Review of Downsizing (2017) by Nick N — 29 Dec 2017

Really cool concept, was not executed well at all.

This review of Downsizing (2017) was written by Nick N on 29 December 2017.

Downsizing has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Broyax (884) on 08 Dec 2018

Ce film est un tour de force... en effet, comment peut-on avec un tel sujet passer complètement à côté de son sujet…

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By Louisa Moore (249) for Screen Zealots (249) on 21 Dec 2018

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By Matheus L (50) on 03 Jan 2019

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By J M (910) on 29 Nov 2018

Interesting concept but that is where it ends…

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Downsizing dares to ask if humans will be ready to make the sacrifices necessary for the survival and preservation of the species is on the line…

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By The3Academysins (492) on 25 Dec 2018

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By Mayank A (426) on 14 Dec 2018

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By Bartcbem (38) on 15 Jan 2020

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