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Splice

2010
Drama
Sci-fi
1h 44m
Elsa and Clive, two young rebellious scientists, defy legal and ethical boundaries and forge ahead with an experiment: splicing together human and animal DNA to create a new organism.
Directed by:
Vincenzo Natali Vincenzo Natali
Written by:
Vincenzo Natali Vincenzo Natali Doug Taylor Antoinette Terry Bryant
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Starring:
Adrien Brody Adrien Brody Sarah Polley Sarah Polley David Hewlett David Hewlett Amanda Brugel Amanda Brugel Brandon McGibbon Delphine Chanéac Simona Maicanescu Abigail Chu Jonathan Payne
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Genres:
Drama, Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller, Horror
Countries:
Canada, France, USA
Languages:
English, French
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Splice

2010
Drama
Sci-fi
1h 44m
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ytadelYtadel
Rated 09 Jun 2010
5
57th
A big punch with no follow-through. The first two acts are creepy, effective, and border on fascinating, peaking in a BRILLIANTLY twisted scene that, despite my lukewarm overall reaction, will go down as one of my favorite film moments of 2010. I couldn't believe they "went there." You'll know it when you see it. Unfortunately, it then immediately descends into a schlocky and tepid monster movie. Still though, I'm looking forward to seeing what Vincenzo Natali tries next.
Rated 09 Jun 2010
obdurateObdurate
Rated 05 Jun 2010
85
80th
I think if you go in expecting horror you'll be disappointed. It's a suspenseful sci-fi flick. This is definitely daring and I was interested the entire time. I thought it dragged for a few minutes total but that's nothing. The camera work was fantastic, the story intriguing. Gory but not too gory (so it's effective). And the things I thought were stupid at I watched it, I could quickly rationalize and so the movie is very cohesive (even the strange parts). The creature was great as well.
Rated 05 Jun 2010
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 30 Jul 2010
5
20th
Fails to make an insightful comment about the moral repercussions of careless ambition, compared to Cronenberg's 'The Fly'. The first hour does pack some playful character interaction but the film gets progressively worse as Polley's character becomes an annoying jealous nag and Brody makes love to a horny mutant. The film eventually became a comedy. A missed opportunity, at least I found myself laughing quite a lot towards the end.
Rated 30 Jul 2010
bitch_alertBitch Alert
Rated 16 Jul 2010
60
50th
Quite an enjoyable sci-fi thriller with strong leads and an intriguing storyline with clever psychological connotations. This is essentially a film about a relationship - the scientific breakthrough is the instigator that puts the ball rolling, eventually driving the love story to it's breaking point.
Rated 16 Jul 2010
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 14 Jun 2010
85
75th
The scientists here r not "mad", per se, but their level of reckless impulsivity makes Dr. Frankenstein look like a measured & detached voice of reason. Fortunately the film's heart isn't w/ them, but w/ the moral& ethical quandary that drives the film, the newly spliced life form. An inspired creation, Dren is not only a beautifully designed visual, but an intriguing character who, by turns, manages 2 b creepy, beautiful, dangerous & the most sympathetic creature on the screen at any given time
Rated 14 Jun 2010
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 14 Nov 2010
63
34th
You would have boned it too.
Rated 14 Nov 2010
ewp805ewp805
Rated 10 Oct 2010
60
27th
I don't really know what to think about Splice. The first half is pretty decent with some good CGI and relatively interesting story, but then the second half hits and it just becomes stupid. I'll never look at Adrian Brody the same, that's for sure.
Rated 10 Oct 2010
acyberexileacyberexile
Rated 02 Aug 2010
40
2nd
this is awful. from the beginning to the end, this movie is very, very confused. it aims to be a dark science fiction thriller intertwined with inter-species sexuality and horror elements but then what could very well be the plot of a bad romantic comedy comes into play along with a selection of questionable plot choices and you're left with adrien brody trying to rationalize raping a bird-reptile-fish-bug-human mix. splice makes little sense, has little purpose and leaves a very bad aftertaste.
Rated 02 Aug 2010
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 06 Jun 2010
75
67th
"Splice" is a movie I would not care to see again solely because its execution is undeniably effective. The film gave me an unsettling sense of queasiness from the moment Dren is created. The story intensifies slowly, breaking boundaries, crossing lines, and hitting you repeatedly in the gut. The pacing may hold it back, as well as stupid 'smart' characters, but the actors hold it together, and ultimately Vincenzo Natali provides a shocking forewarning not to take science too far.
Rated 06 Jun 2010
naikounaikou
Rated 03 Jun 2010
30
12th
Starts out promising, but each turn of the plot becomes more ridiculous and less believable. By the end of the movie, there are more laughs to be had than thrills. The subject matter needed a delicate touch to succeed; Unfortunately, Natali is about as delicate as Jason Voorhees. Nothing to see here other than special effects.
Rated 03 Jun 2010
martrynmartryn
Rated 15 Aug 2012
63
34th
Movie was retarded, and I ended up hating the main characters. However, it is something I could easily jerk off to. That might make me weird, but sexy alien mutant chick was sexy. And gets naked. And is kinda underaged, so... forbidden fruit? *shrug*
Rated 15 Aug 2012
mitealcmitealc
Rated 30 Jul 2010
71
36th
Merely scratching the surface of the various moral and ethical issues the movie attempts to raise, Splice still turns out to be a craftily directed, brilliantly acted nifty little thriller which nearly throws itself away in the boorish third act. Such a shame that a movie which remains undaunted for most of its running time, rolls off to such a whimpering climax.
Rated 30 Jul 2010
kasperlKasperL
Rated 16 Jan 2011
30
10th
It starts out pretty well, the quickly spirals into crappiness. When there are suddenly two male creatures at the presentation, I knew exactly where the movie was going.
Rated 16 Jan 2011
andreaslutroandreaslutro
Rated 20 Dec 2014
60
24th
A smart movie about ethics and science. Provides a really interesting story, but characters and plot devices remain too superficial for it to really make an impact. Really disturbing at parts.
Rated 20 Dec 2014
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 20 Dec 2010
60
62nd
"Unique" would be a good word to describe Splice in a nutshell. Dren is a scientific masterpiece, and while we don't get to learn how she thinks or feels, we see her impact on our two human leads. They have problems themselves, and Dren serves to bring those problems forward. Splice is more of a character study than a true horror film, and succeeds primarily when that is where its focus lies. Not great, but far from terrible, Splice is a film that warrants a watch.
Rated 20 Dec 2010
walkearthwalkearth
Rated 07 Oct 2017
40
23rd
I felt uncomfortable watching the film due to the morally delicate subject matter and because of the superb CGI which was too real and therefore disturbing. If the film had had more substance and had delved deeper into the subject matter - while avoiding genre cliches like the last 15 minutes and the, unfortunately, anticipated plot holes - it would have been great. The comedic elements and the change in tone drag it down, while the shallow character development doesn't help either.
Rated 07 Oct 2017
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 20 Oct 2013
1
4th
Whether it's a hilarious metaphor for raising a troubled child or a lecture on the hubris of science, I don't care, because it fails either way. The sheer stupidity of the two leads is so distracting you almost forget how ludicrous the rest of the movie is. An insult to science. Spoilers: I about gave up after Dren changed sex and fucked Elsa only a few scenes after fucking Clive. Let's also not forget the final scene. Damn it. This is the kind of movie MysteryScienceTheater 3000 was made for.
Rated 20 Oct 2013
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 07 Nov 2010
60
35th
I didn't have any expectations when I started watching it and I was pleasantly surprised. Good CGI, an interesting story and some unexpected twists that are sure to divide people's opinions. Not a perfect movie and it does have its weaker moments, but I found myself enjoying it and the child-Dren was creepy as hell.
Rated 07 Nov 2010
overratedoverrated
Rated 28 Jan 2011
26
17th
Men, am I right?
Rated 28 Jan 2011
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 01 Feb 2011
40
15th
A missed opportunity to create a great or at least interesting science fiction film. Instead, what we get is a passable but hollow (and even almost idiotic towards the end) exploration into the controversial science of genetic splicing. And that interspecies mating scene was just plain disturbing and not in a good way.
Rated 01 Feb 2011
plaugherplaugher
Rated 16 Jun 2010
40
25th
Interesting premise, but falls apart at the end. B-movie with a-listers? I'll second Graveyardtan's "sometimes awful, sometimes so awful and strange that it's fascinating". Since everyone (all eight of us) in the theatre were laughing, can it really have been "unintentional humour"? Strange to say the least. The pressing question: was Elsa's, err, "rendez-vous" beastiality, incest, something new, or a little from all of the above?
Rated 16 Jun 2010
kavuKavu
Rated 03 Aug 2010
41
18th
Nice cgi and good acting performances, but the rest turns gradually from mediocrity to absurdity, and I don't mean that in a good way.
Rated 03 Aug 2010
walkaboutwalkabout
Rated 17 Aug 2010
50
18th
ok, so you've found perfect material to build on freudian themes. but when that's all there is to care about your script and direction, it simply doesn't make a good enough film.
Rated 17 Aug 2010
gracesakegracesake
Rated 06 Jul 2012
0
0th
Worst movie of all time! I can't believe i paid money for this crap! completely ridiculous and disgusting doesn't even try to toe the line of "controversial ethical issues" for genetics just plain ridiculous. And absolutely ruined Adrian Brody... i can't stand this movie. oh and the ending SUCKS! WORSE THAN THE REST OF THE STUPID SEXUAL CRAP AND RIDICULOUS SCIENCE.
Rated 06 Jul 2012
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 24 Jun 2011
79
70th
A fairly enjoyable movie up to the last ten minutes, I was ok with the guy having sex with a mutant, that's fine, but then it just takes it foo far. The writing and direction were fairly standard, mostly the only kudos that go to this movie is for being a stand up sci-fi movie that doesn't blow--there aren't enough of those these days.
Rated 24 Jun 2011
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 31 Aug 2012
67
48th
I'm not entirely sure whether this was self-aware or not, but there were definitely times where I was laughing when I probably shouldn't have been, mostly when it descends into horror territory. For the most part though, it's actually quite interesting, especially when Dren is fully grown. It is very silly and hard to take seriously, but how many films have you seen where the kind-of-antagonist rapes both sexes? Not many I bet!
Rated 31 Aug 2012
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 13 Dec 2010
2
19th
Uh, what? This was silly. It was never creepy enough and when it tried to be it just became laughable. Never intuitive doesn't makes any interesting comments on the moral dilemma. Instead you get some pseudo sexually apparently relevant plot that just leaves you scratching your head.
Rated 13 Dec 2010
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 03 Nov 2010
90
93rd
Easily the best SF thriller in years. Perhaps an allegory for science's disconnect from the emotional world. That is, here we have two biological geniuses, but when it comes to "parenthood", they fall apart. And I'm sorry, but I don't know where you're coming from if you say you were let down by the ending. The ending made sense, it was what they were building towards for the whole movie. Superbly acted throughout, genuinely disturbing in places, with great CGI. Dren was an AMAZING character.
Rated 03 Nov 2010
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 10 Mar 2012
3
0th
As a biology major with a concentration in biotechnology taking techniques that are really awesome and having scientists unethically exploit them kind of pissed me off. It is this kind of crap, sadly, that gives genetic engineering a bad name. The whole storyline depicts scientists as crazy madmen, and what do you know, in the end everything goes terribly wrong. That's right scientists, you better watch what boundaries you push, or your gonna get us all killed. A big "fuck you" to science.
Rated 10 Mar 2012
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 02 Nov 2014
4
55th
sometimes comes across as more rushed than economical, and for the climax it degenerates too far into generic monster movie chaos, but most of this is exhilaratingly thorny and icky, and it caught me off guard with a few key moments of fragile, haunting beauty. belongs alongside fliegauf's ostensibly inept, weirdly sensual, ridiculously fucked up WOMB in more ways than one.
Rated 02 Nov 2014
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 26 Nov 2010
50
43rd
Seriously strange Freudian fuckfest, that, just as it has done everything to convince you that it is too stupid to love, turns way too weird to ever truly hate.
Rated 26 Nov 2010
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 07 Jun 2010
70
56th
The first half is really good. The development of the creature is really awesome and the effects are pretty incredible. The second half then proceeds to slap you in the face with Freudian metaphors and a few moments so ridiculous that the audience can't help but laugh (when they aren't supposed to). You don't feel any real connection to Brody and Polley's characters and when they do stupid stuff (supposedly because of their background) it's extra annoying. It's good but it could have been great.
Rated 07 Jun 2010
snazzSnazz
Rated 31 Jul 2011
30
6th
I did not manage to give me make me have any emotional involvement whatsoever... and it is that kind of movie where it is alpha omega to have exactly that. A poor man's Species.
Rated 31 Jul 2011
mr_rigardmr rigard
Rated 14 Jun 2010
72
77th
Despite trailers that make this movie appear like it's going to be something along the line of "Species", it's much more similar to the 1931 classic tale of "Frankenstein". The horror borders on drama, with very little fodder for gore-hounds. The story of the present day mad scientists and their unethical creation SLOWLY unfolds, but it delivers plenty of intrigue along the way to a satisfying climax.
Rated 14 Jun 2010
kusanagiKusanagi
Rated 27 Jul 2010
75
48th
Brilliant until the slightly disappointing and very uncomfortable end, but it's always captivating, in large part because of Dren and her inspired character design. Too bad the human characters weren't as interesting, its hard to believe that these "geniuses" could be so stupid.
Rated 27 Jul 2010
bunkenBunken
Rated 24 Jan 2011
20
9th
An interesting idea but very, very, very poorly executed!
Rated 24 Jan 2011
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 15 Dec 2011
57
9th
This movie starts off well but it quickly derails before the end. Sarah Polley and Adrien Brody are fine but the script ends up bringing unintentional laughs. The characters start doing unbelievable, crazy things and the movie falls apart. Overall an interesting premise gets ruined by a bad script.
Rated 15 Dec 2011
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 22 Jul 2010
82
57th
Natali creates an interesting and thrilling movie about the possibilities of gen-science and the consequences of genomic manipulation. The movie has some flaws, but never gets boring or bad. The visuals are stunning and the new organism looks really great.The interesting point about "Splice" is, that it's not unrealistic, because how many years does science need to create a life based on genetic research? Or maybe it already happens? Interesting stuff...
Rated 22 Jul 2010
pompousasspompousass
Rated 18 Jul 2010
20
44th
Another reason for strict adherence to a scientific code of ethics: you just cant trust biotechnologists not to copulate with their illegal experimental hybrids. The creature -- a hairless, rat-tailed, chicken-legged, lizard-armed, quasi-human-faced something or other -- is well designed and well executed, although it can't scare away the ruinous laughs.
Rated 18 Jul 2010
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 30 Jul 2010
59
62nd
Okay Movie
Rated 30 Jul 2010
skiewulfyskiewulfy
Rated 29 Nov 2010
35
20th
Marketed in a manner that would make you think Micheal Crichton was involved, Splice has very little science, philosophy or innovation but seems more of a stab at "Species" style shallow creature horror - Deep in boring metallic rooms, unsympathetic people bicker and practice pretend science with expensive looking machines and eventually create a conveniently evolving monster that eventually turns the movie into a cliche monster film, complete with running through the spooky woods.
Rated 29 Nov 2010
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 02 Jul 2017
51
11th
This movie starts out as your typical boring sci-fi movie that seems like it wants to be horror. After a while it becomes a bit more interesting, and then it descends into an awful mess, with one fucked up scene quickly following the other.
Rated 02 Jul 2017
newkidNewkid
Rated 19 Jun 2010
69
90th
Science fiction tale about a couple, two geneticists, who combine human DNA with that of various animals to create a mutant creature. a smart, slickly paced, well-acted science-fiction cautionary tale-horror movie-psychological drama.... feels original.
Rated 19 Jun 2010
jasongirl67Jasongirl67
Rated 27 Nov 2020
75
69th
More of what I'd call a creature feature But it's pretty good held my Attention and I never got bored with it
Rated 27 Nov 2020
chinsterchinster
Rated 25 Nov 2010
40
3rd
What can I say. Its an interesting concept that came out a bit...crap. I found both Adrien Brody's emasculated character, or Sarah Polley's overbearing act a hinderance to any enjoyment. Their lack of any sense of morality, or judgement astounds me and just puts the entire storyline in doubt from the start. The only way this movie could have redeemed itself is by the death of the entire cast, none of whom were likable. On a positive note, the CGI was brilliant!
Rated 25 Nov 2010
spookymaskSpookyMask
Rated 12 Jul 2020
50
15th
Rumor has it that this movie was going to take a very different turn, but Adrien Brody kept fucking the prop. It took days to get him to stop and they had too much footage.
Rated 12 Jul 2020
graveyardtangraveyardtan
Rated 09 Jun 2010
70
34th
Sometimes awful, sometimes so awful and strange that it's fascinating. The audacious sex scene(s!), played completely straight, will leave you either cringing from disgust or laughter in typical B-movie fashion.
Rated 09 Jun 2010
weirdyodaweirdyoda
Rated 26 May 2010
92
90th
If there is one man in the movie industry that could never let me down, it is Guillermo Del Toro. This thing is crazy, intense, and has huge balls...I'm amazed that it is getting a major release.
Rated 26 May 2010
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 08 Aug 2010
80
52nd
A great movie that could've been fantastic. The dialogue needed to be reworked since it featured some groan-worthy conversations and the last act of the film is extremely heavy-handed and felt really rushed. One of the better sci-fi/horror films to come out in the past few years and Polley and Brody are both excellent.
Rated 08 Aug 2010
supsheepssupsheeps
Rated 20 Sep 2010
70
16th
all sorts of wrong.
Rated 20 Sep 2010
shitmarquisShitMarquis
Rated 12 Mar 2021
5
91st
Adrien Brody and his wife both fuck their monster daughter.
Rated 12 Mar 2021
onscreenOnScreen
Rated 04 Aug 2010
40
20th
Here's why it gets a bad rating: http://zoopy.com/q/4u0j
Rated 04 Aug 2010
tobiaTobia
Rated 13 Jun 2010
10
5th
No. Just ... no.
Rated 13 Jun 2010
evranaevrana
Rated 13 Aug 2011
78
68th
Splice is a surprisingly good SF movie; its strongest suite is its ability to move between genres seamlessly, it starts like "Fly 2010" but then brings in a really nice hybrid design and actually turns into a good take on experimental ethics and moves straight into a family drama. If only it hadn't ended up in the most predictable route in the end. But aside from the ending, it is quite enjoyable.
Rated 13 Aug 2011
jhookjhook
Rated 04 Dec 2010
78
40th
Where to start? It nails the monster, nails the look, nails the vibe. Too bad the characters make decisions that are horrible even by horror movie standards. Really wanted to love this one, but the main character's actions were way too distracting.
Rated 04 Dec 2010
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 27 Dec 2010
87
78th
Creepy, haunting sci-fi film dealing intelligently with a wide range of issues stemming from human cloning, including abortion and, like all great sci-fi stories, what it means to be human and how/why we define this. Brody and Polley are both fine in the lead roles, but the nature of the story requires both to be unsympathetic (especially Polley) so it is hard to become wrapped up in the film, even while admiring it. An interesting, worthy entry to the sci-fi canon.
Rated 27 Dec 2010
spokowapSpokoWap
Rated 23 Nov 2010
62
37th
Oryginalny, ale przecietnie zrealizowany.
Rated 23 Nov 2010
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 15 Aug 2020
61
31st
Decent potential for some twisted commentary on parenthood that's spoiled when the filmmakers go for the easiest, middle-of-the-road Freudian drama. At the very least Delphine Chanéac does a good job as Dren, even if her role is a bit too reliant on pantomime.
Rated 15 Aug 2020
chenierChenier
Rated 03 Nov 2010
80
77th
Woah- despite all the negative ratings, i gave it a very good 8/10... i think it was awesome, just give it a watch.
Rated 03 Nov 2010
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 04 Sep 2010
54
43rd
"We fucked up." Yes, they did. Fetus of many animal, among others human, looks pretty same, and we are all "female" in the beginning, before ending up male or female. As a fetus I mean. CGi was really good, but the story of this flick was a dumb fairy tale especially towards the end.
Rated 04 Sep 2010
robertaRoberta
Rated 28 Aug 2012
62
7th
Stranger than intriguing.
Rated 28 Aug 2012
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 09 Nov 2023
4
52nd
Need me a baddie like that
Rated 09 Nov 2023
korteeKortee
Rated 02 May 2013
48
16th
The only thing I'm taking from it is that humans are the freaks here.
Rated 02 May 2013
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 07 Feb 2013
60
15th
This is a very different kind of sci-fi movie. I would say it is just a drama/sci-fi movie. The horror element really only comes from a few gross scenes and this movie really wasn't very thrilling at all. I didn't love either main character and questioned their sanity and motives the whole time. I definitely wasn't cheering them on to live through the ordeal. I would say the worst part was that the ending was so easy to guess that it was sad. I saw it from a mile away. I'd avoid this one.
Rated 07 Feb 2013
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 12 Nov 2014
71
53rd
A fine piece sci-fi horror that in the true spirit of the genre, is actually a twisted family drama underneath it all. Leans a bit heavily on Cronenberg and loses it in the final act but otherwise is an impressively solid & enjoyably warped piece of work.
Rated 12 Nov 2014
ktelgektelge
Rated 29 Nov 2011
40
25th
The concept is really intriguing, but I really wanted to see more on the ethical dilemma. That said, I was left feeling like there may be a sequel, and if there was, I'd bite again.
Rated 29 Nov 2011
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 03 Jun 2011
1
0th
Holy shiiiit. I can't even.. really?? I mean... WTF??
Rated 03 Jun 2011
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 15 Jul 2019
60
20th
Some cool ideas scattered throughout,and the second act works for the most part, but it keeps getting held back by bad dialogue, Chaneac's awful acting (please stop tilting your head), and Natali's typically cheap-looking sets and lighting.
Rated 15 Jul 2019
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 13 Feb 2012
79
66th
Surprisingly effective sci-fi horror with an intelligent script, good acting, and touches on some ethical and Freudian issues which add quite a lot of depth even if they are not especially subtle. The suspense was managed well, sets looked cool, and combined with the camerawork this showed that Natali is still a talented director. The effects could hardly be faulted either. It may not be Alien but it's a very decent and boundary-testing genre effort.
Rated 13 Feb 2012
jacoiiiJacoIII
Rated 12 Sep 2013
42
69th
I really enjoyed this. I think people are reading too much into the scientific aspect, looking for a comment on the dangers of unbridled ambition. I feel this movie is actually about how families are experiments, experiments that often go wrong. If you watch the movie with that thought in your head it's a lot more interesting.
Rated 12 Sep 2013
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 12 Aug 2012
60
36th
This is why you should always have an abortion or two just to be on the safe side.
Rated 12 Aug 2012
perrystroikaPerryStroika
Rated 05 Dec 2013
58
33rd
Fascinating, with a lot of intriguing ideas, but it doesn't quite come off. The two leads seem miscast.
Rated 05 Dec 2013
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 20 Aug 2013
2
46th
Update of Frankenstein that replaces the intelligent ethical discussions for cheaper shocks and awful dialogue.
Rated 20 Aug 2013
redactedredacted
Rated 09 Feb 2015
29
8th
These are some pretty non-objective, heavily emotional scientists when it comes to their hybrid organic pet. Lots of missed opportunities for good dialogue here, instead the script stays pretty status quo so it can safely reach the dren-fuck scene(s).
Rated 09 Feb 2015
aviawarenessAviAwareness
Rated 29 Jul 2010
57
15th
Thematically too on the nose to be truly metaphorical of anything, and really doesn't offer many visceral thrills either. In the end, the only question that the movie poses is "What if Species was a slightly better movie?"
Rated 29 Jul 2010
judo_koalaJudo Koala
Rated 05 Aug 2012
40
7th
A gigantic bag of the most cliched Science Fiction tropes imaginable: rapid montages of computer models and functions, a big-bad-shadowy corporation trying to strip scientific integrity, glass tubes containing terribly-digitized creatures, 'scary' (but not) Boo-moments upon the characters. At the very least, it's unintentionally hilarious at times, and the final act is so stupidly bizarre that I just have to award it some credit. But really, it's a fucking terrible film.
Rated 05 Aug 2012
elahnElahn
Rated 17 Sep 2010
80
63rd
After reading reviews, I almost didn't watch this movie, but I'm glad I did. I accidentally read a spoiler, so I wasn't surprised, but it was still fun watching the events unfold. This is not the type of movie I like and the ending was one I would normally hate, but for some reason I liked it. This is a cool movie.
Rated 17 Sep 2010
sieghardtSieghardt
Rated 03 Dec 2010
80
84th
A very suspenseful film that often made me wonder if the creature would really end up being the monster, in the end I was disappointed it went down that well worn path instead of the potentially more interesting one.
Rated 03 Dec 2010
djrossdjross
Rated 10 Feb 2011
40
26th
Effective production design and a potentially interesting concept let down by sketchy characterisation and a narrative that may have been daring but failed to capitalise on its ideas and rather petered out toward the end. David Cronenberg ought to have been hired to revise the screenplay (and installing Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis in the lead roles would probably have been a good idea also, and, come to think of it, why not hire Howard Shore to compose the score while we're at it?).
Rated 10 Feb 2011
msworddocmsworddoc
Rated 14 Aug 2010
60
26th
well this was just silly.
Rated 14 Aug 2010
nutcrackrnutcrackr
Rated 13 Sep 2010
79
74th
Brody grounds the movie, Polley plays a nice opposite. I think its interesting to see how things unfold but its pure sci-fi with some simple morals thrown in.
Rated 13 Sep 2010
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 30 Dec 2010
81
74th
Really creepy and fascinating. Very reminiscent of David Cronenberg with its disturbing creature effects and its unnerving sexuality.
Rated 30 Dec 2010
hunterkingHunterKing
Rated 14 Mar 2011
60
13th
A competent movie ruined by unfathomably stupid twists. Like Abe Lincoln delivering a speech ruined by Tourrette's
Rated 14 Mar 2011
unrecordedunrecorded
Rated 14 Oct 2012
59
47th
There's a good film in the mess, but even for all its faults it remains fairly entertaining. The conclusion is really awful though - the film deserved better than your stereotypical 'science gone wrong' ending.
Rated 14 Oct 2012
timon88Timon88
Rated 23 Jun 2017
31
19th
Finally, a movie that is a truly good fit for Adrien Brody's abilities: a cheesy horror flick.
Rated 23 Jun 2017
mistakesMistakes
Rated 04 Aug 2010
48
39th
Mistake - Near the end of the film, when Elsa and Clive are burning Dren's things, Elsa finds some drawings that Dren did of her. When she first pick up the pile, there are four drawings in her hands. When the camera pans out, instantly there are several more.
Rated 04 Aug 2010
burkayadaligburkayadalig
Rated 20 Oct 2010
76
55th
somewhat interesting plot and meets the expectations from any `OMG I did it all for science but what have I created? ` genre. Dren is a typical Guillermo Del Toro creature who first is a larva, then becomes a beautiful model (with terrible legs) and then finally a rapist...
Rated 20 Oct 2010
libertylionLibertyLion
Rated 09 Jan 2011
88
70th
A pretty under-rated film in my opinion - I like that it doesn't seem to go for the whole "DON'T MEDDLE IN GOD'S DOMAIN" approach, I respect that. The special effects are very well done, and it's great to watch the creature grow. Gets weirder as it goes on.
Rated 09 Jan 2011
nelixnelix
Rated 23 Jun 2011
80
7th
Some parts drag the whole down, no one likes to see a cat die.
Rated 23 Jun 2011
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 18 Sep 2020
57
13th
Splice commences as a trope-filled sci-fi tale that uses genetic experimentation as a backdrop to explore a couple's resistance to raising a child. As the film progresses, the characters become more infuriating and the plot takes an unneeded turn into torture porn (and genetic-hybrid porn). There is some decent cinematography, and the effects and designs of the creature are good. Unfortunately, the film is let down by poor characters, a contrived plot and an unsatisfying 3rd act.
Rated 18 Sep 2020
miss_jesusmiss jesus
Rated 06 Oct 2010
37
17th
Horror plots are often fueled by the bad decisions of the main characters, and this one is no exception--for genetic engineers, these two are dumber than dirt. The premise is interesting and "Dren" is entertaining to watch, but the rest of the film is a convoluted, directionless mess. For all the interesting directions that could have been explored on the topic of biotech and morality, this turned into a tiresome parental allegory that was resolved in the most sordid, obvious way possible.
Rated 06 Oct 2010
shellishShellish
Rated 12 Jul 2013
25
1st
Unless you're looking for a highly disturbing, badly executed film that will leave you with a wrenching feeling in your gut, don't watch this movie.
Rated 12 Jul 2013
b_dawk20B-Dawk20
Rated 27 Nov 2010
84
58th
Enjoyability 21/25 Visuals 12/15 Audio 6/10 Acting 7/10 Story/Plot 21/25 Production Values 7/10 Intuitiveness/Ambitiousness 4/5 Bonus 6/10
Rated 27 Nov 2010
abortedhugsAbortedHugs
Rated 17 Aug 2010
53
40th
Really enjoy rachel weisz's performance as dren.....
Rated 17 Aug 2010
francogonzoFrancoGonzo
Rated 19 Feb 2016
15
81st
Star Rating: ★★★★
Rated 19 Feb 2016
masloprojektmasloprojekt
Rated 08 Jul 2010
52
20th
Pomysl dobry, ale moim zdaniem nie wykorzystany... ...historia w zbyt wielu miejscach przewidywalna...
Rated 08 Jul 2010
tweedaleTweedale
Rated 20 Feb 2011
4
22nd
If you are after a film with inter-species incest rape, then I guess this film is for you!
Rated 20 Feb 2011
micahmicah
Rated 06 Jun 2010
75
79th
A well-acted parental metaphor.
Rated 06 Jun 2010
joekinzoJoeKinzo
Rated 15 Oct 2020
2
9th
UMMMMMMMMMM, well, it's terrible, but you will not be able to stop watching. Or giggling. Enjoy.
Rated 15 Oct 2020
akatemossfanAKateMossFan
Rated 18 Mar 2023
24
54th

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