Review of Barracuda (2017) by Eagleeyeviking — 16 Jan 2017

Damien Chazelle's La La Land is a beautifully directed, terrifically acted romantic musical that elicits plenty of emotion ranging from heartbreak to joy.

This review of Barracuda (2017) was written by Eagleeyeviking on 16 Jan 2017.

Barracuda has generally received positive reviews.

Was this review helpful?

Yes

More reviews of this movie:

More Reviews of Barracuda

Review of Barracuda (2017)

By Steve Davis (486) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 11 Oct 2017

In the end, Barracuda may not have the sharp teeth of the Hollywood nail-biters that have swum before in familiar waters…

Read Review

Review of Barracuda (2017)

By Derek Smith (382) for Slant Magazine (8,298) on 08 Jun 2018

It's anchored by a pair of dynamic, intuitive performances which mine the psychological complexities of an understandably troubled relationship…

Read Review

Review of Barracuda (2017)

By Nilsy (15) on 28 Jan 2017

During more then half of the musical parts I was checking the clock and wondering if it was worth it to finish the movie even…

Read Review

Review of Barracuda (2017)

By Felipe Freitas (9) for Film Threat (5,156) on 14 Jun 2017

Looking and feeling like a true independent film, it was a shame that it felt so uneven and limited in thrills along the way…

Read Review

Review of Barracuda (2017)

By Astrowhiz (3) on 29 Apr 2017

I like musicals, but I left La La Land slightly disappointed…

Read Review

Review of Barracuda (2017)

By Susan D (125) on 03 Jan 2018

Had the opportunity to see this amazing film during the South By Southwest film festival…

Read Review

Review of Barracuda (2017)

By Steviegjd (120) on 09 Feb 2017

I liked this movie and knew my mother would love it. She and my sister then saw it and mom did indeed love it…

Read Review

Review of Barracuda (2017)

By Psyberdelic (37) on 25 Apr 2017

Good Not Great... Overrated. This film is OK but really uneven in tone, writing and acting…

Read Review

Review of Barracuda (2017)

By Liroslavklose (3) on 14 Apr 2017

When a talented director and a spectacular musician made together a movie, you already know it's a wonderful one…

Read Review

Review of Barracuda (2017)

By Acacia (152) on 04 Feb 2017

I really did not expect to enjoy this movie. So many people I know hated it. But, I have to say I loved it…

Read Review

More reviews of this movie

More Reviews by Eagleeyeviking

Review of 47 Meters Down: Uncaged (2019)

By Eagleeyeviking (471) on 18 Mar 2020

47 Meters Down: Uncaged is an entertaining and appropriately claustrophobic shark chompfest even if many scenes and decisions taken don't make…

Read Review

Review of Love Wedding Repeat (2020)

By Eagleeyeviking (471) on 13 Apr 2020

Love Wedding Repeat is not as bad as the reviews suggest; it's a light-hearted rom-com with a simple premise and humour that works more often…

Read Review

Review of Marriage Story (2019)

By Eagleeyeviking (471) on 17 Jan 2020

Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson deliver Oscar-worthy performances in the relatable and heartbreaking Marriage Story…

Read Review

Review of Untamed Heart (1993)

By Eagleeyeviking (471) on 02 Feb 2020

Michael Bay’s “Bad Boys” is energetic, infectious, and fun, with perfect chemistry between its leads…

Read Review

Review of 6 Underground (2019)

By Eagleeyeviking (471) on 18 Dec 2019

6 Undergound is a typical Michael Bay film…

Read Review

Review of 12 Angry Men (1957)

By Eagleeyeviking (471) on 01 Jan 2020

Sidney Lumet's use of styled realism, the tension that builds up from different personalities, and cracking dialogue make 12 Angry Men a perfect…

Read Review

Review of The Mule (2018)

By Eagleeyeviking (471) on 25 Apr 2020

The Mule is a genial, self-aware and heartfelt drama that brings its remarkable true story into the screen thanks to the deft touch of the…

Read Review

Review of The Invisible Man (2020)

By Eagleeyeviking (471) on 23 Mar 2020

The Invisible Man creeps into 2020 with a pervasive sense of dread, terrific acting and cinematography, and a plot that both honours the source…

Read Review

Review of Extraction (2020)

By Eagleeyeviking (471) on 05 May 2020

Extraction is a terrific and efficient action thriller that has impeccably choreographed action set pieces and just enough characterisation…

Read Review

Review of Knives Out (2019)

By Eagleeyeviking (471) on 05 Jan 2020

Knives Out is a terrifically written and unpredictable murder mystery that highlights the talent of not only Rian Johnson, but also the entire…

Read Review

More Reviews by Eagleeyeviking

Popular Movies Right Now

A Quiet Place

2018

76%1,685 Reviews

The Prodigy

2019

53%39 Reviews

Barbarian

2022

72%115 Reviews

Bullet Train

2022

66%170 Reviews

Everything Everywhere All at Once

2022

78%291 Reviews

Midsommar

2019

69%207 Reviews

Purple Hearts

2022

56%11 Reviews

The Judge

2014

67%866 Reviews

The Invitation

2022

47%33 Reviews

Talk to Me

2023

74%83 Reviews

Movies You Viewed Recently

Barracuda

2017

65%165 Reviews

Let Him Have It

1991

74%57 Reviews

Keeping the Faith

2000

65%464 Reviews

The Theory of Everything

2014

77%1,034 Reviews

My First Mister

2001

67%163 Reviews

The Muppets Take Manhattan

1984

70%425 Reviews

Love Wrecked

2005

51%310 Reviews

The Mummy

1999

70%731 Reviews

Dumb and Dumber

1994

65%761 Reviews

Air Bud

1997

55%384 Reviews