The 5th Wave

  • U/A (INDIA)
  • 2016


MOVIE IS underwhelming apocalyptic divergent interesting predictable
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15 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 22
Negative reviews 77
Average Rating 2.0/5
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2.5
But isnt that the whole model of the dystopian teen franchise business Av Club
2.0
However, Moretz manic emoting blesses The 5th Wave with the single goofiest slow motion reaction shot in recent memory, so thats something.) Av Club
3.5
But thoroughly worked out as its parts may be, the film is lean and effectively crafted. We Got This Covered
1.5
The open ended conclusion of The 5th Wave signals an intent to continue this apocalyptic saga in future installments, similar to its predecessors in t .. Austin Chronicle
2.5
16 year old teen Cassie Sullivan (Chloe Grace Moretz) must survive to save her kid brother after an alien invasion leaves most of Earth decimated. ETimes (TOI)
1.5
The 5th Wave isnt a total lost cause, but its a major missed opportunity. Collider
2.0
For all the goodwill generated by its early scenes, by the time The 5th Wave lumbers to its conclusion, you realize youre not watching a movie but an .. Vulture
1.9
Even worse, it may make audiences think the book is as silly as the movie. Rogerebert
2.4
A muddy, sappy and laughless dystopian melodrama that bares more of a resemblance to Twilight than Hunger Games. IGN
2.0
An alien invasion brings the world to a near standstill in The 5th Wave, the latest book to screen adaptation think The Hunger Games meets Body Snatch .. Telegraph
3.5
In the end, The 5th Wave is a fun ride to take.Its got thrill, suspense, the classic love triangle and an end of the world scenario that we cant keep .. The Young Folks
2.0
The special effects work is good and the action sequences are good once we finally get to them. Cinema Blend
1.9
Although waves dont have to be bad, this unambitious first one is ominous. The Globe And Mail
2.5
The film comes across as an underwhelming fan tribute to Twilight and The Hunger Games series.
2.2
Plays like a Disney Channel version of Invasion of the Body Snatchers or The Invaders, the sixties Quinn Martin ABC potboiler inspired by it. One Guys Opinion
1.9
Young Adults save the world in so much of the fiction aimed at Young Adults. Rogers Movie Nation
1.5
Chasing Hunger Games money (though Im sure theyd settle for Divergent grosses at this point), the studio selects a strange book to bring to the screen .. Blu Ray
2.0
Unfortunately the premise holds more excitement than its execution, which amounts to a lazy patchwork of themes from various young adult dystopian fra .. Chicago Reader
1.9
The here and now of this movie seem to be of little concern to the filmmakers. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
Cassie gets swoony watching Evan chop wood and take a shirtless dip into a lake, though moviegoers expecting the requisite love triangle and YA tropes .. Usa Today
3.5
This film did remind me a lot of the first Hunger Games movie in that it was made on a low budget and it had an unconvincing love story.The big differ .. Lariat
1.0
That results in an in your face, been there, seen it all before but done in a better way reaction. Screen It
2.0
Part of the problem here is the clumsy way the film makers combine teen movie tropes with dystopian sci fi. Independent
1.3
Jeez, if only Monroe and Mortez had been allowed to take over the movie.Instead, The 5th Wave is another dystopian washout. Rolling Stone
1.5
The Nature of Imitation is the sound of Dorian Concept systematically deconstructing various genres, stripping them back to the bones underneath and t .. Pop Matters
1.0
Had The 5th Wave mined the material for audacity, humor or even just reckless adventure, this might at least have been a mindlessly entertaining alter .. The Wrap
3.1
Though better crafted than many movies in its genre, The 5th Wave feels like a late arrival to a played out game. News Day
1.5
Perhaps the novels offer a richer and more complex experience than this film, but for viewers not already committed to the series, The 5th Wave is pai .. Film Journal
2.0
The British director J Blakeson, who worked low budget wonders on The Disappearance of Alice Creed, handles the shifts and twists of the plot efficien .. The Guardian
2.0
Time for another YA dystopian sci fi franchise.Car strewn freeway The Guardian
3.0
Many viewers will undoubtedly realise what more is happening, well ahead of the characters, but thats not necessarily a flaw in the filmmaking its an .. Smh
1.0
It soon becomes apparent that these spunky teens, no matter how much they flirt with each other while brandishing firearms, are only running themselve .. Npr
3.0
Like the book, it is notionally aimed at so called young adults, but there is plenty to engage older adults, too. Daily Mail
2.8
type Book Current Status In Season author Rick Yancey publisher Putnam Juvenile genre Young Adult We gave it a C+ Post apocalypse films can be divided .. Ew
3.0
The 5th Wave James Mottram 21 January 2016 Serviceable YA actioner, with Chloe Grace Moretz and Maika Monroe amongst the ass kickers After Kick Ass an .. Flim List
2.0
It starts excitingly enough, with our heroine, Cassie (Chloe Grace Moretz), killing a stranger in a panic. That instantly gives us a world of high sta .. Empire
2.0
Geared to appeal to The Hunger Games and Divergent adolescent audience, one can only hope that upcoming installments in this sci fi series will get be .. Susang Ranger
0.0
Whats the point of any of this asks Cassie. I kept hoping, but no such luck. Its a question that is never answered. Observer
2.0
Fans of Yanceys gripping sci fi thriller will wonder how his page turning action and riveting, charming characters got transformed into this flat, hum .. Common Sense Media
1.3
Have you ever dreamed with your eyes open.Have you ever sat in a theater wondering who keeps snoring, only to realize that it might be you Sf Gate
2.0
Why You Should Watch This Film For all you Hunger Games, Maze Runner, Divergent and Independence Day fans out there, The 5th Wave is a suitable one ti .. Book My Show
1.5
THE 5th WAVE D Rated PG 13.At AMC Loews Boston Common, Regal Fenway Stadium and suburban theaters. Boston Herald
1.9
J Blakesons The 5th Wave doesnt do much of anything exciting to serve as a cornerstone for a nascent franchise, but it certainly functions as a potent .. Slant Magazine
2.5
Adapted from Rick Yanceys young adult novel, the glossy if muddled The 5th Wave blends the alien overlord airships of Independence Day, the natural di .. The New York Times
2.5
The movie isnt bad.Director J Blakeson (The Disappearance of Alice Creed) keeps the screws relatively tight and maintains a reasonably effective level .. Chicago Tribune
1.9
Equally self defeating: It keeps the movie from more fully articulating intriguing themes about humans being robbed of their humanity. Boston Globe
1.0
This one is so lazy and so trite that it is itself a kind of disaster. Flickfilosopher
2.0
Director J Blakeson, who gifted viewers a white knuckle ride with the twisty low budget thriller The Disappearance of Alice Creed, crafts a few decent .. The Irish Times
2.2
Review: The 5th Wave Starring Chloe Grace Moretz Alien invaders behave intelligently before acting really, really stupidly in The 5th Wave, a tween or .. Blogs Indie Wire
2.0
It all builds to a climax that takes place mostly offscreen, drawing out the story for a sequel that, thankfully, will probably never come. Las Vegas Weekly
3.1
One characters monologue about love is so lame that its hard to keep from laughing aloud at its absurdity. ReelViews
2.5
Its rare for almost all of a movies clangers to be given to one character, but Roe gets thrown the lot. Hollywood Reporter
2.0
Its the end of the world as we know it yet again in The 5th Wave, a largely silly sci fi action thriller with a wobbly narrative based on the bestsell .. Los Angeles Times
1.9
I wont say The 5th Wave is the worst thing Ill see this year, but it might be one of the films that ends up wasting the most inherent potential. Movie Freak
2.5
And its not easy launching a post apocalyptic teenager franchise these days, either. Detroit News
3.0
Enough of Yanceys ambitious narrative has made the final cut to reflect an arrestingly original spin on trendy genre tropes. Variety
2.5
Nothing essential going on here, really, but capable of supplying an effective escapist diversion for those who need it fast. Herald Sun
1.8
Unfortunately, director J. Blakesons effort takes the silly, predictable nonsense and runs with it, leaving most of the good ideas behind in the dust. Consequence Of Sound
2.5
The less than captivating atmosphere is compounded by a proliferation of almost comically bland and generic side characters, with the best/worst examp .. Reel Film
2.5
Populate it with clueless or evil adults and one smart, brave teen girl. Nj
2.5
Based on Rick Yanceys three part young adult series, The 5th Wave makes no secret of its lust to pick up from The Hunger Games and horn in on some of .. The Star
2.5
Director J Blakeson leans on genre tropes and leaves the narrative wide open for the building of a franchise. Scroll
1.9
A good movie can make the familiar feel fresh, but 5th Wave falls apart right about the same time it builds some momentum. Deseret News
3.0
Of course thats a gross over simplification and, when its done well, the books can be quite successful.In adapting these books to the big screen, Holl .. Maki At The Movies
2.0
Presented from the point of view of a teen girl isnt original, but it allows for a strong female role in the hands of the charismatic Moretz.
1.3
When its time for the bang bang and blam blam, the script departs from its comfort zone and simply wills the battle to go the right way. New York Post
3.0
If its grittier post apocalyptic shenanigans youre after, The Survivalist is out next month. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
Moretz acquits herself well as the no nonsense Cassie, forced to grow up quickly in terrible circumstances but it never shifts out of first gear. Star Burst Magazine
2.0
With The Hunger Games completed and both Maze Runner and Divergent midway through their sagas, this alien invasion tale needs to do a lot to stand out .. Flicks
2.5
The body of the Hunger Games franchise isnt even cold yet and in swoops another story of a plucky teenage heroine in another dystopian world to take i .. Red Eye Chicago
2.0
Ultimately though, 5th Wave feels like the teen equivalent of one of Sony Pictures other franchises Resident Evil, with its evil empires and feisty he .. Stuff
3.5
Also based on the first in a trilogy of post apocalyptic teen novels, this thriller feels like it could be a worthy successor to The Hunger Games saga .. Contact Music
3.7
Watching kids conducting military drills and clearing rooms in potentially hostile territory isnt any more exciting than when adults do the same thing .. Ar Kansas Online
2.0
Its got some decent destructive eye candy, lots of speculative intrigue, and some affecting performances. Film Racket
2.5
But to its credit, the films modest ambitions are ultimately its strongest asset. Scmp
1.5
It doesnt help that Evan is not only bland but lacking in sufficient backstory, especially when we find out hes harboring a secret. Ign
0.0
Say this for Cassie Sullivan (Chloe Grace Moretz): no matter how bad things get during the alien wrought apocalypse, her hair looks great. Sandiego Reader
3.3
So if you like disaster movies, this may appeal to you as it did to me. ComingSoon
2.0
The film itself is fragile in another way.As it soldiers on to its big non reveal and a distractingly rushed climax, it becomes clear this was a troub .. Metro New York
1.9
The 3rd Wave: Alien invaders unleash a deadly bird virus that fails to kill just enough teen Earthlings to populate a modestly budgeted dystopian movi .. Daily Herald
2.0
But more frustrating than everyone loves me angle or the murder is good for you angle is the ever frustrating sequel baiting. Crave Online
1.5
Its common enough for science fiction to explore inner space instead of outer space. The Verge
2.5
I dont know about you, but when I go to an alien invasion movie I want to see some aliens invading. reason
3.0
Though The 5th Wave wins in some places, it fails in others.Its a well structured story with an interesting central character and elements of exciteme .. Scifi Now
1.0
The YA adaptation craze hits a low point with this aimless, purposeless alien invasion story that wastes a fine cast. Scifi Movie Page
1.5
Otherwise, its a laughable effort for a cast that really deserved better. Fat Guys At The Movies
1.9
Pointedly and joylessly explaining everything turns out to be this movies favourite thing, I guess because aliens tend to struggle with our human emot .. National Post
2.0
Another weekend, another movie adaptation of a young adult sci fi novel. The National
3.0
Like why The Others leave such long gaps between the first three waves.And why nobody wonders where all the adults are. Sky
1.0
If youre still interested in the film, youre a better person than I am.Pays your money and takes your chances. Media Mikes
1.5
Like The Hunger Games, The 5th Wave is intended as a young adult franchise designed to appeal beyond its core audience. Toronto Sun
1.9
Every plot turn and every line of dialogue has been borrowed from somewhere else, and everything is utterly, totally predictable. Sf Examiner
1.5
But the wells run drytheres nothing much original or interesting here (even the military base sets look like those in the most recent Maze Runner inst .. Vue Weekly
3.0
The 5th Wave is reasonably entertaining and it has something on its mind that is more nuanced than we might expect. Indeed, its got enough going for i .. Assignment X
2.5
Like in The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner, price young people take center stage early on in this drama. Johnhanlon Reviews
2.0
The blossoming romance offers up some unintentionally funny scenes, although I wouldnt call this a comedy either. Richard Crouse
1.9
Perhaps most importantly: Why would anyone go see this awful film Free Beacon
1.9
This picture stands as the best argument yet that the YA dystopia cycle has passed its sell by date. Seattle Times
3.0
A solid, workmanlike movie, but while there are some good moments, as well as inadvertently hilarious ones, it never rises above a moderate entry into ..
1.5
For every kickass Edge of Tomorrow youll find a crappy Independence Day. Ear Of Newt
1.5
The talent is there, but this film could have made more sense and been more compelling. Movies and Shakers
2.0
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1.5
The 5th Wave is simultaneously boring and cringingly overwrought, with a bland protagonist, a completely nonsensical story, and another teen love tria .. Chesapeake Family
2.0
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2.5
But those themes remain so resolutely unexplored by the filmmakers that any debate hardly seems justified. Screen Space(Squarespace)
2.0
Its a pretty transparent attempt to make the talented Moretz the next Jennifer Lawrence or Shailene Woodley via the route of a young adult franchise, .. All Movie
2.0
The good news is that since the Hunger Games series of films, the young adult (YA) action film genre is officially not only a thing, but also a Hollyw .. Japan Times
2.0
I almost hope this movie does well enough to justify a sequel, because I sort of want to know just how fucking bananas this franchise can get. Cines Nark
2.0
Theres very little to distinguish The 5th Wave from all the other young adult dystopias that came before it...a completely boilerplate and often slips .. Fanboys of the Universe
0.5
Maybe the novel fleshes out the story and the characters, but that doesnt really help anybody who is going to see this movie. The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
1.0
The 5th Wave is terribly written, boring, and doesnt deserve a sequel. Flickering Myth
1.3
The whole thing becomes so ludicrous that its unintentionally funny as it reaches its lackluster climax, which is carefully designed to lead into the .. Sandiego Union Tribune
1.9
Theres even an ending to suggest hopes for a franchise of its own. Christy Lemire
0.6
If you need to take a nap between the 2nd Wave and the 3rd Wave, just let slumber overtake you because your dreams will be much more interesting than .. Dcw50
4.5
A young actor of diverse range and natural charm, Moretz navigates the well worn tropes of such films with aplomb and brings a sense of natural realis .. Awfj
2.5
Incredibly, Blakesons lean and lacking futuristic feminine fable incorporates a cinematic stew of film flavors that heavily echoes such solid blueprin .. SF Crowsnest
1.3
Theres certainly an Invasion of the Body Snatchers element here, except the aliens dont point and scream when identified. Deep Focus Review
2.0
Though I do honestly respect the high body count and willingness to kill major charactersboth gambles for teenage filmsthe plodding, pacing and sub pa .. Cinematic Essential



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