Blackbird (2019) Reviews & Ratings

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Blackbird reviews

Blackbird holds a 6.8/10 average from 226 TMDB ratings.

'Blackbird' only flies high thanks to its incredibly strong cast, and although the narrative misses dramatic beats, the film still packs an emotional punch while adding to the conversation about legalised euthanasia. - Chris dos Santos Read Chris' full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-blackbird-star-studded-cast-saves-generic-film
— SWITCH. (6/10)

It looks like this movie got panned by a lot of reviewers for taking a familiar plot (dying character wants to gather family together before suicide) and does nothing miraculous or stunning with it. I enjoyed the movie. Susan Sarandon and Sam O’Neill rarely disappoint, and the ensemble supporting cast did a credible job. There is a lot of humor, some of it dark humor by the dying character, and a strong script overa…
— Peter McGinn (8/10)

A terminally ill mother invites her family to their country house for one final gathering, but tensions quickly boil over between her two daughters.

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