Loved the movie. Don't understand the people complaining about the plot. There doesn't need to be a happy ending or a cliched plot all the time.
I mean... Sort of wasted my time here but a bitch’s gotta watch at least some 2020 releases.. no, seriously, the performances are pretty good, but that’s about it. boring story with nothing but absolute misery.
The first hour felt like 2… or 3 hours but keep on watching. The second half is better paced and has some Tarantino movie vibes.
The cast is amazing and the build-up really interesting. The back and forth in time is well done.
I really liked the narrator’s flow and spirit. I was happy to find out he’s the book author the movie is based on.
“They's a lot of no-good sonofabitches out there."
Arvin asks, "More than a hundred?"
Willard laughed a little and put the truck in gear. "Yeah, at least that many.”
― Donald Ray Pollock, The Devil All the Time
A film about faith and pain. Very good performances and surprising situations. A good movie.
Felt a little bit like a prolonged Fargo episode, but I generally enjoyed this, although the ending might have had some more depth in it.
This movie felt like it should have been something... more? The cast drew me in, which I think is what most people like about this, and they didn’t disappoint. Hearing Tom Holland’s newfound southern accent was an amazing experience. However, the plot was a little shallow. It’s like they tried to make something very deep with all of the religious tones and symbolism, but what I came out with was a spoon-fed “this pastor is bad and represents everything fucked up that people have done in your life in the name of Christianity”. I don’t know, maybe I just didn’t get it, which is a very real possibility considering I’m the farthest thing from a film critic. I enjoyed it as something to pass the time and swoon over the cast with, but nothing more.
An empty movie. A wasted talented cast for a plot that could have been resolved in very less time, being so poor its message. No memorable scenes, acting or technical wiggle. A very average staging (Netflix's standard), always on the fence between cinema and television. Predictability, verbosity and the omnipresent narrator's voice-over are counterbalanced by the crude violence of killings (that you start wishing to happen more often from half film to have fun at least), making it a 5/10 "meh": not worth your time.
I almost three the movie off after watching the first half, because it seemed too boring. But I'm glad, I didn't. I really loved the second half. All actors are superb. But Tom Holland is just amazing.,
This was really a good movie. Yes it was dark, it was disturbing but also a mirror into the souls of many whom are evil and how it effects lives generations forward. Still thinking about this movie and how destructive some are and the hurt and pain that is carried through everything and everyone.... a great watch. Bows to Netflix
Not an easy movie to watch, with many unpleasant scenes. But so well played altogether… slow rhythm that never gets boring with the tension building behind. And of course, amazing casting choices.
I would really highlight Bill Skarsgard’s, Tom Holland’s and Harry Melling’s performances. And Robert Pattinson’s accent!!!
Cast 9/10
Storytelling 10/10
Characters 9/10
Video Prouduction/Cut 9/10
Environment 4/5
Conclusion 3/5
= 88%
Good movie, good acting. But the story is very cruel, so if you aren't happy right now, watch it later ;)
Uncomfortable with a cast so large and talented it can't keep up the pace with the script.
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The big problem is this : the movie delivered no message. Bunch of poor / wicked church-going country folks in worst case scenarios was the only theme in this movie, but nothing of a higher level are to be extracted from those scenarios.
Quite frankly, this movie's inability to find it's aim had taken a serious toll on the final result of the viewing experience, and wasted some really good acting from a stary cast.
What left me uneasy after the movie was not that the protagonist seemingly ended his revenge journey with no real consequences (he don't have much more to lose anyways). But that I was simply really hoping, the identity of the VO would be revealed as one of the characters who observed all along (say, uncle Earskell?), but sadly the reason for this movie to have a VO turned out to be nothing more but a clumsy cover up for a not very well written screenplay, that failed to tie together the diverging storylines of it's characters.
Overall, not a bad watch, just not quite worth the time and not any close to being the satisfaction it was starred to be.
Dont believe the hype. Well acted but so what, the story drags on and on, its waaay too long at 2h20m and its relentlessly grim. I felt sorry for the dog, he's the only one who deserves the Oscar!
It’s an okay movie. Great cast, but that’s it.
I saw the best review: “No country for Spider-Man”. That’s it. It was good but not spectacular despite the brilliant cast.
Kinda on the fence for thar one. I honestly can’t tell if I liked it or not. I’m not sure. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either. The first hour bored the hell out of me and had me thinking this movie wasn’t worth it, but the second half - wow. My biggest problem is that it started so slow and then everything was so rushed. Too much time is spent on Bill Skarsgaard's character only to set up Arvin's trauma.
There wasn’t really much character development or exposition, so I couldn’t really form any relationships. Most of the characters needed more screen time to get invested in them. For example, I wished Sebastian Stan’s character was more developed, I think he was affected by the all-over-the-place pacing the most. That plot line between him, Riley Keough and Jason Clarke could have been its own movie. That way we would have known more about Sandy, like why did she participate in all that stuff?
The cast is great. None of the performances really sticks out above the rest, in my opinion, and none of them are that bad. Everyone does their job well, except for Bill Skarsgaard, his performance here was the weakest. His accent was very unconvincing and overdone. Tom Holland did a solid job as Arvin, though I can’t help but think the character Arvin should have been cast as more intimidating. The scene where he’s beating up the bullies, I just couldn’t buy him being intimidating.
I think the generational setup is usually very hard to do, and it is not done well here. I wish we saw more of the characters beyond the killings because at some point you meet a new character and just wait and wonder how he/she will die. The Devil All the Time might have been better as a mini-series to further explore the different stories, characters, and themes of religion, delusions, lust and manipulation.
I absolutely hated Robert Pattinson so much in this film. His characterization of the Preacher made my skin crawl and I knew that he was going to be someone who I loved to hate. Tom Holland and Sebastian Stan were very good in their respective roles. Their supporting cast also were very good. The actress who portrayed "Lenora" stole my heart :sob:
Now that was a decent film what was well made with a fine cast specially Tom Holland with a great performance, definitely got a lot of potential in him for the future. I feel the film should be called death all the time. ha
Takes its time to construct the many characters and delivers a satisfying payoff. The narration helps greatly in keeping the story focused and grounded, while it builds up to its strong finale.
Deputy Lee Bodecker: “Some people were born just so they could be buried.”
Great performances especially from Patttinson, worth a watch, but something a little lacking. I would rewatch though.
I will say I did not like it but still I kinda enjoyed it. It is wierd. I found it interesting and it made me go till the very end but I think it is too long. Maybe with half an hour less it woulda been fine.
amazing cast, wonderful plot and overall CRAZY MOVIE!
really did enjoy this movie
But the trailers for this movie were very misleading
The trailers have you think The majority of the movie will be spent following Tom Holland and interactions with the preacher
which is really just a small portion of the movie The movie goes back and forth between following different characters eventually the story lines of the other characters clash with Tom Holland's storyline
really lovely atmosphere of the movie the old school deep South aesthetic really helps with the storytelling
pacing is a little over the place with any kind of movie like this that follows different characters throughout different years of their life you are going to have some moments that are more boring that you care less about
overall though I did like the movie I like a lot of the performances the music atmosphere and themes are just really creepy and unsettling in the best way possible
Who’s watching right now? 9:44 EST
A film that captivates and surprises atmospherically (despite the foreseeable sequences) and shows all possible human abysses and their consequences.
With a running time of 138 minutes, it is certainly a little too long, but the dramaturgy, staging and presentation in The Devil All the Time are simply great and worth recommending.
Christians: are you waaaashed in the bloood of the laaaaamb AMEN
Also Christians: what, your tradition used to sacrifice goats and sheep and whatnot? You filthy pagans will go to hell!
Well, just a thought that hit me on the way.
A tough and rough film, brutal, violent, and a lot of that which is wrong with the institution church.
A really worthwhile watch though, despite all the dark themes.
Sitting here wondering on what kind of camera Carl used though, I didn't recognise it, but the negatives were middle format so I was like oh.
Anyone know?
I liked it :ok_hand::100::heavy_check_mark:
yes awesome cast but the movie? boring af what was the point of this film anyway.
Absolutely loved the movie, not a cinephile or anything, but I love those kind of movies, depressing but kinda realistic nonetheless. Loved the narrator that gave a contrast to the super depressing environment. I am usually quickly bored if the movie is slow, but I didn't felt anything like that throughout the movie. Would definitely recommend, but it's not for everyone. Would definitely recommend to people.
Entertaining film; keeps you interested with a nice (although sometimes messy) mix. Non-linerar story with a coral cast expanding two generations. Themes include religion, family, murder... All put together in a way it reminds of many previous films with a similar vibe. Good perfonances by Holland and Pattinson.
Patience is essential for watching this film. It's a very moody 2.5 hours long with a few time periods covered and a couple of stories that only weave together near the end, but it's well worth watching. It shows the darkness that was simply everyday life in these small towns, and it also has some things to say about the evils of organized religion, especially the abuse of power and rampant gaslighting that leaders of the church employ. The cast is also quite solid with a wide array of actors given a chance shine.
Oh. I finished the book today. Not just so I could watch this.
The Devil all the Time is a southern gothic drama about a group of people living their best life in 1950s America. Like the novel it spans a bunch of years but isn't structured in a linear fashion. There was so much character development that was cut out. It felt like an echo of the novel. Unfortunately I couldn't enjoy it as much as I enjoyed the book. It's definitely a dark movie, it's so traumatic to see people shot and die instantly. You never think about that really.
This movie shocks you since the start.Lot's of characters involved and this made it more interesting but i was expecting more in the end.7.0/10
I had intentions of this movie being cliche when looking at it. I. Thought the movie was going to be another one plot exorcist like movie with a devil and a preacher, but this is much more than that. This movie has no direction, yet is action packed and filled with different plots, that intertwine towards the end. The first part of the movie relates to God and how relying on religion can lead to consequences, with multiple deaths happening in the beginning. The reliance on religion and god relates to the “devil” which is a concept I don’t get but don’t want to understand. I was worried of this movie relying too much on the inner parts of the Bible, and I’m glad the second part focuses on the consequences, although it starts to become a revenge plot at the end which is slightly annoying but is only related with two deaths. The ‘devil” doesn’t make sense to me, and who is the devil, unless it is spirit that is the devil. This movie exceeded my expectations because it didn’t follow a one story plot line, and every scene was enjoyable. Robert Pattinson did an excellent job, and carried the movie very well. Bill Skasgard also did a good job. However, Tom Holland’s character is unexacting and is vague, but works. You understand his motivations, and his character works for this movie, no need to learn more about him. I don’t think this movie is supposed to have deep symbolism, and I would rather it didn’t, because it works better with the little connection it has to Christianity to be different. The ending was surprising, ending at a pleasant note.
THE WACPINE OF ‘THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME’
WRITING: 7
ATMOSPHERE: 8
CHARACTERS: 9
PRODUCTION: 8
INTRIGUE: 6
NOVELTY: 7
ENJOYMENT: 8
The Good:
Harry Melling in his best performance yet, took me by total surprise. His performance is both scary and crazy.
Damn these British actors steal the show. Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson are magnificent. Holland carries most of the movie on his shoulders and depicts Arvin's descent into some kind of darkness convincingly.
Sebastian Stan, Jason Clarke, Bill Skarsgård and all the rest re great as well. The acting is what stands out most in this film.
Friends of dark tragedies in historical settings will find plenty to love here, from blind faith to cancer, from death to despair. The atmosphere is dark and brooding, violent and mature.
Director and writer Antonio Campos has a clear vision and gets that across fairly well and in a way that is both convincing and memorable.
The set design, costume design and soundtrack help keeping up the 50s vibe perfectly. I also like the rainy and gritty weather in most key scenes.
The Bad:
The script gives us a lengthy and tragic backstory before moving onto the main storyline. While that also helps to understand the characters better, it could have been cut shorter.
Several plot strand across times, places and characters make it difficult to understand this movie as one coherent story. The movie feels like a collection of anthologies, each less interesting than the previous one.
It feels like this film relishes on killing, raping and bullying people for the sake of it, rather than for storytelling purposes.
The pacing varies hugely, ranging from quiet, slowly moving moments to very tense sequences, and the film doesn’t seem to know what kind of story it wants to tell.
The Ugly:
Is it just me, or does Robert Pattinson look very tired?
WACPINE RATING: 7.57 / 10 = 4 stars
I actually did enjoy the movie as a whole, but I will say some of it was rough to get through. Amazing acting though.
Good movie with a stellar cast. The look and feel of the film is great and the soundtrack adds to the atmosphere. But definitely not a light watch.
I really struggled with this one. For me it was way too slow. Great cast, though.
hummm how can i say this without being rude......
trash.
just no.
thanks.
Very good, one of the best of 2020, good acting, really good story and I was very entertaining.
This would have been an absolute outstanding mini series. But unfortunately we only got this movie that just felt a bit rushed. But some very amazing performances all around. Worth watching just for that IMO.
This movie would really benefit from a release without the voice over narration. It is absolutely worth a watch but if you’re looking for skillfully executed southern crime grit go watch a Coen Brother’s film.
Great cast and great performances. Never expected Tom Holland in a movie like this, but he was fantastic. Quite dark and it builds slowly but I actually quite liked that. Definitely recommend!
The movie was pretty good, it was slow at times, but really interesting. The beginning was a little confusing, getting used to the different story lines. The acting is what really stands out here; really outstanding cast.
The characters move in hell. The war takes place miles away (WW II, Vietnam ...), but evil is closer, perhaps where it is most feared. It is a study on morality, which has brilliant moments (the first part with Bill Skarsgård), but which gradually breaks down. There is a lack of fluidity between the stories, a more solid composition than the simple parade of characters and violent actions as the only ending. The devil wins.
Poor dog man, I don’t like films where something tragic happens to a dog, I haven’t finished this yet I just saw the dog die. Sad. Also where’s Tom Holland man hurry this along.
Not really sure what I was expecting from this movie, to be honest. Didn't even look at the description for it on Netflix. I watched it because I saw Tom Holland was in it, and was curious how he'd perform in a different role altogether. I'd say he was pretty good, and they made a great casting choice for his role.
Overall, definitely not a terrible movie by any means, although I wouldn't call it stellar or anything either. It kept me interested enough to keep watching till the end, at least.
Pretty good story with a solid cast. A little slow and long. It's great seeing Tom Holland doing something different.
Of course the book is the better option, it's one of my favorites. The movie did a great job with the absolute darkness of the novel. Great acting as well, especially Robert Pattinson
Far less complicated than the title suggests, just murder, revenge, suicide and basically death all around till the end.
A sprawling gothic tale that just about holds together. Holland is good in a change of role persona, and the story is interesting throughout. A little long perhaps, but as the film is well made, that isn't a major problem.
This was an interesting movie with great actors and actresses
Give it a watch
Review by mjBlockedParent2020-09-17T15:21:54Z
Honestly not sure what I was getting into starting this movie. Obviously I am one of the many that are drawn to this because of its stacked cast haha. This movie has a lot of ground to cover; not only is it based off of a book (which is already a challenge in general), it also spans the course of 20 years with like, six separate arcs. It's not surprising that some characters seem a bit shallow compared to others just because of the need to cram as much as possible into a two hour movie. While it's disappointing not being able to dive deep into these characters, the actors do a stellar job at giving us a glimpse. I think every casting choice was perfect, to be honest. Tom Holland leaves behind the dorky cuteness of Spider-Man to fully shine as a twisted protagonist caught in a pressuring, depressing environment. Robert Pattinson blew me away. What the HECK was that accent. I loved it. LMAO.
What really gets me with the film isn't just its overall depressing themes— it's how all those themes tie back to God and religion. Be warned this tackles tough stuff head on: extreme violence, murder, sexual assault/rape, animal abuse, & suicide are all in there. It's frustrating seeing all these characters justify their hypocritical actions with religious intent. It's depressing seeing the more good-hearted characters be gaslit with twisted religious reason. Please do not get me started on Pattinson's character arc, HA. What's worse is that all of these messages that are spread under the guise of the grace of God/God's will/what the Bible says, is that it's not really dramatized. This crap is coursing through Christianity to this day. I was constantly extremely uncomfortable throughout the movie. I started to go down a spiral of just wanting Tom Holland to kill everyone and get it over with, similar to the descent into madness you feel in the Joker as you either cheer Joaquin Phoenix on or wince as he laughs and cries. Either way, this film is definitely a think piece. Does it toe the line of just being trauma porn? Yeah. I think it depends on who you are as a person and how you view it as to whether or not it crosses that line. Catch your pastor preaching about this movie next week lol.
But uhh....BACK TO GENERAL STUFF. The score is absolutely phenomenal. I adored the music. The cinematography is subtle and gorgeous, and the set and costume design seamlessly build this small town world where everyone is related to everyone...ah, gotta love white people. While it is a slower film, I didn't find it to be boring. The suspense and tension built little by little serves for some great showdowns and climaxes between characters. It's a good watch for the cast and if you're into much darker pieces, but it's definitely not for everyone.