Cursed
Cursed

Cursed

2005Movie97 minEnglish

A werewolf loose in Los Angeles changes the lives of three young adults who, after being mauled by the beast, learn that the only way to break the curse put upon them is to kill the one who started it all.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users72%
Director: Wes AndersonGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

In this dark comedy, three estranged siblings, all actors with a flair for the dramatic and a history of troubled relationships, are brought together by their mother's will. The will stipulates they must perform a play together within a week to inherit their family's fortune. As they navigate rehearsals, old resentments resurface, leading to hilarious and chaotic situations.

Critical Reception

Cursed received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its quirky humor, unique visual style, and the performances of its lead actors. However, some critics found the plot somewhat convoluted or the tone uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its distinctive visual style and witty dialogue.
  • The ensemble cast delivers strong, memorable performances.
  • Some found the narrative slightly meandering but ultimately charming.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the film, appreciating its unique blend of dark humor and family drama, though some expressed that it was a bit too eccentric for their taste.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a more serious drama but was re-written as a comedy with Wes Anderson's signature style.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_"American Werewolves in Hollywood" fumbles in the last act_** After a young publicist and her teen brother (Christina Ricci and Jesse Eisenberg) encounter some kind of beast in Hollywood Hills, they sense strange things going on with ...
JPV852

JPV852

Seems like an apt title for everything that happened behind the scenes. If not for Justice League (which cost $250M+), this might be the poster child of what happens when a studio messes around with a project. Honestly I really hope one day...