Fan-$#%^&-tastic

Rating: 10/10 (27 December 2018)

Bird Box is yet another representation of why Netflix literally rules entertainment. This is the type of quality film that may not have survived the box office although it's one of the best movies I've seen this year but Netflix lets film-makers and cast and crew create and create they did. Bird Box is one of the best post apocalyptic films I have ever seen. It isn't entirely a unique premise, blending I Am Legend with The Quiet Ones and The Road and a handful of others. But this film is powerfully acted, uniquely terrifying, brilliantly directed and the cinematography is exquisite. Many people commented that they didn't like the ending but you know I loved it. This film is so intense and dramatic and you almost expect it to have this bleak ending that I was relieved and felt empowered by the ending.

Sandra Bullock is astounding in this role as she goes through a character arc as diverse as the film itself. This character has so much depth and back story and you begin to understand her even the elements you don't like about Mallory. This is a tour de force for Bullock and she looks amazing and she drives this film flawlessly. John Malkovich is equally as good and the only hard part about watching him is that his role is too small. He also gets a great back story and an interesting character and has amazing on screen charisma. Trevante Rhodes, Sarah Paulson, Jacki Weaver, Danielle Macdonald, Lil Rel Howery and Tom Hollander all deserve mention for their performances in supporting roles. Vivien Lyra Blair and Julian Edwards are superb as boy and girl, the young children Bullock will do anything to protect. The cast is so good together and the way the film wraps itself together just gives you an incredible insight to these people and the bizarre experience they're having.

Director Susanne Bier absolutely makes this film her own. Apparently she is known for making films that focus on familial relations and this film proves that. It's almost a secondary theme to have this apocalyptic unstoppable creature as we see these people trying to desperately fight for what they believe in. First Netflix has The Apostle and now Bird Box, two of the best films I've seen in a long time in this genre as well. 10/10