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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Generally favorable reviews based on 257 Ratings

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Movie Details & Credits

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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50	#50 Most Discussed Movie of 2019
67	#67 Most Shared Movie of 2019

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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.

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TheMrNathwoz

Sep 29, 2019

This movie is amazing, I loved it. The way they made you view the movie as both the villain and the victim all while scaring you at the same time, and I didn't get scared of the jumpscares, I got scared at the fact of what he was doing, it also accurately displays what people would do inThis movie is amazing, I loved it. The way they made you view the movie as both the villain and the victim all while scaring you at the same time, and I didn't get scared of the jumpscares, I got scared at the fact of what he was doing, it also accurately displays what people would do in feat an overall amazing movie… Expand

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joeyabuki

May 23, 2019

A really scary movie. I loved it. How they manage the tension is EXCELLENT. Having this child on earth must be very scary. The plot is "what if Superman was bad". Warner and DC Comics have nothing to do with this project, they just based on that character to create this one. If you do notA really scary movie. I loved it. How they manage the tension is EXCELLENT. Having this child on earth must be very scary. The plot is "what if Superman was bad". Warner and DC Comics have nothing to do with this project, they just based on that character to create this one. If you do not know anything about Sups mythology it will seem like a good movie, but if you know even the actors who have played it and much more you will understand every tribute. 100% recommended.… Expand

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Alienboer

Sep 8, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's like an evil superman. I actually enjoyed this movie. Thought its bit predictable, but then it surprised me and it was totally different. Really cool… Expand

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Voodoo123

Aug 18, 2019

+Excellent concept
+Cast deliver memorable performances
-Predictable screenplay Watched on the back of all the hype - while I was certainly entertained, Brightburn sadly isn't worthy of all the hype... There's little here that can't be found in one of the many DC smallville season ones wall+Excellent concept
+Cast deliver memorable performances
-Predictable screenplay

Watched on the back of all the hype - while I was certainly entertained, Brightburn sadly isn't worthy of all the hype... There's little here that can't be found in one of the many DC smallville season ones wall of weird 'teen gets powers then goes psycho on family and school friends'episodes (only with the gore fully realised!). For more anti superhero content I recommend 2019's 'The Boys' or 2009's Watchmen film for this concept realised at a higher level.… Expand

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imtheonlytye

Jun 3, 2019

5/10 because i like the idea and some of the kills were actually pretty dope. Other than that it wasn't that good, which I figured. I hoped for it to be actually dope, but i kinda knew it wasn't going to be. I mean, it wasn't baaaad, but it wasn't that good either LOL Definitely stream it

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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

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