Don't Move

I don't understand the low ratings. This certainly isn't an Oscar-winning masterpiece that will change your life, but just because it's not doesn't mean it's bad or mediocre, like some reviewers may have you believe. This is a solid cat-and-mouse thriller. It follows Iris, a grieving young mother who visits the makeshift memorial of her late son in the woods. There she meets Richard, who soon injects her with a paralytic agent, causing her body to freeze up and shut down within 20 minutes.

The film manages to maintain a genuinely tense atmosphere throughout. There's a great deal of tension and suspense. The acting from the two central actors, Asbille and Wittrock, is really great. Moray Treadwell and Daniel Francis are also good. Treadwell's British accent does come and go, when he's seemingly supposed to be playing an American. Francis is convincing and good as the inquisitive, skeptical cop. The action scenes are realistic yet graphic. The film does a good job of including several close-call scenes throughout the film where Iris comes close to being rescued or escaping, only to be thwarted by Richard. That was really effective, and further elevated the unsettling ambience. This is reminiscent of another film that's somewhat similar, Alone (2020). If you enjoyed that, you'll enjoy this too.

Really entertaining, tense, unsettling, and suspenseful. The premise is simple, but where this film shines is in its great execution. A fun watch.

A grieving Iris climbs to the top of a mountain, with one thing on her mind, Richard follows her up, and does his best to stop her making a huge decision. Unfortunately Richard's motives for helping Iris aren't well intentioned.

It's that film that everyone at work is talking about at the moment, and of course it's number one on Netflix.

We've had don't breathe, now we have don't move, I wonder what's next, don't listen, don't look? There's definitely a pattern forming.

It's a fairly effective thriller, albeit one that's fairly flawed. More plot holes than you can shake a stick at, and if you start asking how, why or what, you'll lose the plot, just enjoy it for what it is.

Several moments of tension, a couple of thrills and spills, and it's fairly well acted.

Lots of threads sadly just don't go anywhere, and unfortunately we don't learn much about Richard, his past, his motivations etc, but as a snapshot it's quite effective.

An ending that made Halloween Kills seem almost realistic, he's one tough serial killer.

6/10.

Don't Move (2024) is a horror-thriller that brings some standout performances and impressive special effects but falls short in some crucial areas. The film's atmosphere, enhanced by eerie visuals and realistic effects, sets the stage for a terrifying experience. The actors also contribute with commendable performances, immersing the audience as much as possible within the limited structure.

However, the movie suffers from dialogue and character actions that often feel out of touch with reality, creating a barrier to full engagement. It's as though the script was written without a grounded understanding of human behavior and interaction, which becomes distracting as the story progresses. Moments that should be suspenseful or tense are undermined by implausible choices and stilted dialogue, leaving viewers questioning the motivations and reactions of key characters.

The end result is a film with potential that ultimately feels disconnected, despite its visual strengths and competent cast. Fans of horror may appreciate the surface-level scares, but those looking for an immersive, logical storyline might feel let down.

I feel like people gas every new movie on Netflix.. I won't lie, i didn't mind the plot but the execution was just not there. It seemed like the story was incomplete with a bunch of unanswered questions.. It's very predictable and not very creative as well as really slow.. i would have loved some kind of backstory or atleast a better story.. i would say a certain character saved this movie but it was only about 4-5 actors with little to no dialogue... the best part was the old man.. it seems like they had a plot and not so much an ending.. Not the worse but certainly not the best so give it a watch..

I'm confused why people hate on this movie. It's not the best, definitely flawed but I swear it's so entertaining and NOT BAD!!!! This movie did what I needed it to do; entertain and make me nervous. I had a couple moments in this movie where my heart was racing and I TRULY cared for the protagonist throughout. This movie is not evil dead or hereditary status by any means but if you love horror or thriller movies this one you should see!

The ending is not bad as well (contrary to what some say) definitely reccomend watching this especially since the runtime is extremely short! (1:32)

(Still confused by the 5.8 rating this movie has right now)