Review of Downsizing (2017) by James S — 21 Dec 2017

This movie doesn't know what it wants to be.

This review of Downsizing (2017) was written by James S on 21 Dec 2017.

Downsizing has generally received mixed reviews.

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Downsizing dares to ask if humans will be ready to make the sacrifices necessary for the survival and preservation of the species is on the line…

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By Peeteelee83 (1) on 26 Nov 2018

The trailer does this movie a huge disservice. The trailer tries to sell this movie as a silly comedy, like Matt Damon's Stuck On You…

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By Louisa Moore (249) for Screen Zealots (249) on 21 Dec 2018

What a disappointment Downsizingturns out to be, a nearly complete waste of an incredibly original concept from director Alexander Payne…

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By Savanna S (17) on 14 Dec 2018

The movie has many cool ideas but the quirky storytelling left me feeling weird, great intentions but the execution didn't follow through…

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By Tss5078 (544) on 23 Jan 2019

Billed as a comedy, Downsizing didn't last long in theaters, but looking at it from the perspective of Science Fiction and taking into account…

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By Daveisonline (4) on 16 Mar 2019

Downsizing is a film with a very intriguing idea with promising world building, but ultimately fails to capitalize on its own concept and instead…

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By Sitebender (9) on 26 Mar 2019

Downsizing is a comedy that turns into a drama. By the end it felt more about how people jump on trends…

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By Ernesto G (28) on 28 Dec 2018

Terrible! Worst movie matt damon or kristen wiig have ever been in. what a terrible plot idea for a drama…

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By Norman H (20) on 29 Nov 2018

Felt this could of been a funny comedy, tuns into a lesson in poverty and climate change comedy was thrown out…

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