Critics were extremely and unjustly harsh on Bright (2017)
Jan 4, 2018 12:50:45 GMT
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Post by The Social Introvert on Jan 4, 2018 12:50:45 GMT
It wasn’t bad at all. Not amazing, but nowhere near close to justifying the unadulterated attack it’s been getting from critics. For me, Bright was something I call a ‘fluff’ movie. These are the kind of films you sit back, kick your feet up, don’t take things too seriously and if you enjoy yourself, well then great. Other examples include Red Heat and Supercop.
I remember laughing at the cop banter, being engaged with Jakoby’s internal struggle and his journey of ultimately finding self-fulfilment. I remember loving the world that was built and wanting to see more. It honestly was a decent film that did its job. I can see why critics didn’t like it, but not why they actively hated it.
Of course, it has its downsides. The action, for example, is poorly lit and awkwardly shot. But so have been the action scenes from various blockbusters from this year that were critically acclaimed. Is there a bias against Netflix from critics? I don’t know.
Anyway, as a fan of gritty cop movies, 80’s action movies, and fantastical sci fi adventures, I can safely say I enjoyed Bright very much, and it serves as yet another example as to why as film fans we should judge a film ourselves and not let others do it for us. By the way, I also did a non-spoiler review for it here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0LifZNIzS0) if you’re interested.
Looking forward to the announced sequel.
I remember laughing at the cop banter, being engaged with Jakoby’s internal struggle and his journey of ultimately finding self-fulfilment. I remember loving the world that was built and wanting to see more. It honestly was a decent film that did its job. I can see why critics didn’t like it, but not why they actively hated it.
Of course, it has its downsides. The action, for example, is poorly lit and awkwardly shot. But so have been the action scenes from various blockbusters from this year that were critically acclaimed. Is there a bias against Netflix from critics? I don’t know.
Anyway, as a fan of gritty cop movies, 80’s action movies, and fantastical sci fi adventures, I can safely say I enjoyed Bright very much, and it serves as yet another example as to why as film fans we should judge a film ourselves and not let others do it for us. By the way, I also did a non-spoiler review for it here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0LifZNIzS0) if you’re interested.
Looking forward to the announced sequel.
