CLAYFACE Divides Critics as New Reactions Call It a "Total Misfire," a "Goopy Mess," and Compare It to MORBIUS
Mike Flanagan’s 2023 pitch became a body-horror origin story after James Watkins took over directing, with Tom Rhys Harries leading the cast.
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‘Clayface’ Review: A Gross Miscalculation (Emphasis on the Gross)
Three films into its latest “chapter” (this one subtitled “Gods and Monsters”), James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU can’t be faulted for making interesting choices. Hell, at least they’re making choices at all. Kicking off their incarnation of the latest run of comic book movies with “Superman” was unquestionably smart (it’s Superman! you know him!), even if its follow-up “Supergirl” was destined to divide audiences (even if this critic quite like…
Clayface Has Exciting Ideas, But Stumbles in Execution
The villain-centric movie emerging as a result of the comic book boom shouldn’t be a surprise to fans since villains carry their own monthly titles more often than you think. As for the results, it’s clear that there were some growing pains with trying to make the characters work on the big screen in the […]
CLAYFACE Divides Critics as New Reactions Call It a "Total Misfire," a "Goopy Mess," and Compare it to MORBIUS
DC Studios' Clayface is getting another round of social media reactions following its latest press screenings, and the response isn't nearly as enthusiastic as it was last week. While some critics are enjoying the gruesome body horror and strong performances, others are calling the DCU movie a disappointment, with one describing it as a "goopy mess."The biggest complaints seem to involve the screenplay, awkward dialogue, uneven tone, and a story…
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