Brightburn

Name: Brightburn
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Horror
Released: May 24, 2019
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 44
Cast: Abraham Clinkscales, Becky Wahlstrom, Christian Finlayson, David Denman, Elizabeth Banks

2019

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Mixed or average reviews based on 31 Critic Reviews

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Screen Gems | Release Date: May 24, 2019 | R

Starring: Abraham Clinkscales, Becky Wahlstrom, Christian Finlayson, David Denman, Elizabeth Banks, Elizabeth Becka, Emmie Hunter, Gregory Alan Williams, Jackson A. Dunn, Jennifer Holland, Matt Jones, Meredith Hagner, Stephen Blackehart, Steve Agee

Summary: What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?

Director: David Yarovesky

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Rating: R

Runtime: 90 min

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The Playlist Alex Arabian

May 22, 2019

The film is a gem, especially for anyone yearning for a superhero film that gleefully torches the familiar “good versus evil” formula and introduces far more sinister sensibilities. Read full review

Matt Donato

May 24, 2019

Brightburn doesn't ask if you want blood, but you've damn-well got it in this nastily gruesome superhero hack-n-slash that's a nightmare for parents everywhere. Read full review

Richard Whittaker

May 24, 2019

It may be an elevator pitch stretched to 90 minutes, and never aspires to more than that, but it's a fine and distinct funhouse ride designed to elicit cackles, then be forgotten about by the next ride. Read full review

Frank Scheck

May 22, 2019

While not exactly original, the premise is certainly effective enough. But Brightburn lacks the visual stylization or wit to elevate it from the realm of the crudely effective B-movie. Read full review

James White

Jun 17, 2019

Crossbreeding superhero tropes with horror staples was an idea laden with promise. Brightburn is enlivened by trademark James Gunn black comedy, but hamstrung by sketchy writing and a botched sense of dread. Read full review

Lindsey Bahr

May 23, 2019

Brightburn was a good idea. Unfortunately the creativity stopped there. Read full review

Ed Gonzalez

May 22, 2019

The way the film shuttles through its 90 minutes, it’s as if it’s been stripped of its most crucial narrative parts. Read full review

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Dangermouse007

May 24, 2019

As a comic book fan and a horror movie buff, this movie nailed it for me !
I will definitely be watching Brightburn multiple times in the future.

19 of 28 users found this helpful199

kuehnau

Aug 4, 2019

What if Superman was born from a angry alien race who invade planets and finds himself on planet Earth? What happens when he discovers he is "special"? Brightburn considers these ideas and more. Really interesting take on super hero films, also really bloody. I really enjoyed it.

2 of 4 users found this helpful22

ABR

May 24, 2019

The best super hero movie I've seen in this year. At last something fresh and interesting. All these Marvel's and Disney's should be cut on the budget to start think their stories, instead of making conveyor trash.

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Happy-K

May 29, 2019

An interesting Take on the "what if" Origin Story of Superman. Tho Movie starts kind of Slow(not in a bad way) It uses the first ACT to introduce us to the Main characters. After the Half of the Movie is over its get to the Real horror. There are some real bloody scenes and the Actors do aAn interesting Take on the "what if" Origin Story of Superman. Tho Movie starts kind of Slow(not in a bad way) It uses the first ACT to introduce us to the Main characters. After the Half of the Movie is over its get to the Real horror. There are some real bloody scenes and the Actors do a great Job. The Horror was totally believable. What i didn't liked was that the plot was a little predicable and that in the beginning of the Movie it got shown that Brandon was a good kid. Because of that it kind of feels that he got Evil in a few Hours basically. But luckily the Movie isn't to long to get Boring. So you can watch it again many times More. For a 7-Million Budget the Movie looks pretty Solid. The Movie was overall a plesent surprise.… Expand

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Cooperward4

Oct 18, 2019

Brightburn is a film with a brilliant concept. The idea of what would happen if a being with god like powers was evil is terrific, and the film gives us an entertaining depiction of this. The film is a compelling blend of both Horror and spectacle. Offering somewhat effective scares andBrightburn is a film with a brilliant concept. The idea of what would happen if a being with god like powers was evil is terrific, and the film gives us an entertaining depiction of this. The film is a compelling blend of both Horror and spectacle. Offering somewhat effective scares and brutal action throughout. Where this film shines is with its characters. The two parents of the main character Brandon are played exceptionally well by Elizabeth Banks and David Denman. Elizabeth Banks especially is the standout performance throughout. Unfortunately, the film is very rushed in places. Its hard to understand Brandon's motivations for becoming evil because he is given no time to develop his character and to truly portray his turn to the dark side. Also there are certain scenes towards the beginning of the film which take away any possible mystery throughout the film by spoiling the main mystery behind the concept of the film at the beginning. Besides a few minor issues with the film Brightburn is still an entertaining watch which offers a plot with enough depth to keep you invested throughout. Its depiction of its characters and its concept alone are done very well making Brightburn a film I recommend. Just don't expect anything overly amazing.… Expand

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Harrysmith

Oct 12, 2019

Brightburn is a movie that has an interesting idea. However it is let down by a pretty bad script. The death scenes are entertaining enough but the overall feel of the film is that it lacks any real depth whatsoever. It's not worth wasting your time on, it really isn't.

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iammoviefan

Aug 12, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. stupid kid, stupid porn film. im watching this with my parent and im very shame too look at to the porn stuff.… Expand

1 of 18 users found this helpful117

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