Reptile
Reptile

Movie spotlight

Reptile

2023
Movie
136 min
English

Following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, a hardened detective attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems, and by doing so dismantles the illusions in his own life.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users55%
Director: Grant SingerGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A hardened detective investigates the brutal murder of a young woman, discovering a complex web of deceit and hidden agendas. As he delves deeper into the case, the lines between truth and manipulation blur, forcing him to confront the darkness lurking beneath the surface. The investigation unearths disturbing secrets that threaten to unravel the lives of everyone involved.

Critical Reception

Reptile received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to its convoluted plot and uneven pacing. While some praised the performances, particularly Benicio del Toro's, and the atmospheric direction, others found the film to be ultimately unsatisfying and derivative of other crime thrillers. Audience reception was similarly divided.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and strong central performance.

  • Criticized for a convoluted and predictable plot.

  • Often described as stylish but ultimately hollow.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a stylish but ultimately confusing crime thriller. While many appreciated the visual aesthetic and Benicio del Toro's performance, a significant portion of viewers felt the plot was too convoluted and the ending unsatisfying. Some also noted similarities to classic neo-noir films.

Fun Fact

Director Grant Singer, known for his music video work, made his feature directorial debut with 'Reptile'.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review

TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
jw

jw

**cop/crime thriller, well executed. Nothing to get excited about, but above the rest.** The leading couple, Del Toro and Silverstone, are well cast - not the unlikely "what are these supermodels doing in this situations", but a realis...

MovieGuys

MovieGuys

Reptile is hardly original but that doesn't stop it from being a decent film. Cut from the same dark cloth as so, so many, seedy underbelly US crime drama's, the plot behind this film is all too familiar.That said, its saved from medioc...