paulharris-14451
I really enjoyed this movie - the story was quite original, with a number of really great concepts brought together seamlessly. The acting and casting was good and the range of characters (some a little stereotyped) was broad. The story wasn't particularly tough to follow but was engaging. The cinematography and some of the characters reminded me a little of Fifth Element.Lots of action, a bit of buddy cop drama, sprinkled with some magic, orcs, elves and fairies but it was a fresh take; a totally different feel to the usual racial stereotypes of the non-humans (well, mostly anyway).Good fun for a couple of hours - entertaining, with a good but easy to follow story line, some good acting, some great lines and good FX. What's not to like?
jdawg-50484
Let me start with this: the movie was quite interesting and intense. However, it could have been a lot better. Don't get me wrong, the acting was good, the cast looked as though they had terrific chemistry, there was a great plot, but the execution just wasn't there. I really tried to enjoy this movie, tried really hard, but every time I felt I was getting sucked into a rather intense, serious, and/or dramatic moment, I was pulled right out by a quip or an awkward one liner that really did not work in the moment. I also want to add that this movie did not hide it's scheme very well: a minority trying to fit in as a police officer while the officers don't want him there and his own people attack him and call him a traitor. Racism is a tough topic to tackle, and David Ayer's _Bright_ attempted to tackle the topic too steep. It felt more like a movie that belonged in the 1980's rather than the late 2010's. Also, the twist at the end, not very much an unexpected one. Anyone with common sense would have seen that coming. In short, the movie _Bright_, directed by David Ayer's, was a boring, overly ambitious stab at racism that felt more like a motion picture infographic to inform people that there is racism in the world with a decent plot and a very expected unexpected ending.
Floated2
Bright is a straight to Netflix film starring Will Smith and directed by David Ayer (Suicide Squad, End of Watch). Being a fan of both Smith and the directed and having seing a lot of positove revoews from fans (mostly critics were panning), one was intiguied in watching the film. Having waited several months down after forgetting about this Bright, finally have decided in watching. After so, this film is completely dissapointing in what fans are saying. Seeing many audience reviews staying "critics are wrong", was more intrerested in watching the film.As a film, it starts off decent but eventually drags on and becomes something less than interested and tries hard at being something different as it falls short. As watching, it does have alot of similarities to End of Watch, as well as Suicide Squad, noting the same director. There are elements there but as a whole, Bright doesn't seem to fit. Much of the world where they live isn't too explained, as in how are there Orcs, Elves and other creatures among them, and what exactly year is it.Bright has a unique concept in potential and the trailers did make it look intriguing but overall the story feels quite generic and a mash up of something not great. As a whole the film is quite boring and it shouldn't given the cast and concept. Also a lot of F-bombs within the film, as it feels forced and pushed.Simply put, there is a reason as to why Bright went straight to Netflix as opposed to theaters worldwide. The critics were correct in their reviews and rating. Don't believe these "audience/fans" reviews.
aaron-henderson
One of the most original mix of common theme elements I've seen in a long time. Mixes the typical cop mcguffin story line, with a unique setting for that genre. It's interesting and thought provoking. Good action scenes, good pacing and good tension. I am delighted they are making a squeal.
AD
