Review of Collateral Beauty (2016) by Schroederrock — 27 Mar 2017

I'm a dude - I don't cry. So when I say I was at the brink of going full waterfall when Collateral Beauty entered its final minutes, there must be something moving about this film. Great performances abound in this clever tale of recovering from traumatic life event, which is a big overarching theme of this movie.

Critics completely discarded it but I cannot fathom why. I usually can agree somewhat or heavily with critical reviews, but Collateral Beauty has more soul and fun surprises than most anyone gave it credit for.

If you're willing to feel some warmth in your heart and feel sorry for a character or two OR you like a few mild surprises, Collateral Beauty has more going for it than it's being given credit for. Everyone turns in either a good or great performance here and everyone I've spoken with since watching Collateral Beauty agreed that it was well worth the watch.

Maybe it's not an Oscar shoe-in but it's the most I've ever disagreed with an overall critical theme ever in movies. If you watch this with your girlfriend or wife or whatever, wear a poncho so you aren't wearing their tears (or your own).