The Perfection

  • 2018


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Average Rating 3.4/5
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4.0
Carnage and bloody fun aside, its best if viewers dont think too deeply. Den Of Geek
4.5
Carnage and bloody fun aside, its best if viewers dont think too deeply. Den Of Geek
3.0
But giving away too much of what happens in The Perfection would rob audiences of this delirious little films biggest and most ridiculous thrills. EW
2.5
The pedestrian rewind gimmick outstays its welcome, but theres enough B movie madnessgore and screams and violence and sexto make up for it. Rogerebert
3.0
Lizzie (Logan Browning) is a cellist virtuoso just as Charlotte was. Common Sense Media
4.5
The result is entertaining in a way thats at once showy and rather clinical. Variety
3.0
The film works best when were in the dark over whats really at play, and as it careens to an end, some shocking gore isnt quite enough to distract fro .. The Guardian
4.5
Nonetheless, The Perfection, premiering on Netflix, is a stylishly made, nail biting effort that proves consistently engrossing. The Hollywood Reporter
4.5
In many ways, The Perfection amounts to little more than a bag of tricks. But no one is pretending otherwise. And theyre good tricks. The New York Times
3.3
When Shepard sticks to this aesthetic, The Perfection soars on grotesque wings. Paste Magazine
1.5
When Shepard sticks to this aesthetic, The Perfection soars on grotesque wings. Paste Magazine
3.7
That doesnt mean that its not a solid watch though, as The Perfection feels original and interesting and even if its sometimes trying too much, its st .. IGN
3.0
Is it pleasurable Here and there. Its more gripping than entertaining; it squeezes us, it pulls on the short hairs of our temples. It establishes and .. E Film Critic
4.5
The exterior of The Perfection is flawless, covering up the darkness that lies beneath. The wild ride in store is both supremely disturbing and unpred ..
4.0
Its hard to justify Charlottes motivations, once theyve been made clear, even as youre rooting for her. The Young Folks
4.5
hat culminates is a tremendous piece of modern horror filmmaking and an epically satisfying experience. Cinema Blend
3.5
While frustratingly inconsistent at times, THE PERFECTION, even if it doesnt necessarily hold together all that well by the time the closing credits r .. JoBlo
3.0
The Perfection has fun telling its twisty story, which is bolstered by the compelling performances of both Allison Williams and Logan Browning. Screen Rant
1.9
ost everyone who watches The Perfection will instead be staring at the screen slack jawed, dumbfounded at the gory silliness they endured. The Globe And Mail
2.5
Detour delineating the direction things are headed in, if not the final destination. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
Grows tiring in a hurry, with small grotesqueries more effective than the gonzo avenues the production is a lip licking hurry to explore. Blu Ray
4.4
A horror thriller with humorous elements and a playful structure. Combust Ible Celluloid
1.5
The biggest twist here is that an apparently sophisticated thriller turns out to be grotesquely dumb and misguided. You Tube
4.0
Bold, stylish storytelling that takes big chances and rocks two extremely strong lead performances from Logan Browning and Allison Williams. Good luck .. You Tube
3.5
Shepard doesnt have the deft touch to make the commentary inherent in the material slice as sharp as it needs to; hes better with the blunt force trau .. Rolling Stone
4.5
Its entertaining first, artful second, and clocks in at a tight 90 minutes. Decider
4.5
This isnt done in an obnoxious, pandering manner Netflix isnt even available in China but in a thematically relevant, richly subtextual way. Hindustan Times
1.5
Rationales get sillier, choices become less and less logical, and the film eventually devolves into a purportedly topical splatter fest thats more emb .. Film Inquiry
3.5
But to be clear, this isnt a switch your brain off on a hungover Sunday type affair its a thoroughly engaging, delightfully effed up film that rewards .. Flickering Myth
3.5
For some, a jumble of try hard cult classic hopeful despicableness. Flickering Myth
1.5
Its a powerful idea thats still awaiting a filmmaker who treats it for more than mere shocks. ( New Yorker
2.0
The mood is less insinuating than assaulting long before fissures overwhelm the story. The Film Stage
1.5
Multiple perspective shifts suggest we shouldnt trust the movie, but theres a big difference between a film being unreliable and losing the plot altog .. Birth Movies Death
4.5
I can tell you what I think of it (mind blowing, gut wrenching, unexpected and disturbing and downright lovely), but I dont know if I can recommend it .. Pajiba
3.0
Its not just that Shepard sends viewers on a wild ride, its that he doesnt tell them what kind of ride theyre on until its already in full swing. Detroit News
3.0
Though definitely a psychological thriller front loaded with obvious flaws, The Perfection backs itself to get the job done. Herald Sun
2.0
But thats not the case here: Director Richard Shepard (who co wrote the screenplay with Eric C. Charmelo and Nicole Snyder) knows exactly whats hes do .. Consequence Of Sound
1.5
Again, its a story that doesnt belong to the people most often telling it. Vox
3.0
So bad its good has been its own beloved subgenre of film for centuries, with cult followings only gaining steam thanks to the bacteria like dissemina .. The Play List
4.5
Netflix The Perfection delights in messing with your expectations throughout. Digital Spy
3.0
A delirious and shameless exercise of horror that knows how to play with its constant imprudence.
4.5
Nothing about The Perfection is what youd expect, which is what makes watching it such a weirdly thrilling experience. Refinery 29
2.5
You dont know exactly what youre watching or how its all going to connect. Daily Dot
4.0
Shepards feature violently plucks at your heartstrings and cements itself as a relevant, albeit brutal allegory for conversation topics revolving arou .. Film
4.5
That doesnt mean that its not a solid watch though, as The Perfection feels original and interesting and even if its sometimes trying too much, its st .. Ign
2.0
Then theres a pivotal scene involving a dodgy tummy bordering on unintentional hilarity that nearly delivers a knockout blow. The Shiz Nit
3.0
Is it a progressive movie Not especially, but thats okay as long as you know what youre getting into. Film Avclub
3.0
Interestingly though, it flips the script on the shady lady role shes become synonymous with, becoming a movie thats not so much about female jealousy .. Scifi Now
2.0
Its an empowering message marred in horror, tragedy and overall WTF gasps. Fresh Fiction
4.0
This film is horrifying, but dont let the bugs, vomit, and creepy crawly things under Lizzies skin dissuade you from seeing this film if you have a we .. Black Girl Nerds
4.5
Whether youre dealing with a pack of Conjuring stans or an offbeat group of indie pushers, nailing down exactly what will (and what wont) satisfy any .. Mash Able
4.8
As if this film doesnt have enough going for it, the visuals are also amazing. Wp Me
3.0
While the first strike isnt clean, The Perfection eventually severs from the connective tissue you expect. Mid West Film Journal
1.3
There are no hard and fast rules dictating what a movie must be, but there are basic standards that this picture fails. Am Ny
5.0
It is a fabulously twisted film that cant easily fit into one genre. Bloody Disgusting
1.5
The Perfection seems more interested in filling screens with wince inducing moments than in establishing a plausible environment in which the pressure .. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
4.5
Considering how many of its fans watch films specifically because theyre bad, no genre rewards laziness and derision like horror. The Spool
3.0
A smart, twisty little ride. One of the small surprises of the year.
3.5
Its a refreshingly old school horror flick and morality tale designed to titillate, shock, and deliver a blood soaked message as memorably and enterta .. The Gate
4.4
A weird but awesome movie about the limits of human kindness and evil. Trailers for this movie should be banned for the sake of viewers. .
4.5
The Perfection, isnt great cinema. Far from it. But Allison Williams and Logan Brownings cellists on a rampage horror film is also impossible not to c .. Vogue
3.5
This is a bold film thats never dull (there isnt time for it to flag, coming in at about 90 minutes). Caution Spoilers
3.0
Itd be a lie to call The Perfection predictable; it surely isnt that. Film Monthly
2.5
The first half ofwouldve worked a lot better as a twisted episode of a horror anthology. Sa Current
2.0
Featuring two great lead performances from young actors, a savvy social message and a heart warming early cameo, See You Yesterday not only fails to s .. The Reader (Omaha, NE)
3.8
Anchored by Vanja Cernjuls cinematography, reliant on split diopter shots, The Perfection offers a surprising and disturbingly gory tale of trauma in .. 812 Film Reviews
4.0
Allison Williams is excellent as the unhinged Charlotte, given more to do here than in Get Out, and plays the character with a charming menace you kno .. What I Watched Tonight
1.5
The film starts off as a fun, relatively predictable horror film, then rapidly devolves into the grotesque as the narrative shifts and bends with its .. The Muse Jezebel
4.0
The slick direction more than carries The Perfection out of ho hum thriller territory; the tension is absolute and continuous. Pitts Burgh Magazine
4.4
Because the best position to be in while watching director and co writer Richard Shepards horror thriller is to not know whats coming. Madison
4.0
The Perfection is a genre subverting erotic thriller that keeps you guessing. Itll have you reducing your fingernails to chewed up nubs from its gut w .. Denton Record-Chronicle
4.0
In truth, the film succeeds because if you dont know who to root for, you can never sit at ease. But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
2.0
Lizzie has fame, fortune, and even a giant billboard where shes endorsing vodka because thats what cellists do and Charlotte isnt quiet about her ador .. Smash Cut Reviews
4.5
For those who like their films a little darker than mainstream studios are willing to bankroll, The Perfection might be right for you. Its dirty, mess .. The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
4.0
The Perfection is one of the craziest horror films Ive seen this year and will keep the audience guessing until the very bloody end.
3.0
It is, despite some nightmarish and challenging imagery, a gaudy pop confection.
3.0
Layered with dark and disturbing secrets, Shepards film unravels like a deformed onion.
4.5
But that isnt to say that The Perfection isnt an enjoyable ride, its in fact riotously funny (whether intended or not, thats the problem) and complete .. Screen Queens
3.8
She even nails moments when Charlotte has to be a bad actress, giving the movie its most satisfying darkly comedic moments. Film Pulse
5.0
Exhilarating, sexy and driven by a sense of genuine fury, The Perfection starts wild and gets wilder...and is fine tuned to hit us exactly where we ne .. Flicks
4.5
The Perfection gains from this fascinating exercise of manipula ception. Arré
2.0
At least theres some kudos due for the sexiest classical performance since Stoker.) A Reel of One's Own
4.5
Theres a glorious showmanship here, where violence isnt just gaudy spectacle. Riot Material
4.5
THE PERFECTIONs playfulness and body horror anchor an uncommon film into some incredibly entertaining waters. A strong stomach and good humor will be .. Rue Morgue
2.0
Under a sheen of fancily chaptered intertitles, De Palma esque split diopter shots, and gnarly body horror, The Perfection aims high and wide with its .. Strange Harbors
3.0
The characters quickly take to dire acts, that even once justified by the characters themselves, dont wholly make sense. Nightmare on Film Street
3.0
The movies more lived in touches dont have De Palmas movies within movies aesthetic, but Taylor somehow gets them to coexist with crazier, more outr t .. Nylon
4.5
The story starts subtly, lulling the audience with romance and kinship thats sexy and not gratuitous, then landing an unexpected roundhouse kick to ou .. View From The Dark
3.0
Its the kind of ride that allows you to believe youre heading in the right direction, but then takes a sharp left turn for an unexpected detour.
1.5
Discussions about power struggles and manipulation dont need sexual violence. Stylecaster
4.5
Possibly hyperbole, yet I want to promise this will be one of the best film viewing experiences youll ever have. Cinema Axis



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