The Pale Blue Eye

  • 2023


MOVIE IS credible overwhelming emotional desperate interesting
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64 % Fresh
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 16
Negative reviews 9
Average Rating 3.4/5
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4.5
Im not sure why Christian Bale did this movie since his role doesnt really ask much of him. 615 Film
4.5
This period mystery has a few flaws in its logic, but its stellar cast, some good twists, and a crisp, wintry atmosphere add up to a sturdy, bleak fil .. Common Sense Media
1.5
One cadet whos been observing the detective doesnt find that lead a credible one. Rogerebert
1.5
The only truly creepy thing about The Pale Blue Eye is its own zombified existence. IGN
2.0
Bale reverts to his grimmest, most mournful mode, rarely exhibiting the intellectual spark thats supposed to mark Landor. One Guys Opinion
4.5
This isnt exactly a criticism; Agatha Christie is also great, and this is a skillful variation on some of her most treasured tricks. Chicago Reader
1.5
Bale has done great work with Cooper before, in Out Of The Furnace and Hostiles, but Landor just isnt a very interesting protagonist. Empire
4.5
The Pale Blue Eye does not endeavour to supply a fresh take on the genre but still compels you to care for characters and move you with emotional perf .. The New Indian Express
4.5
And if youre expecting a twisty Glass Onion esque romp, then youre watching the wrong Netflix movie. Digital Spy
1.5
It cant be wrong because thats not how judging film works, but it can feel very uninspired. We Live Entertainment
3.0
The storytelling is plodding, nothing Poe tic about it, but Poe himself is a lively, eccentric presence. Straits Times
4.5
Dabbling in rural horror again, Cooper pulls back from Antlers viscerally damp rot. Polygon
1.5
A Hudson Valley, New York period piece with a distinctly Sleepy Hollow ish vibe, its a film that, on an aesthetic level, casts an eerie spell. The Daily Beast
1.5
But despite the borderline overwhelming presence of a Benoit Blanc adjacent Southern gent in his movie, director Scott Cooper isnt as inherently playf .. The Indian Express
3.8
Well balanced cinematography adds depth to this clever mystery and offers some strong performances by Bale and Melling. Fat Guys At The Movies
4.5
But hes always a step or two ahead of everyone else when deciphering what has transpired. Movies and Shakers
4.5
But here, as one of American literatures most admired masters of horror, he radiates a complex sensitivity and sparkling intellect. Arts Fuse
4.0
Most surprising is a delightful small performance by 92 year old Robert Duvall.
5.0
Even if Scott Cooper doesnt necessarily have enough pressing and urgent material to carry a 2+ hour running time, his knock for milking a premise with .. Flickering Myth
1.5
The ghostly imagery is successful, but it doesnt save Coopers film from being a forgettable, overlong entry into the genre. Showbiz Cheat Sheet
4.5
Christian Bale and Harry Mellings performances definitely keep it afloat, yet thats not enough for this mystery thriller that never knows how to capit .. Latestly
1.5
I think for those that need something to watch with the main two characters showing off their talent with a backdrop of drab and dull characters, this .. Pop Culture Leftovers
4.5
... A homage to the spirit of Poes writing more than a mise en scne of any of his stories. Horror Queers Podcast
4.5
If it didnt work in the book, it wont work in the film, and it absolutely doesnt work. Hidden Remote
4.5
The movie goes on too long, and it ends on a note so muted you wonder what became of all the fun buildup that preceded it. This is the real mystery. Creators



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