: I remember where I was when I heard about Hitler's death Grandparents: I remember where I was when I heard about JFK's assassination Millenials: I remember where I was when I heard about the twin towers falling u/CincyGamer with a tear rolling down their…neutral no_verdict The comment jokes about historical memories and praises a Gordita, without judging the film. -0.670 0.500 0 4 thread link
Who let the dogs out? Many Men? The music was all over the place, which is crazy because it’s not like they don’t have a game soundtrack to pull fromnegative negative Criticizes the film’s incoherent music choices and failure to use the game soundtrack. -0.595 0.447 0 music/score (-0.54), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.54) 5 thread link
One of the things that frustrates me the most with adaptations of video games is how they seem to refuse to use the soundtracks from the games. The animated Mario movie did the same thing, throwing in modern songs in the background instead of the iconic music from the games.negative negative Expresses frustration with the adaptation's failure to use the game's iconic soundtrack. -0.625 0.408 0 faithfulness/adaptation (-0.62) 6 thread link
They did have the iconic Guile's Theme to introduce him, at least.neutral no_verdict Notes the use of Guile's iconic theme without expressing an overall opinion of the film. +0.000 0.378 0 7 thread link
I actually threw my hands up in disbelief at the "Who Let the Dogs Out" track playing as Ken's entrance music. That version released in October 2000.neutral no_verdict Points out an apparent musical anachronism without expressing an overall opinion of the film. +0.202 0.354 0 music/score (+0.20) 8 thread link
Is it just me or were there an insane amount of time skips/jumps in this. Felt like a ton of scenes were left on the cutting room floor.negative negative Criticizes excessive time jumps and seemingly missing scenes, implying disjointed editing. -0.178 0.333 0 9 thread link
Guile losing to Vega with absolutely no combat shown was mind blowingly weird.negative negative Criticizes the film’s unexplained combat outcome and lack of action shown as mind-blowingly weird. +0.002 0.316 0 10 thread link
I was totally on-board with everything in this movie, until that part. And then story and 'tournament' if you can call it, just rapidly fell apart.negative negative Initially enjoyed it, but says the story and tournament rapidly fell apart. +0.000 0.302 0 11 thread link
Yeah that kind of was the turning point now that I think about it. Second half was really directionless and messy. All those people just randomly dropping out. I mean I get it ... the tournament was just a ruse to get everyone there. But that's such a weird ass plot to have in…negative negative Criticizes the second half as directionless and messy, and the tournament plot as a poor fit for Street Fighter. -0.694 0.289 0 story/writing (-0.59) 12 thread link
100%. It's like... Bison has weapons capable of capturing Ryu, and was able to find him, so it's not like he needed to be drawn out with a tournament... I could forgive it, if the movie didn’t fall apart, because I wasn't expecting uber tight plotting, but just deliver on the…negative negative Criticizes the movie for falling apart and failing to deliver on its setup, despite modest plotting expectations. +0.119 0.277 0 13 thread link
Biggest one was about 70% in, when Ken unmasks himself as infiltrating the jail to save Ryu. How did the movie go from Chun-Li telling him about Bison’s plan to that, did I miss something?neutral no_verdict Asks about a confusing plot transition without expressing an overall judgment of the film. +0.382 0.267 0 14 thread link
The non-existent Guile/Vega fight was the oddest choice in my opinion. I would have liked to see that, since Guile barely got any fighting time.negative negative Criticizes the missing Guile/Vega fight and Guile’s insufficient fighting time as disappointing choices. -0.259 0.258 0 action/fights (-0.38) 15 thread link
It’s a travesty that we didn’t get a Sonic Boom.negative negative Expresses disappointment that the film omitted the iconic Sonic Boom move. -0.572 0.250 0 16 thread link
Should’ve known when one of the trailers had him ranting about how he couldn’t believe Ryu threw a fireball.negative negative “Should’ve known” frames the trailer’s fireball rant as a warning sign of the film’s poor quality. +0.000 0.243 0 17 thread link
that pacing was all over the place. i get they wanted to cover the tournament and the backstory but it felt like watching a highlight reel at some parts. shame cause the fights themselves were actually decent.negative negative Criticizes erratic pacing and highlight-reel storytelling; decent fights do not outweigh the overall disappointment. -0.329 0.236 0 action/fights (-0.70) 18 thread link
I thought the back and forth was just for anime fight development but then the rest of the movie just kept getting more and more confusing. No fight with Bison was just the shitty cherry on top. Shame. I really enjoyed the 1st act for what it was. I have no idea why they didn’t…negative negative Enjoyed the first act, but found the rest increasingly confusing and disappointing, especially the missing Bison fight. -0.520 0.229 0 action/fights (-0.61) 19 thread link
Weirdest part was where Chun-Li looks distraught and defeated in one scene, and it instantly cuts to her walking confidently to her first meeting with M Bison. Was just so weirdly cut because the tone completely flipped. To be honest the editing in this movie reminded me of the…negative negative Criticizes jarring tonal transitions and editing, explicitly saying the filmmakers did a bad job. -0.934 0.224 0 visuals/cinematography (-0.77), direction/tone (-0.64) 20 thread link
Those flashback scenes were fucking incredible. Titmouse does it like nobody else.positive positive Enthusiastically praises the film’s flashback scenes as incredible. +0.361 0.218 0 21 thread link
They really sold me on the idea that this should have been entirely animated. The live action scenes just barely workednegative negative Criticizes the live-action scenes as barely working and suggests the film should have been entirely animated. +0.000 0.213 0 22 thread link
The problem is it cut from serious anime footage to fucking goofy faced Noah Centineo tying to emote and I absolutely could not reconcile the two as the same character.negative negative Criticizes the jarring mismatch between serious anime footage and Noah Centineo’s performance as the same character. -0.625 0.209 0 story/writing (-0.62) 23 thread link
Why tf couldn't we have just gotten that as the entire movie? Prob the best SF has looked animated.negative negative Praises one animated segment while expressing disappointment that the entire movie wasn't like it. +0.637 0.204 0 24 thread link
...Why did Cammy scream in that weird horror movie way when M Bison told her to ready her killer bees or whatever. Like wtfnegative negative Criticizes Cammy’s scream as weird and incongruous, expressing dissatisfaction with the scene. -0.625 0.200 0 scares/horror (-0.42) 25 thread link
Why is Cammy playing such a weird role? I haven't seen any of the previous movies or content outside of SF6 but has she always been a side character?neutral no_verdict Asks about Cammy’s role and franchise history without judging the film overall. +0.193 0.196 0 26 thread link
cammy wasn't in the first few versions of SF2, but she's more famous bc she's the "other"/2nd female character and has a notable design. she's only recently more important in the lore/story, but her role here makes sense bc she was an assassin for bison (who later breaks free)neutral no_verdict Discusses Cammy’s game history and why her film role fits, without judging the film overall. +0.796 0.192 0 story/writing (+0.72), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.72) 27 thread link
Yeah back then they created Chun-li for her legs and Cammy for her ass. Game devs weren't exactly subtle in the 90's.neutral no_verdict Discusses video game character designs, without judging the film. -0.077 0.189 0 28 thread link
You have one of the greatest video game soundtracks...and you're going to have Ken come out to "Who Let the Dogs Out?". Man, fuck this movie.negative negative Criticizes the soundtrack choice and explicitly expresses contempt for the movie. +0.178 0.186 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.64) 29 thread link
Which didn't come out until 2000 and the film took place in 1993 I mean... at least have SOME continuity!negative negative Criticizes the film for an anachronism and lack of continuity. +0.000 0.183 0 30 thread link
I mean them singing and bonding over What’s Up by 4 Non Blondes is a major plot point and that came out in 1993, the year the movie takes place. But they show them singing it in flashbacks from the 80s. Such a lazy fucking movie. He-Man has way more relevance with that song and…negative negative Calls the movie lazy and criticizes anachronistic music, out-of-place song choices, and reliance on stunt casting. -0.876 0.180 0 music/score (-0.34), performances (-0.73) 31 thread link
This is one of the horniest PG-13 movies in recent years, from Ryu vs Honda in the Sauna, Cammy flirted with Chun Li, Don Sauvage licked Cammy’s boots, a dweeb designed Chun Li’s outfit to the M. Bison sniffing Ryu’s feet in the prison, somehow, I cannot believe this is a PG-13…neutral no_verdict Describes sexual content and expresses surprise at the rating and cameos without judging the film’s quality. -0.542 0.177 0 32 thread link
So many shots of Chun Li’s 🍑, not that I was complainingpositive positive Expresses enjoyment of the film’s repeated shots of Chun Li. -0.202 0.174 0 visuals/cinematography (-0.20) 33 thread link
She worked so hard for this movie, it would be a crime if we did not see the results on the big screen.positive positive Encourages seeing the movie on the big screen, framing it as deserving an audience. -0.656 0.171 0 34 thread link
I was kinda shocked she didn't get the spiked cuffs. and that they added full pants to her costumeneutral no_verdict Expresses surprise at costume changes without judging the film's quality or recommending it. -0.252 0.169 0 35 thread link
A guy behind me went "sheeesh" during the scene with the fireplace. Just echoed in the otherwise silent theatre 🤣neutral no_verdict Recounts an audience reaction during a scene without judging the film. +0.494 0.167 0 36 thread link
Don't forget the scene immediately before the Sauna fight, where Chun-Li is entering a steamy shower fully naked on-screen (without any naughty bits showing)... ...which then transitions to Honda's man boobs out on full displayneutral no_verdict Describes a scene and humorous transition without judging the film's quality. -0.234 0.164 0 action/fights (-0.23) 37 thread link
I assume that’s a reference to her shower scene in the animated movie. Did they show her butt in the shower or just her back?neutral no_verdict Asks about a shower scene in the animated movie without expressing an opinion on this film. +0.000 0.162 0 38 thread link
All that and yet the hottest (pun not intended because he never actually breathes any fire) one is probably Dhalsim with his shoulder shimmy.neutral no_verdict Jokes about Dhalsim’s attractiveness and shoulder shimmy without judging the film itself. -0.340 0.160 0 39 thread link
The most egregious I’ve seen in recent memory. It literally just… . It’s so bold I can’t help but be in awe of it. What a movie. A good one? Not really. But what a movie.negative negative Expresses awe at its boldness but explicitly says it is not really a good movie. +0.783 0.158 0 40 thread link
This wasn’t a “good” movie but idk it felt so…. authentic? It didn’t feel like the type of safe 2010s-2020s blockbuster you’d expect it to be. The way they commit to the look of the games even if it’s impossible to make look good in live action, the effort put into the animated…positive positive Despite calling it not good, they admire its authenticity, committed style, distinctive humor, and uniquely human creativity. +0.959 0.156 1 41 thread link
"Authentic" is a good way to put it. Felt like it had actual people understand the assignment on stuff fans wanted to see out of a fighting video game movie - even if fans themselves are not the best judges of filmmaking. I'd put it right up there with the original 90's Mortal…positive positive Praises its authenticity, fan appeal, and charm, explicitly embracing its roughness and imperfections. +0.785 0.154 0 faithfulness/adaptation (-0.52) 42 thread link
This movie was Street Fighter 1.5. Between the events of SF 1 and SF 2. I would've loved this movie if the last half was as good as the first half. They set up a fighting tournament and then nearly all of it happens off screen or everyone forfeits. Off screen. In a movie based…negative negative Liked the first half but criticizes the disappointing second half, off-screen tournament, and wasted cast. +0.743 0.152 0 performances (+0.44) 43 thread link
Can’t lie, I do think it was a funny bit to have that one guy win entirely due to forfeits.positive positive Praises the film’s forfeit-winning gag as funny, with no criticism. +0.772 0.151 0 humor (+0.77) 44 thread link
Vega: 🕺 Guile: It’s not a beauty pageant Vega!! … Guile: …oh, but if it was…😋😋neutral no_verdict A joke about Vega and Guile, with no evaluation of the film. -0.386 0.149 0 45 thread link
I liked his character more than I thought I would, shame we didn’t get to see him fightpositive positive Expresses unexpected enjoyment of a character, with a minor disappointment about not seeing him fight. -0.440 0.147 0 story/writing (-0.44), action/fights (-0.44) 46 thread link
Cody Rhodes is super charismatic I find, they needed to use him morenegative negative Praises Cody Rhodes’s charisma but criticizes the film for not using him enough. +0.599 0.146 0 47 thread link
Street Fighter is a mess of a fun movie! Andrew Koji as Ryu and Noah Centineo as Ken Masters are a fun duo with sibling rivalry. I don't know why Andrew Schulz was given such a big supporting role. I feel like someone like Paul Walter Hauser or a good actor could have done a…positive positive Despite substantial criticisms, they call it fun and ultimately recommend it as a one-time mindless watch. -0.377 0.144 0 performances (+0.93), action/fights (+0.91), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.91), action/fights (-0.78), action/fights (-0.75) 48 thread link
The movie had a a few comedic moments, I laughed way too hard on how absurd the interaction between Dan and Guile is in the hallway. "You're lucky there's lots of oxygen between us." *proceeds to suck in the oxygen while getting closer and stare menancinglypositive positive Praises the film’s comedic moments and describes laughing hard at an absurd interaction. +0.637 0.143 0 humor (+0.65) 49 thread link
My favourite part was: Chun-Li: ...what's happening? Dan: He's singing him back to life, obviously! Male friendships are very complex.positive positive Calling the scene their favourite part expresses enjoyment of the film's humor. +0.439 0.141 0 50 thread link
I understand not showing 7 tournament fights in a full bracket, but 4 (considering 3 forfeits) should have been displayed in full.negative negative Criticizes the film for not fully showing enough tournament fights. -0.214 0.140 0 action/fights (-0.21) 51 thread link
But then we wouldn’t have had the time wasting scenes of Bison trying to rile up Ryu. And the scenes of Chun-Li running around while accomplishing nothing.negative negative Criticizes scenes as time-wasting and pointless, indicating dissatisfaction with the film. -0.550 0.139 0 52 thread link
Kyle Mooney He would be the first character I would cut. He just tipped the freak scales. Second would be Schulz. They come close to making Dan an interesting character ("peer" with Ryu and Ken but a loser) but he leans too hard on unfunny scumbag manager even apart from the…negative negative Criticizes unnecessary characters, casting, and an unfunny portrayal that undermines potentially interesting characterization. -0.928 0.137 0 story/writing (-0.27), story/writing (-0.90) 53 thread link
People seems to be split about the fight scenes. IMO Ken vs Dhalsim, onsen fight, ken vs ryu in the hotel were great. Chun Li vs Vega and Juri could've used more lights and fewer cuts, ditto Ryu vs Ken alley fight. Parts of the prison break fight were memorable. Blanka and…neutral mixed Praises several fights and lead actors but criticizes other fights, missing matchups, and excessive supporting characters without an overall lean. -0.647 0.136 0 action/fights (-0.38), action/fights (+0.36), action/fights (-0.59), action/fights (-0.71), action/fights (-0.23) 54 thread link
I was like “Wait, they completely skipped the Vega vs Guile fight?!?” WHY?!?negative negative Expresses frustration that the film omitted the anticipated Vega versus Guile fight. +0.618 0.135 0 action/fights (+0.62) 55 thread link
Cody on Smackdown: So what do you want to talk about? The crowd: Why no Guile v Vega fight in Street Fighter?neutral no_verdict A wrestling joke about a missing matchup, without a clear judgment of the film. -0.504 0.134 0 action/fights (-0.49) 56 thread link
The Kyle Mooney stuff felt creepy but it was supposed to be funny. I think everybody watching this knows Chun-Li is hot, and the film knows that, but his character was just kind of gross.negative negative Criticizes the intended comedy as creepy and gross rather than funny. -0.150 0.132 0 humor (+0.61), scares/horror (+0.61), story/writing (-0.68) 57 thread link
I especially hate how it contextualizesnegative negative Expresses hatred for how the film contextualizes something, indicating criticism despite the incomplete thought. -0.612 0.131 0 58 thread link
what the hell were they smoking in the editing roomnegative negative The rhetorical question criticizes the film's editing as incoherent or poorly judged. -0.681 0.130 0 59 thread link
The first 3rd of this movie felt alright, I was following along and then the tournament starts.....after that it was really all over the placenegative negative The opening was alright, but they criticize the rest of the film as unfocused. +0.250 0.129 0 60 thread link
NOW DRIVE! pause THE CAR!neutral no_verdict Quotes dialogue from the film without expressing an opinion on its quality. +0.000 0.128 0 61 thread link
Lmao this stuck out with me as well. Can't believe they went with this takeneutral no_verdict Expresses amusement and disbelief about a take, without clearly judging the film. +0.612 0.127 0 62 thread link
I was like what the fuck is thatneutral no_verdict Expresses surprise or confusion without clearly evaluating the film. -0.250 0.126 0 63 thread link
Maybe I'm just a generally happy guy but I really liked the movie. I dont over-analyse these things and I just sit back and enjoy it for what it is I really liked how when they hit things the camera shakes, and on especially hard hits the sound in the cinema was so loud enough…positive positive Explicitly really liked the movie, praising fights, music, and spectacle despite minor disappointment about a skipped fight. +0.503 0.125 1 music/score (+0.68), action/fights (-0.78), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.36), action/fights (-0.51), action/fights (+0.48), action/fights (-0.61), direction/tone (-0.61) 64 thread link
I was surprised at how 2000s Michael Bay this felt in humor. I haven’t seen a big budget film get as politically incorrect as this did in years. Gay jokes, sexist jokes, race jokes, etc. But then I can’t say it was a movie for right wing chuds either because it also got hella…neutral no_verdict Describes the film’s politically incorrect humor and homoerotic elements without expressing an overall judgment. +0.957 0.124 0 humor (+0.46), humor (+0.61) 65 thread link
Right wing chuds are the most homerotic people I knowneutral no_verdict The comment makes a political joke without evaluating the film. +0.000 0.123 0 66 thread link
Dhalism and Honda are the surprise mvp’s of this movie (honorable mention goes to Sagat as well). Their roles are played mostly straight but with enough humor to be the most charismatic of the entire cast. Imagine if the entire movie matched their characters’ tone, or at least…negative negative Praises select characters and one creative idea, but criticizes the film’s overall creativity, tone, and poorly lit fights. -0.470 0.122 0 performances (+0.59), humor (+0.59), action/fights (-0.73), performances (-0.87) 67 thread link
Whoever did Dhalsim nailed his movement/idel animationpositive positive Praises Dhalsim’s movement and idle animation as accurately executed. +0.000 0.121 0 68 thread link
Totally agree about Dhalsim and Honda. I think it also might be because they seem like the nicest characters in the movie so they're easy to like. Like maybe 10 percent more sincerity?neutral no_verdict Discusses why Dhalsim and Honda are likable characters without judging the film overall. +0.940 0.120 0 story/writing (+0.89) 69 thread link
My only complaint was that a lot of fight scenes were cut. Like why couldn't we see Guile vs Vega? Every tournament match should've been shown even if for 30 seconds. Cody Rhodes (plays Guile) is literally a pro wrestler, let him show some stuff and take some bumps lolnegative negative Criticizes omitted fight scenes and the failure to showcase Guile’s wrestling abilities. +0.103 0.120 0 action/fights (-0.71) 70 thread link
Yeah they focused too much on the in-between stuff and WAY too much on Eric Andre.negative negative Criticizes the film for excessive focus on in-between material and Eric Andre. +0.586 0.119 0 71 thread link
If you don't want us to compare this Bison to the great Raul Julia's take, then don't have this one quote the "it was Tuesday" line.negative negative Criticizes the film for inviting an unfavorable comparison to Raul Julia’s Bison by reusing his iconic line. +0.596 0.118 0 72 thread link
It was done so terribly in this too lolnegative negative Calls the film's execution terrible, indicating criticism. -0.425 0.117 0 73 thread link
Once he said that, i was like nah man, don't. His delivery was so dull compared to Raul's and it was a hail mary attempt to save his already horrible character portrayal.negative negative Criticizes dull delivery and horrible character portrayal, expressing a negative judgment of the film's performance. -0.338 0.116 0 performances (-0.54), story/writing (-0.54) 74 thread link
This movie was absolutely idiotic, and I CANNOT WAIT to see the sequel.positive positive Calling it idiotic is outweighed by enthusiastic anticipation for the sequel, suggesting enjoyment despite its absurdity. -0.598 0.115 0 75 thread link
I see a lot of people online saying this movie is “for the fans not the critics” Okay well I’m a fan. I love street fighter to the point of entering SF6 tournaments. This movie is an awful mess. The editing is just all over the place that it feels like it straight up skips…negative negative Calls the film an awful mess, criticizing editing, unresolved plots, excessive quipping, and music despite some enjoyable scenes. +0.959 0.115 0 action/fights (-0.26), action/fights (-0.38), story/writing (+0.44), action/fights (+0.22), visuals/cinematography (-0.40), action/fights (-0.40) 76 thread link
I think "it's for the fans" is now shorthand for "stop criticizing this IP film that I liked".neutral no_verdict Critiques a defensive phrase used by fans, without expressing a verdict on the film itself. -0.226 0.114 0 77 thread link
What the hell happened with Zangief? He’s completely gone after the bar fight. Noah Centineo was a hard sell to me as Ken but the scene where his hair is down (no half up manbun) made him look extremely Ken so I was satisfied. Waste of Cammy to not put her in any fights. Even…negative negative Despite approving Ken’s appearance, they mainly criticize Zangief’s disappearance and Cammy’s wasted potential. -0.834 0.113 0 action/fights (-0.38), visuals/cinematography (+0.60), action/fights (-0.67), action/fights (-0.44) 78 thread link
Having an actual UFC champion play a character that doesn't get to fight was quite a choice. Joe literally won the tournament without fighting anyone...negative negative Criticizes the film for wasting a UFC champion in a role without fights and an unearned tournament victory. +0.923 0.113 0 story/writing (+0.82), action/fights (+0.82) 79 thread link
“For me, it was Tuesday…” Basically how I felt about this movie. Fun at times, with some nice easter eggs (i.e, the car, and the soundtrack). Story-wise rough, and the fights happening off screen were annoying. It’s enjoyable, but a movie I will probably forget about in about a…neutral mixed Found it fun and enjoyable, but criticized the rough story, off-screen fights, and forgettability. -0.013 0.112 0 music/score (+0.73), story/writing (-0.66), action/fights (-0.66) 80 thread link
Was Cammy’s actress trying to audition for Sindel, what was with that random angry scream when she was sitting with Bison?neutral no_verdict Questions an actress’s odd scream in one scene without expressing an overall judgment of the film. -0.511 0.111 0 performances (-0.51) 81 thread link
Funny enough her actress had more action in Mortal Kombat 2021 as Nitaraneutral no_verdict Compares an actress’s action roles without judging Street Fighter’s quality or recommending it. +0.440 0.110 0 performances (+0.44), humor (+0.44), action/fights (+0.44) 82 thread link
The Tournament It's so bizarre that the World Warrior Tournament is theoretically the backbone of the plot, but is actually largely inconsequential in the grand scheme of things. Let's just consider Ryu for a moment; at the start of the film, Ryu has sworn off fighting, to the…negative negative Criticizes the film’s incoherent tournament plot, empty character turning point, and messy writing that makes characters look stupid. -0.999 0.110 1 story/writing (+0.46), action/fights (-0.62), action/fights (-0.38), action/fights (-0.38), action/fights (+0.39), action/fights (-0.38), visuals/cinematography (-0.81), story/writing (-0.81), action/fights (-0.77), story/writing (-0.25), story/writing (-0.30), story/writing (-0.70), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.81), visuals/cinematography (-0.54), story/writing (-0.67) 83 thread link
movies a mess of sure, but one thing: akuma promised to kill the champion, so ryu's scene with honda is about him deciding he'd rather die himself than let ken die. that to me is quite clear.negative negative Calls the movie a mess; the remaining discussion clarifies the plot rather than praising the film. +0.163 0.109 0 84 thread link
My main complaint is that the fights had no consequences. It became a series of things happening without the plot progressing to the point of feeling tedious. The movie failed to make me care about anyone, which is hard to do. I’m easily swayed by movies generally. So I also…negative negative Despite enjoying animation and occasional humor, they found the plot tedious, characters unengaging, and ending anticlimactic; rated 4/10. -0.750 0.108 0 action/fights (-0.73) 85 thread link
It's a really messy movie, like a season worth of television put into a two hour movie. It really should've been a tv series. Editing is all over the place, tones clash regularly between serious and comedic. The fight choreography is good, you can really feel the hits.…positive positive Despite substantial criticism, they rate it 6/10 and find it fun, campy, and cheesy, indicating a modest positive lean. +0.432 0.108 0 story/writing (+0.44) 86 thread link
Setting up for a sequel instead of having a conclusive ending was an interesting choice.neutral no_verdict Observes the sequel setup and inconclusive ending without clearly expressing approval or disapproval. +0.402 0.107 1 87 thread link
Wow, what an inconsistent movie. Visually it looked good, and the characters looked as accurate as you could hope for. Nice Easter Eggs. The fighting choices were so weird. Guile and Zangief do one attack? The tournament essentially happens off screen. The fights they do show…negative negative Despite praising visuals and accuracy, they predominantly criticize inconsistent filmmaking, poorly presented fights, and disorienting animation transitions. +0.833 0.107 0 story/writing (+0.70), action/fights (-0.76), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.67), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.42), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.44) 88 thread link
Watching this tomorrow, but I only have 1 question, any mention or tease of Sagat?neutral no_verdict Hasn't watched the film yet; only asks whether Sagat is mentioned or teased. -0.450 0.106 0 89 thread link
I think you’ll be satisfied with the first 10 minutes or so!positive positive Suggests the opening ten minutes will satisfy the viewer, expressing a favorable recommendation. +0.475 0.105 0 90 thread link
And stick around for the credits...neutral no_verdict Advises staying for the credits without judging the film itself. +0.361 0.105 0 91 thread link
It’s pretty dumb but in a good way. I think Cody Rhodes stole the show. Every character was played perfectlypositive positive Calls its dumbness enjoyable and praises Cody Rhodes and the casting of every character. +0.929 0.104 0 performances (+0.77), story/writing (+0.77) 92 thread link
They nailed the tone and the visuals, but the forced and unfocused plot ruined the second half. It would've been much better with a simpler plot, a more straightforward tournament format movienegative negative Despite praising tone and visuals, they say the forced, unfocused plot ruined the second half. -0.834 0.104 0 visuals/cinematography (-0.91), story/writing (-0.91), direction/tone (-0.91), story/writing (+0.44) 93 thread link
The fight choreo wasn’t good enough to justify everything else being bad. The furious came out in this same year and also had atrocious dialogue and plotting, but because the fights were so good (and there were so many of them in the movie) critics and audiences alike were able…negative negative Criticizes the film's fight choreography as insufficient to compensate for its other poor elements. -0.672 0.103 0 action/fights (-0.49), story/writing (-0.53), action/fights (-0.53) 94 thread link
I don't know what happened with this film. Either there was a TON of studio interference or they passed the script through AI or something. Everything looks fine from a glance. Most of the actors fit their role well, the costume design is on-point, the fights ranged from eh to…negative negative Despite praising individual elements, they strongly criticize the film’s incoherent scenes, dialogue, tonal whiplash, and ending. -0.980 0.103 1 visuals/cinematography (+0.20), visuals/cinematography (+0.93), story/writing (+0.93), action/fights (+0.93), story/writing (-0.28), story/writing (-0.93), humor (-0.93), direction/tone (-0.93), visuals/cinematography (-0.57), story/writing (+0.20) 95 thread link
Chun Li’s big fight should not have been in so much darkness. Ridiculous, as Callina Liang was brilliant. I remember seeing Cody Rhodes in Arrow years ago as a Zombie Gangster and he stood out. So to see him do great work as Guile was amazing and hope he gets more recognition…positive positive Criticizes the fight’s darkness but predominantly praises Callina Liang’s brilliance and Cody Rhodes’s great performance. +0.838 0.102 0 action/fights (-0.60) 96 thread link
Does the casting of David Dastmalchian as M. Bison make any sense during the movie?neutral no_verdict Asks whether a casting choice makes sense without expressing a verdict on the film. +0.000 0.102 0 97 thread link
The casting is easy to explain, at least for me. They clearly wanted to invoke Raul Julia, the actor who played Mr. Bison in that awful Van Damme Street Fighter movie back in the '90s. They saw how much people loved Raul Julia's performance and thought, "Let's do that again."…negative negative Explicitly calls Street Fighter awful, despite praising Raul Julia’s committed, entertaining performance. +0.000 0.101 0 performances (+0.62), performances (+0.65), performances (+0.64), story/writing (+0.54), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.54), performances (-0.83) 98 thread link
They even include dialogue in his first scene of how he needs psycho power to grow to his true form.neutral no_verdict Describes dialogue explaining a character’s transformation without judging the film. +0.421 0.101 0 story/writing (+0.42) 99 thread link
Chun-Li: I’m dedicated to getting revenge on Bison Brands her hand to stay close to Bison Fights her own team to keep getting close to Bison Fights Bison and gets knocked out for a bit Wakes up to find Ken on the ground and somehow knows what on earth is going on with Ryu…negative negative Explicitly calls it a bad movie and criticizes Chun-Li’s inconsistent motivations and inconsequential role in the final fight. -0.883 0.100 0 action/fights (-0.88) - Klara and the Sun25 · conf 0.75
Reddit 22% positive across 101 comments; praised for humor, direction/tone; gripes about performances; RT critics 24% (no audience score yet); new this week, $341/theater on 2026-10-23.
Under the hood
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signal raw normalized 0-100 weight effective weight contribution reddit 22.2% of weighted comments positive (n=101) 22.2 0.45 0.600 13.32 audience missing — 0.20 0.000 — critics RT Tomatometer 24% 24.0 0.20 0.267 6.40 cinemascore missing — 0.05 0.000 — boxoffice new release: 25*log10(per-theater $) - 25 ($1k->50, $3k->62, $10k->75) 38.3 0.10 0.133 5.11 composite (sum of contributions) 24.83 → 24.8 effective weight = weight / sum of weights of available signals (missing signals are dropped, not zeroed).
Confidence
coverage 0.75 (sum of available weights) × thread factor 1.0 (min(1, 0.5 + n/120), n=101) = 0.75
Bucket: Skip
Watch this: all must pass
rule value score >= 90.45 (max(75, Q3 of this slate)) 24.8 fail confidence >= 0.55 0.75 pass Reddit thread data present True pass |RT audience - critics| < 30 pass Reddit consensus >= 0.15 (not evenly split) 0.556 pass Skip: all must pass
rule value score < 55 24.8 pass confidence >= 0.45 0.75 pass Box office
field value daily 300000.0 theaters 880.0 per_theater 341 days 1 pct_lw lw_daily lw_theaters method new release: 25*log10(per-theater $) - 25 ($1k->50, $3k->62, $10k->75) note opening day includes Thursday previews score 38.3 Sources
- BOM daily chart row (rank 13): https://www.boxofficemojo.com/date/2026-10-23/ 2026-10-25T04:25:36-04:00
- RT page: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/klara_and_the_sun — matched by browse tile, exact title; values read from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/browse/movies_in_theaters/sort:popular?page=3 2026-10-25T02:39:07-04:00
- r/movies thread: Official Discussion - Klara and the Sun [SPOILERS] posted 2026-10-23T02:01:00+00:00 (-1 days vs BOM release 2026-10-23, date check pass)
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Other-sub posts considered (12)
Reddit sentiment
101 comments scored (100 thread + 1 other-sub posts at weight 0.5). positive 14 / neutral 58 / negative 29. weighted positive 1.714 vs negative 6.008 → pos_share 0.222 → community score 22.2. consensus 0.556 = |pos − neg| / (pos + neg) weighted (v1 sd formula would give 0.206). Comment model: stance. 17 spoiler sentences dropped from theme mining.
theme sentence hits positive weight negative weight verdict faithfulness/adaptation 24 4.499 2.807 performances 15 2.054 1.906 gripe story/writing 15 2.716 1.613 humor 15 1.665 0.827 praised direction/tone 6 1.02 0 praised visuals/cinematography 5 0.642 0 praised pacing/length 3 0.259 0.186 music/score 2 0.16 0.127 praised: ≥3 hits and ≥65% of weight positive. gripe: ≥3 hits, ≥45% negative and negative weight > 0.3.
Comments (101): label used, model verdict + rationale, VADER (for comparison), rank weight, spoiler flag, themes fed
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I didn’t love the book, but I HATED this movie. The book was annoyingly ambiguous and meandering, whereas the movie was on the nose and hyper-quick to resolve plot points. The central storyline of Klara as Josie’s replacement only gets about 15 minutes to marinate before…negative negative Explicitly hated the movie, criticizing pacing, omissions, and shallow themes; Ortega’s performance was its only redeeming feature. Rated 3/10. +0.900 1.000 0 faithfulness/adaptation (-0.74), story/writing (+0.38), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.38), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.55), story/writing (-0.63), performances (-0.32), performances (+0.59) 1 thread link
Agreed on Ortega, she's easily the best thing about this movie and the only one working way above this mess of a scriptnegative negative Praises Ortega but calls the script a mess, indicating an overall negative assessment of the film. +0.703 0.707 0 story/writing (+0.70) 2 thread link
One of the interesting parts of the book was the idea of Klara somehow being right about what would heal Josie, even if her reasons behind being right were odd, and that humans were weirded out by AFs being right about things to the point of decommissioning them. If they…neutral no_verdict Hasn't seen the film; expresses conditional disappointment about a possible change to the book's premise. -0.458 0.577 0 3 thread link
Completely gone. The movie makes it clear that her belief in the sun is naive and delusional. The book makes it seem possible that the sun did cure her and it’s beyond our comprehension… that thread is completely gone.negative negative Criticizes the film for eliminating the book’s ambiguity about the sun’s healing power. +0.128 0.500 0 4 thread link
What? I must’ve interpreted the ending completely differently then. When do we find out Josie is dead? Klara is an unreliable narrator after she loses her PEC-9.neutral no_verdict Discusses interpretation of the ending and narrator reliability without judging the film. -0.394 0.447 1 5 thread link
There’s just no other explanation for where else she could be. Store manager calls out that Klara is being unreliable by saying Josie just had to go and she never saw her again. I think Klara hallucinating her at the end is the final confirmation of her being dead. I guess it’s…neutral no_verdict Discusses plot interpretation and a character’s possible death without evaluating the film. +0.141 0.408 0 6 thread link
Klara’s memory is all jumbled up because she loses her PEC-9 sacrificing herself to try to save Josie, just like in the book. The idea of her capabilities slowly fading after her sacrifice is explored in the movie as she recounts the aftermath of everything. We see her breaking…neutral no_verdict Explains plot events and interprets the ending without judging the film’s quality. -0.485 0.378 1 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.53), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.49) 7 thread link
The book makes it sound like AFs were ALWAYS meant to be disposable when the kids go off to college. Klara just dies faster due to her sacrifice.neutral no_verdict Discusses the book’s plot and Klara’s fate without evaluating the film. +0.361 0.354 1 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.36) 8 thread link
I don’t think the book ever implies that the sun “healed” her. That’s just what Klara believed because she understands the world through her own lens from an ego-centric point of view, much like a human child still learning about the world.neutral no_verdict Discusses the book’s interpretation and Klara’s perspective without judging the film. +0.361 0.333 0 9 thread link
Actually that was one of a few things I did like about the movie. Kind of mirrors the mother’s idea of saving her daughter, showing how when we love and grieve we have whimsical ideas of how we can do anything. I was quite surprised that Josie survived in the book, felt a bit…negative negative Calling this one of few things they liked implies an overall unfavorable view of the movie. +0.827 0.316 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.51) 10 thread link
This was what the trailer seemed like so I'm staying away and it seems like a good call. The tone of this is the opposite of the book, where it plays a very important part.neutral no_verdict Hasn't seen the film; avoidance and tonal concerns are based on the trailer and comparison with the book. +0.875 0.302 0 direction/tone (+0.47), faithfulness/adaptation (+0.47) 11 thread link
I really don’t understand why they changed the replacement Josie storyline. Like why on gods green earth’s did they make the choice to have the mom be anti-Klara for the majority of the movie? In the book, at least you have this mystery of what the f is wrong with this family…negative negative Criticizes adaptation choices for making the storyline obvious and losing the book’s mystery. -0.593 0.289 0 faithfulness/adaptation (-0.68) 12 thread link
Didn’t he cast himself as something and then cut his scene? There is hope!neutral no_verdict Jokes about the filmmaker cutting his own scene, without judging the film itself. +0.271 0.277 0 performances (-0.27) 13 thread link
Imagining Taika as the sun really cracked me upneutral no_verdict Amusement at imagining Taika as the sun, without judging the film itself. +0.000 0.267 0 14 thread link
Thank god he’ll probably never get to fuck up AKIRA at this pointneutral no_verdict Criticizes the filmmaker’s potential handling of AKIRA without judging this film. +0.754 0.258 0 15 thread link
I can’t recall a director having lost his sauce as badly as Waititi Jojo Rabbit balanced the comedic and comedic elements perfectly and Thor Ragnorok made the franchise truly exciting for the first time ever Now all I’m hearing about is his dudsneutral no_verdict Criticizes Waititi’s career based on hearsay, without directly judging this film. +0.883 0.250 0 direction/tone (+0.88) 16 thread link
Cause he had his producer wife reining him in so the theory goesneutral no_verdict Discusses a theory about producer influence without judging the film. +0.000 0.243 0 17 thread link
Zemekis is the only other one I think has lost the sauce as much and as quick.neutral no_verdict Criticizes a director’s career decline without expressing a verdict on this film. -0.318 0.236 0 18 thread link
Shades of M Night Shyamalan. Dude was toured as the next Spielberg and went straight to shit after thatneutral no_verdict Criticizes Shyamalan’s career without clearly judging Klara and the Sun. -0.402 0.229 0 19 thread link
Well, there is the guy that made the Dragon Ball Evolution movie.neutral no_verdict Mentions a filmmaker's previous movie without judging Klara and the Sun. +0.273 0.224 0 20 thread link
I forgot that was going to be a thing, I could easily see Shotaro making stupid quips about Tetsuo when he's in his gigantic phase.neutral no_verdict Speculates about character dialogue without expressing any judgment of the film. -0.250 0.218 0 21 thread link
Tetsuo referencing outdated memes from 2021 throughout the entire movieneutral no_verdict Describes a character referencing memes without clearly judging the film. +0.000 0.213 0 22 thread link
Waititi was tapped to do a live action Akira? What a nightmareneutral no_verdict Criticizes Waititi directing a prospective Akira adaptation, not Klara and the Sun. +0.000 0.209 0 23 thread link
Almost everyone in Hollywood has been linked to an Akira remake at some point. It's a running joke.neutral no_verdict Discusses Hollywood casting rumors about an Akira remake, without judging Klara and the Sun. +0.296 0.204 0 humor (+0.30) 24 thread link
I remember there was a synopsis for it that just doesnt even sound like Akira. Kaneda being a bar owner and brother to unstable gang leader Tetsuo... what? I'm all for differences in adaptations, but that is just so far off the mark lolneutral no_verdict Criticises an Akira adaptation synopsis, not Klara and the Sun itself. +0.339 0.200 0 25 thread link
Can someone, (anyone?) other than Taika remake this movie please.negative negative Asking someone other than Taika to remake the film implies dissatisfaction with this version. +0.318 0.196 0 26 thread link
what happened to him? I remember hearing his ex-wife would help him with the writing process. Is this another George Lucas situation? The talent was hers all along?neutral no_verdict Speculates about the filmmaker’s writing talent and ex-wife’s contributions without judging the film itself. +0.722 0.192 0 story/writing (+0.40) 27 thread link
I don't think he's untalented by any means, he just needs help shaping and condensing.neutral no_verdict Comments on a filmmaker's talent and need for guidance without explicitly judging this film. +0.402 0.189 0 28 thread link
An elephant in the room that was never addressed: Taika was the guy who remade The Inbetweeners for MTV. A great example of his failings js the scene where the lads were playing frisbee. In the original, Will suddenly hits a kid with cerebral palsy in the face and makes him…neutral no_verdict Criticises Taika's work on The Inbetweeners, not Klara and the Sun. -0.888 0.186 0 humor (+0.58), pacing/length (-0.76), humor (-0.64) 29 thread link
Holy shit HE was responsible for the US remake?neutral no_verdict Expresses surprise about someone's involvement in a remake, without judging this film. -0.318 0.183 0 30 thread link
He directed a few episodes, but wasn't the showrunner or credited as a producer, so I'm a little hesitant to be hard on him for any major decisions that series had made.neutral no_verdict Discusses the director’s responsibility for a television series, without judging the film. +0.150 0.180 0 31 thread link
He desperately needs someone who can reign him in and tell him no when necessary.neutral no_verdict Criticizes an unspecified person's need for restraint without expressing a verdict on the film itself. -0.586 0.177 0 32 thread link
People also forget that A New Hope was co-written by the uncredited Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck, who have been accredited the better jokes and Han Solo's characterisation. And of course Lawrence Kasdan on Empire and Jedi. If I remember right, the only one Lucas actually wrote…neutral no_verdict Discusses Star Wars screenwriting credits without judging Klara and the Sun. +0.178 0.174 0 story/writing (+0.60), humor (+0.60) 33 thread link
A New Hope is such an accident. Fisher and Ford both told him on set, I ain't reading this shit. They changed a ton of the dialogue. Spielberg and De Palma telling him his first cut was shit and he should change a ton. Cut all the "world building shit" and just do an opening…neutral no_verdict Discusses George Lucas and Star Wars collaborators, without judging Klara and the Sun. +0.941 0.171 0 34 thread link
“We have Bicentennial Man at home!” Bicentennial Man at home…negative negative The meme dismisses the film as an inferior knockoff of Bicentennial Man. +0.000 0.169 0 35 thread link
I mean I love Bicentennial man and that was panned too. I quite liked this movie for a Friday night watch, it’s not a masterpiece but I enjoyed it for what it was.positive positive They liked the movie and enjoyed it as a Friday night watch, despite not considering it a masterpiece. +0.785 0.167 0 36 thread link
I havent watched this movie yet but I also love Bicentennial Man and I'm so glad to find the other person who likes it as wellneutral no_verdict They haven't watched this film; their praise is for Bicentennial Man. +0.961 0.164 0 37 thread link
This is the harshest comment yet. Bicentennial man is probably the worst movie I've ever seenneutral no_verdict Criticizes Bicentennial Man, not Klara and the Sun; offers no direct verdict on the film. -0.840 0.162 0 38 thread link
I think even at Taika's peak of 10 years ago now, he would've still been a tonally at odds choice for this story. No real other unique critique that hasn't already been said that i can repeat here. Just listen to Michael Giacchino's beautiful score. and shout out Mia Tharia…neutral mixed Criticizes Taika's tonal suitability for the story, but praises the beautiful score and Mia Tharia's standout performance. +0.128 0.160 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.60), music/score (+0.60), performances (-0.30) 39 thread link
Interesting how we experienced it so differently. I thought she was the worst actor by far and really took me out of the movie as I was constantly noticing her actingnegative negative Criticizes the acting as distracting and immersion-breaking, expressing a negative viewing experience. -0.340 0.158 0 performances (-0.62) 40 thread link
Klara and the Sun is far too treacly and obvious to be taken seriously. I can see why this might work better in a book, but the sentimentality is piled on so high on film I just couldn’t get into it. I love a weepy or cute movie and for that I didn’t fully hate this, but I’m…negative negative Overwhelmingly criticizes excessive sentimentality, shallow ideas, performances, and emotional dishonesty despite a few effective moments. +0.060 0.156 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.58), humor (+0.31), performances (+0.51), story/writing (+0.38), performances (-0.70) 41 thread link
That Simple Jack comparison is harsh but I see exactly what you mean about the performance choices. Something about making the robot naive to a cartoonish degree just kills the whole concept, Ishiguro's book works because Klara's intelligence is alien not impaired The party…negative negative Criticizes cartoonish performance choices and jarring tonal clashes, saying they undermined the concept and nearly prompted walking out. +0.003 0.154 1 performances (-0.24) 42 thread link
Klara didn't even seem that alien in this either because she actually used pronouns/names instead of "The mother". I loved her performance from a physical comedy standpoint but do agree it was weird to show a robot capable of tutoring someone at a collegiate level in the books…neutral mixed Praises the physical comedy performance but criticizes Klara’s insufficiently alien characterization and inconsistent understanding. +0.625 0.152 0 performances (+0.62), humor (+0.62) 43 thread link
Was the grass thing an addition or in the book because that was very, very stupidnegative negative Calls an element of the film very stupid, expressing clear criticism. -0.609 0.151 0 faithfulness/adaptation (-0.61) 44 thread link
An addition. A very stupid addition. Klara wasn't that dumb in the books. She's more as portrayed as being naive for her near unwavering faith in the sun but never stupid.negative negative Criticizes the film's added material for making Klara stupid, unlike her characterization in the book. +0.545 0.149 0 45 thread link
Does Amy though? Like I love her but her last few films… sis… we need to talk or a new agentneutral no_verdict Criticizes Amy’s recent career choices without clearly judging this particular film. +0.519 0.147 0 46 thread link
That party scene was absolutely abysmalnegative negative Calls the party scene absolutely abysmal, expressing clear criticism of the film. +0.402 0.146 0 47 thread link
The scene with the gifted kids made a few people in my cinema leave. And I completely get them.negative negative Expressing sympathy with viewers walking out implies the scene was off-putting enough to reject the film. -0.052 0.144 0 48 thread link
Im curious about a Review from someone that is not familiar with the book. Is the movie itself that bad?neutral no_verdict Asks whether the movie is bad without expressing their own judgment. -0.296 0.143 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.32) 49 thread link
Unfortunately I was not a fan. It feels very disjointed and somehow emotionally distant while being overly sentimental. I thought the human characters were just assholes (except the neighbor boy). You can feel the gaps of where long sections of prose were meant to fill in…negative negative Explicitly not a fan; criticizes disjointed storytelling, emotional distance, excessive sentimentality, and comedy undermining emotional beats. -0.853 0.141 0 story/writing (-0.59), humor (-0.71) 50 thread link
the human characters were just assholes Also true in the bookneutral no_verdict Criticizes the human characters and compares them to the book, without judging the film itself. -0.250 0.140 0 story/writing (-0.25), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.25) 51 thread link
I've not read the book. It had a huge amount of whimsy, a pinch of gattaca and a big old heap of tearjerker. I liked it. I'm a 51 year old guy.positive positive The commenter explicitly says they liked the film, describing its whimsy and tearjerker elements. +0.625 0.139 0 52 thread link
So I just saw it today, and as someone who hasn’t read the book, I mostly loved the movie. Granted I’m a bit of a mess right now mentally and so the emotional performances really hit me, but mostly I thought it was great. Based on some of the comments here, I can completely…positive positive Mostly loved the movie, praising its visuals, pacing, and performances despite a light plot. +0.986 0.137 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.60), performances (+0.78), story/writing (+0.48), performances (+0.95), visuals/cinematography (+0.95), pacing/length (+0.95) 53 thread link
based purely off the trailers i thought it couldn’t be that bad but i was wrong. Jenna ortega puts in a very charming and great performance but that is quite literally the only redeeming factornegative negative Calls the film bad and Ortega’s performance its only redeeming factor. +0.807 0.136 0 performances (+0.64) 54 thread link
Ortega is quite good, and Lyonne is best fit for Waititi's comedic sensibilities, but the film is a complete miss otherwise. The screenplay is trying far too hard to be profound while constantly stopping to have the characters say exactly what they are feeling and why. I can…negative negative Despite praising performances, they call the film a complete miss and criticize its screenplay and Waititi’s direction. +0.765 0.135 0 55 thread link
All the reviews for this from actual attendees have been horrific. Guess I'm seeing Clayface at the weekend...negative negative Cites terrible attendee reviews and chooses another movie instead, indicating a negative recommendation. -0.660 0.134 0 56 thread link
I’m a 36 year old guy. I read the book after getting a DUI. It was the first book I had read in years and as weird as this sounds, was part of helping me turn my life around. I was disappointed when I saw how bad the reviews were but I went and saw it with my wife anyway. It’s…positive positive Despite flaws and adaptation changes, they defend the film as better than critics suggest. -0.964 0.132 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.30), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.90) 57 thread link
The trailer made it look like it would be a decent movie. Derivative, but did not expect it to get obliterated like this lolneutral no_verdict Comments on trailer expectations and apparent critical reception, without judging the film itself. +0.550 0.131 0 visuals/cinematography (+0.36) 58 thread link
Almost everything from the trailer is from the first 15 minutes, which is the best section of the filmneutral no_verdict Identifies the opening as the best section but gives no clear overall judgment or recommendation. +0.637 0.130 0 59 thread link
I liked this movie. It isn't movie of the year and yeah, no one should win an oscar for this movie, but I really loved Klara. She was honest and heartful in a world that lost all of that, someplace where you use eugenics to make the people smart, so the AI can be dumb. There…positive positive Explicitly liked the movie and loved Klara, despite acknowledging flaws and giving a middling rating. +0.799 0.129 0 60 thread link
I have a free ticket to see a matinee of this next week, is this a "so bad the cost of your time alone is too high a price" film?neutral no_verdict They haven't seen the film and are asking whether it is worth their time. -0.296 0.128 0 61 thread link
People say Street Fighter was bad, and Reddit rated that a 6. The average here so far is a 7. I loved Street Fighter, but I didn’t read the book for this. I don’t really agree with the complaints here, because a lot of the plot points of the movie, was Ortega’s character doing…neutral no_verdict Disputes complaints and discusses plot and ratings, but never clearly states liking or recommending the film. -0.287 0.127 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.41), music/score (-0.60) 62 thread link
But did you read the book for Street Fighter?neutral no_verdict A joke about reading a Street Fighter book, with no judgment of the film. +0.226 0.126 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.23) 63 thread link
You joke but there are a fuckton of Street Fighter comic books and manga.neutral no_verdict Discusses Street Fighter comics and manga without judging the film. +0.226 0.125 0 humor (+0.23) 64 thread link
Street Fighter was dope, and so was Klara. Both worth a watchpositive positive Calls Klara dope and explicitly recommends watching it. +0.361 0.124 0 65 thread link
Not that bad, just very childish, I would have enjoyed it more as a mum taking my 11yo kid to see it.negative negative Calls it very childish and suggests enjoyment would depend on watching it with a child. +0.566 0.123 0 66 thread link
Is it worth watching? It looked fine in the trailer. How's the pacing for anyone that watched?neutral no_verdict They haven't watched the film and are asking others whether it's worth watching and how the pacing is. +0.470 0.122 0 67 thread link
I kinda felt that the movie felt like it dragged a little in the middle while simultaneously agreeing with others here saying that plot points were sometimes too quickly resolved. I enjoyed it but its definitely not winning awards There's a scene with these gifted children in…positive positive Repeatedly says they enjoyed it despite pacing issues, tonal whiplash, and disagreement with critics about the ending. +0.424 0.121 1 story/writing (+0.42), pacing/length (+0.42), humor (+0.36), direction/tone (+0.36), direction/tone (+0.28) 68 thread link
It was super hard to tell which one of them were AFs with how stiff the Lifted ones were in movement. I looked up the book, and it’s interesting no one here is talking about how . She sounded like a horrible mom in the book, but was fineish here. Not sure how much of a role the…neutral no_verdict Discusses character portrayals, plot details, and book comparisons without judging the film overall. +0.393 0.120 0 69 thread link
The version of the movie in my head seems better, and my version unironically has Klara re-routing power like the T-800. The gut punch of the end of the book is a tough sell for film.negative negative Says their imagined version seems better than the film, expressing disappointment with the adaptation. +0.599 0.120 0 70 thread link
it simply can't be done "verbatim" on screen. I will probably see this on streaming just to see how he tackled the ending.neutral no_verdict They discuss adaptation challenges and plan to watch later, without judging the film itself. +0.000 0.119 1 71 thread link
The ending is probably the best part of the movie tbf. Not great, but still best partnegative negative Calling even the movie’s best part “not great” implies an overall unfavorable assessment. +0.805 0.118 1 72 thread link
I haven't read the book but I understood the closing scene to be Klara's pov, she's malfunctioning and we are seeing what she thinks is happening, not what actually isneutral no_verdict Interprets the closing scene without expressing an opinion on the film's quality. +0.000 0.117 0 73 thread link
Not as bad as some of the reviews made it out to be, it did have some problems with tone, but overall I enjoyed itpositive positive Despite tonal problems, the commenter explicitly says they enjoyed it overall. +0.673 0.116 0 direction/tone (+0.67) 74 thread link
Most praising Ortega's acting here, but I think I preferred Mia Tharia's in places. Klara is a pretty one dimensional character played well, but ultimately there is not a lot of directions you can go with her. Ortega seemed to have some fun with it though. Mia is really let…negative negative Despite decent performances, criticizes the story as emotionally lacking, unresolved, disjointed, and hamfisted. +0.992 0.115 1 performances (+0.52), story/writing (+0.52), story/writing (-0.48) 75 thread link
Okay so it actually wasn’t as bad as I had feared…. Until the voice over ending. Idk I feel like this movie took the shallowest interpretation of the book and just kind of ran with it. Also the mom in the book bought the AF with the explicit purpose of having it be Josie and I…negative negative Criticizes the voice-over ending, shallow interpretation of the book, and an unexplained adaptation change. -0.128 0.115 1 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.27) 76 thread link
The mom was skeptical of Klara in the book as well, but handled differently. I'm the book, Mother delays purchasing Klara for quite some time, leaving Klara in addition doubt. In the movie, she caves almost immediately and then is mean just to create conflict.negative negative Criticizes the movie’s characterization of Mother as contrived conflict, contrasting it unfavorably with the book. -0.565 0.114 0 faithfulness/adaptation (-0.36) 77 thread link
The last 30 minutes were awesome, I was holding back tears the whole time. Taika did a good job not undercutting the emotion with jokes at the end. It’s not a perfect movie, but there’s a lot of strong stuff in my opinion!positive positive Praises the emotional ending and strong material, explicitly expressing appreciation despite imperfections. +0.838 0.113 0 humor (+0.60) 78 thread link
Just saw it with no expectations and it was entertaining without knowing anything about the book (always tricky to adapt a book). I wouldn’t say this is great and quite forgettable. Ortega was brilliant and I liked Adams. Tharia was the least likeable character and she didn’t…neutral mixed Found it entertaining and praised performances, but called it forgettable and criticized the central character relationship. +0.870 0.113 0 story/writing (-0.36), story/writing (+0.36) 79 thread link
Yeah totally agree. Not sure why people are praising her acting, she was giving us school production acting and the character itself was not great.negative negative Criticizes the acting as school-production quality and the character as poorly conceived, with no praise. +0.657 0.112 0 80 thread link
I have not read the book and went on a whim this evening and genuinely loved it. I thought it was funny and sweet and sad. It reminded me of a funnier and gentler version of the 2001 film AI Artificial Intelligence, which was far more heartbreaking. Something also reminiscent…positive positive They genuinely loved the film, praising its humor, sweetness, and sadness while questioning the intense hate. +0.895 0.111 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.60), humor (+0.42) 81 thread link
Haven't seen the movie yet, but I believe a lot of the backlash is because the book it's adapting is neither funny nor gentle. Will still have to see it myself to be able to see where I fall, but that was the concern I had as well after seeing the trailer.neutral no_verdict Hasn't seen the film; discusses adaptation concerns and reserves judgment until watching. +0.274 0.110 0 82 thread link
Waititi is a man of naughty badness and part of me is full of schadenfreude to see the last three films he's directed get clobbered. But part of me still loves him even though he's disappointed me. And I keep posting this all over the place, I know, but bear with me, I just…neutral no_verdict Discusses Waititi’s career, collaborators, and past projects without judging Klara and the Sun. +0.996 0.110 0 performances (+0.73), direction/tone (+0.73), visuals/cinematography (+0.97), humor (+0.97), performances (+0.86) 83 thread link
I thought this film was lovely and charming, but I'm not on the Taika Waititi hate wagon and I like movies about helpful/beneficial robots. Seems like people are hating on it mostly because it seems to advocate an idea about AI? But to me this is just pure science fiction, with…positive positive Calls the film lovely and charming; subsequent plot interpretation does not undermine that clear praise. -0.089 0.109 1 84 thread link
I like Taika (one of the few left apparently) and I'm tempted to go and see it despite all the hate it's getting. Is it his typical charm and humour?neutral no_verdict They haven't seen the film and ask about its humour; liking Taika isn't a verdict on this film. +0.883 0.108 0 humor (+0.70) 85 thread link
Saw the premiere and even though I wasn't a big fan of Love and Thunder, it does hit his usual stuff and I liked Ortega's naive Klara.positive positive Saw the premiere and praises Ortega's naive Klara; criticism concerns Love and Thunder, not this film. +0.604 0.108 0 86 thread link
Did I miss something? When does Josie die? I’ve seen 2 people say it now. Or is that part of it also your interpretation of what happened? Klara is completely unreliable after she loses her PEC-9, so anything could’ve happened. Do they actually make it clear Josie is dead and I…neutral no_verdict Asks for clarification about Josie’s fate and Klara’s reliability without judging the film. -0.842 0.107 0 87 thread link
As someone who didn’t read the book, but did look up what happens, I don’t think they went for that ending here. The book made the retirement more of a junkyard and does a whole thing where , while this movie made it a retirement home. I would agree to the idea thatneutral no_verdict Discusses differences between the book and film endings without evaluating the film’s quality. +0.502 0.107 1 88 thread link
Yeah, my interpretation of the movie’s ending was that Klara sees Josie as a hallucination, or at least sees some sort of past memory of her since her memory is so disjointed with the loss of the PEC-9. I’m happy with anyone having any interpretation they want, I was just…neutral no_verdict Discusses interpretation of the ending without evaluating the film or expressing enjoyment or disappointment. -0.126 0.106 1 89 thread link
This didn’t occur to me in the theater, but I can totally see your take, especially with the final scene. Oof, I do wonder if you’re right.neutral no_verdict Responds to another viewer’s interpretation of the final scene without judging the film’s quality. +0.000 0.105 1 90 thread link
Is it so bad it's good? I love bad movies and like Ortega/Adams/Buscemi.neutral no_verdict Asks whether the film is enjoyably bad and expresses cast preferences, without judging the film itself. +0.220 0.105 0 91 thread link
you might like it, ortega is super charming and is easily the best part of the moviepositive positive Suggests the viewer might enjoy it and praises Ortega as charming and the movie’s standout. +0.950 0.104 0 92 thread link
I wouldn't say 'so bad it's good' but more 'It's so mid that it is actually ok'. I don't feel the hate train others have for it to call any aspect bad, but it never rises in any aspect to be 'good' either. Perfectly fine. I don't regret my time with it, but I'll likely forget…negative negative Calls it mediocre and forgettable, with no aspect good, despite finding it watchable and not regretting the time. +0.884 0.104 0 93 thread link
Same feelings I have. I thought some of the jokes were unnecessary but it was a good enough film to watch. I liked it and the visuals were nice and bright. It has its fault and characters are a bit underdeveloped but it still tries to convey the main theme of the book. Found…positive positive Explicitly liked the film and praised its visuals despite unnecessary jokes and underdeveloped characters. +0.947 0.103 0 humor (+0.65), visuals/cinematography (+0.82), story/writing (-0.21), faithfulness/adaptation (-0.21) 94 thread link
It's regular bad. Ortega gives 100% and Adams gets a thankless sad mom role. Only saw it because Amy Adams was in it.negative negative Calls the film bad despite praising Ortega’s effort and watching for Amy Adams. -0.765 0.103 0 95 thread link
It’s just fine. To me it’s a kids movie through and through. Can’t imagine my 34yo male partner watching it and taking it seriously. And he’s read and liked the booknegative negative Lukewarm assessment dismisses the film as a kids movie adults would struggle to take seriously. +0.440 0.102 0 faithfulness/adaptation (+0.42) 96 thread link
Jenna Ortega was very good here. Everything else, not so much.negative negative Praises Jenna Ortega’s performance but dismisses the rest of the film. +0.493 0.102 0 97 thread link
I like it better as an actual retirement home, and the idea that there was actually a happyish ending, rather than her not understanding what black gowns are.neutral no_verdict Expresses a preference for one interpretation of the ending, not an overall judgment of the film. +0.660 0.101 1 98 thread link
Can anyone describe the ending of this movie to me in detail? I had a vivid dream of the ending and I can't find the actual ending anywhere, I'm so scared that what I dreamed is actually what it ended like because I was watching a video about the movie and the book, and I can't…neutral no_verdict Asks for ending details and describes a dream without judging the film. -0.277 0.101 2 99 thread link
Nevermind lol. Just realized I can't find anything about the ending because the ending I am looking for clues about definitely did not ever exist. It was all dream. Hahaneutral no_verdict Discusses confusion about an ending without expressing a judgment of the film. +0.859 0.100 1 0 other-sub post link [SPOILER] Religion in "Klara and the Sun"
I watched the movie a couple of hours ago and I can't stop thinking about it. I think I might be going crazy because critics seem to gloss over the most important thing about it, which is religion. I haven't read the book, so I don't really care about inconsistencies. Religion…neutral no_verdict Analyzes religious symbolism and challenges critics’ interpretations without expressing an overall judgment of the film. -0.897 0.500 0 faithfulness/adaptation (-0.43), humor (-0.32)
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