Side EffectsMovie Reviews


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    Written February 14, 2013

    Don't want to spoil it, but definitely worth the price of a ticket

    by hobbes3

    I am truly appreciative of how critics and bloggers have, for the most part, made an effort not to spoil the twists of this movie. I don't know how to describe it actually without giving anything away. All I will say is that it starts out one thing and ends up as another and you won't glean anything by watching the trailers & tv spots. This is Soderbergh doing DePalma doing Hitchcock. Rooney Mara will knock your socks off and both Catherine Zeta Jones and Jude Law haven't had parts this juicy in a long time. Definitely worthy of your time and the price of admission.

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 18, 2013

    Side Effects

    by dinoandandrea

    At first, I thought this movie was way too slow. Things were happening and you thought, is this going to go anywhere? Then later on, things start progressing a little faster, almost a little too fast. And finally, there's a great twist at the end. I would tell people to go see it but I would also tell them to be prepared for the slow beginning.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 15, 2013

    Side Effects

    by wgroden

    Good engrossing movie with great performances by the three stars. You have to disengage your brain just a little. The plot is a wee bit hard to believe. That being said, time flies while you watch it. You really can't take your eyes off the action.

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 15, 2013

    we liked it alot!

    by blueeyedgirlgirl

    I can't say its a 5 star picture but its certainly worth the admission price - my husband and I both really liked it - it has alot of turns you won't expect - but pay attention! don't miss anything!

    • 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 16, 2013

    Fun and Thrilling

    by erios811

    Very enjoyable and a must see! I loved Rooney Mara in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and I loved her in Side Effects. Perfect casting and a great story from Soderbergh.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written April 22, 2013

    as good as it looked

    by Vtyson1128

    saw the trailer for this and it interested me.. wasn't disappointed when i saw it in theatres, great acting and a very realistic story as well as ending.. there are VERY limited moments of you thinking "no one would ever do that" which seems to plague movies these days.. jude law and catherine zeta jones are on point as usual, but some very good development is shown with tatum and mara who are just a notch below their A-list counterparts.. overall well done, gotta see it..

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 10, 2013

    Slow mo

    by surf4cars

    Im the tester for my friends in movies. If I am sleeping 45 mins in to the movie its not good
    They all tell me to get a hotel because its not much more expensive now days. Was sleeping in this one 30 min in to it.

    • 8 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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    Written March 2, 2013

    Pleasantly surprised

    by Sodium

    My husband and I had a date night and felt there weren't many interesting choices this week. We settled on Side Effects because of the reviews. We were very pleasantly surprised that it was such a dramatic movie. The twists in the plot were totally unexpected, and left us talking about it all the way home. The story line was fresh, creative and unpredictable. The acting was excellent, and the characters believable. Because the plot was so well written, I'd like to see it a second time now after knowing the ending. It will keep you thinking for days.

    Fabulous move. I recommend it in the theatre, but it will be a popular rental, too.

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written March 16, 2013

    Good movie

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    Well written movie full of suspense. It is worth paying the bucks to see. We love our remodeled AMC at Phipps Plaza in Atlanta. It is like watching a movie in a luxury home theater.

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 16, 2013

    Well worth the time!

    by brooklyngerry

    Mara does a wonderful job!! Very well constructed movie with lots of plot twists. Really don't want to give away the movie, but pay attention to the details. Thinking back it all adds up.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 9, 2013

    Slow starter but great movie

    by dustin623

    Movie started a bit slow but really loved it by the end. Love the twist and the acting is great. Certainly not what I was expecting but left very satisfied. Jude Law, Catherine Zeta Jones, Rooney Mara and Channing Tatum all did incredible.

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 10, 2013

    Welll......

    by dallygooduiy

    (First time "reviewer" )- I watch a lot of movies and think that my opinion might help you decide if you want to spend $12+ on a movie:

    I went into the movie knowing nothing of the plot line and was pleased with the money I spent. Definitely a "unique" plot and worth seeing. Half way throught the movie I was a bit confused but fortunately, they were able to answer the questions I had and understand what was happening. Although the scenarios seemed a little "farfetched" and fell into place, it was still entertaining with a unique subject matter. The acting was good and no one seemed to stand out over the other. I'm curious to see if you agree

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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    Written March 11, 2013

    SIDE EFFECTS

    by repchair

    EXTREMELY WELL ACTED AND DIRECTED. HAS MORE TWISTS AND TURNS THAN A CORK SCREW. EVERY TIME YOU THINK YOU'VE GOT IT FIGURED OUT, HERE COMES AN OTHER TWIST OR TURN. EVEN THE CONCLUSION, WHEN YOU ARE SURE ITS ALL PLAYED OUT HAS ONE SURPRISE LEFT

    DON'T MISS IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written February 10, 2013

    Side Effects

    by mariegpass57

    Great cast, but did not really like the story. A little confusing at times. How in the heck could be married to Channing Tatum and (not going to spoil it for others). I would wait for the DVD.

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written February 17, 2013

    Interesting, plodding

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    The movie was OK. It's slow moving and a little bit predictable with the exception of a few important plot twists. Soderberg's style is on full display, both it's good and bad qualities. and like most of his movies you'll probably be bored and depressed when it's done if you're not in the mood for it.

    That said, the movie can be engrossing and it's subtleties and nuance is really add to the realism. This is a very grey world, both the cinematography and the character's personas. As the movie progresses you're left wondering who the hero is and who you should be rooting for. Many people will appreciate this ambiguity while others will be frustrated. The movie is worth seeing, but had I to do it over again I'd see Life of Pi instead and wait for this to come out on cable.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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