Reptile

I’m so very surprised at the critics’ reviews. I enjoyed watching this movie. Indeed I even watch it twice. The pace is slow but very deliberate. The acting is great. Even the bad guys acted well. The camera work is excellent and the dialogue is entertaining. I rewatched the last scene several times. I would highly recommend this movie. Don’t listen to the critics, listen to the audience’.

Its a very slow movie. I kept fast forwarding it due to lack of interest.

Imagine a low-key version of "The Departed". That's the vibe. The rest is in the leads' eye lids. Props to A.Silverstone for aging normally.

The REAL suspense and thrill (only slowly yet steadily) intensifies during the second hour, which gets really creepy and intense, with a final that is like a sledgehammer.

The twists and turns definitely come under the heading of "I did NOT see that coming". The movie begins as a rather unremarkable murder mystery, however, by the middle of the movie, you have to stop whatever else you're doing and begin to pay strict attention as your jaw drops. Benecio del Toro's middle-aged, weather-beaten face and his demeanor as a jaded, world-weary Detective who still doggedly pursues answers to his unwanted questions, is brilliant. The shocks can be breath taking. This is one of only a handful of movies that I'll be watching twice.

Decent waste of time. Not terrible but needed to be about 45 minutes shorter. Well acted.

I have watched it twice. All the characters are realistic, the plot is captivating, and Del Toro's character compelling.

The REAL suspense and thrill (only slowly yet steadily) intensifies during the second hour, which gets really creepy and intense, with a final that is like a sledgehammer. Wow. Really impressed by it. The good: Benicio del Toro Benicio del Toro Benicio del Toro. This man has got charisma few other actors (are lucky to) have. He really steals the show, with his very subtle acting skills, that convey so many different feelings that simply watching Benicio del Toro lifting up a small glass to drink is fascinating to watch. Benicio del Toro co-wrote the screenplay and he co-produced this movie as well. So he had a lot of cloud. And it shows, because this is one heck of a Benicio del Toro flick. The director made his feature movie debut, with only having made lots of music videos before and although I dont think his direction was terrific, it certainly was a masterful debut. Quite impressed AND spooked out by it. Recommended for the art house movie fans of slowburning (yet still suspenseful) detective movies.

As I'm a leader and not a follower, I didn't take notice of the bad reviews, on this film, and I'm so glad I didn't!! Fantastic cast, great acting, with a plot of twists and turns! Give it a go, you'll be nicely surprised!.

Reptile tries to captivate as a dark thriller, but only offers an average plot. The story about an investigator who solves a murder case is at times formulaic and not very innovative. Despite a solid performance from Benicio del Toro, the film often remains stuck in familiar patterns. The atmosphere is successful, but the character development and twists are weak and unsurprising. The plot drags on and the finale disappoints with a feeling of ambiguity. A solid but not very gripping thriller experience.