The Voices

Name: The Voices
Genre: Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Released: February 6, 2015
Duration: 103 min
Rating: 58
Cast: Adi Shankar, Anna Kendrick, Gemma Arterton, Jacki Weaver, Ryan Reynolds

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Lionsgate | Release Date: February 6, 2015 | R

Starring: Adi Shankar, Anna Kendrick, Gemma Arterton, Jacki Weaver, Ryan Reynolds

Summary: A disturbed factory worker (Ryan Reynolds) who hears advice from his pet dog and cat is implicated in the accidental death of his co-worker.

Director: Marjane Satrapi

Genre(s): Thriller, Comedy, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 103 min

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Film.com Eric D. Snider

Jan 22, 2014

Here is a pitch-black psycho-horror-comedy to restore one’s faith in the “What the eff did I just watch?” genre. Read full review

Ben Nicholson

Mar 19, 2015

Not only is The Voices uproariously funny throughout, but it's actually far cleverer than one might expect. Read full review

Claudia Puig

Feb 5, 2015

The quirky film is simultaneously bizarre, humorous, disturbing and suspenseful. Read full review

Boyd van Hoeij

Jan 26, 2015

The film’s combination of psychological drama -- cue the childhood trauma -- with blood-splattered limb-cutting, talking heads in the fridge and talking pets on the couch is a risky one that finally works because Perry and Satrapi find the right tonal mixture for the material. Read full review

Empire Nick de Semlyen

Mar 16, 2015

Full-force performance form Ryan Reynolds but not as funny as it hopes it is. Read full review

Peter Debruge

Jan 26, 2015

In tapping Satrapi to interpret this project, the producers have done about as well as one could expect with such material. Still, a bit more consistency in style would have gone a long way. Read full review

Chuck Bowen

Jan 31, 2015

For most of the film's running time, one mistakes the main character's callousness for the filmmakers'. Read full review

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lordcsx

Apr 22, 2015

This film is quite disturbing, nevertheless it's so much fun to watch. Some interesting characters, and a dash of lunacy.
Ryan Reynolds pulled of a convincing deranged mentally ill character, and the Anna Kendrick - Gemma Arterton duo is also good even if their characters are a little bit clichés.

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MrThehammer171

May 7, 2015

i love this movie, ryan Reynolds in a outstanding movie finally where he can show his talents buy or check this one out for sure you wont regret it trust me.

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Duskspark

Feb 8, 2015

Ryan Reynolds is a terrific actor, and Jerry in "The Voices" might be his best performance yet. Wonderfully weird and psychologically twisted, "The Voices" is a mix between "Filth" and "Donnie Darko" with its own personality. A must-watch.

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wornoutspines

Mar 9, 2015

A minute after the trailer for The Voices started I wanted to see the film. So I was waiting for it to premiere in Paris. I hoped that more of the cast would come but I was glad to see Marjane Satrapi. I know Reynolds is shooting Deadpool so he gets a pass, as for Aterton I know she has herA minute after the trailer for The Voices started I wanted to see the film. So I was waiting for it to premiere in Paris. I hoped that more of the cast would come but I was glad to see Marjane Satrapi. I know Reynolds is shooting Deadpool so he gets a pass, as for Aterton I know she has her musical but London is a mere two hour train ride away she could have made an effort. Anyway, Satrapi quickly spoke about how the movie came about. Persepolis and her Oscar nomination for it changed her life. Her American agent offered a lot of projects that she wasn't feeling but to me it sounds like they sort of put her in a box. But The Voices was different and refreshing from what she had dine so far, so she went for it and in my opinion it was a good decision.

The movie is hilarious, quirky and very entertaining. The Voices could be a mix between Dexter and a good comedy. It's charming and pulls you into the madness with a wicked sense of humor. The director did an amazing job in delivering a good horrish comedy. I expected the comedy but I was surprised by how dark and depressing the movie gets. The focus shifts between reality and fantasy, which makes for very colorful shots that lightens the mood.

Bosco, the dog, and Mr. Whiskers, the cat, are just gems. They are the movie's representation of the devil and the angel appearing over a cartoon character's shoulders. They simply steal the movie, that's how funny they are. So The Voices is colorful and dark at the same time. It gets real but it's fun. It has a very serious mental illness at the center of it but there are a lot of hilarious twists that gives a unique look at Schizophrenia.

Ryan Reynolds is amazing as the sweet-faced, socially awkward Jerry. He gave an amazing performance in this film in all of his roles, because he has several in this movie, he's really good. He showed a nice range in his acting ability. The cast in general elevated the movie. Gemma Aterton, Anna Kendrick, Jacki Weaver were all great in the movie, they each brought something to the table and made the experience worthwhile.

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vgmkyle

May 6, 2016

It's hard review this movie as mediocre since at its core everything seems to be in order: you have a great highlight reel from Reynolds, a terrific cast all around -- some funny concepts I don't think I have seen before and some truly dark writing. I think the main problem here is the movieIt's hard review this movie as mediocre since at its core everything seems to be in order: you have a great highlight reel from Reynolds, a terrific cast all around -- some funny concepts I don't think I have seen before and some truly dark writing. I think the main problem here is the movie is not very enjoyable to watch. You have to wonder how believable the characters actually are with the tendencies expressed. Think of this as movie prep for Deadpool.… Expand

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beingryanjude

May 3, 2015

Amidst overwhelming dark circumstances, The Voices proves to be an extremely thought provoking look at mental illness and life. There are hints of humor - but you may find it difficult to label this one as any kind of comedy. As Jerry, Ryan Reynolds gives one of the finest performances ofAmidst overwhelming dark circumstances, The Voices proves to be an extremely thought provoking look at mental illness and life. There are hints of humor - but you may find it difficult to label this one as any kind of comedy. As Jerry, Ryan Reynolds gives one of the finest performances of his career.… Expand

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