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Unusual and captivating movie, very original. I slowly immersed myself in the atmosphere and really enjoyed it.

Do not be fooled by the rating. Not slow or boring as others have mentioned unless your favourite movie is The Avengers. This is an elegant film.

A solid but ultimately stolid mystery, super competent and quite engaging but with no flair and a lacklustre ending. Seen it all before, albeit in a different setting. #LFF

Yes, it's a slow movie - so be prepared. However it kept me captivated until the very end and never felt boring or dry.

Alicia Vikander's performance of a guilt-ridden protagonist is outstanding. The cinematography is great, the soundtrack haunting, the setting in Japan just beautiful.

The end could've been a little bit more creative/original especially with how the narrative was building up beforehand and questioning reality, but I nevertheless didn't see it coming in the particular way.

I can't understand anyone who gives this movie a rating below 7, and I couldn't even give the worst movies I watched 1 star. However, I also wouldn't say it's the "best movie" on Netflix or give it a 10. I'm sorry, but only Joker/Interstellar and Blade Runner deserve a 10 from my side. Definitely recommend giving it a shot if you are into plots that are driven by character development.

Earthquake Bird is a very different film, it's not exactly what I was expecting having seen a trailer, but I enjoyed it. You will question events and reality as you watch Lucy plunged into a series of bizarre events, as you watch you'll ask if events were real, and if those around her did indeed exist. Alicia Vikander is absolutely terrific in the lead, so convincing. Naoki Kobayashi and Riley Keough also impress in supporting roles. The first forty minutes or so were a bit of a challenge, it took a long time to open up, but when it does it becomes a very absorbing watch. The pace won't suit everyone, some may find it a little slow, but I enjoy this type of psychological thriller.

A thumbs up from me, just stick with it, it's worth it.