Worth a Look!

Rating: 9/10 (2 January 2019)

I've never left a review before, but I want to encourage others to watch this movie.
I'm surprised by all the negative reviews I read, labeling Birdbox as a knockoff of other recent films. Yes, there's an apocalypse of sorts. Yes, there is a group of humans thrown together by chance. Yes, some don't survive. But comparing Birdbox to one or two other "end of the world" films is like comparing "Night of the Living Dead" to "Zombieland."
Birdbox is original in multiple aspects, and BETTER than a large number of films in the genre. The characters each have their purpose, managing to rise above some of the simple/typical expectations... and since when does the viewing public eschew a solid archetype???
The main character, Malorie, is complex & flawed. It's not always easy to like her. But she's authentic. She never pretends to be something she's not.
There are those who say there were too many unanswered questions. It's true that every detail of the hows & whys was not spoonfed to us, but we know as much as we need to. The director doesn't pander to the viewer, which I appreciate. It leaves room for imagination. Bottom line: the plot does not contradict itself.
I was impressed with the pace, the suspense, the style, and the evolution of the characters. Impressed enough to leave my first-ever review.