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Brightburn
2019 91 min United States of America R 16+
★5.8
Horror, Science Fiction
Director: David Yarovesky
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Description
What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?
Budget:
$6M
US Gross:
$17.3M
Worldwide:
$33.22M
Starring
Elizabeth Banks
Actor
David Denman
Actor
Jackson A. Dunn
Actor
Awards
1 win & 2 nominations total
Key opinion
Brightburn is a divisive horror-superhero hybrid that succeeds as a visceral slasher for some, while others criticize its thin script and lack of psychological depth. Although it boasts strong production values and a striking premise, audiences remain split on whether it effectively executes its "evil Superman" concept or wastes its potential on formulaic tropes.
| Production | The film utilizes high-quality production design and cinematography to deliver a visually striking, blockbuster-like aesthetic on a modest budget. | |
| Emotion | The gore and violent set pieces are technically effective and visceral, serving as the primary draw for slasher genre enthusiasts. | |
| Acting | Elizabeth Banks provides a standout, grounded performance that anchors the otherwise thin character dynamics. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for its lack of thematic depth and failure to meaningfully develop the "evil Superman" premise beyond a superficial level. | |
| Pacing | The pacing and structure are divisive; some appreciate the short, punchy runtime, while others find the narrative poorly motivated and the ending abrupt. | |
| Direction | The reliance on jump scares and formulaic horror tropes creates a split in opinion, with some finding them atmosphere-building and others finding them tiresome and ineffective. |