Review of Side Effects (2013) by Kevin B — 19 Jul 2013

I'm glued to the screen trying to figure out what to believe.

This review of Side Effects (2013) was written by Kevin B on 19 Jul 2013.

Side Effects has generally received positive reviews.

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By Alex P (1,080) on 23 Dec 2016

Such a dated idea, so formulaic and my word, so, so dull. Is this really a Soderbergh film…

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By Kelly Jane Torrance (368) for Washington Examiner (271) on 14 Dec 2018

Side Effects is a stylish thriller, one that's mostly entertaining, until it decides one big twist isn't enough…

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By Trevor Johnston (624) for Sight and Sound (827) on 30 Jul 2018

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By David K (1,644) on 16 Sep 2016

A Smart thriller that has some cool twists, and social commentary to tie it all together to make one hell of a compelling watch…

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By Seroj (254) on 06 Feb 2019

Not so bad, but I don't think I was really surprised by the ending. The actors were also really annoying. The story was nothing special…

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 23 Dec 2016

If this is really Soderbergh's last film, at least he departs on a good note with this smart movie that moves so expertly from one genre to…

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By Leigh Paatsch (1,103) for Herald Sun (Australia) (1,081) on 15 Nov 2018

A tense tall story with so many short, sharp thrills…

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An underrated gem about the dangers of prescription medication and how doctors prescribe and over prescribe medications just simply because they can…

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By Matt C (2,668) on 07 Jan 2019

Such a dated idea, so formulaic and my word, so, so dull. Is this really a Soderbergh film…

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By Tommaso D (86) on 16 Sep 2016

A Smart thriller that has some cool twists, and social commentary to tie it all together to make one hell of a compelling watch…

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