Rebecca

  • 2020


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39 %
55 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 46
Negative reviews 26
Average Rating 2.8/5
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4.0
Kerry Brown/Netflix As for the cast, it doesnt seem like the director could do any better with his three leads. Den Of Geek
2.0
The screenplay, by Jane Golden and Joe Shrapnel, often reads like melodrama xeroxed and once removed its characters less living humans than archetypes .. EW
1.9
Treating Rebecca as a traditional period piece romance melodrama doesnt go at all far enough. Rogerebert
2.0
It doesnt help that thin lipped caretaker Mrs. Danvers never misses an opportunity to remind the new lady of the house that shes living in someone els .. Indie Wire
4.5
If High Rise director Ben Wheatley seems like an unusual choice to remake Daphne du Mauriers Rebecca, youll be relieved that he doesnt ruin the Alfred .. Variety
3.0
A perfectly watchable romp that bounces along like a cheerful labrador. The Guardian
2.0
Its not quite that he doesnt have Oliviers style in the role: he is just too forthright, too cornfed, patently unwounded and, crucially, he doesnt loo .. The Guardian
2.5
And because I think theres this thing where people think theres four different movies: the movie thats written, the movie thats on the set, the edited ..
4.0
Yet Goldmans script isnt quite nuanced enough to dwell on just how morally challenging they are. Screen Daily
2.0
In a film thats gorgeously realized from a craft perspective, the storytelling stumbles become even harder to ignore. Collider
0.5
Jamess performance as Mrs. de Winter doesnt elicit the sympathy necessary, either. Vulture
0.5
Jamess performance as Mrs. de Winter doesnt elicit the sympathy necessary, either. Vulture
1.5
I dont recall a moment where the damp chemistry between James and Hammer made me believe in a love apparently powerful enough to withstand so many tes .. The Hollywood Reporter
1.5
Her husbands affections have cooled toward her, and shes subjected to sullenness and scolding. IGN
4.5
Overall, its a highly polished and consistently enjoyable watch that feels a little hemmed in by convention. Telegraph
1.5
Kerry Brown / Netflix) If Hammer seems a bit too young, untroubled and frankly American to play the broodingly sardonic English widower, hes still too ..
3.0
And inevitably, the memory of Alfred Hitchcocks 1940 adaptation also haunts Ben Wheatleys 2020 take.
2.5
For some reason that shall forever remain a mystery to all those but director Ben Wheatley and the almighty Netflix algorithm, 2020 has delivered one .. The Globe And Mail
2.5
In theory, a new interpretation of du Mauriers novel isnt necessarily a bad idea. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Everything about this production is dialed up a notch or two and jogged slightly sideways, at times bordering on camp. It is certainly an eye opening ..
3.8
Juggling genres is a hallmark of Wheatleys filmography, and while Rebecca doesnt feel as original as his other films, like the horror/crime drama Kill .. Usa Today
2.5
A so so remake of the Hitchcock classic that suffers most from the absolute lack of chemistry between stars James and Hammer. You Tube
1.5
Theres no need to remake Hitchcocks 1940 film. But even if one dares, this is not the way. Manderley is underwhelming, like the rest of film & its poi .. You Tube
4.5
A completely different beast...the central character has more agency over her own fate...the key to enjoying it as much as you can is taking the Hitch .. You Tube
3.0
Scott Thomas is easily the best reason to see this new Rebecca, which is handsome and faithful to a fault, even as that fidelity reveals the hokeyness .. The Times
2.0
Its a film, alas, of terrible choices, misfired scenes, thematic padding and needless revisions. The Times
3.0
Nevertheless, final act flourishes add urgency and a welcome touch of feminist zeal. Radio Times
1.5
The butlers stand board stiff, although their eyes move like theyre in old creepy portrait paintings. Decider
1.5
Has its own sense of style, and its not above fully embracing the pulpy delights of du Mauriers book, but unlike the unnamed second Mrs. de Winter, it .. The Wrap
1.9
The movie plays as a languid melodrama when it should be something more elemental. News Day
1.5
Call it what you want a re imagining, a reboot, a re adaptation just dont call it a remake. Hindustan Times
3.0
Lily James plays the narrator, who famously doesnt get a first name. Az Central
3.0
Although there are flashes of ingenuity, the period melodrama doesnt really feel like Wheatleys wheelhouse and he seems hemmed in by the need to produ .. Flim List
2.0
Misguided Ben Wheatley Rebecca remake creaks when it should scare. Cast is okay. But its not cinema. Its real estate. Boston Herald
1.0
This latest version in no way compares to either, making a mockery of one of the best gothic horror novels ever written. The New Indian Express
3.0
And it honestly doesnt negate the fact that Wheatleys Rebecca is still a strong film when judged on its own. The Film Stage
3.0
Rebeccas Retinue: The towering Hammer (and his disappearing accent) proves the weak link in a cast thats been largely whittled down to the storys esse .. Consequence Of Sound
3.0
By the end, Maxim doesnt feel any more human than he did in the beginning. The Play List
3.0
It is a shame the Gothic element of the film doesnt carry more power, considering the tension that Wheatley offered in his taut thriller Kill List. Mirror
3.0
Cool your jets, though, if youre expecting hair raising eruptions of Wheatleys trademark indie horror (A Field In England) or satirical ultra violence .. Games Radar
2.0
The most frustrating thing about Rebecca is how straight its played. Lw Lies
3.0
Kerry Brown / Netflix Its thanks to Thomas that Rebecca brings the chills whenever shes on screen because, otherwise, its oddly lacking in atmosphere. Digital Spy
3.0
Remaking Hitchcock is no job for the faint hearted, but Wheatley has a plan, an anti auteurist strategy that lets others put their mark on proceedings .. Ft
1.5
With Wheatleys abetment, Hammer doesnt project even a scintilla of the shadowy, chilly allure befitting Maxims surname. Vanity Fair
3.0
But, oddly enough, he doesnt bring much new life to the proceedings, either. Film
3.1
Rebecca has an appropriately dark, gothic horror look; Manderley is shot as one big haunted house, and director Ben Wheatley delivers some exquisitely .. Chicago Sun Times
3.5
This updated version maintains the haunting atmosphere of Hitchcocks film... but Wheatley has also crafted an enticing, glossy romance thriller good e .. Punch Drunk Critics
2.5
Armie Hammer and Lily James in remake that wont be winning any Oscars like the Hitchcock original did, but still has its moments. Dead Line
3.5
Since the 1940 film isnt available through streaming providers, I can only go by the written word. Solzy At The Movies
2.0
The filmmaker (whos better known for the grotesque likes of Kill List, Free Fire, and A Field In England) cant seem to decide whether hes making an an .. Film Avclub
4.5
Netflixs Rebecca stays true to the original story while thankfully limiting the infantilization of the main character and emphasizing and filling out .. Cbr
4.5
With terrific performances, uniquely nuanced genre smashing ideology, rapturous production design and refined cinematography, its an engrossing escape .. Fresh Fiction
1.5
Its lovely to look at but director Ben Wheatleys take on the classic Daphne du Maurier tale is bland and beige. Original Cin
2.0
Wheatley has the freedom to explore all of Du Mauriers traumatic themes and yet, with this sun dappled version of the famous ghost story, back peddles .. Ion Cinema
3.8
The movie further benefits from the absence of 1940s style censorship, which suppressed a key plot detail thats restored here. Datebook Sfchronicle
4.5
Kristin Scott Thomas is deliciously deviant as Mrs. Danvers in the Hitchcock remake full of suspense intrigue and the mysteriously inviting sex appeal .. Wp Me
4.5
Rebecca is a perfect adaptation of Daphne du Mauriers novel until it suddenly isnt. Mid West Film Journal
3.1
Wheatley, adroit at dread and a master of dark, atmospheric effect, applies these talents to awkward effect here, with some working seamlessly and oth .. Cambridge Day
3.0
Rebecca doesnt rewrite the book on period pieces or psychological thrillers but is a luscious escape with fine performances that captures the allure o .. The Only Critic
4.5
Although REBECCA is billed as a gothic thriller, it has scenes that are more uncomfortable rather than suspenseful. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.5
Where Hitchcock was inclined to thrill Wheatly is all too willing to brood and stylise and it simply doesnt work, neither in comparison nor generally. Battle Royale With Cheese
2.0
This Rebecca too often feels like a pleasant enough cross between a posh, British period drama and a primetime network crime procedural, maybe like a .. Parade
2.0
She throws Manderleys customary costume ball and makes a terrible faux pas. Bbc
4.0
If one approaches Wheatleys Rebecca like a literary adaptation or an old school melodrama and not as a straight cinematic remake, theyll be in for a.. .. The Gate
4.5
Moreover, for a movie thats over 2 hrs long, you honestly never feel it. Entertainment Ie
3.0
The cast is there, as are the gorgeous visuals, but it just doesnt quite stick. The Jam Report
4.5
Shes only Mrs. de Winter, a name that doesnt really belong to her. Daily Dead
3.0
Now, dont get me wrong, Rebecca isnt a bad movie in my opinion, but it isnt a great one either. Mama's Geeky
3.5
Carried by the performances, production design, direction and more, Ben Wheatleys REBECCA has carved out its own memorable space for viewers to enjoy.
3.0
Twists and turns are stacked up like dominoes and toppled in rapid succession... Thankfully, the work by James and Thomas is strong enough to carry Re .. The Lamplight Review
0.5
Her husbands affections have cooled toward her, and shes subjected to sullenness and scolding. Ign
3.0
This is, without doubt, the least Ben Wheatley Ben Wheatley movie ever NME
3.0
Its a shame that Frank (one of the best characters in the book) doesnt get enough screen time and that brilliant actress Keeley Hawes is underused.
3.0
This being Wheatley, there is an undeniable mischievous and knowing undertone in the way some of his peripheral characters interact with each other, b .. The Jewish Chronicle
3.5
Featuring a gripping mystery & a standout performance from Kristen Scott Thomas, this is a solid entry from Working Title Films and Netflix. We Have a Hulk
3.0
Vibrant color doesnt match a traditional gothic atmosphere, but it doesnt lessen the aura entirely. 25YL (25 Years Later)
4.5
Charming, maddening, and fresh this tale of male vulnerability takes an original look at the tired romcom trope and feels authentic and imperfect, lik .. What She Said



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