The Raven

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Draco W Mar 2, 2019 terrible rating here this movie is great

Theodore S Oct 17, 2018 The Raven has a very interesting premise, but lousy execution. The grisly plot is very slow-paced and, like some of Edgar Allan Poe's work, it's kind of hard to follow. Poe is also not a very sympathetic character, so it's difficult to root for John Cusack in the role. I almost liked this movie. It could have been so much better. See more

Finn M Oct 13, 2018 Misled by the given title, the crime thriller is still a treat when it only led to a chain murder mystery with the cliché momentum in thrills - accompanied by further misdirection - and performances, particularly Cusack making a good Edgar Allan Poe. While the vision is nicely-tuned towards the periodic storytelling under decent engagement, its own downfalls are lack of sensible developments and the grisly occurrences that expresses the then appeal for grounded on-street horror literature. (B) (Full review TBD) See more

Apr 24, 2018 The obligatory brutal and visually bloody murder happens quite early in the movie. After that there's only the race to safe a maidens life that remains, as we see the main character trying to keep up and getting frustrated of being forced to sift through details. It's a very "safe" adaptation, could have been a lot more bloody and much more twisted. Also it's rather sparse with lighting, I know they only had candlelight in that era and the atmosphere they created was fittingly gloomy and dimly lit, but I squinted quite often in a way that certainly did not "add to the experience". See more

Theodore R Nov 20, 2017 I enjoyed this thriller/suspense movie enough, despite what the critics tell you. Cusack is strong as Poe; it is a quirky performance worthy of comparison to some of Depp's works. Someone is using Poe's stories as a springboard for murder - capturing the inventiveness of the kills - making the eternally inebriated Poe first a suspect and then an integral part of the investigation. The revelation of the villain is a letdown, but overall the movie works. See more

Poe G Jun 2, 2017 why so low? good àcting, impressive script and humour in the horror

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