Review of Downsizing (2017) by Denise E — 27 Dec 2017

It's quirkiness just wasn't enough for me.

This review of Downsizing (2017) was written by Denise E on 27 Dec 2017.

Downsizing has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Jess B (231) on 23 Dec 2018

It started with a good concept but the whole time I was watching this movie, I was waiting for something (like a plot) to happen…

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By Marshall Shaffer (93) for Slashfilm (971) on 23 Jan 2019

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 William K (391) on 11 Dec 2018

Although this movie tries to sell itself as a satire, it is very low on bite, but otherwise quite entertaining and endearing…

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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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The movie is quite interesting all up to the point where they enter the tiny world (about 30 minutes in). Then it becomes a boring drama…

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By Renee W (95) on 18 Dec 2018

Matt Damon turns in another solid performance in a surprisingly unfulfilling story…

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