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Critics Consensus

Destroyer's grueling narrative is as uncompromising as Nicole Kidman's central performance, which adds extra layers to a challenging film that leaves a lingering impact.

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Amy Nicholson FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) It sounds like a rote rote cop [movie], but the way that Karyn Kusama puts a spin on it: [Destroyer] is really about a woman who cannot deal with her own mistakes... I thought that this film had a real heaviness to it. Sep 13, 2019 Full Review Wenlei Ma News.com.au A masterful performance by Kidman, who has proven over the last few years that she has deep reserves of talent. Rated: 3.5/5 Apr 21, 2019 Full Review Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald [Kidman's] collaboration with Karyn Kusama, who directed this film, is another example of her willingness to back a filmmaker still to peak. Rated: 3.5/5 Mar 29, 2019 Full Review Calum Cooper Source (Scotland) A quietly intense, and grippingly atmospheric piece that displays extraordinary character depth and a natural talent for action and crime dramas on Kusama’s part. Rated: 3/5 Jul 14, 2024 Full Review David Reddish Queerty The twists and turns in this mystery-thriller would be enough for us to recommend it. Splendid performances by Kidman and Stan seal the deal. Rated: 3.5/4 Mar 20, 2022 Full Review Zofia Wijaszka In Their Own League Its not only an amazingly crafted story-line. Its the way Kusama shows Erin Bells transformation. Destroyer is undoubtedly one of the best pictures that talk about morality and its lack, revenge, and mental state of ones mind. Rated: A- Feb 13, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

Will L Nicole Kidman plays a cringey cop in this movie. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/19/24 Full Review PA H A complex, slow-paced (like real life), magisterial telling of a tragedy with only minor tones of triumph and redemption. Not spectacular, action-packed, good-feeling-from-revenge-killing, mainstream entertainment. Not for the weak of heart and mind. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/09/24 Full Review A.L.Jude P To much dragging in some incidents and murky. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/05/24 Full Review Jelisije J A good film where it shows the consequences of one bad action from undercover police officers can destroy their own lives and the lives of the people around them. Nicole Kidman shines in this bleak, but engaging story. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/26/24 Full Review Honest D Best thing Kidman has ever done. She is unrecognizable. I have never seen her do anything remotely like this. I think that this movie should have won her an Oscar (not that i care much about Oscars. they are often given to films that i think are mainstream soulless over produced poop feasts). This movie is f***ing nuts. Action, anxiety inducing suspense, Kidman as a nihilistic lunatic who doesnt give a single ____ about anything. These people rating this movie just don't get it. They are wrong. I don't have much faith in humans these days so it doesn't surprise me that there are people that don't get this movie, But I am surprised at just how many. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/25/24 Full Review muel t Whatever is going on with Nicole Kidman's face is distracting. There's absolutely nothing of substance here. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/06/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis As a young cop, Erin Bell went under cover to infiltrate a gang in the California desert -- with tragic results. Bell continues to work as a detective for the Los Angeles Police Department, but feelings of anger and remorse leave her worn-down and consumed by guilt. When the leader of that gang suddenly re-emerges, Erin embarks on an obsessive quest to find his former associates, bring him to justice and make peace with her tortured past.

Director

Karyn Kusama

Producer

Fred Berger, Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi

Screenwriter

Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi

Distributor

Annapurna Pictures

Production Co

Automatik Entertainment, 30West

Rating

R (Language Throughout|Brief Drug Use|Some Sexual Content|Violence)

Genre

Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Action

Original Language

English

Release Date (Theaters)

Dec 25, 2018, Limited

Release Date (Streaming)

Apr 9, 2019

Box Office (Gross USA)

$1.5M

Runtime

2h 3m

Aspect Ratio

Scope (2.35:1)

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