Old

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  • Old has no shortage of interesting ideas -- and writer-director M. Night Shyamalan's uneven execution will intrigue or annoy viewers, with little middle ground between.
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    Wenlei MaNews.com.au
    The story doesn't always stitch together because the characterisations are fleeting.
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    Mark KermodeKermode & Mayo's Film Review
    It is interesting, but definitely walks a tight rope and I imagine some viewers having enough. It would've worked better as a short.
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    Ty BurrBoston Globe
    "Old" is a fiendish idea only partially realized.
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    Keith Uhlich(All (Parentheses))
    In macro, the film explores pandemic-era anxieties about the corporate entities that hold life-or-death sway over society, but it's on the micro level that I found myself moved.
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    Randy MyersSan Jose Mercury News
    At least one snippet of dialogue works: "Are you sure we have time for this?" That would be a hard no considering how many worthwhile horror films are available for streaming.
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    Wendy IdeObserver (UK)
    If we can't believe the characters, how are we meant to accept the film's central premise?
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    Rick BentleyKGET-TV (Bakersfield, CA)
    Shyamalan’s efforts to stretch this into 108 minutes leaves far too many dull lapses.
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    Zach PopeZach Pope Reviews
    A HORRIFYING Concept that will have you leaving the theater contemplating your life & the time you spend in it!
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    Manuel São BentoMSB Reviews
    Old is one of those cases of a remarkably unique, intriguing concept failing to reach its potential due to an overall disappointing execution of too many ideas.
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    Emma-Jane BettsThe Digital Fix
    Questionable conclusions aside, you still can’t deny the beautiful simplicity of Old’s concept or the cast’s stellar performances throughout the feature.
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