Crawl

Name: Crawl
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller, Horror
Released: July 12, 2019
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 60
Cast: Ami Metcalf, Annamaria Serda, Anson Boon, Barry Pepper, George Somner

2019

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Mixed or average reviews based on 31 Critic Reviews

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: July 12, 2019 | R

Starring: Ami Metcalf, Annamaria Serda, Anson Boon, Barry Pepper, George Somner, Jose Palma, Kaya Scodelario, Morfydd Clark, Ross Anderson, Srna Vasiljevic, Tina Pribicevic

Summary: When a massive hurricane hits her Florida hometown, Haley (Kaya Scodelario) ignores evacuation orders to search for her missing father (Barry Pepper). Finding him gravely injured in the crawl space of their family home, the two become trapped by quickly encroaching floodwaters. As time runs out to escape the strengthening storm, Haley andWhen a massive hurricane hits her Florida hometown, Haley (Kaya Scodelario) ignores evacuation orders to search for her missing father (Barry Pepper). Finding him gravely injured in the crawl space of their family home, the two become trapped by quickly encroaching floodwaters. As time runs out to escape the strengthening storm, Haley and her father discover that the rising water level is the least of their fears. … Expand

Director: Alexandre Aja

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller, Horror

Rating: R

Runtime: 87 min

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Keith Phipps

Jul 13, 2019

Crawl’s virtues, however, remain formidable: It’s fast, efficient, crisply directed, and delivers on the promised alligator thrills. In another year, that might be worth a polite nod. This year, however, those B-movie values feel especially refreshing, and illuminating too. Read full review

Matt Donato

Jul 14, 2019

Crawl is a sensationally thrilling aquatic nightmare filled with carnage, bubbling chaos, and all the creature-feature intensity that makes this the summer's must-see horror event. Read full review

The Film Stage Mike Mazzanti

Jul 15, 2019

One of Crawl’s greatest joys, however, is how it doesn’t overstay its welcome. Instead, it merely delivers the goods and then cuts to black. No cheeky bullshit, no wink-wink, nudge-nudge, ain’t life so damn cruel all the time? This sincerity is refreshing, like dunking your head in the pool at the height of a blazing summer day. Just check the water first. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Tomris Laffly

Jul 12, 2019

Crawl has a reptilian bite in its nods to the tradition of underwater monster flicks. It’s certainly not “Jaws” (what is?), or even “The Shallows,” but sloshing around the hazardous deluge of a Southwest Florida town on the brink of devastation by a Category 5 hurricane comes with its own kicks. Read full review

Matt Glasby

Aug 22, 2019

Aja brings an exciting if less- than-watertight script to life with a minimum of fuss, plenty of flair and just a few eye-rolls. Read full review

Alex Saveliev

Jul 12, 2019

Scodelario carries the film with an energetic, no-holds-barred performance. She’s in almost every shot, planning out escapes and outwitting the reptiles, and she gives it her all. Read full review

Owen Gleiberman

Jul 11, 2019

Crawl has no pretense and not very much range; it’s “Jaws” set in an old dark house. Read full review

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meydianarizki21

Oct 18, 2020

This isn't a very memorable film although it is thrilling and we'll made. Once the conflict begins you are on the edge of your seat with worry for the protagonists it is when they waste screen time with unnecessary dialogue that have nothing to do with the dangers at hand the movie appearsThis isn't a very memorable film although it is thrilling and we'll made. Once the conflict begins you are on the edge of your seat with worry for the protagonists it is when they waste screen time with unnecessary dialogue that have nothing to do with the dangers at hand the movie appears campy.

I did enjoy the performances of the small cast and of course the gators. It's a pretty fun filled movie so give it a shot.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

manningn15

Jul 17, 2019

This movie was really scary, creepy, and suspenseful. The visual effects were terrific especially the the alligators and the storm, they were both really real looking. The acting from Kaya Scodelario and Barry Pepper was fantastic. This was a great horror movie.

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FelicityFenwick

Jul 12, 2019

Much more exciting than I figured it would be. The lead actress is magnetic (where have I seen here before??). The main problem with it is that all the action takes place in essentially the same spot, and the "supporting characters", such as they are, are too summarily dismissed. But IMuch more exciting than I figured it would be. The lead actress is magnetic (where have I seen here before??). The main problem with it is that all the action takes place in essentially the same spot, and the "supporting characters", such as they are, are too summarily dismissed. But I probably grabbed my face 10 times in this sucker - which is a great sign for a summer popcorn thriller.… Expand

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cylack

Jul 14, 2019

Good summer popcorn flick. Had a lot of genuine "jump out of your seat" scares. Not too gruesome. If you like creature horror, definitely go see this. The alligators were not "good boys", to use current doggo language.

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fluffypants

Jul 16, 2019

Crawl is a fun thriller/horror movie about alligators. Nothing special but an entertaining movie.

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JLuis_001

Jul 23, 2019

Movies should not always be realistic or plausible, that's more than understandable but also in spite of the fact that as a viewer you're looking for a certain type of entertainment you have to know at what moment you draw the line with the absurd; And Crawl is full of absurdities.

ThisMovies should not always be realistic or plausible, that's more than understandable but also in spite of the fact that as a viewer you're looking for a certain type of entertainment you have to know at what moment you draw the line with the absurd; And Crawl is full of absurdities.

This film reminds me of ''Don't Breath'' because it appears to me that in the absence of innovation in the genres of horror and suspense, a certain part of the critics are applauding simple plots and praising them as better films than they really are.

I will not say that this is a failure because what it offers is enough and will be more than enough for a big part of the audience and that's not bad but it doesn't mean it's a great film either.

At the end of the day everything depends on your own taste, it will depend on your own time and your own expectations. Maybe that's how this film will be more rewarding. For my part, there was nothing memorable or extraordinary. It does have certain entertaining elements and also lasts less than 90 minutes so ... well yeah, it's just a regular film.… Expand

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leopoldfrank

Sep 24, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Polite words simply don't describe this film as efficiently so I'll just say: 'Crawl' is the most retarded film I've seen in a long time. Cliche ridden **** about morons doing a piss-poor job at surviving a problematic situation and disappointingly being rewarded for their stupidity rather than eaten alive like you'll eventually hope.

I should have stopped watching after the opening scene when it was shown the main character was a swimmer. That cliche **** was the first warning sign but no, I ignored it and continued.

Also, **** these favourable critic reviews. Wankers.… Expand

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