Review of The Neon Demon (2016) by Russ T — 02 Sep 2016

While the carnivorous nature of beauty is an overarching theme and threat, Fanning's journey is what really drives the film; delivering a genuinely unexpected message/s.

This review of The Neon Demon (2016) was written by Russ T on 02 Sep 2016.

The Neon Demon has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Paul D (6,077) on 25 Mar 2018

They should have just called this 'Bitches Be Crazy - The Movie' because this is just some out to lunch material here…

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By Micah S (134) on 13 Aug 2018

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By Damian S (504) on 30 May 2018

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The Neon Demon is weird. It has an interesting premise and ending but is definitely not a movie for everyone…

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The script, written by Refn, Mary Laws and Polly Stenham, may not hold up when put under scrutiny, but at least what's on screen is pretty…

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By Kevin S (2,121) on 10 Jun 2018

Very poor show Beauty may be the only thing as the asshole model guy proffers but not for this film. The beauty isn't even that great…

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By Jon D (534) on 23 Aug 2018

Stunning, hypnotic and intoxicating, The Neon Demon is, however, a mess without structure, devoid of meaning and with no idea how to end…

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This movie is **** I mean, truly awful. Sickening to the core, from the content and to the end product…

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