Chaos Walking

  • U/A (INDIA)
  • 2021


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25 %
22 % Rotten
$ 28 Million
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Positive Reviews 30
Negative reviews 68
Average Rating 2.1/5
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2.0
Its visual component is a colorful CG smoke that puffs around everyones heads like little clouds of the same dust that no doubt gathered around this p .. Den Of Geek
3.0
But that doesnt mean you should be rushing back to theaters to see it. EW
3.1
But once youre immersed, its a powerful experience that lingers in the mind long after the films many disappointments have started to fade. Rogerebert
2.0
In an age defined by plastic cover songs, blockbusters like The Bourne Identity, Edge of Tomorrow, and whatever nuttiness hes about to shoot in outer .. Indie Wire
1.5
On New World, when you cant see someones thoughts, probably best to assume hes lying. Variety
2.0
Closely resembling the look of the shimmer from Alex Garlands adaptation of Annihilation, its an ungainly blue and purple maelstrom of faces, words an .. The Guardian
2.5
Beneath its perfectly entertaining surface, the film is a mess of contradictions that fails to live up to its own potential.
1.5
But thats also why its frustrating that Chaos Walking doesnt do more with its conceit. Vulture
1.5
Maybe genre fans starved for large scale sci fi will find some appeal in the joyless journey. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
The result is an entertaining if uneven cocktail of classic YA adventure tales with cautionary overtones.
1.5
The metaphors and what well call the noise to signal ratio aside, Chaos Walking is standard issue roughing it in a dystopia stuff. The New York Times
1.5
This doesnt do Chaos Walkings logline justice, perhaps, but given its massive thematic potential, theres little nestled within the narrative to hang o .. Paste Magazine
1.5
But once youre immersed, its a powerful experience that lingers in the mind long after the films many disappointments have started to fade. Rogerebert
2.5
Theres a definite sense that everyones trying to make their parts work but, aside from Mikkelsens Prentiss and Oyelowos entertaining (if not very subt .. IGN
1.5
Hollands conflicted man boy dealing with a meta power isnt far removed from Peter Parker, but hes really good at it.
1.5
Its disturbing how often one expresses nothing when presented with information meant to advance the plot, seed the sequel or explore the subtext. The Young Folks
2.0
A thoughtless trudge through some of the genres most recognisable clichs.
2.5
There are minimal bursts of potential lurking in Chaos Walkings messy execution, but it doesnt deliver much but stagnant characters and dull action. Screen Rant
2.0
However, Chaos Walking isnt material that lends itself to high adventure, wizard battles, or dystopian gamesmanship. Blu Ray
1.9
If Todds frustration about being unable to know what Viola is thinking doesnt give away the storys big secret, one will just have to wait for the obvi .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
An interesting concept is treated inconsistently in this moderately engaging dystopian sci fi thriller that wears its YA roots on its sleeve... more D ..
2.0
Maybe the problems of story and the noise will not be noticed by the Young Adult audience at which it is aimed. Then again, kids are smarter than we g ..
2.5
Not great, but not horrible either. Holland and Ridley have great chemistry, and there are enough interesting ideas here to hold the audiences interes .. You Tube
2.5
And charismatic Mayor Prentiss (Mikkelsen) and his son (Jonas) arent much friendlier. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
Which isnt to say the film doesnt have some redeeming qualities, right Ill be the judge of that. Decider
1.5
Chaos Walking is a sci fi Western hybrid mixing agrarian communities and interstellar travel so theres a lot of dudes on horseback shooting pew pew la .. The Wrap
3.5
Now its here, and although its difficult birth has left a few large holes in the plot, its an intriguing confection of Hollywood genres an unlikely un .. Smh
3.1
When it ends, Chaos Walking doesnt so much conclude as it just sort of stops. Observer
2.0
For a movie that upfront states the thoughts of a man are chaos walking, whats here is more like chaos sleepwalking Flickering Myth
2.0
It does less, however, to make sense of how predictably bland this YA relic truly is. Flickering Myth
3.0
The Noise can be useful or, if one isnt up to controlling their thoughts, backfire. The Film Stage
3.0
They call it the Noise, and while this condition doesnt affect women, thats sort of a moot point since all the female settlers were wiped out many yea .. Bullz-Eye
1.9
hard to imagine a more forgettable piece of sci fi hooey than Chaos Walking. Movie Freak
3.0
Once again, a troubled, delayed, reshot and/or overbudget Doug Liman movie turns out to be pretty good. Forbes
2.0
Ironically, Chaos Walking, isnt a disarray of a film; its easy enough to follow. The Play List
2.0
Refreshingly, theres no tension between the crew and the new guy: once its clear hes not a saboteur, everyone is downright hospitable. Now Toronto
2.0
Despite all of its attempts at a unique sci fi vision, the film still plays out in a rather generic fashion, full of conventional personas.
3.0
The concept of this movie is interesting its just that they threw a bunch of boring people into the concept. You Tube
2.5
An interesting concept is not enough to overcome familiarity and a weak story, but there is fun to be had. You Tube
1.5
Chaos Walking commits the biggest sin a blockbuster can commit...its dull with little emotions and thrills. You Tube
2.0
The actors do a decent job with the material , but the execution of the film was not presented well, plot was left in shambles and the noise is not un .. You Tube
3.0
A narrative mess that coasts on its fascinating core concept and the power of Tom Holland and Daisy Ridleys screen presence. You Tube
2.5
In sci fi mode, Liman has a tendency to emphasize spectacle over everything else, an approach that doesnt entirely work for a heady concept like Chaos .. Screen Crush
4.0
There certainly doesnt appear to be room for any other character development: The film utterly wastes the talents of Mikkelsen and Oyelowo by undercoo .. Ar Kansas Online
1.0
Daisy Ridley and Tom Holland are shipwrecked in a cacophonous sci fi western that does not take advantage of its attractive concept.
2.0
That an important plot point hinges on an advanced sort of USB port connection is also something of a letdown. Killer Movie Reviews
3.0
If you like the sound of some not too schlocky thrills featuring well chosen roles for Daisy Ridley and Tom Holland, its worth checking out. Daily Dot
2.0
It ends up being little more than a joyless exercise with bad wigs. Film
1.5
Theres a definite sense that everyones trying to make their parts work but, aside from Mikkelsens Prentiss and Oyelowos entertaining (if not very subt .. Ign
1.5
Despite its big names, Chaos Walkings languid energy is certainly not worth navigating. Io9 Gizmodo
1.9
Sunk by the nearly unwatchable and unlistenable execution of the main premise. Chicago Sun Times
2.3
Unfortunately, La Llorona doesnt delve into his psyche enough enough though theres a lot going on inside of him. Nyc Movie Guru
2.5
What the film doesnt do is make enough of a case for there to be more. Punch Drunk Critics
1.5
Doug Liman, one of Hollywoods most capable filmmakers, fumbles conceptually and wastes a superb ensemble cast. Movie Web
1.5
Its insistent on moving at a breakneck pace and doesnt give us a chance to get settled before immediately plunging into the action. We Live Entertainment
1.5
Production values are excellent, but Planet New World aint all that different from Planet Earth. Dead Line
2.0
A film that should have been worse, but is almost saved as a lovable mess because the drivel it provides is just enough escapist entertainment to make .. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
1.5
It doesnt necessarily feel like a sequel but you almost have to be familiar with the source material. Solzy At The Movies
1.9
It doesnt help that we hear Todd constantly thinking to himself, I am Todd Hewitt! Daily Herald
1.3
Too bad a big showdown with a basketball rival (played by the late rapper Bashar Pop Smoke Jackson) doesnt engage us nearly as much. Mercury News
2.5
Chaos Walking relies on the chemistry of its two leads, which isnt crackling but also not ice cold, and Holland brings a lot of the awkward charm hes .. Bitly
1.5
This fantasy Western of sorts is full of modest pleasures like that. Polygon
1.5
The difficult combination of Noise and dialogue isnt something Limans film is ever able to crack, leaving Hollands performance consistently obscured b .. Metro
1.5
Despite Hollands charmingly youthful screen presence... he comes across as an irritating child whose fascination with Viola seems to start and end wit .. Cbr
2.0
Nothing short of a cinematic train wreck a wanna be franchise tent pole that stumbles out of the gate and never recovers. Bowling Green Daily News
3.0
However, for a film with such potential, anything truly insightful is bulldozed out the way to make room for more surface level action movie beats. Scifi Now
1.5
Its harder still in a movie that plays like a hodgepodge of far better sci fi and western fare. Concrete Play Ground
2.0
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2.0
Its all pretty confusing because hardly any of the sci fi mumbo jumbo is explained. Rendy Reviews
2.5
After 30 minutes of this contrivance, it gets so clamorous and tedious, you just wish thought balloons would pop up instead. The New Paper
1.3
Aside from being annoying, depressing and repulsive, Chaos Walking has a lot going for it. Datebook Sfchronicle
1.5
Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley try their best to elevate the material. Unfortunately, there wasnt anything they could do to redeem Chaos Walking. Culture
0.5
Instead, its just really boring, taking its weird as hell concept and doing very little with it. Thril List
2.5
No one seems curious enough to seek them, and of course, the mayor doesnt want anyone to go looking. Cambridge Day
3.0
Please make sure you look up your local theaters COVID 19 guidelines and procedures before purchasing a ticket, and if you dont feel comfortable going .. The Only Critic
1.5
It doesnt help that the characters are left in a thanklessly shallow condition. Battle Royale With Cheese
1.5
Aside from the discovery of a vast, previously crashed ship, Chaos Walking lacks sci fi scale. It almost feels as if the characters are playing at inh .. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
1.5
On the basis of whats on screen, there is no way thats going to happen. Abc News Go
2.0
An interesting premise that goes south in execution. Great actors are wasted in this noisy and tedious disappointment.
3.3
By landing a quality director and two engaging leads, the film delivers on its quick pace and story but simply stumbles over its bigger issues. Flixist
2.5
She doesnt speak for much of the film, so her facial expressions become extremely important. FlickDirect
3.0
Its an uneven final product thats janky, simmering, formulaic, and sensitive all at once but one thats perfectly watchable. What I Watched Tonight
3.0
Not without its faults, but if you are looking for a fun science fiction movie, this is it. Tom Holland & Daisy Ridley do their best with the script t .. Mama's Geeky
3.0
But theres a fun and determined soul at the center of this story. ComicBook.com
2.0
Out of curiosity, I tried to parse out what plot points originated from Ness novel, but it doesnt change the end result. Mediaversity Reviews
1.0
singular, myopic focus on Todd, Viola, and their struggle to escape from Prentiss and his army preclude anything except a shallow dive into surface de .. That Shelf
2.0
And wouldnt you know it, Todd lives in a village only populated by men, and hes never even met a real woman. Awards Watch
1.0
Im not sure if Ness believed this take away to be some grand lecture against toxic masculinity, but the way it is executed on camera doesnt work. But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
3.0
Chaos Walking ends up being mildly enjoyable, with the overall aura that it should have been a lot better. Movie Show Plus
3.0
Chaos Walking isnt great, but its good enough thanks to its fascinating premise and its committed cast. Movies 8 My Life Blog Spot ..
3.0
It doesnt come together quite as well as that movie, perhaps because Patrick Ness and Christopher Fords screenplay tries to do too much too soon, and .. ComicBookMovie.com
4.5
Its a product that grabs your attention and engages you quickly, wasting no time in luring its audience into its troubled future. Crypti Crock
1.5
To be fair, thats all I can remember before mentally switching off this drooling mess of monotonous bilge. Flavourmag
3.8
Demian Bichir, Mikkelsen, Cynthia Erivo, Oyelowo, and Nick Jonas round out this star studded cast to bring us into a believable dystopian world as it .. Reel Talk with Chuck and P ..
2.0
The productions troubled history is evident in practically every frame. Asheville Movies
1.5
In another life, another time, Chaos Walking could have very well been the starting point of an investing franchise one that valued story over spectac .. This is Film
4.5
The biggest flaw that Chaos Walking has is that it doesnt allow itself into the potentially great pieces within it.
1.5
The film might lure in fans with its star studded cast, but pacing issues and a lack of conviction make it fall flat. The Beat
1.5
The films greatest problem, however, is that it refuses to substantively engage with its own ideas, sabotaging what intellectual weight the source mat ..
1.5
Baked into the films very raison dtre is a narrative justification to smash that old show dont tell dictum to bits. Flicks
2.5
Life isnt chock full of Star Trek technology, as Todds home is Prentisstown, a farming community with little creature comforts. Phoenix Film Festival
3.5
Chaos Walking makes for a pleasant surprise in the wake of years of cynicism about its chances of success. WhatToWatch
3.0
Having Spider Man on a horse, chasing Rey on a motorbike through District 12 while a bearded Nick Jonas hunts them represents just how desperate Lions .. Galveston Daily News
2.5
But like most YA movies, it contains bland dialogue, superficial characterizations, unremarkable visuals, and overly familiar plotting. Deep Focus Review
1.5
What likely works well in print seeing and hearing all mens most embarrassing thoughts makes for a distracting visual busyness on film. Additionally, .. Critically Ac Claimed
2.5
For all its sci fi seasonings, Chaos Walking plays like a Western. The News-Herald (Willoughb ..
2.0
ultimately something of a disappointment, thanks to its poorly executed central set up and a sub standard script. Hero Collector
2.5
Is the movie as bad as anticipated, given its tumultuous road to screens Not really, but that doesnt mean its any good either. Awards Radar
1.5
Chaos Walking is dreadfully dull. There must have been an interesting pitch to get so many great performers involved, but their abilities are lost in .. City Am
3.0
Its pleasantly surprising to see that Chaos Walking is not as dire as its bumpy and never ending post production predicted.
1.5
For those unfamiliar, Niccol has built his career writing and directing mind bending sci fi ideas (Gattaca, S1m0ne, In Time) that feel like one great .. Looper
3.0
Chaos Walking might be far from a great film but for the teen sci fi genre, the film feels at least passable. ButteredPopcorn
1.5
Chaos Walking has thought provoking themes but lacks the energy of similar titles. KUNR (Reno, NV)
3.0
...a predictable and lackluster script doesnt leave room for much intrigue along the journey.



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