A Cure for Wellness

2017 "All of us are human. None of us are immune."
6.4| 2h26m| R| en| More Info
Released: 17 February 2017 Released
Producted By: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
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Official Website: https://www.newregency.com/movies/a-cure-for-wellness
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An ambitious young executive is sent to retrieve his company's CEO from an idyllic but mysterious "wellness center" at a remote location in the Swiss Alps but soon suspects that the spa's miraculous treatments are not what they seem.

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Chad-Pasloski As President Donald J Trump Esq. said 'I would date Ivanka' Simialrly, in this film the father shows his love and care for his daughter by keeping her close, predatory men away and exercises protection and genius for his beloved. The film also shows how corrupt capitalists in New York City are and has some scenery from European lands.Watch it! MAGA!
lgf-01733 There are elements of Batman Returns,Shutter Island and B-horror films here. overall, the originality is appreciated as is the body and breasts of the nubile girl. What is not so appreciated is the major dilemma of how all of this could happen with no authority or patient objecting. Nonetheless, i say 'watch it.'
acdmfisher I get it, this movie is made of excellent shots, original writing, and intriguing characters. I really like this movie, but it's way too long. The time makes the story drag and lag.
Mike_Devine Gore Verbinski has demonstrated time and time again that he can deliver films that strike a chord with the general moviegoing audience. From the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise to the original horror hit 'The Ring,' he's had an understanding of what will resonate and thrill many. In 'A Cure for Wellness,' Verbinski aims high but unfortunately misses the mark.'Wellness' starts out with an interesting premise - a young executive at a financial services firm must travel to a secluded, exclusive resort in the Swiss Alps to retrieve his company's CEO after it becomes impossible to reach him. Sure, this is mysterious and sets us up for what could be a pretty chilling series of events, but as many films tend to do, this one suffers from mediocre execution.What 'Wellness' has working for it is the picturesque scenery and beautiful cinematography. The thing is shot very well, and even the dreary, clinical interior shots within the "resort" are surprisingly cool. There are also plenty of unsettling things that transpire throughout the film, and while this is far from a traditional horror movie, it definitely has enough substance to play tricks on your mind. However, this is pretty much where the positives end.One of the biggest misses 'Wellness' has is with the execution of the story. The "twist" that is revealed in the climax can be seen from miles and miles away, even before subtle bread crumbs are dropped in the second act. This predictability distracts from the rest of the film, and it's hard to concentrate on each scene once this gets in your mind. There's also the hollow acting from Dane DeHaan - who proves once again that his wooden performance can take away from a film. To be fair, Mia Goth does not do much better. When weighing all of this together, it's clear that what could have been a great suspense effort actually collapses under its own weight.Verbinski should be encouraged to do more films in the vein of 'A Cure for Wellness,' but he should also learn from its shortcomings before doing so.