The Counselor

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Bro The only character in the film I didn't like was Malkina. What she was able to do was a bit far fetched, however, there was enough here with star power and excellent acting to keep me interested. Some of Ridley Scott's recent offerings are a bit high brow, but he is still one of the best. It shines through at times with this. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/22/24 Full Review Alec B A sick, twisted, and viciously cruel movie but at least it's an extremely well made sick, twisted, and viciously cruel movie. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/28/24 Full Review Steph G I'm a Ridley Scott fan. Blade Runner is one of my favourite films of all time, and several other of his films among the finest. The Counselor, despite having all of the right ingredients on paper, is painfully bad. The cast doesn't mesh well, perhaps it has something to do with how the characters are developed, which is weak and slow. The script if often excruciatingly long-winded and contrived. I don't find Fassbender and Cruz credible as a couple here, and I really like both actors. Bardem's character is insufferable and also too contrived, despite his great acting talent. Diaz does nice and likeable too well to pull off her character here. I couldn't finish watching this film. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/26/24 Full Review Rick R A brilliantly directed narrative about the personal consequences of submitting to temptation induced by greed. Ridley Scott has cleverly created a subtly evil atmosphere that increasingly pervades the whole film to the point where it becomes genuinely terrifying. A spellbinding production that is very unsettling. Michael Fassbinder's depiction of initial conceit mixed with weakness is spot on while Cameron Diaz turns in a performance so above her usual mark it is arguably the best of her career. Pemberton's score is perfect for this masterpiece. All in all a brilliant outlining of how the ignorant human ego can drift unwittingly but surely into the clutches of pure evil. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/06/24 Full Review Stephanie B Great beginning yet completely floundered out. No climax just a sad and hopeless ending. Cameron Diaz' sexuality creepy and as unappealing as a middle aged escort. Penelope getting punched in the face so unnecessary to the plot but probably there to fulfill some viewers appetite for sexual violence. The counselor never stood a chance in this movie, just depressing… Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/14/24 Full Review EJD D This is so unlike Ridley Scott!!!! "The Counselor" initially held promise with its intriguing premise, but ultimately fell short, leaving a bitter taste by the end. The movie failed to deliver on its potential, particularly in its conclusion, which left the main character, the Counselor, hanging in a dissatisfying and unresolved manner. The film's downfall primarily stemmed from its underdeveloped storyline and a lack of closure for the characters. As the plot unfolded, it became apparent that the narrative struggled to find a coherent direction, resulting in a disjointed and unsatisfactory experience for the audience. One of the most disappointing aspects was the conclusion, which left the Counselor's fate unresolved and offered little closure for the audience, leaving us feeling disconnected and unfulfilled. This lack of a satisfying resolution significantly detracted from the overall impact of the story. Given these shortcomings, I'd strongly advise against watching "The Counselor." While it may pique initial interest, its failure to deliver a compelling narrative and a satisfactory ending ultimately leaves viewers feeling let down and frustrated. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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