Review of Collateral Beauty (2016) by Dennis H — 26 Dec 2016

Wait for it! Wait for it! To truly appreciate this movie one must absorb every minute. This is not a simple story to draw on your heart strings but a story which takes considerable thought and attention.

I left the move thinking of the title. The more that I think of collateral beauty, the more I realize the depth of that thought. I found the movie somewhat predictable but I still enjoyed it thoroughly.

I did think that the movie was a bit overstocked with talent. Kate Winslet, Ed Norton, and Keira Knightly, although played great roles, were not tested to their true talent. Helen Mirren added the humor to this plot which had a sad premise.

Will Smith's talent was also not tested to his potential. The story is everything in this movie. The movie is not one that is going to have you cheering or laughing throughout the movie. However, the plot and the ending will have you thinking through the movie and when you leave.