Submergence

  • NC16 (SINGAPORE)
  • 2018


MOVIE IS compelling horrific important disparate marketable
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21 %
22 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 8
Negative reviews 20
Average Rating 2.2/5
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1.5
Its already a jarring twist that Vikanders Danielle, repeatedly presented as a big brain with bigger dreams, doesnt care about a potential big discove .. Indie Wire
2.8
There is no balance, though Wenders seems to believe there is, and that its enough to keep the film pushing towards a murky end that attempts to reuni .. Indie Wire
2.0
It fizzles when it should ignite, leaving the viewer with a palpable yearning for something other than a shrug. Austin Chronicle
3.0
This is truly a modern romance, global in its scope, which takes in themes as diverse as the environment and jihad.The marketable combination of McAvo .. Screen Daily
2.5
The actors and the filmmaking are seductive enough that Submergence isnt a chore to sit through, but its not engrossing, either. Rogerebert
2.0
SUBMERGENCE is strictly for art house audiences, specifically fans of Wenders, but even theyll likely be bored by whats easily a lesser effort JoBlo
2.5
Open this photo in gallery James McAvoy and Alicia Vikander in Submergence. The Globe And Mail
3.0
This production team has a keen respect for the messiness and precariousness of life. Spirituality And Practice
2.0
But youll have nobody to blame but yourself or the filmmakers if you keep watching after the sixty minute mark. Village Voice
2.5
Submergence is a soapy, melodramatic romance in quiet greys and limp emotions. Rogers Movie Nation
1.5
In a room with no windows on the eastern coast of Africa, an Englishman, James More, is held captive by jihadist fighters. Blu Ray
2.0
Theres something to be admired about a film that can gracefully defy simple genre categorization but Submergence feels like a clumsy melange, a confus .. The Guardian
1.0
Submergence sinks under the crushing weight of bad writing every time the characters open their mouths. Flim List
2.0
And James scenes are meant to play like a spy thriller, but they actually lack any thrills.The ending is vague in a bad way. Common Sense Media
2.5
Submergence takes on multiple meanings in this romantic thriller. Flim Threet
1.3
In his early films, Wenders fused character and environment to craft poignant tales of alienation and longing, but Submergences globetrotting only suc .. Slant Magazine
2.5
The movie feints in the direction of confronting horrific geopolitical realities, but theres a specter of sentimentality hovering above the proceeding .. The New York Times
1.5
But its best we all just move past this pedestrian outing and never speak of Submergence again. The Film Stage
4.0
Even seasoned filmgoers may have difficulty guessing whether this separation will end joyously or in tragedy.Either way, there will probably be tears. Hollywood Reporter
4.0
While Vikander and McAvoy are two undeniably photogenic actors who also radiate considerable intelligence, their best efforts are lost in the claustro .. Los Angeles Times
3.0
Wenders draws together the disparate elements of the film romance, underwater adventure, prison thriller by fusing them poetically, beneath the umbrel .. Variety
1.5
Earnestly aiming to land with the weight of an Important Film married with Big Ideas, the more Submergence tries and strains to find connections to co .. The Play List
2.0
If youve ever wondered what Wim Wenders would do with a Bond movie, heres your answer: not much. Now Toronto
2.0
Chances are good that he cast McAvoy and Vikander because he thought they were right for the film, but the actors are also connected through Michael F .. The Stranger
2.0
While competent in all areas, theres barely a frisson as the tragic romance creeps slowly to a foregone conclusion. Scmp
1.5
Appealing leads and noble intentions centre this tech minded thriller. Straight
2.0
It seems one note and doesnt take the audience anywhere emotionally.Wim Wenders has a great eye for visuals. We Live Entertainment
2.0
Theoretically, it should all make for something compelling given the stars and director, but Submergence plods along at a relaxed pace without ever fu .. Under The Radar Mag
2.2
But its still an objectively bad movie, paradoxically ponderous and pointless. Film Avclub
3.5
But if youre sufficiently invested in the film, youll forgive it the odd narrative hiccup. National Post
2.0
Much like her recent Tomb Raider, Submergence has potential and is pretty, but the reality is that it is going to be filed under the mediocre category .. The New Paper
0.5
Submergence, a grandiose romance with James McAvoy and Alicia Vikander, is recognizable as work from the maker of Wings of Desire and Paris, Texas lar .. New City Film
3.1
It feels as if Wenders is sightseeing in Kieslowskis mystical territory, in fact, as the films take on spirituality is just a little undercooked.Wende .. Seattle Weekly



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