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Post by paperboy88 on Sept 26, 2018 2:56:47 GMT
Fantastic Fest Review: ‘DESTROYER’ a flatliner of a thriller with an unrecognizable Nicole Kidman at the center. Grade-C DESTROYER is going to be a tough sell for many audience members, yet the film has found some acclaim out of the festival circuit. This divisive work will have people singing the classic “love it, or hate it” song throughout the awards season. Kidman, for all her regal glory, can’t find a performance calibrated for this porous subject matter. Even though her commitment to this role is unlike anything you’ve seen from her, it becomes clear that transformation doesn’t always register as authentic freshfiction.tv/fantastic-fest-review-destroyer-a-flatliner-of-a-thriller-with-an-unrecognizable-nicole-kidman-at-the-center/
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Post by paperboy88 on Sept 26, 2018 4:08:29 GMT
Nicole Kidman gets her Serpico moment in the gritty LA cop drama DestroyerKidman’s physical transformation for the role is a remarkable thing in itself, on the level of Charlize Theron’s portrayal of Aileen Wournos in Monster. Kidman plays Erin both in the present day and 15 years ago, when she was a fresh young police cadet recruited for an undercover investigation into a meth ring led by the diabolically reckless Silas (Toby Kebbell). In her younger incarnation, Erin is basically Nicole Kidman in a heavy brunette wig. But in the present day, Erin is a brittle husk of a woman, whose bloodshot eyes and papery skin betray not only decades of hard living, but a certain spiritual poverty as well. At the center of it all is Kidman, the indisputable heart of the film, whose all-in performance elevates Destroyer above a well-made cop drama and into something special.
film.avclub.com/nicole-kidman-gets-her-serpico-moment-in-the-gritty-la-1829317648
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Post by paperboy88 on Sept 26, 2018 4:39:23 GMT
82% with 38 reviews. 2 more reviews and the film should be certified fresh.
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Post by triflo on Sept 26, 2018 6:10:12 GMT
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Post by Mr Dedlock on Sept 26, 2018 7:44:19 GMT
Some fantastic fest reactions
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Post by deron on Sept 26, 2018 8:22:21 GMT
Lol!
I feel like this could actually get to 90% + on Rotten Tomatoes, even with RT leaving out like 10 positive reviews from the other festivals. Destroyer should probably have a higher RT score than The Wife at the moment.
The genre critics are really getting behind this film.
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Post by WizLemon on Sept 26, 2018 11:43:55 GMT
Thank you for sharing everyone. So exciting! I can't wait for December!
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Post by paperboy88 on Sept 26, 2018 12:43:35 GMT
I'm just loving these reviews, pretty much every review saying that Kidman delivers her best work ever. And all the talk about her physical and emotional transformation is just astonishing! I can't wait to see this.
And yea I think I agree with Deron, wait untill the festival run is over and have a well made trailer out to keep the buzz on.
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Post by ladysatine on Sept 26, 2018 12:59:52 GMT
This is so amazing. I can’t hide my excitement. I’m going to watch it on BFF next 15th. I think the nomination is closer and closer
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Post by Mr Dedlock on Sept 26, 2018 14:07:10 GMT
And a 10/10 from cominsoon. Net this should push the film to certified fresh on rotten tomatoes. link
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Post by triflo on Sept 26, 2018 14:22:00 GMT
And a 10/10 from cominsoon. Net this should push the film to certified fresh on rotten tomatoes. link OH my!
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Post by chris0929 on Sept 26, 2018 14:30:08 GMT
And a 10/10 from cominsoon. Net this should push the film to certified fresh on rotten tomatoes. linkOMG, This review is the best one I have seen by far!!!! "Hollywood will diminish a performance by an actress down to lighting and makeup, and it’s disrespectful and insulting to do that", yes, well-said and I believe Nicole's performance in the film is more than physical transformation. Many critics only pay attention to that, which often makes me frustrated and sad!
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Post by perro del hortelano on Sept 26, 2018 17:02:19 GMT
We first need to know if all those twitter users are writing a proper review for the movie. I still think this is going nowhere in terms of awards which makes me feel a bit sad. In any case, really looking forward to enjoy such a possible great Kidman performance once again.
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Post by Mr Dedlock on Sept 26, 2018 18:00:52 GMT
Slash film's fantastic fest review link
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Post by vinceitaly on Sept 26, 2018 18:10:53 GMT
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