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Reptile, a film that should have been a show: Directed by Grant Singer, starring Benicio Del Toro, Alicia Silverstone, and Justin Timberlake is a captivating watch if you’re into the True Detective series, where everything feels just a little eerie and unsettling.

Del Toro plays a hardened detective investigating a murder.Timberlake’s character, a shady real estate agent who goes by Will Grady, is part of Tom Nichols’ (Benecio Del Toro) investigation into the murder of Summer, one of Grady’s co-workers. Singer succeeds at creating suspense — showing that everyone is probably a suspect, but this was a bit of a buzzkill, as we felt it overshadowed the actors’ performances.

Standout performance: Playing Tom’s wife, Judy, Alicia Silverstone’s performance stood out in comparison to the rest of the ensemble cast. Other supporting actors, such as Timberlake, Lombardozzi, and Bogosian, barely make an impact on the plot.

Again, Reptile would have been a great series. If it were the start of a brooding television procedural, the narrative flaws could be forgiven, in anticipation of more of Del Toro’s compelling performance. However, in its current state, the film falls short in delivering a cohesive and engaging story.

WHERE TO WATCH- You can find this movie on Netflix.

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