Genie

2023

Action / Comedy / Fantasy

37
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 61% · 29 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 61% · 250 ratings
IMDb Rating 5.9/10 10 12863 12.9K

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Plot summary

Flora, a genie trapped for more than 2,000 years inside an antique jewelry box, is accidentally called to service by Bernard, whose life is unraveling around him.

Director

Sam Boyd Photo
Sam Boyd

Top cast

Melissa McCarthy Photo
Melissa McCarthy as Flora
Jordyn McIntosh Photo
Jordyn McIntosh as Eve
Alan Cumming Photo
Alan Cumming as Flaxman
Luis Guzmán Photo
Luis Guzmán as Perez
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1 hr 32 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by wtd-35602 7 / 10

A sweet feel-good movie

A nice, uplifting, and enjoyable movie to watch on a cold winter's day. Melissa McCarthy is wonderful, as always, and doesn't overplay it here. Paapa Essiedu was tastefully understated as Bernard. Loved the NYC setting. The rest of the supporting cast was also excellent, including Denee Benton (whom I love in "The Gilded Age") as Bernard's wife; Alan Cumming as Bernard's horrible boss; and Marc Marion as Lenny, the doorman.There are some humorous moments for sure, but those are tastefully done within the story. The story is somewhat predictable, but does not take away from the enjoyable journey. (One silly side story could have been left out, but that's a small quibble.)All in all, a nice light-hearted movie for the holidays.
Reviewed by duneplatinum 6 / 10

Melissa delivers. But what was casting thinking?

Melissa works for her paycheck while the rest of the cast is beyond terrible.Whoooo signed off on the actors of Bernard and Julie?! Why?!This proves that the best actor doesn't always get the job. Flat. Flat. Beyond flat.I'm all for supporting less than "star" names but these two dragged every scene down. What a shame.Production value is good. Cinematography is solid. Music fits.I can only fault casting as well as the director.The heartfelt ending made it worth the watch- that'll I'll also thank Melissa for.Give new, unknown actors jobs- please- based on talent.We want that. We support that.
Reviewed by chouette7 8 / 10

Nice light-hearted fun

I thought this film was terrific. It was funny and fun, plus the soundtrack was excellent. I thought the film was well cast, too. It's not Hallmarkish at all. Melissa McCarthy has been in a couple of stinkers, but this is not one of them. Don't expect a deep or profound message. This is just about a guy (excellent actor, Paapa Essiedu) who realizes that he has put his family on the back burner and he tries his best to remedy that. I'm not sure where all the hate for this movie is coming from. It was written by Richard Curtis (Love Actually and Notting Hill) so seriously, how could it be bad? Ignore the hate and watch for yourself.
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