Side EffectsMovie Reviews

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  • So-so
    Written March 4, 2013

    Movie fizzled at the end

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    It's actually a decent movie from the beginning. But it could have concluded better. The writer took the easy way to end this movie. It's still worth seeing though. Just lower your expectation a little bit.

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  • Must Go!
    Written February 18, 2013

    Side Effects

    by rroth

    ...finally!; a drama that you know has to have an explanation for the events, but you are not sure. Spoiler alert!=It reminded me of Edward Norton in Primal Fear.

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

    Draws you in

    by pedsarq

    This movie is full of twists and turns. It plays out like a murder thriller, but it's so much more than that. There's a great deal of attention placed on the drug industry and the pills they push knowing that there are deadly side effects. However, there are several layers at play. Is someone trying to exploit those weaknesses in the drug industry to get away with murder? There are subtle hints throughout and plenty of shocking revelations. Jude Law is terrific, but Channing Tatum has a minor role and is only in the first quarter of the film.

    • 9 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 16, 2013

    Good Way to spend an Evening

    by lynnyb

    Rooney Mara does an outstanding job as the main character. The story builds and keeps you guessing as you see Jude Law's life crumble after events that he could never have predicted.
    The plot twists and turns and overall it was excellent. I would definitely recommend.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written May 17, 2013

    Side Effect-an excellent Movie

    by lexwindow

    I read the movie reviews before I went to the theater, a secondary and cheap theater, only costing 1.5 dollar, haha. A deal for such an excellent movie. Overall the movie exceeded my expectation. I was late for the picture for half an hour. The movie is thought-provoking. I wish I was not late, and wanting to wait for the next round in this cheap theater.

    Jude Law is amazing in his role. Channing Tatum was impressive although his role is short. Catherine Zeta-Jones played masterfully. The whole story is thought provoking, and made me to watch it again.

    A memorable movie to go.

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    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 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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  • Must Go!
    Written February 9, 2013

    Wow

    by roseyjade00

    This is a must see movie with an unexpected twist. I don't usually give reviews on movies, but this one was worth doing so. If you're only into hard-charging action movies with lots of violence and could care less about the story-line, then this movie is not for you. However, if you enjoy a good story then you must see this movie.

    • 12 out of 20 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written February 26, 2013

    Just o.k.

    by peanutkelly

    Not very good.... not like advertised. And almost no Channing Tatum.... Why is he listed as a lead when he is not a lead at all.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  • Oh No!
    Written February 17, 2013

    sadly disappointed

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    first I was disappointed that channing was only in it for 10mins the movie was slow dark depressing and quite a snoozer and rather disturbed by women scene. jude law acted very well didn't like the story all in all not worth my money to see in theatres not even worth a redbox!!!!!

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 15, 2013

    TAUT THRILLER! BEST OF 2013, TO DATE. LETHAL EFFECTS OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS.

    by Peneflix

    Steven Soderbergh gifts audiences exactly what they paid for: terrific acting, compelling script, enough twists, spins to cement one?s attention; thrilling, solid, earnest entertainment...
    ?Side Effects? references the healthy/debilitating effects of prescription medication; medication to ward off the black void of depression, derailment of normalcy; viewers, beyond the age of reason, recognize that we inhabit a pill-popping society; stroll the aisles of your local pharmacy, there are over-the-counter drugs for a myriad of ailments: insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, weight issues, head, back, joint pain; with the swipe of a credit card they can be yours; but a doctor has to prescribe the strong stuff; curing extremes: anxiety, self-destructiveness, catastrophic mood swings; the positive always imbued with the negative, aka ?side effects?...
    THREE & 1/2 STARS!!!

    ***For full review please visit peneflix (dot) com!!!

    • 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written March 10, 2013

    Side Effects

    by sezaal

    I liked Jude Law's performance. But the film was rather lowering generally. Not a 'feel good' or thrilling experience. Kind of interesting ... Sorry, that's the best I can say about it

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  • Oh No!
    Written February 10, 2013

    Boreing...

    by Max Logan

    The moving was boring and bad. What else can I say other than I fell asleep for half the movie and did not miss a thing. I did have a very nice snooze. So, if you need a good hour or two of sleep see this movie or don't and save a few bucks. My wife who was awake for the whole show said she was sorry she had not followed me to zzzzzzzzzzz land, too.

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Must Go!
    Written March 9, 2013

    Side Effects

    by jburroughs41

    Loved the movie. Couldn't figure out what was happening but really got the premise of it when it ended. Tooooo bad Channing had to die so early in the movie.

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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ToriMartinez3 Ok, Side Effects was a great, crazy ass movie.... I feel like you know it's a good movie when you're confused af

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FactsAbtMovies Side Effects: Justin Timberlake was considered for the role that went to Channing Tatum.

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BexxTweets I just watched Side Effects. That movie is rad too.

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isvbella Dude how could you possibly blame it on jude law he was doing his job she was aware of the side effects

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ironbunnyy Side Effects was an awesome movie. Seriously WATCH IT.

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Cast Interviews Exclusive Cast Interviews Channing Tatum and Rooney Mara talk about the twists in the film, Jude Law on playing a victim and Vinessa Shaw on her character's role being flipped upside down.