Reptile (2023) Netflix Movie Review

[@markhernden9472]

Del Toro's an actor that you can't take your eyes off of when he's on screen.

[@UrbanMediaReview]

Aura and stage presence on 99999

[@africanhistory]

He is kind of the same person in every film

[@cesarpareja2002]

@@africanhistoryGueva !

[@tiktaktikka]

sus.... lol jk bro

[@wes788411]

@zornu One of his best performances was in Traffic. He was also great in The Usual, Che, a film in which he was Pablo Escobar (I can’t remember the title), and Sin City.

[@TomMillerArtist]

Here's a critic with intelligence and a clear love of cinema. Great job!

[@hilurgazzali9222]

Ikr🔥

[@nasserabdulla2868]

Watched the movie. Loved it. Gave me a vibe of True Detective.

[@cable7152]

I loved it too man, a 42% on Rotten tomatoes, reminds me why I stopped giving a shit what they score movies.

[@alexandrevieiramendes6353]

@@cable7152even roger ebert pge gives it a bad rating imho. ita one of the finest movies i saw the latest years

[@Signals_Jerry]

​@cable7152 wow they have really bad taste.

[@Westfield813]

The shot with Benicio staring at the lake was masterful, A man trapped within his thoughts so deep he’s almost drowning.

[@Signals_Jerry]

I love the part where he's describing the dream to the therapist and then cuts to that nightmarish hallway scene where they're all welcoming him back with applause in slow mo.

[@Signals_Jerry]

But the part you're talking about is great too how the Selena song was saying "do you feel the same? Am I only dreaming? " against the loud menacing score was brilliant.

[@donshaft4573]

Best thing about this film was Benicio Del Toro's performance.

[@Dkaizen3000]

Watched this movie last night and it was fantastic! I love the slow-burn intensity it brings. This review is great and spot on.

[@kevincharles1983]

Great film!! One of Del Toro's best. Every scene is meaningful. Haven't seen a movie like this in a long time. Music/score is brilliant as well!

[@azcurlygurl]

I would have passed this one by, so thank you for the review! Memento will always have a special place in my heart. The quality of the script, the acting and the non-linear story-telling was a revelation.

[@JamesBond-qt7th]

Wow a 4.5! I'll definetly add it to my list now. I am a sucker for detective shows (though this is a movie), esp Nordic Noir shows as I've commented before. This seems right up my alley, will give it a watch. Great job as always Chris, appreciate all your reviews.

[@patientdD420]

I enjoyed watching this last night. It's definitely a must-see!.

[@scheggianera]

It's UNBELIEVABLE ...Benicio del Toro & Alicia Silverstone togheter again after 26 YEARS. First meeting was in the movie First Kiss ( " Una ragazza sfrenata"for Italy ). They was too young but at the same time ready for being 2 STARS with an easy & deep connection between them on the movie screen. Reptile is a dark thriller where they moves like in a dance for two and also when they no speak they have a deeply communication that we can feel it . A good movie by 2 STARS OF HOLLYWWOOD but if you have time search the movie " First kiss " . Thank's so much Alicia & Benicio from Rome-Italy with LUV.

[@maxxamillz2255]

Excess baggage was a 90s classic but went under radar

[@NattyScarfo]

😂chill out dude u didn't have to write an article...jeez

[@seabiscuitkitten]

@@NattyScarfo no need to knock him down. I appreciated his comment

[@AZMD_1]

Thanks for the comment, I found the movie “Excess Baggage” in 1997

[@scheggianera]

@@AZMD_1 I hope U like it , Happy Weekend.

[@zone._9199]

Loved the score. Some of the scene transitions were masterful. The scene with the shot from behind where Benicio’s character is walking back into the police station brought chills.

[@silentgaming04x31]

I love the he confronted the guy flirting with her wife “ how far you would go? Are willing to die for it damn it’s like real man

[@brassattacks2411]

this movie wanted so bad to be true Detective season one. And the soundtrack nailed the vibe. The pacing and script did not.

[@skywalkerlegend1804]

I absolutely loved this movie! I always felt uncertain about what was going to happen scene to scene. And i believe Del Toro may be my favorite actor right now, his facial expressions alone are enough to make you feel so much.

[@jkelsey11]

How do u not reference the last scene with the wax.

[@fhaquuu]

Great review! One of my favourite would be Fracture with Anthony Hopkins! Cheers.

[@Leelz247]

I dont even like crime thrillers, but this movie was so effing good.

[@sujatagokhale5764]

Maybe I am in minority but I enjoy watching Justin timberlake on screen. ☺️

[@mariatrining4083]

I loved it. Belicio did an amazing job, I even second guessed him too!!

[@imauserbaby]

I want to so badly but i can’t get his performance in “bad teacher” out of my head 😂

[@williejohnson5172]

He was supposed to be wooden and fake and corny to the outside world. He was a snake hiding his true colors.

[@gossipmongersaunt774]

Also, anyone else notice the sounds / music in this. Dramatic cuts, and strong sound effects.

[@kenbobek5207]

Chris, I watched the movie first, and then listen to your review. You nailed it! A lot of what you said is what I was thinking as I was watching it. Great job dude.

[@Spoon819]

Just watched the movie. Loved it also, but can someone explain the ending with Del Toro and the wax coating of the hand. I don't get that.

[@ngnabii]

same i don’t understand that part!

[@juliapashkovskaya113]

maybe it's to remove gunpowder or mess up his prints or something. i think he killed the last guy on the floor and made it look like the bad guys killed each other

[@TheFieldServiceBloke]

IMHO Its referring to the name of the Movie "Reptile". what do reptiles do? - shed skin.

[@jetpetty1613]

This question is asked most and answered least. My best guess is that it's paraffin therapy used to treat hand pain...which Benicio's character would have after having been shot in the hand.

[@jetpetty1613]

Probably used in the movie to symbolize reptile shedding it's skin

[@mariatrining4083]

I entirely enjoyed the movie. Second guessing every character!

[@janechoy2073]

I was wondering whether to see this! thanks for the review!

[@nickthompson3845]

Excellent review. Put the thoughts I had myself into words perfectly.

[@HeyTexasItsMe]

THIS MOVIE WAS AMAZING!!! The music parring in each scene kept my heart racing. The suspense was on point.

[@LiangHuBBB]

wohoo netflix on fire

[@NoobFromRomania]

Just saw it. Good movie.

[@RainePhoenix]

It felt like this movie's script began its life as a limited series, but somewhere along the line, either the budget was cut or the producers felt it would be more profitable as a movie, so they cut what was filmed around that idea, adding what was necessary to make it somewhat cohesive.

[@sophiaisabelle027]

We appreciate your reviews. Keep working hard.

[@gossipmongersaunt774]

I can’t believe all the bad online reviews. I loved it

[@cable7152]

It's so good.

[@MoonDevoured]

I personally found the tension/mystery in this movie quite engaging and the frequent suspicions really kept me guessing. Del Toro and Silverstone's relationship/chemistry was unique and no small statement. My only qualm with the movie was the outcome of the "whodunit," as it felt a little underwhelming to me. Outside of that I just wish they had shown the actual crime occuring "in the flesh" rather than a mere, obscure flashback great review! 👏🏻

[@White_Tiger2169]

I really like the movie. I kept me intrigued all through the movie. Maybe the movie was a little to long. I agree with you they should have revealed the car later in the movie. I also gave it 🛋️🛋️🛋️🛋️ 1/2 couches

[@mikecantreed]

Did I watch a different movie? This movie was awful. So many random plot points that went nowhere. Why was the murder so grisly if it was just a garden variety corruption story?

[@mitreswell]

Totally agree with your take on this half-baked film. She could have just been clinically whacked.

[@mikecantreed]

@@mitreswell I’m pretty confident Netflix wrote this with ChatGPT

[@robertyoung3264]

100% spot on , this movie was meh at best and exactly, why was the murder soo brutal? None of the characters made sense for that level of grisly murder. It could have been great but it was just mediocre

[@Sinistra359]

It was to throw off the audience. It's not that hard.

[@Signals_Jerry]

Love the score and overall use of music and sound etc in this movie. 👌

[@dwnwind]

I agree. Thumbs up.

[@mcgeek4781]

As I was watching this I got a sense of Deja vu with how it was making me feel. Realized its grittiness reminded me of Prisoners a bit.

[@msarrington27]

I loved the movie

[@hilurgazzali9222]

Loved the movie. Gives me the overarching feel of dread that 8MM gives us but slower and more tactfully

[@enkiitu]

Why tell the story of the movie while doing a review??? I watch the review to know if it’s worth the watch, but if you tell me the story you spoil everything!! I don’t understand. And you are not the only one who works like that.

[@Tjprod9]

My expectations weren’t high going in, and by the end that feeling didn’t change. The characters fell flat and I didn’t care who made it out by the end. I’m all for a good mystery, but the characters needed to be compelling for me to enjoy the film. There were some strange editing decisions made which was a bit distracting, so this was a one and done movie for me. If you enjoyed it, more power to ya

[@bryanenty8385]

I loved the part where del torro told the maintenance guy that’s he’s so fucking cute 😂

[@andrewl5201]

Awesome a review by a real human being and not AI…

[@JorgeFoley1977]

Such a surprise this movie. The trip from True Crime to Copland!! Great!!!

[@brassattacks2411]

movie desperately wanted to be true Detective season one. The pacing and the soundtrack were on par. But the script was as flat and one dimensional as they come. Benicio Del Toro acted the hell out of this, and was the best thing this movie had going for it.

[@yvgenffeld8801]

The movie is a short copy of True Detective overall it's a good movie

[@dwnwind]

This movie was a slow burn. At times it was a train wreck but I couldn't look away. I enjoyed the sound track in this movie. I agree with your review.

[@justhearmeout]

Just came across this. Late to the game. I trust you so much that I just fast forwarded to your score! Ur THAT good! 😂

[@Hello-d9h]

I did see the movie, but like you said. I've missed something, so I'll re-watch it again. Thank you for a great recap 👍👍👍👍

[@Missyrocks53]

Great, thoughtful review. Agree. It has flaws, and I’d go to a 4 probably, but it is very good. Loved the cast. Must be like 15 people I recognized. But it’s Del Toro that really makes it as good as it is. I suspect she cheated on him previously, which is why he was so jealous. He was the perfect choice for this role. Frances Fisher to me was reprising her role from the Lincoln Lawyer. That is a great thriller. . And actually, Ryan P would’ve been perfect in the Timberlake role, but it would’ve really alerted the reveal 😂. I was drawn in every step of the way. It was also a pleasure not to see tons of gratuitous violence, etc. Definitely well worth watching.

[@ericstewart5852]

Thank you for an honest review

[@davidchildress285]

A lot of the reviews of Reptile i've viewed seemed to put the film down, especially when the critics sound as if the movie was meant to be made for "them" instead of you... and me. They would analyze it to pieces. I just enjoyed it for it's own sake, getting lost in their world... I watched it... I didn't think it. In my view, the cast and acting made that unimportant. The actors carry the film and I could watch Del Toro lace a new pair of boots. He is the rare actor that captivates a viewer just by his "presence" to where the cast and sets are lucky to be sharing "his" world... and that world is whatever the movie he's in is about. Plus, as Del Toro ages... he is not just a bottle of fine wine... he is the wine cellar. 😊 I give Reptile 👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@saysthemanbehindthemask]

4.5 is nearly a perfect film I guess. While it's well made and I did enjoy it feels like too high of a score. Too many sub plots seem to be dropped way too quickly and are left kind of unresolved. You truly never get the answers as to who was responsible for what in that group of people involved in the crime in question and why its nature was so violent. Felt unnecessary... almost as if it was done just for us the viewers but it never really makes sense in the world of this film. I feel like the movie had a lot more potential and could have been developed and improved upon to make something special. To me it's a 4 max... that's the initial feeling. But the more I think about the film the more flaws I find in its story.

[@beruangbogel3061]

I’m intrigued by your comment. Can you please recommend me a movie? Thanks

[@saysthemanbehindthemask]

@@beruangbogel3061 well this is new. well I assume you want something in the same realm. There's a bunch I could suggest. South Korea has quite a few good ones: Memories of murder (2003) based on a true story. Chaser (2008) based on a true story I saw the devil (2010) based on a book Australia: The Stranger (2022) This one's a slower film but quite interesting if you like a slow burn. Based on a true story as well. As I've read the actual events made quite a bit of noise in the country at the time. USA: The Little Things (2021) From some Hollywood classics you most likely have seen: Seven (1995) Silence of the Lambs (1991) Zodiac (2007) Hopefully you haven't seen some of these and find some of them interesting.

[@christofferjenzen78]

In his younger days,Benicio always went sooo far from his actual persona,his transformations in Sin City,the usual suspects,the pledge,fear and loathing.....he just completely erased his personality,that was always captivating to watch. This is the first time on screen I see him lean in to his real personality and I love his low key,subtle work here. He says so much with his eyes and body language, Its the confidence of a dude who knows he is a great movie star. I loved this movie,seen it twice and I think it has issues but its odd,creepy and original and a crime thriller with Benicio in the lead will never suck. I agree 4.5 sounds about right. PS. Michael Pitt was brilliant and Karl Glusman as Sam Gifford was sketchy and unsettling,both deserved more screen time,as did Bogosian. Thats my issue with this film,so many good actors and at 2hrs 15 min,they should have been developed more.

[@rachelleramos2899]

Thanks for this review! Was on the fence whether to watch this, but I might give it a go now :)

[@SlayingMantis676]

The one thing that confuses me the most about the movie that I can't wrap my head around, and it's also some thing that I don't see any videos even mentioning. The actual ending, when Alicia Silverstone's character removes wax from Benicio Del Toro's hand. I understand the symbolism, but I don't understand the context and how it factors into the story. They say every scene in a movie is there for a reason, but I can't reconcile the context of it. I thought at first it had something to do with masking his fingerprints for some act but there was nothing that he did that Would have made it necessary for him to do this, and also, that thickness of wax probably wouldn't have allowed him much mobility, and would've been fairly obvious if it were there during any other scene. Also I considered the injuries to his hand, but I don't know of any therapies that involve wax. Does anybody know definitively why the scene was in the film, or rather what the context is?

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

From a practical standpoint, wax therapy is used for rehabilitation. It radiates heat through the skin and towards the bones. Typically, after removing a hand from wax, it's placed in a wrap and then some sort of insulator, like an oven mitt. I had to do this exact same thing after shattering my wrist. From a story standpoint, it shows the care and concern they still have as a couple, going through the healing process together, whether that be from infidelity in the past, Del Toro's accusations at his former job, or Silverstone's uncle's betrayal. 😊

[@SlayingMantis676]

@@MoviesAndMunchies thanks for clarifying that. I don't think I'm the only one that was confused by that ending. And I could be wrong, but wax therapy isn't some thing everyone knows about. It's just another element of the movie that adds to some of its convoluted nature and confusion. At least you were able to clarify it though. All the videos online talking about "ending explained" literally just glaze right over that part

[@cable7152]

​@SlayingMantis676 I had the same thought, I understood everything but that final scene, but now I get it. She's taking care of him, for a second I thought she was in on it too, glad she wasn't.

[@williejohnson5172]

@@cable7152 She was in on it. She was one of the ringleaders. She was Whitefish.

[@cable7152]

@williejohnson5172 his wife's not Whitefish, that was a company I thought.

[@THEKNIGHT108]

Great movie - and great review! I appreciate your insight and your passion clearly shows through!

[@TheCrusaderRabbits]

It's a good movie.

[@TheCrusaderRabbits]

Can someone explain the hand molding at the end? I don't understand the scene.

[@jetpetty1613]

I think it's symbolic of reptile shedding skin but also paraffin therapy for hand pain which Benicio's character would have after having been shot in the hand - this is my best guess 🤔

[@bmeach4940]

Thank you - thought he was shot in his chest-torso, but hand makes more sense since he was so calm after the end of the shootout. Also his hand was cut with stitches in the beginning. Never heard of paraffin treatment. Pretty good movie. Benicio was good - can't believe he actually trusted the Capitan tho... dummy.

[@markpaterson2053]

This is getting slated by the critics, but it's brilliant.

[@SHOGUNS85]

Just saw it last night. It was pretty good. That dream sequence was👌

[@janechoy2073]

Saw this today; liked it, didn't love it, because it's rather slow. I think if the pace is 1.5 faster, I'd enjoy this more because I do think the story is pretty well written.

[@paulromsky9527]

Wow! You must be a compensated reviewer. "Reptile" in a word: 'sucked'. The story was so weak I walked away saying, "What did I just watch?" That last time I said that was after seeing the film "Three Kings" with George Clooney. I gave both 1 out of 5 stars.

[@acrophobe]

I thought the marketing of this movie was actually very good and true to the film, and I was very satisfied with this movie as a clever slow burn police procedural thriller. It was a very well made movie with great performances all around and a good story full of surprises. A lot of actors of Benicio Del Toro's caliber would be phoning in performances in throwaway B movies at this stage in his career for quick cash, but I never got a "Netflix movie" vibe from this film at any point. His personal care and involvement in the film was apparent. Don't be fooled by the soft Metacritic scores, this is a very good film.

[@ashroskell]

Seven doesn’t really qualify as a murder-“mystery,” despite ticking most of the boxes we look for in a good one, so I’d have to go with Laura, starring Dana Andrews, or Hitchcock’s Suspiscion. I’m not a fan of, “murder as parlour game,” films, even though I enjoyed the Knives Out films and love Margaret Rutherford’s Miss Marple outings, as I prefer films that don’t trivialise the act itself for aesthetic reasons of taste. Probably, at the top of my list is a film that would normally be found in most other collections under the, “Gangster,” or, “Crime,” genre heading, which is The Usual Suspects.

[@jerseyforhawks]

Timberlake in a sketchy movie role, now that's a stretch, bravo.❤😂❤😂

[@4ndroid55]

Damn!! Just watched this movie while lightly high.. SO GOOOOOOOD ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@dannggg]

I loved it.

[@paulbenavidez3733]

Someone please explain when the wife got that weird phone call he asked what did he know she answered she said i think he knows was she involved

[@sundrelstriker7513]

Im a thriller fiend. I really enjoyed it

[@AndrewMai]

Thank God a real Human movie review.

[@leovulpes4917]

It's a great movie at face value, but it's a brilliant movie when you pay attention to the director's use of certain colors...

[@CaroleMcDonnell]

Thanks!

[@rasheed9705]

It had the makings of being really good but fell in the "ok" category when all was said and done.

[@cable7152]

I personally loved this movie, it's everything that one with Denzel and Jared Leto wasn't. It has a 42% on RT, I call that BS.

[@renzoconti182]

Movie was great,didn't feel slow for me, I mean, it's a detective movie it should feel like this.

[@sofiamd1]

This movie wasn't edited correctly. It was way too long and slow paced. Half the clues led to nothing... The bite, the wig fibers, the limp, the missing hubcap, the paint.... And who exactly killed her.. Was it Justin or was it that boy who worked for them who got into a car accident later (he was seen in a photo on their construction team) ... And how did he get that cut on his hand.. And what was he doing with his hand at the very very end .... Plot was anticlimactic . Bunch of crooked cops.. Big deal. We've seen it before

[@HPtheGhost]

I came here to see if it’s worth it for tonight lol … 🤔

[@brendino094]

I highly recommend

[@Sinistra359]

Worth the watch.

[@robotaholic]

I thought this movie looked strange and has weird vibes. Was Wondering what other people thought

[@bella_det16]

Soo what does it have to do with the title?

[@1999tenorio]

he was called a rat for telling on his crooked partner. snakes eat rats. the murder victim sees evidence of a rat in the cupboard the boyfriend says oh probably just a rat but he is long gone. then she discovered a snake shed behind the planter and ends up dead. the last scene shows Benicio peeling the wax off his hand like a snake. so it was all metaphors.

[@williejohnson5172]

The entire movie is about snakes (reptiles.) Deceptive evil people. There are two groups of snakes. The police and the realtors. Everybody is a snake except the police chief (Allen), Eli, and Sam. Tom and his wife Judy are snakes. The movie is about snake Summer's struggle to leave the nest of vipers and Tom's struggle to remain accepted within the nest of vipers. Summer gets killed for her betrayal and Tom almost gets deleted because even though he's a snake the cop in him (his sin) just won't let the case get swept under the rug. This is the movie just about everybody are blind too and can't see. They only see the murder mystery part. That's why so many are left confused. (The director intended it to be this way)

[@tooboukou8ball702]

I was really enjoying it until they threw in the bus video evidence dump from no where, just lazy writing that completely killed it for me. I might have to high expectations since I started watching pitch meeting.

[@NoThanks-ju1tm]

I thought this movie was poorly written and it's a shame to see interesting actors in such garbage. There were some nice moments, but it's just incomplete and horridly done. If you liked this movie, you have probably never seen actually QUALITY movies. There is a whole lot of FLUFF to make you think that it's actually good.

[@j.n.josephs7880]

who r u?

[@K1ngDre-DMZ]

Bro are you just wearing frames with no lenses? 😂

[@arrisgordon17]

I wanted it to be better..

[@411hippieCO]

It was a decent watch, but I probably won’t ever return.

[@Sinistra359]

Lol most people watch a movie once anyway. Who would ever watch a movie twice???

[@411hippieCO]

@@Sinistra359 I'm not most people. I love cinema and have my favorites.

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Scary!!!

[@pamys6992]

But was the wife cheating on him or not ?

[@beserkermode6698]

Del toro ..marty and rust in a new true Detective one off film please

[@endor8witch]

i love benicio and alicia working together again. but the movie itself was mediocre. this is the director's first time and it shows. it gets a little clunky

[@mitreswell]

Totally agree. Could have been edited better too.

[@scuzzytwo7556]

I thought it was a good movie.

[@chrismize2738]

One too many misdirections, 20 minutes too long. Love Del Toro though.

[@beachcomber3036]

Please Watch .. The Reptile 🐍 1966 Hammer Film Productions. The Scariest Horror Movie Ever Made 🤯

[@eneldia85]

The movie is really bad. The story line got dissolved. Good beginning but just that.

[@SRFarming420]

Fell asleep

[@monicamerle1417]

Watched last night, a mediocre rip off of "Gone Girl" and "True Detective Season 1". Don't recommend 👎

[@cesarpareja2002]

Gone Girl is about a murder but is not like that

[@nickalvarez1829]

Convoluted is not a positive attribute. That doesn't mean the story shouldn't be complicated, but this movie was weak. The "convoluted" story and constant red herrings were there to cover up how bad the script was. The dialog had the depth of a high school creative writing class. The first 30 mins of the establishing story felt like someone asked chatgpt to make a murder mystery with as many story clichés as possible. There were some good scenes with interesting shots and high tension, but we're talking 2 or 3 for the entire movie. The best part of the movie were the actors, but there was no salvaging this. I'd like to see Alicia Silverstone in another drama. She seemed like she may still have chops, but it's hard to tell when your acting off of Benicio del Toro.

[@raybop6843]

I was kinda curious about this movie...but with GEN V out, SMUGGLERS and CONCRETE UTOPIA Korean movies floating around....this goes to the back of the watchlist. BTW....where's our HEIST 88 review. Damn, this is a busy week for TV...😂

[@garymclure1]

Having trouble finding eng subs for the Korean movie Smugglers. Any help would be appreciated

[@raybop6843]

@@garymclure1 the version of Smugglers that's out doesnt have hardcoded subs (usually it's Chinese subs)....so noones been able to rip them and translate them to English. You gotta wait till that first hardcoded sub version comes out. Usually takes about a week after the first vid drops. Then wait a cpl more days to get them ripped and translated.

[@garymclure1]

@@raybop6843 l normally go to subscene for my subtitles miss pinky translates a lot of Korean movies into English

[@Brokewokejoke]

EndIng sucks

[@vladdebrancovan7011]

it's awful

[@bluenick4577]

Had the best sleep watching this film Best sleeping pill ever

[@kellymulderino7156]

ending sucked

[@ELaster1]

I really liked your review, thanks! I was looking for a new mystery movie, and you definitely made me want to watch this one, but I'm not into violence at the moment 🥲 So thanks for including a mention for it as well I'll get to it when life gets good again 😊Subbed!