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The Vanishing
2019
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Positive Reviews
25
Negative reviews
6
Average Rating
3.4
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2.5
Even with its all around noble dramatic intent, particularly from Butler, the film struggles to leave a mark.
Rogerebert
1.5
The Banishing ends with such a walloping undertow of wait, thats it that it earns little more than the backhanded compliment of realizing you expected ..
Indie Wire
1.5
One hopes it isnt the last, because its an intriguing premise, one that Kristoffer Nyholms feature ultimately doesnt make much of.
Variety
3.0
Its a very powerfully performed, intimate piece, perhaps inspired at some level by the classic adventure The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.
The Guardian
3.8
The Vanishing seems truly troubled by its action violence in a way that many similar thrillers arent.
4.5
The Vanishing doesnt have the fullness of tragedy, to which it aspires.
Vulture
4.5
It isnt hard to guess that theyll return, with fatal consequences.
The Hollywood Reporter
4.5
While Jorgen Johanssons windswept photography creates a credible sense of isolation (he filmed in part at the Mull of Galloway lighthouse), we sense t ..
The New York Times
1.5
While Findlays stunning 30s inspired wardrobe is often enchanting, there is little else working to the films advantage.
Paste Magazine
4.5
Advertisement In other words, this is an old, old story, and Nyholm and his excellent cast dont exactly make it new.
4.5
What truly elevates The Vanishing above many of its ilk is its heartfelt desire to chart the morality of both its gruesome violence and destructive hy ..
The Young Folks
3.8
Danish director Krystoffer Nyholm doesnt clutter The Vanishing, keeping it a stark, brutal thriller, a morality tale that reminds us that taking a lif ..
Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
While Butler is asked to play up his natural burliness, theres also emotional darkness to manage, becoming part of a hauntingly performed psychologica ..
Blu Ray
4.0
The ending is savage, but the real surprise is in the performance of Butler.
The Times
3.0
It briefly hints at something supernatural, but then proceeds as a fierce thriller in a disappointing misstep.
The Times
3.0
After a slow burn but promisingly claustrophobic start, the movie mutates into an increasingly ripe melodrama thats slickly done and decently acted, b ..
Radio Times
2.0
But The Vanishings tale of lighthouse keepers fighting for survival doesnt have any of the narrative drive that Hustons classic offered.
Flim List
4.5
Although the script doesnt make much use out of intriguing dialogue or deeply rooted motivations, all three actors provide thoughtful, tense, and comp ..
Film Inquiry
3.0
Speculative psychological thriller, coming to an enigmatic conclusion.
Susang Ranger
4.5
For a little while, the sharp winds and grey skies dont feel so ominous, but that doesnt last long.
Pajiba
3.0
Nyholm presents a wonderfully atmospheric tale shrouded in mystery and suspense which is only slightly let down by a fairly pedestrian screenplay.
Hey U Guys
4.5
A well organized thriller that just ratcheted up tension in the right way.
You Tube
3.0
If theres a weakness to The Vanishing its that its psychological breakdowns feel a tad rushed.
The Skinny
1.5
Its a dark, unhappy movie about dark, unhappy people doing dark, unhappy things.
Lainey Gossip
4.0
The final destination may feel a tad too precious, but embarking on this inspirational journey is still well worth it.
The New Paper
3.0
The Vanishing leaves several loose ends that end up making the story not completely rounded.
4.0
Donald manages to kill the man, though hes devastated at what hes done.
Caution Spoilers
3.0
Extremely violent, punishingly long, and barely worth the effort save for a stand out turn from Tory Kittles as an ex con.
Herald Scotland
3.0
The film falls in love with its own mystery without pretending to offer an explanation.
3.5
Confident direction, a strong cast and an intense setting turn this into an extremely watchable thriller.
The Digital Fix
2.5
Mullan, of course, is incapable of being bad in anything so hes a safe bet regardless.
Wicked Horror
4.5
THE VANISHING is an effective thriller, featuring well pitched performances from the leads, an appropriately lean script, and probably the first ever ..
4.5
A sparse script from Joe Bone and Celyn Jones helps bring the centurys old tale to life, with the cast central keeping us guessing exactly where itll ..
Glas Gow Live
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