The Discovery

  • 2017


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Negative reviews 18
Average Rating 2.8/5
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2.0
But The Discoverys climax hinges on a romantic chemistry that doesnt quite spark. Av Club
2.0
Either way, it probably would have taken more richly drawn characters for the films soapy finale to reach the emotional crescendo it seeks. Av Club
2.0
McDowell, who co wrote the script with Justin Lader, had an intriguing what if idea. But it feels like they never figured out what to do with it. EW
1.9
The entire thing feels like its happening underwater, sound distorted, movements impeded. A lot happens, but without any urgency inspiring it. Rogerebert
3.5
Mara is typically fantastic and the supporting cast devotes their all to the concept by grounding their characters in something relatable, often the l .. Rogerebert
1.0
This should be a good movie, but the end result feels like a squandered opportunity and a frustrating failure. Common Sense Media
3.0
The narrative is flecked with great moments (Redford hasnt been this harsh and human in ages) and glazed with arrestingly bitter blue gray cinematogra .. Indie Wire
3.0
The result is watchable enough, but never half as suspenseful or emotionally involving as it hopes to be. Variety
2.0
Watching humanity struggling to process what this means and dealing with the first waves of mass suicide would be powerful cinema. We Got This Covered
2.0
Scientist Robert Redford has found proof of the afterlife, but this gloomy Netflix drama squanders its good ideas Would you live your life differently .. Time Out
3.0
Even if the film doesnt entirely come together as a cohesive piece, its admirable ambition and top notch craftsmanship make it worthwhile nonetheless. Collider
1.5
Its ambition proves to be too hefty, but while it doesnt knock everything out of the park, it is consistently compelling. Collider
2.0
And I wouldnt be surprised if Netflix already has a dozen more of them ready to crank out over the next two years. Vulture
3.0
Unfortunately, after its fine start, this brainy slice of provocative speculative fiction slowly but surely loosens its grip on audience involvement r .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
What if lifes greatest mystery were solved.How would the world react The New York Times
2.8
We see digital counters, too, ticking up the total number of people who have chosen that life.The Discovery is saturated with reminders of its concept .. Paste Magazine
2.5
Now that Harbor has opened the door to the afterlife for people, he wants to show them whats behind it.
3.0
Its a shame that his chemistry with Mara is not only lacking but non existent, especially in later scenes.The missing sizzle between these two otherwi .. The Young Folks
4.5
Its slow, methodical pace isnt going to suit everyones fancy, and its mindful approach is certainly not whats in every viewers best interest. The Young Folks
4.0
THE DISCOVERY is certainly their most ambitious film to date, and if they hadnt picked it up its the kind of fare a studio like A24 might have gotten .. JoBlo
1.9
Through it all, The Discovery fails to gin up anything that breaks its tone or tempo.Theres a little mystery to it, but nothing that drives our curios .. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
10 1 5 / 10 In terms of going for the Big Idea, The Discovery swings for the fences. Blu Ray
2.5
Its worth noting that Power Rangers, before it morphs into a seriously tedious piece of work, boasts a fairly promising atmosphere in its early goings .. Reel Film Reviews
2.0
When limited budgets tear down the possibility of spectacle, its natural for filmmakers to attempt the spectacle of thought; to chase after the ideas .. Independent
3.5
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
2.0
That twist at least closes the film, about a world of humanity in a rush to end itself, with a welcome burst of genre energy but too late to save a mo .. Film Journal
3.0
To borrow the motto of my favourite caf in my favourite hilly town, There is no good explanation for what is happening here... Hindustan Times
3.8
Its good enough to provoke thought, but it will leave viewers wishing it gave them more. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
Its future time and science rules but human beings can still be fools.The films ending does make sense. Reel Talk Reviews
2.0
Even with Mara and Segel in the lead, The Discovery is unable to make a somewhat interesting story; that initial compelling idea is wasted in this dul .. Film Inquiry
4.0
Ambition and taboo storytelling deserve to be rewarded, and The Discovery oozes those ingredients. Flickering Myth
3.0
Like McDowells last feature, part of the pleasure in his original sci fi is not disclosing how this evolves to a thriller, but suffice to say, the dir .. The Film Stage
2.0
The story becomes increasingly inscrutable, and the characters make no sense. Boston Globe
2.0
But the movies ambitions turn out to be disappointingly small scale, and what starts out as potentially thought provoking science fiction quickly fizz .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
Their circular discussions about the meaning of life feature the kinds of points and counter points that might be bandied around in a philosophy semin .. The Atlantic
3.0
That world is so well realized that the film is worth seeing, but its a mild letdown given the number of philosophical queries that it raises, only to .. Consequence Of Sound
3.0
The Discovery invites us to reflect on our own lives through a slightly bent lens. Vox
3.0
Even the 70s Sc Fi inspired production design feels more tired than nostalgic. The Play List
3.5
McDowell understands he doesnt have to show big budget set pieces to sell this sci fi premise. La Weekly
2.0
But one cant help but feel that the whole thing would have played out with a greater impact had Segel simply produced and passed the lead opportunity .. Lw Lies
4.0
The Discovery is less than the sum of its parts, and one of those movies where, midway through, you realize it feels longer than it is. The Stranger
1.9
The Discovery doesnt waste any time hitting you with its high concept. Larsen On Film
2.5
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3.0
The film rallies for a genuinely moving climax, even if the third act reveals cant fully overshadow the rough ride it took to get there. Daily Dot
4.4
1 of 5 View Caption Robert Redford stars in director Charlie McDowells The Discovery. Sltrib
3.5
The Discovery is never really fun, but it is fascinating and its ambition is admirable. Io9 Gizmodo
4.4
The Discovery doesnt try to wow us with special effects and scientific mumbo jumbo. Chicago Sun Times
3.3
Still, whats there is likely to keep you thinking about it after the movies end, and that makes it easily worth exploring. Under The Radar Mag
3.0
The film perplexingly doesnt interrogate the idea with clarity until the final minutes.The script spends more than an hour dancing around its characte .. The Verge
3.0
Wars have been waged, borders redrawn, votes cast, all because of a belief that is by its very definition unconfirmable. Or Lando Weekly
3.0
Like The One I Love, The Discoverys most discussion worthy aspects come in its twisty final act, a conversation that will have to be tabled for a late .. Bbc
4.0
Its probably the most high profile Netflix only film to date (Adam Sandler trainwrecks notwithstanding). Buffalo News
3.0
Certain ideas are acknowledged what about the afterlife for animals Matt Pais
3.0
Speaking of the post Discovery world, its foggy and dimly lit, muted shades of gray enhancing the films dreadful mood.However, not much attention is g .. Mystatesman



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