Ok Netflix, I see you.

Rating: 9/10 (8 January 2019)

I figured I would get around to watching this movie someday. I'm not the type to jump on new movies right away, especially on Netflix because I like to look forward to things. I'm weird. With this particular film however, the meme's, and all the endless chatter on social media pushed me to watch mainly because I didn't want any spoilers to ruin it for me. So the other day on a particularly dark, windy and overcast morning (perfect weather for this film btw) I decided to give it a go not expecting much because Netflix movies in general kinda suck. The cast is impressive. I'm a big Sarah Paulson fan so finding out that she was in this film was definitely another draw.
I found the acting to be quite good and I'm surprised more people aren't raving about the beginning because pretty much from the start I was hooked. It was creepy as hell. I felt as though someone had a vice grip on my heart. There were slow moments, but if you're anything like me you appreciated those moments because the rest of the time it's intense! This film did remind me a lot of The Happening which was a horrible horrible horrible movie. I was left feeling frustrated and confused with that film, but for some reason I really enjoyed Bird Box from start to finish. There were still a lot of unanswered questions in the end, but somehow, unlike The Happening, it all seemed to have a point. This film scared me and I love that! But it also had unconditional love, survival, sadness, loss, and even a little humor. I also really appreciate that it was birds that warned of these things/creatures being nearby. Birds and all animals really are pure of heartband can sense things more than humans.
I can't really put it into words, but this film was everything and more for me. Sure it's very similar to a couple other movies, but all in all Bird Box stands all on its own. It's something special. I hope this is a sign of things to come from Netflix.