"Bird Box" Review: An Invisible Threat

A mother along with her children, traverse a dangerous river to find a safe haven in the hopes of surviving a conniving evil that makes anyone who looks at it, see their worst fears and kill themselves.

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Open Your Eyes

From a 2014 novel of the same name, Bird Box presents itself as a psychological post-apocalyptic thriller, delivering with a right balance of suspense and emotional drama. Sandra Bullock did a great job at portraying her role, adding a heavier sense of melancholy to the already depressing and psychedelic tone of the film. 

You can tell that the creative fine prints of Director Susanne Bier who was always captivated with stories about the duality and psychology of human being, was evident throughout the film and has helped differentiate it from other movies of the same vein (The Happening, The Mist). 

The Good

The film does not rely on loud music or gimmicky jump scares to fool the audiences, instead it uses its gloomy environment and the relationships among its characters to create horror and tension.

The Bad

In comparison to this year's A Quiet Place, I thought it isn't quite good at explaining the specifics about the unseen creatures, leaving so many questions at hand by the end of the film.

Should You Watch It?

With a bulk of great movies that has released this year, this film proves itself to be one of the best. Bird Box is definitely the one to watch.

8 / 10

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