Review of When the Bough Breaks (2016) by Nigel S — 07 May 2017

A strong third act kind of saves this cliched thriller, a guilty pleasure if you will.

This review of When the Bough Breaks (2016) was written by Nigel S on 07 May 2017.

When the Bough Breaks has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Vemetria D (1) on 27 Jan 2017

To those who are prejudice and are in denial, this isn't even an all black cast. You saw 3 black people (main characters) and went off…

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By Patrick L (1,193) on 02 Mar 2017

Hated it! Has such potential with the story line, and I love Morris Chestnut, but the acting in this from all of the actors is HORRIBLE…

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By Erika T (51) on 16 Dec 2016

Thought it was a good movie, and yes it's been done before. Good entertainment overall…

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We have seen this same story over and over again and this movie does nothing to give us any new twists…

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By Paula P (225) on 30 May 2017

Hate movies where they hurt/kill animals…

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By Jerry A (280) on 15 Jul 2017

It was what I expected. Wasn't terrible but wasn't great. Very slow moving throughout. I heard the original was better…

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By Jeff S (1,369) on 31 May 2017

I think the movie was good not sure why all the hate…

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By Erika P (83) on 02 Jan 2017

Great movie. Great body slam!!! Everyone did great, giving the times it was better than The Hand that Rocks the Cradle…

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By Samuel N (87) on 14 Feb 2017

Loved it so much screw what people say would love to buy…

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By Nancy E (19) on 27 Sep 2016

Loved it went with a friend we where at the edge of the seat and told a lot of people to go see it. this is a definite go see movie…

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