COLLATERAL BEAUTY
Directed by David Frankel
Screenplay by Allan Loeb
Starring Will Smith; Edward Newton; Kate Winslet; Michael Pena; Helen Mirren; Naomie Harris; and Kiera Knightly
This film was ripped during the holidays. Probably fair.
A story about a gentleman dealing with a personal tragedy. Is kind of a mess.
Positives:
-Look at that cast!!! I mean really?
-The film has a positive message of how one can push on after tragedy. It is heartfelt.
Negatives:
But the script?
Yes the film is heartfelt. At the same time, how it gets there is messy. At times kind of mean and cruel. Surprises that are ridiculous. Also, surprises that I saw coming. I think the script is lazy. It is broken up and messy. It has too many, and roll your eyes story lines.
At one point I thought.......Did these megastars read the script first before signing on? Also....How much did they spend to get all these stars to be in this one film?
Now after all the negatives, there is something there. Almost Hallmark Channel there. In other words at home, on your couch, it is worth a look considering the talent in it. It is corny. Predictable. Harmless. I think that is what most critics miss, sometimes a Me Before You (Which is a lot better) or How To Be Single sometimes is what you want. Something to just watch and enjoy. So for the acting alone 2 1/2 stars out of 5 for Collateral Beauty.
From the shadows as always thanks for
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