The movie "Collateral Beauty" has a good mix of interest and intrigue for its plot. The movie showcases how one successful advertising executive suffers a great tragedy. He took this tragedy seriously as it is about losing his wife.
He then turned away from his friends and to all those who desire to get in touch with him. He then started writing letters to fictional and imaginary characters from his imagination to regain his trust in life.
The movie "Collateral Beauty" aims to send the message that all things happen for a reason. Understanding and determining the real reason may not happen right away, but eventually it will. One has to hold on and never to give up on life according to Movie Insider.
However, the movie "Collateral Beauty," as dramatic and dreamy as it may seem, has mixed reviews from movie critics and mass moviegoers alike. As added by Rotten Tomatoes, the movie only rated 3.6 points out of a possible 10. This is below the average score of five.
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There were 120 reviews counted for the movie "Collateral Beauty" with 66 percent of those who watched said they liked it. Even at 66 percent likability, it is still considered rather low especially compared to the other movies which released the same day.
Sophie Gilbert of The Atlantic said that the movie "Collateral Beauty" has transparently cynical approach, with no apparent end-game in mind except for profit. The movie was able to waste such a fleet of capable actors and elegant cinematography.
Another negative review for the movie "Collateral Beauty" states that if there's one constant about it, it is how it consistently disappoints. Harsh as it may seem, but comments are comments and has to be taken in.
Will Smith is rumored to be losing his grip on choosing good projects to be part of. His movie with his own son, "War of the Worlds" also considerably tanked in the box office, adding to his growing list of disappointing movies.
