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2019
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3.5
Go into Brightburn with somewhat lowered expectations and you might very well have a super time.
Den Of Geek
3.0
In fact, there are so many horror tropes mined here that for all its promise of something special, theres not much thats particularly new or inventive ..
Den Of Geek
3.0
Theres certainly some genre tweaking fun to be had with that bizarro world, up is down, black is white premise.
EW
1.3
A machine to deliver gore and violence, Brightburn also features some of the most improbably and even hatefully dumb salt of the Earth type characters ..
Rogerebert
2.0
This attempt at a fresh take on superhero movies falters just after its setup, never really exploring its potentially interesting theme. Instead, it j ..
Common Sense Media
3.0
Soon enough, its just another scary movie with a nutso bad guy burning stuff down and looking freaky while doing it, and thats something weve all seen ..
Indie Wire
1.5
But then, the briskly paced yet pedestrian Brightburn is pretty low watt in inspiration all around.
Variety
3.5
Brightburn doesnt ask if you want blood, but youve damn well got it in this nastily gruesome superhero hack n slash.
We Got This Covered
4.5
Although the film still hasnt even finished its opening weekend, theres already talk of a potential sequel or two.
We Got This Covered
3.0
It leans heavily on jump scares and creeps before engaging with its premise, but when it does its as chilling as Supermans freezing breath.
Time Out
3.0
Its a film thats good enough that you want it to be better, a rare genre example of less not proving to be more.
The Guardian
2.0
As an antihero with an oedipal complex, neither Brandon nor Dunn is sufficiently creepy or conflicted to launch a new franchise.
The Guardian
1.3
Synonyms doesnt have a classic narrative line, though its narrative is simple: Yoav gets to a place that he thinks will be his salvation and hes disap ..
1.5
What dictates the moral compass of a superior alien being, clearly physically and intellectually advanced than humans Based on what weve seen so far i ..
ETimes (TOI)
2.0
But young Brendan Bryers (Jackson A. Dunn) isnt your average adoptee, and he definitely isnt Clark Kent either.
Collider
4.5
But young Brendan Bryers (Jackson A. Dunn) isnt your average adoptee, and he definitely isnt Clark Kent either.
Collider
1.5
There arent a lot of annoying false scares, at least, and theres a good, creepy scene in which Brandon materializes in the bedroom of a cute girl in h ..
Vulture
1.5
Clocking in at a very brisk 90 minutes, the film, written by Brian Gunn and Mark Gunn (James brother and cousin, respectively), doesnt waste time on n ..
The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Its a fine and distinct funhouse ride designed to elicit cackles, then be forgotten about by the next ride.
4.5
What makes Brightburn a little better than average is the time it spends observing Brandon with Tori and Kyle, his loving, increasingly alarmed mom an ..
The New York Times
3.6
Director Yarovesky doesnt hammer on the socioeconomic commentary indeed, its only communicated through subtle photographic choices and production desi ..
IGN
4.0
Brightburn is an intelligently made thriller whose director, David Yarovesky, knows how to draw out dread with silence and turn it up to 11 only when ..
E Film Critic
2.0
The final effect... is a disheartening vacuum. Having torn down a myth, it leaves little but a dropped mic in its wake.
Telegraph
0.5
Several visuals and the accompanying crunches and gurgles will make appearances in my nightmares.
3.5
Still, as far as horror superhero films go, Brightburn isnt afraid to go there.
The Young Folks
2.0
Crossbreeding superhero tropes with horror staples was an idea laden with promise. Brightburn is enlivened by trademark James Gunn black comedy, but h ..
4.0
Of course, it also doesnt work if the audience isnt absorbed in Jackson Dunns turn.
Cinema Blend
2.5
Brightburn is a creepy, bloody genre mashup that fails to fully explore the fascinating questions it raises about the dark side of being a superhero.
Screen Rant
2.5
Although Brightburns final seconds hint at James more finely attuned cinematic sensibilities the film is not nearly as strong as its villain. It is, h ..
The Globe And Mail
0.0
Is this fan service If so, for whom Hannibal Lecter Charles Manson
Philly
3.0
Brightburn proves theres more to the superhero genre if seen from a different perspective but does little else.
2.0
A horror movie that, sadly, doesnt do much with its adolescent supervillain from space premise.
One Guys Opinion
1.3
But editor turned director David Yarovesky doesnt give them any juice, and cant be bothered to make more than one of them a surprise.
Rogers Movie Nation
1.3
Brightburn can at least boast an interesting premise not that it does anything with it.
ReelViews
3.0
The Gunns are mostly in this for the gore, cooking up a series of banal stalking sequences, while the overall movie feels half baked at best.
Blu Ray
4.5
A cure for superhero movie fatigue, this lean, gory horror film...has a coherent narrative and pays off with a bang.
Chicago Reader
1.9
he premise of Brightburn certainly feels novel. That doesnt mean the movie should only aim to exist as a macabre novelty.
Mark Reviews Movies
4.5
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You Tube
3.5
I did really enjoy the acting from Elizabeth Banks and David Denman. I felt their chemistry, their pain, their disbelief...
You Tube
3.0
If the goals were a little more clear, the film couldve been better...they couldve played with the audiences expectations much more, but this is an en ..
You Tube
3.3
Brightburn doesnt offer any surprises but it does deliver on its premise in an effective way.
You Tube
3.5
An extremely dark, violent alt take on the superhero origin story. David Yarovesky and co. push it to such an extent that Brightburn likely wont be fo ..
You Tube
4.5
This is primarily a character study, about that thin line between heroism and horror.
You Tube
3.0
Heres how the other half lives a boy with superpowers who seems up to no good. Good acting and some really creepy scenes held my interest
You Tube
4.5
You can definitely enjoy it, especially if you like horror films...this is horror with superhero elements, and something I see potential in going forw ..
You Tube
3.5
This is not like any film Ive seen before which I really liked. It had a great mix of... this weird new superhero sci fi thing were going through and ..
You Tube
3.0
Fun and jumpy as it is, that idea has more potential than is mined here.
The Times
2.0
Even louder now, implying something fear, dread, terror, Im not quite sure, you cant tell because: Duuuuuuuuumm!
The Times
3.0
This is straight out slasher horror with superhero stylings, though it may be as much a comment on the tarnishing of America under Trump as it is a Tw ..
Radio Times
1.5
Whats present is decent enough to earn a slight recommendation simply for turning an all too familiar genre on its head. (Full Content Review for Pare ..
Screen It
2.0
Unfortunately, Brightburn, directed by David Yarovesky, cant follow through on its flashy premise.
Independent
2.0
What If baby Superman broke bad A great premise gets seriously squandered in this ridiculous superhero/horror movie mash up. The only thing truly scar ..
Rolling Stone
3.5
This is a rare horror movie thats actually scary simply because it never feels like its trying to scare us.
Shadows On The Wall
1.5
Dunn, a servicwably average looking boy with a serious face, is barely given a chance to develop a gradual eeriness before special effects, ho hum hor ..
The Wrap
2.0
Superman crashes into the Conjuring universe, mass casualties expected.
Hindustan Times
0.5
Its a horror movie, but the horror here isnt the intentional bloody gore, as Brandon goes a rampaging.
2.0
But for all that I enjoyed it, for all that it will play to happily packed cinemas over the summer... there is a bit of me that wishes theyd called it ..
Daily Mail
3.0
He doesnt feel like a toy; as an unwanted utensil, he feels, literally, like trash.
Daily Mail
4.5
All we really need to know is that hes a nearly invulnerable weapon and hes been unleashed on mankind.
Cinema Crazed
2.0
Universe building feels distinctly unappetising when whats on offer so slavishly reworks tired clichs.
Flim List
4.5
Brightburn is a fun and thrilling experience thats bolstered by a unique narrative and chilling performances.
Film Inquiry
2.0
After a promising premise, the Gunns deliver a warped, formulaic screenplay, focusing on grisly gore, never delving into the creepy concept of an evil ..
Susang Ranger
1.3
If the filmmakers had a modicum of curiosity about the implications of their own idea, the movie might have had something interesting to say.
Observer
3.0
The grisly effects are really quite splendid throughout, and underpin the films unexpectedly harsh, unsentimental tether to its subject matter.
Flickering Myth
2.0
Brightburn is sinister, but never transcends its fanfiction concept into something more enjoyable than its twisted violence
Flickering Myth
4.5
Brightburn is a thrilling and delightfully creepy experience with lots of fun to be had, but often lacks in the department of character development an ..
Flickering Myth
4.5
If youre looking for a horror movie thats smart, gritty, and gory, this film offers you that too!
Book My Show
2.0
As a horror movie, Brightburn gets the job done but in strange ways.
Boston Herald
3.5
Brightburns failure is that it doesnt capitalise on these emotions, which can be of any child or parents, in of course more milder circumstances.
The New Indian Express
4.0
Brightburn isnt a revolutionary take on superheroics ... but its a very satisfying and gripping horror film that moves rapidly and is reinforced by so ..
Bullz-Eye
3.0
That film made an indie comedy of an ordinary mans career as a superhero.
The Irish Times
1.5
Unfortunately, Brightburn barely manages to rise above that concept, turning it into more of a gimmick than anything else.
Birth Movies Death
1.5
In a time where superheroes dominate all of our screens, theres something deeply satisfying about watching the most quintessential one distorted throu ..
Pajiba
3.0
Plenty of moments in the film feel like they could pass for a Superman story because of their understanding and willingness to fight for their son.
3.8
A nihilistic streak runs throughout Brightburn, which might be its best quality, depending on your taste for nihilism.
Aisle Seat
3.0
By reimagining the Superman story as a horror movie, Brightburn ends up returning the myth to its origins as a Moses parable.
Forbes
2.0
Wheres It Playing Brightburn offers summer moviegoers a different kind of superhero flick starting May 24th.
Consequence Of Sound
4.0
The Gunns and Yarovesky have crafted a sucker punch that smacks of cult classic with the talent/ clout whack of a big franchise kick starter.
Hey U Guys
3.0
Brightburn is a genre antithesis that screams of intelligent rebelliousness with clever, stylistic flourishes to boot.
The Play List
2.0
Brightburn would have been a lot more gripping had it really leaned into the nature versus nurture conflict at its core, or even added a little comple ..
Now Toronto
4.5
An absolutely killer premise, and while the film itself cant sustain that high, it still manages some dark fun and a few gory beats.
Film School Rejects
3.8
In fact, the only really flaw that can be levelled at Brightburn is that it doesnt do much with the premise other than whats on the tin.
Film Ink
3.5
If Brightburn tries to impart any message, its a warning, and an urgent one too.
Ner Dist
3.5
Brightburn is not a major film, but its a genuinely provocative one, a hand grenade tossed out into the pop culture arena.
The Age
3.0
Brightburn has an interesting sounding premise but the mostly all cheap jump scares and fake character choices prevent the little substance from being ..
You Tube
3.0
The film has some very effective moments, some solid performances, a good idea, but an execution that does not live up to the idea.
You Tube
2.0
Fans of gore might appreciate the sometimes inventively bloody scenes, others might just be frustrated by the sheer wasted potential.
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.5
If you find a child in what is clearly a crashed spaceship, and you dont call the FBI and stamp the thing to death, you cant act surprised when things ..
Star Burst Magazine
3.0
For every thinly veiled threat theres a perfectly foreboding music cue to go with it.
Lw Lies
4.0
Collectively show a fondness for genre, a sporadic appetite for the nasty, and have delivered a bloody watchable superhero horror mash up.
Flicks
3.1
The acting is frankly better than it has to be for a horror film, and the overall idea is clever.
Stl Today
3.0
Director David Yarovesky does the fantasy stuff with flair. And the dafter the plot gets, the better the acting conjured from Elizabeth Banks as foste ..
Ft
3.0
But the promise of Brightburns first hour is squandered in a messy, gory climax. (
Independent Ie
3.0
While certainly not a bad movie, I was left feeling disappointed that Brightburn has simply turned out to be a dullish entry in the demonic child genr ..
Stuff
3.0
Brightburn succeeds as a pastime of terror that shows the dark side of the superhero film but does not measure up when developing it with the necessar ..
3.5
The film succeeds because it offers what it promises without excessive expectations.
3.0
Brightburn is a superhero horror movie that doesnt always hit its mark, but carries enough intrigue and gives just enough scares to warrant a visit.
The Sun
2.0
a 20 minute story stretched to feature length with tedious swaths that may have been intended as suspense, but instead feel like so much padding to in ..
Killer Movie Reviews
4.0
With freckle face and curious mind, Brandon puts onthe veneer of a normal Smallville boy harbouring a dark soul.
Matts Movie Reviews
3.8
If youre waiting for a bigger twist here, or some sort of redemptive arc, turn back now.
Film
1.5
With all the kinetic dynamism of a soggy beach towel, Brightburn squanders a potentially intriguing premise in a hastily dashed off series of clichs a ..
Scmp
3.1
Of course, theres never really a single moment when we believe that to be true.
4.5
Director Yarovesky doesnt hammer on the socioeconomic commentary indeed, its only communicated through subtle photographic choices and production desi ..
Ign
4.5
Alas, Brightburn is a competent movie crafted out of incredible ideas.
Io9 Gizmodo
1.9
The premise is intriguing, but this gruesome origin story plays like just another slasher film with idiots for victims.
Chicago Sun Times
2.5
But whatever promise is held in the premise proves to be Kryptonite to creative storytelling, leaving us with a very familiar bad seed antagonist.
Punch Drunk Critics
3.8
Brightburn commits to its nihilism, embracing it like a liquefying corpse.
Movie Crypt
3.0
What if Superman was not a benevolent hero, but an evil being with no regard for human life BrightBurn takes the classic origin story and gives it a f ..
Movie Web
3.5
On his 12th birthday, Brandon (Jackson A. Dunn) discovers he has superhuman powers.
We Live Entertainment
1.5
Its harsh, pitiless violence could earn it a cult, but its ultimately a workmanlike movie playing at being something more renegade an unconvincing dis ..
The Ringer
1.5
if youre exhausted of superhero movies that require at least partial knowledge of other, prior superhero movies, and dont mind just monstrous amounts ..
The Ringer
3.0
Brightburn isnt as subversive as it thinks it is, but its still a satisfyingly schlocky yarn that does a lot with a simple premise and a modest budget ..
One Room With A View
4.5
Whats most impressive about Brightburn is how little it takes to shift the narrative into full blown horror.
Polygon
2.0
He succumbs to adolescent power fantasies because, well, hes an adolescent.
Film Avclub
3.5
However, its smart enough to subvert both the superhero and horror genres in an effective and entertaining way.
Metro
1.5
Brightburn has some nice ideas an alien wasp like predator is indeed creepy, and it makes a fist of some disturbing setpieces on a limited budget, but ..
The Ooh Tray
2.0
The stakes for boring superhero movies have gotten pretty high of late ( Apocalypse itself being an especially noteworthy offender), so I dont want to ..
Alternate Ending
3.0
What it lacks in any greater meaning, it makes up for with good old B movie gore. Its a demon child story wearing the mask of a superhero film, twisti ..
Scifi Now
3.5
Not every actor has what it takes to play a tween whose to do list includes world domination without overacting. A pleasant aspect of both his charact ..
Seven Day Svt
2.0
The movie rattles through 90 minutes of episodic jolts and jumbled visual style, distinctive only in having a better effects budget than your average ..
Original Cin
3.5
Brightburn simplistically takes a familiar concept and spins it for an effective horror movie full of thrilling scares and gore that will keep your bl ..
Rendy Reviews
2.0
Reynolds gives an electric performance bringing Pikachu to life It feels like he was instructed to repeat his Deadpool shtick but to make it family fr ..
The New Paper
2.5
The movie itself doesnt shy away from setting up big expectations either.
Cultured Vultures
4.5
The most important thing is the conviction with which Yarovesky develops the premise until culminating in a really disturbing climax.
El Pais (Spain)
2.0
Gratuitously violent and unpleasant, shock value alone fails to carry this horror hybrid.
Daily Film Fix
3.0
Brightburn as a superhero movie is a wise move to search and present a story under a different approach, something that had not been seen in movies re ..
1.9
And no movie can be so bad that Banks cant improve it, at least a little.
Datebook Sfchronicle
1.9
Brightburn was a good idea. Unfortunately the creativity stopped there.
Ap News
2.5
But its a limiting approach, transforming this into just another slasher flick in which a soulless individual bloodily dispatches all naysayers.
Film Frenzy
1.5
It succeeds as a contained horror movie, but not as an inversion of comic book lore.
Assignment X
4.5
Delivers as advertised: Superboy wrecking stuff and being nasty for 90 gore drenched minutes.
Mid West Film Journal
3.5
Brightburn is an unapologetic deconstruction of the very notion of superheroes ... It is bloody and bleak and unrelenting, a savage look at the dark s ..
4.5
Brightburn takes a cool premise and executes it in a blackly fun but nihilistic manner.
Film Ireland
3.0
Theres enough flicker in Brightburn to resonant, but not enough fresh and organic ideas to outshine the films its using for inspiration.
The Only Critic
3.5
Walks a fine line between wry pop culture commentary and genuine terror, the cast is great and perhaps most important of all it leaves you wanting mor ..
Bloody Disgusting
2.5
Despite its unwieldy dramatic conflicts, a shaky central performance, and carelessly cut and haphazardly spliced scenes, the message of Brightburn rin ..
Firstpost
3.0
Advertised as a darkly scary variation on the Superman myth, this intense horror film often strains credibility but is grounded by strong performances ..
Adelaide Review
2.0
Deliberately gory in a few places and low grade suspenseful throughout, with committed performances by the three principals.
Crooked Marquee
1.5
All thats missing is a steady diet of alt right Youtube, and hes essentially Elliot Rodger.
The Spool
3.8
Then, theres the indie doc The Proposal, which is the best of the bunch.
Hollywood News
2.5
A cool premise that burns up quickly and ends just being another slasher flick.
3.5
Even if the film underwhelms on the thematic front more often than not, theres enough verve in the execution of the films horror elements to ensure th ..
FanboyNation.com
2.5
Unfortunately, Brightburn is too busy with its lackluster gorefest and tepid attempts at being scary that it completely bypasses all the interesting t ..
Flixist
2.0
Ill probably struggle to remember anything about Brightburn other than its concept and title by the end of the weekend.
The Gate
3.1
Maybe it has many issues, but Brightburn is exactly what horror fans ask for in this era of superhero infested multiplexes. .
1.5
BrightBurn is exactly the kind of cynical mash up youd expect from studio executives eager to make a quick payout.
Entertainment Ie
1.0
Even as a metaphor for puberty, Brightburn is heavy handed and uninteresting. And the plot so unoriginal that I predicted the finale halfway through.
The Mercury
2.0
Brightburn takes a more, er, creative approach to the genre, though you may be left thinking it should not have bothered.
Herald Scotland
2.5
Brightburn has a solid pitch: Man of Steel meets The Omen. Unfortunately, its a concept that ends up making for a much better trailer than a feature f ..
Alternative Lens
4.5
Why wouldnt you discipline a misbehaving brat It delivers Hitchcockian thrills with super powered horror.
Monsters And Critics
3.0
The films tone is gleefully chaotic if you want to compliment it and a total mess if you dont.
The Reader (Omaha, NE)
3.0
Brightburn is a capably made, well acted piece of semi schlock horror.
Maddwolf
0.5
Each break of the human limits that Brandon uncovers confirms the ferment of a narrative mechanics that reduces evil to an imposed state.
La Nación (Argentina)
3.5
Brightburn doesnt keep all of its promises, but there is some hope to be found in its epilogue.
2.0
With a brisk runtime of ninety minutes, the movie doesnt waste anytime but it really feels like a missed opportunity in terms of delivering something ..
What I Watched Tonight
4.0
When Brightburn leans into its genre elements, thats when the film really begins to find its footing story wise, and theres a confidence to the way di ..
Daily Dead
2.0
Man of Steel meets We Need to Talk About Kevin in Brightburn, attempts to do justice to its juicy premise to mixed results.
Silver Screen Riot
1.5
The so so sci fi horror film, Brightburn, is pure hokum a hackneyed, supernatural superhero film that riffs on the Superman legend, playing it for evi ..
3.3
Strong performances from Elizabeth Banks and Jackson Dunn carry the clever conceit past a few narrative stumbling blocks into a unique anti comic book ..
The Hollywood Outsider
2.0
Pixar is notorious for reducing parents to puddles. Its movies are built from the pain of loss all explored here with tremendous sophistication.
Metro News
3.0
The story may be a misfire, but that doesnt mean David Yarovesky and his cast dont do the most with it.
ComicBook.com
4.5
Brightburn is the ultimate superhero What if... scenario, taking things to the furthest extremes.
KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
3.0
Brightburn looked very interesting on paper, unfortunately, its plot holes, its flat performances and a poorly managed dramatic arc ended up giving a ..
Konexión
4.5
BrightBurn is genuinely unnerving both intellectually and physically for the majority of its well paced 90 minute runtime...
Vanyaland
3.5
The ultimate Richard Donner mash up part Superman, part The Omen Brightburn isnt perfect, but its a conceit that actually works to create a fun and go ..
Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
2.5
The camera closes in on viscera and lingers on the gooey bits to announce loudly that this is no ordinary kid.
High Def Digest
3.5
Brightburn was clearly made by creatives with deep understandings of both genres. The three Gunns and Yarovesky offer up a new tale that dives head fi ..
But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
1.5
Imagine someone with some serious superpowers and an alarming lack of morality. Theres a great movie to be made about that. Unfortunately, the new fil ..
About Boulder
3.5
BRIGHTBURN is unapologetically violent to the point where its uncomfortable, and as a horror fan, thats a feeling I havent felt in quite some time.
3.0
While it isnt all that special this time around, theres a chance that the sequel could be very good indeed.
VultureHound
4.5
In the limited audiovisual grammar that Yarovesky shows here, he forgets to show (or in any case juxtapose) the necessary information so that we, in t ..
1.5
I found it dull. it moves toward things that are pretty predictable...no surprises here, yall arent going to do more The dialogue was bad, with actors ..
Double Toasted
3.0
What there is, is fine, maybe even good, however like Belko Experiment, it feels like there could have been more depth to the overall experience. And ..
2.0
It seems hes getting evil signals from his inter planetary Uber X, so maybe hes not fully to blame.
Film International
1.5
Despite not having a deep script and memorable performances achieves its mission: to entertain a captive audience with an... already well worn format.
Chilango.com
4.5
In a movie that represents a Superman story the ultimate triumph of nurture gone awry, it makes sense to argue for nature.
Comicsverse
2.5
While the story creates an interesting question of connection and adoption, it fails to be anything more than a set up for a sequel.
Reel Talk with Chuck and P ..
4.5
Brightburn is more of a horror film that may appeal to those who are looking for something different than the conventional superhero box despite the i ..
The Pop Break
3.0
There is sincerity in how the plot is moving and how the character develops.
2.5
Alas, Brightburn amounts to being an expansive generic sunburn whether this non heroic terrible tyke shamelessly embraced his sinister sensationalism ..
SF Crowsnest
4.0
Brightburn is an intense film, entirely committed to its grim vision.
3.5
Chiseled American hero to be their child is not though, as the adopted Brandon (Jackson A. Dunn) shows signs of disturbing behaviour upon his 12th bir ..
This is Film
4.5
She (Elizabeth Banks) carries this film in the way that we see her story unfold and emphasize w/ what she is going through as the thing she loves most ..
Pop Culture Leftovers
4.5
The terror keys that are present throughout the film match the films terrifying tone, which becomes largely credible thanks to a dry and cold performa ..
El Universal
3.0
Brightburn had it all: an intriguing premise, great producers and a solid cast. But the final result is just a dull and soulless homage to classic sla ..
Código espagueti
3.0
I wish it was a more organic chronicle of him turning evil...but they did a lot with a small budget, and theres potential for a bigger story.
Podomatic
4.5
a tale of parental yearning that resonates with a surprising amount of pathos thanks in no small measure to Elizabeth Banks and David Denmans performa ..
Flicks
1.5
The film hits the mark in some places, but misses the mark in others.
The Sun Daily (Malaysia)
2.0
Elizabeth Banks gives an incredible standout performance as the cool artistic mom who must grapple with the son shes raised becoming more and more unr ..
A Reel of One's Own
3.5
I want to do good, 12 year old Brandon (Jackson A. Dunn) tells his mother but doesnt mean a word.
The Free Press Journal
4.5
With Brightburn, the question of what would happen if the first superhero to arrive on earth were evil is answered to perfection and with a very inter ..
1.5
A disappointment as both an alternate take on superheroics and an evil child thriller and part of the disappointment is that its much more the second ..
Rue Morgue
3.5
Come Michael Rookers final came... one is left only with brutality, muck, and enjoyment.
2.0
The film isnt afraid to hold back and because of that fearlessness it doesnt deliver a half baked what if story.
Insider
4.0
delivers excellent character work, social commentary, biblical torment andknuckle biting gory thrills
The Sunday People
3.0
Its an intriguing premise, and while the storyline isnt quite as intricate or inventive as one would have hoped, the plot and a standout performance b ..
The News International (Pa ..
3.5
And while Yarovesky does have a tendency to use Brandons so fast its blurry powers of flight to cut away from a kill, the director doesnt shy away fro ..
Queer.Horror.Movies.
4.5
BRIGHTBURN is what happens when Zod is sent to earth with Supermans backdrop. Its clever, thrilling, and very gory.
Chase Whale
3.0
A predictable yet entertaining, gleefully bloody exploration of evil finding its way in the world.
HorrorBuzz
3.0
Its entertaining to watch on the big screen with some effective scares and some gory moments that arent for those with a weak stomach.
Lucy Goes to Hollywood
4.5
The pace very rarely lets up, and the horror and drama elements effectively compliment each other.
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