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Suburbicon
2017 105 min China, United States of America R 18+
★5.9
Thriller, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Director: George Clooney
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Description
In the quiet family town of Suburbicon during the 1950s, the best and worst of humanity is hilariously reflected through the deeds of seemingly ordinary people. When a home invasion turns deadly, a picture-perfect family turns to blackmail, revenge and murder.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$5.78M
Worldwide:
$12.75M
Starring
Matt Damon
Actor
Julianne Moore
Actor
Oscar Isaac
Actor
Awards
Venice Film Festival 2017
— Mimmo Rotella Foundation Award
Venice Film Festival 2017
— Golden Lion
Saturn Awards 2018
— Best Thriller
Key opinion
Suburbicon is a polarizing genre hybrid that draws heavily on the Coen Brothers' signature style, yet critics are sharply divided on whether George Clooney’s direction successfully translates their vision. While many praise the period-accurate production design and strong ensemble performances, others find the film's attempt to merge suburban social satire with a dark crime thriller to be disjointed and lacking in genuine tension.
| Production | The 1950s production design effectively creates a visually striking, polished facade that hides the film's darker narrative themes. | |
| Acting | The cast delivers strong performances, with Matt Damon and Julianne Moore anchoring the dark material and Oscar Isaac providing a notable, witty standout role. | |
| Screenplay | The film's screenplay is perceived as either a taut, well-crafted Coen-esque mystery or a narrative mess where the racial sub-plot fails to integrate meaningfully with the central crime story. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split; some find it maintains a relentless, brisk momentum, while others experience it as a stagnant, tedious exercise. | |
| Direction | The director's tone is divisive, as some viewers feel Clooney successfully captures an absurd, dark humor, while others find the film emotionally distant and lacking the cohesive impact expected of the genre. |