I dislike unexpected visitors too, Douglas

Rating: 6/10 (20 January 2019)

It seems John Malkovich's "Douglas" and I share the same views in regards to unexpected visitors.
Beyond that, "Bird Box" is a film that never quite reached its full potential. I can't help but think it could've been in Oscars contention had it been executed better and with more efficient editing. As it is, "Bird Box" is a bit too long and a bit too 'superficial' - with it often moving too fast for attachment to characters to develop.
I'd seen it all before. "The Happening", "A Quiet Place" - hell, there was nothing really to separate it from other movies in the apocalypse genre. The theme of parenthood was strong and helped give it (what I considered) a good ending - but damn, it took a while to get there!
Overwhelmingly bleak and depressing, with some disturbing scenes and aspects sure to shock some viewers - though I never felt truly "scared".
What's with so many films these days being so woefully depressive? No wonder society is currently plagued with mental health issues of epidemic proportions. Give me some Paddington!