Reptile

For those who like murder mysteries like me, this is an excellent movie. My fave shows and movies are BBC mysteries and Nordic Noir - well written and well acted productions. Certainly, for the mystery-affectionado, this is a quality production from top to bottom - acting, writing, story-line, camera work, production. Benicio Del Torro is a pleasure to watch. I feel like the story was somewhat familiar but I appreciate a movie which re-covers a certain theme but in a quality way. For those who enjoy an intelligent mystery / thriller, they will enjoy this movie. For those who want a more shoot 'em up, car chase, action-packed show, this will disappoint. Overall, I recommend to anyone who enjoys quality mystery / thriller productions.

Would you like to see some action, shooting, car chases, killings and have a lot of fun? If so, watch something else. This is not for you.

I enjoy action movies as described above, nothing wrong with that. REPTILE is different though. This is a very good crime thriller, easily the best crime thriller since WIND RIVER (2017, Taylor Sheridan). When i say "crime thriller", i mean movies with officers/detectives trying to catch killers, murder investigations etc. For some reason, this genre is dying. I don't remember many crime thrillers recently except THE PALE BLUE EYE/TO CATCH A KILLER/Abgeschnitten (2018)/ONLY THE ANIMALS (2019). Some of them were good, some were not. REPTILE is undeniably better than all of them.

Beware, this is a slow burn. There are some twists and turns but this is not a movie that will blow your mind with surprising events. It takes its time to unfold, i mean, a lot of time. And it's superb regarding acting and character study. No words to describe Del Toro's performance, this is indeed mindblowing. I could watch him for 10 minutes straight even if he didn't do anything, just thinking about his next move. I'll be honest, some people may find it boring, i don't agree with that but i respect it. No way though i could respect a bad opinion about this performance. The way he conveys his feeling without saying a word, it's out of this world. Of course, i helps if your face is so much expressive.

There are some reviews criticizing this because there are not many straight answers but enough plot holes. I hear it but i disagree. Almost every question is being answered here, as long as you think it through. This definitely ain't an ambiguous movie. Not plot holes, almost everything is crystal clear. At times, answers might not be so specific but these particular questions are kinda insignificant if you look at the great picture. Now, if you like a bit spoon feeding in your movies, sure you shouldn't watch this.

In conclusion, this is intelligent, realistic, well acted, intense at times and the ending is satisfying. It's flawed, not groundbreaking, definitely not a masterpiece, definitely won't stay in your mind for long. But if you miss this genre, you are gonna like it.

PS I don't remember Timberlake being that good in any of his movies. Actually, i always thought he's a bad actor. He is good here. Silverstone too. Bogosian is excellent.

This film could have easily been a series of True Detective.... the filming, atmosphere and music are very of that genre... this is a long film and not for the action lovers. It's thoughtful well written and you need to be awake and concentrating. If you like this pace of film you will enjoy it and the plot is complex and cleverly developed... I won't spoil it... there are web sites that fully explain it. I believe it's got a 7/10 rating due to some impatient poor reviews by people not suited to the pace and genre. I would say if you like the true detective series 1 you might enjoy this ... but if you wants a shoot out every two minutes and an easy plot line... I'd give it a miss.

This movie is a testament to Benicio Del Toro's return to form, reminding me of his stellar performance in "Sicario." It maintains a perfect pace, is skillfully directed, and boasts impressive performances by the lead actors. The storyline is intricately developed, and while it does have some predictable moments, it offers plenty of unexpected twists and turns that kept me captivated throughout its over two-hour runtime. It's a refreshing addition to Netflix's lineup, and I eagerly anticipate more films of this genre in the future. Not sure where some of the 1 star reviews come from, but this is definitely one of the standout crime thrillers of recent times, in my view.

Music-Director Grant Singer Teams-Up with Benicio del Toro and Delivers this "Netflix" Original for His 1st Feature-Film.

A Bleak Detective Thriller that is Driven by a Moody Neo-Noir Tone.

It's about del Toro, a Transplant Detective Trying to Avoid Mistakes-Made in the Past, and is Caught-Up in a Murder-Corruption Case where "Bad" is Overwhelmingly Everywhere.

He "Bites-the-Bullet" and Hunkers-Down as Events and Revelations Slow-Burn the Case and the Film.

The Tone is Suppressing, Dark, and Deep. More Reliant on Characters "Behaving Badly" than Action and Violence, although the Mood is Relentlessly Depressing and Cuts to the Bone.

Del Toro Nails His Inner-Turmoil Eating Away at His Soul Reflecting in His Demeanor Concerning His Job and His Wife (deliciously played by Alicia Silverstone).

A Stone-Faced Justin Timberlake is a Suspect. What Amounts to a Cameo by Eric Bergosian becomes Integral to the Story.

Worth a Watch.