Final Destination: Bloodlines

It's crazy to me to think that the last time a 'Final Destination' movie came out I was a young 20 year old man full of hopes and dreams. And the title of the fourth film in the series, 'The Final Destination', implied it would be the final instalment of the series back in 2009, however anyone familiar with modern Hollywood probably knew that was unlikely to remain the case - and it lasted 2 years.

When you make an instalment 14 years after the last, there's probably a sense that you have to do something a little different in order to justify it. And this film does mix the formula up - slightly. Just enough that it feels a little different, but not enough that it really alters the formula we have come to know and love.

The opening scene in this movie was really good. It was lengthy, fairly creative and had some great individual kills in the mix. From there thing go into a lull for a while, allowing the story to set itself up. Then the film goes bananas the rest of the way and we are treated to brilliant kill scene after brilliant kill scene. There are some really good ones in this film.

One thing that was a problem here - and something that has plagued the series in almost every film - is that it is riddled with unlikable characters. I can only think that's being done intentionally at this point to make people feel disposable and like no one is safe, but I can't help but feel the films would be slightly more impactful if the characters were a bit more likable overall.

All in all though I would say 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' was a lot better than it had any right to be 25 years after the original. 8/10.

This sixth franchise installment keeps the same core concept as the previous films but takes a fresh approach to the story. This time, the accidents aren't shown through the typical dynamics of the characters, but focus on tragedies from the past of the main character's grandmother. The film doesn't just involve friends and loved ones, but also family, making the narrative much darker and more morbid.

The deaths are far more creative, and while the accidents themselves aren't typical for a horror movie, they're events you could imagine happening in everyday life. Still, these occurrences are something we haven't seen in the series before, making the film all the more unpredictable.

It's been 14 years since the last installment, and I'm glad the creators decided to bring Final Destination back. I think they nailed the essence of the story, and the film is just as good as the previous ones, if not better than some. The effects are incredible, the CGI is top-notch, and we've been lacking a high-quality horror film like this, especially in the last few years.

I have to mention that the film disgusted and shocked me more than the previous ones, which means they nailed the effects. This film not only satisfies fans of the franchise but also brings something new and revitalizes the series.

Not bad at all. It makes the most logically-connected sense out of all the FD series. But... Realism? Way less now. Personally, it's still between "mid" to the "quite good" level. The FD series have always stood out in the category of horror. This movie still has some questionable scenes that leaves me with slight curiosity on how some of the occurences could be avoided, but it didn't disappoint me. The casting is wonderful and so is the acting. Plus, this one's highly supernatural and not as gory as the others in terms of screen time. A lot relies on the sound/music, and angles. I watched it in Premiere so I got the benefit of the sound system's work. The special effects and lighting quality made every scene look realistic in portrayal. What impressed me is that this is one of those moderate-comeback horror thrillers that's categorized as supernatural but isn't involving a visible entity or character. These kinds of movies stand out to me. And I'm overall impressed by the tense moments FD is able to exhibit. Also, this is my first review on IMDb!

Loved the movie.. and from what I noticed in the movie theatre and from my friends. Everyone enjoyed it! I personally enjoyed the overall story.. The opening scene in the tower is amazing really. Showed the story back in the old days and after many years in our time how death (a person) follows everyone.

I liked it.. Especially how the story carries on.. as a family curse plot. Some people find Final Destination movies repetitive.. true. I guess hardcore fans might expect/anticipate every single shot because it follows the same path as the old movies. But this one is very enjoyable.

Really keeps you at the edge of your seat. Most accidents were amusing to be honest. Especially the one in the MRI machine. Very creative.

The return of the series after 14 years should not have been like this. It honestly felt like I was watching a gory Disney Channel Original Movie. The tone was way too childish. If it weren't for the gore, I'm sure it would have been rated PG-13 because the dialogue wasn't mature at all. I would have preferred a darker and more serious tone like in the first two movies.

One of the things that bothered me the most was the way they handled Bludworth. In the previous films, he was a mysterious character who seemed to have a supernatural connection to death. In Bloodlines, he's reduced to just an ordinary guy. I'm pretty sure this wasn't the original vision for the character. It felt like they rushed to close his arc because the actor is reportedly sick and may not return in future installments. The Bludworth we see in this film doesn't align with the enigmatic presence we knew. The man who used to deliver eerie, metaphorical warnings now feels completely humanized and bland.

The Final Destination series has never been fully consistent in its lore, but it's 2025. If you're bringing a franchise like this back, you need to be more coherent and deliberate. The final train crash should have been Stefani's premonition. All the other films start with something like a finger cut cut. Or maybe Charlie should have had the vision at the prom. The CGI in the final scene was awful. It looked like something out of Spy Kids.

On the bright side, I did appreciate the emotional approach of focusing on a family rather than a group of classmates or coworkers for once. It helped the audience connect more deeply with the characters. I really liked Iris and thought Brec Bassinger did a great job. The Skyview Tower collapse, while not visually perfect, ranks among my top three openings in the franchise.

The hospital sequence was by far the best part of the movie. The MRI death easily enters my top five deaths across all the films. I also liked how complex the death order was this time. The butterfly effect was depicted pretty well.

Overall, the movie was watchable but fell short of my expectations. A more serious and darker tone would have been a better fit. Honestly, if the whole film had taken place in the 1960s and followed Iris and the diner characters, it might have turned out better. But the most important thing is this franchise needs to be taken out of Zach and Adam's hands. They are turning it into a kids movie with gore.