Side EffectsMovie Reviews

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    Written February 17, 2013

    Taut and shocking thriller

    by jimt222

    NO SPOILERS: Tightly directed and fast paced. Stellar performances. Very stylish and modern NYC setting. Hugely entertaining!

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 22, 2013

    WOW

    by ccavrn

    I love a movie that makes you think, has twists and turns and is unpredictable. This fits that description to a tee. It has not been hyped or pushed as it should be, it is one of the best movies about the risks and unknowns of medications and a great flick for plot twists and unexpected events. Rooney Mara does a great job as a true psycho...

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written February 12, 2013

    I'm just not sure...

    by jlhoover123

    I'm not sure what it was about this movie... The plot line was really good. Maybe it was the acting? I saw Rooney Mara in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and thought she was incredible. In Side Effects... not so much. Channing Tatum didn't quite seem to fit. Jude Law was fantastic. I really enjoyed him in this movie. I also really like Catherine Zeta-Jones, but there is one scene (which I will not describe in order to avoid a spoiler) that I just felt was awkward and insincere. It was not remotely believable. I liked a lot of the camera angles and lighting. It promoted the scenes well. There were a few scenes that the camera was really shaky. I liked the outcome of the movie. Maybe a different actor or two and it would have been better. I think it's worth seeing because the plot is good and it has some excellent twists right up until the end. But I wish I would have rented it after it came out on DVD rather than spent the exorbitant amount of money to see it in the theater

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

    Side Effects

    by dang3333

    This movie keeps you on your toes. And it is twisted, it had me fooled. Who would of thought?! Ha-ha, crazy!!! It had me going! Its a must see.

    • 8 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 13, 2013

    Well worth the trip to the theater

    by velda

    Hubby-do and I went to see this and really enjoyed it. Jude Law was pitch perfect. Catherine Zeta-Jones is so good at being bad. I loved every second she was on screen. Definitely keeps your interest and while there are some predictable elements, the final twists and turns were gasp worthy.

    • 6 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 11, 2013

    Unexpected twist

    by Shaneeza

    Very interesting movie, the twist was unexpected and a very intelligently done movie. Would wait for release on DVD, but definitely not a bad flick if you have nothing else to see..

    • 6 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 28, 2013

    GREAT MOVIE BEGINNING TIL END!!

    by enyce_nyc

    I'm not a big fan of psychological dramas, but this is an exceptionally good one. It keeps you guessing right up to the end. I'm not a big fan of Jude Law, either, but he does a good job in this film.

    • 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 13, 2013

    Side Effects wil pull you sideways!

    by lvaldiviez

    I love movies where you expect something and find that the plot takes a dramtic turn. The events, as they unfold, will grab your attention and no let go until it ends. It's a story of how some depend on drugs to make them happy, how greed can keep the best treatment from happening, and how some can use deceit to get what they want. But be careful, the bad guys are not who you expect....

    • 7 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 18, 2013

    Side Effects

    by sboutot

    First, I love this kinda movie..the twists and turns were not easily followed. The main characters were perfectly cast and the plot certainly thickened. Just when you think the movie is moving too slowly, it kicks in and does not stop until the end. One movie I'm glad I 'paid' to see.

    • 5 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 9, 2013

    Compelling !

    by savile

    Very interesting little film. Great performances and twisting and turning plot.
    Lots to chew on here, from insider trading to big pharma and its grip on
    the medical profession. Really thoroughly enjoyed it, and am still thinking
    about it

    • 6 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written February 10, 2013

    Side Effects

    by Hipspanic

    Yet another case of some talking head movie critic going on a morning talk show and raving wildly about a movie and the movie itself not living up to the rave.
    This movie is ok and the twist at the end is a surpise but dangggggg, it takes a looonnnnggg time to get there with lots of useless throw away shots that do not advance the plot imo.

    On the plus side, Rooney Mara is really good though she plays yet another dark, moody edgy character. would be nice to see her in something light and upbeat to see if she has the chops for that. I really like her, but would just like to see her do something that isn't so derivative of her role in The Girl With The Dragon Tatoo.

    Jude Law is excellent and carries the movie imo. Great actor!
    All in all, an ok but not exceptional movie, critic's opinion not withstanding.
    I think some critics are too much a part of the Hollywood movie industry and will offer up a positive review of a movie just because they like certain actors, directors etc.

    • 6 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 16, 2013

    SUPER FLICK

    by lsd12

    I'm ready to see it again to watch the beginning more carefully. Loved the twists and turns. Acting was wonderful and it's a 10 thumbs up!

    • 5 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 19, 2013

    Decent Movie

    by Pat0211

    A good movie with decent acting. I could somehow predict some aspects of the climax but all in all enjoyed the storyline.

    From what I have read it's Soderberg's last movie and I think he goes out in style. Not my favorite movie by him though-I loved Traffic better- but again enjoyable experience.

    It's not a movie I'd see again but if you're into thrillers you will most likely appreciate the denouement. And like Alfred Hitchcock used to say, don't tell the ending.

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

    Glad I brought my meds with me...

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    Really good murder mystery thriller--or is it?. It grabbed me early on. I've had a few major side effects reactions in my life and a period where I was in medical limbo suffering and I think a lot of people will relate to the beginning of the story. Then it gets really engrossing. Great cast and I got my popcorn-worth with this one. Loved it. (where'd I put that bottle of Prozac?) what was I saying...?

    • 19 out of 35 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 24, 2013

    Bipolar was boring

    by happy 2 b me

    I like Rooney Mara but unfortunately the movie was very long and very dull.

    • 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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