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It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

Tape is a good "movie in a single location" movie which focuses on dialogue to hold our sway. It's filmed in real time and the acting is solid from all involved- Ethan Hawke especially. Many critics have compared it to a play and it feels so. Richard Linklater is both an auteur and a risk taker- similar to Steven Soderberg and this is another film where he showcases his talent.

Short and Simple Review by WubsTheFadgerFirst off, the story would seem extremely mundane but Richard Linklater, much like in the Before series and Waking Life, has created characters and emotion that makes the film tense and real. The story is told fast and the dialogue between the characters is fluid and genuine.the acting is very good. Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman perform great. Robert Sean Leonard does an okay job as a man who just got caught up in the past. Ethan Hawke once again performs stunningly. Much like in Gattaca, the Before Series, and even in The Purge, he brings a sense of realism to the screen.The pacing is fast throughout the entire film and the run time is short.The only downside I see to this film is that the ending is somewhat unresolved. Pros: Genuine dialogue, great characters, interesting story, good acting, amazing performance by Ethan Hawke, fast pacing, and a short run timeCons: Robert Sean Leonard's weak performance and an unresolved endingOverall Rating: 8.3P.S. Richard Linklater is one of my favorite directors. The Before Series are some of my favorite movies along with Waking Like. If you enjoy dialogue driven films you should also watch The Man From Earth.

One would think that this sort of film would get repetitive and dull after a while, but it remains engaging all the way through. And I say that with a lot of passion. It starts off intriguing, but it just gets better and better as it goes along, and the three lead performances are fantastic (maybe Leonard less than Thurman and Hawke). Thurman, especially, gives some really fine work here even with less screen time, possibly her finest film performance outside of Kill Bill. Linklater crafted a mini-masterpiece with this, I absolutely recommend this. Many may not have high expectations, but it's really strong in its structure and writing.

My roommate and I were just chilling one night and this movie came on, and throughout the whole movie, we could not remove our eyes from the screen. I honestly don't know what it was about it that made me watch it, but we both agreed that there was something about the movie that put us in a trance. After it ended, we both looked it up and couldn't believe it. I never thought a movie containing 2 actors and 1 actress in a single hotel room could hold my attention. Great film, I agree with the previous commenter, it's a hit or miss, you like it or you don't. I would definitely recommend the film to anyone who seems the least bit interested. It's an interesting story and an interesting look at life. I would try to relate to other titles, but I honestly can't think of any. Don't think of this movie like another "phonebooth" movie though, that movie was just dumb. Peace.