Men
Directed by Alex GarlandHarper retreats to the countryside to be alone in the wake of a tragedy, but her unease at the town’s leering and uncannily similar men grows into a fully-fledged nightmare as her arrival awakens something primal in the forest.
Men Ratings & Reviews
- Darren DeanDecember 24, 2025Absolutely no sense to this movie
- Andy Davidson | folknhell.comAugust 18, 2025A beautifully shot descent into nonsense that proves symbolism isn’t a substitute for storytelling
- StairwaytothestarsDecember 6, 2025This is a primal and unsettling experience regarding MEN, and Harper is trying to move forward after grief and loss. The exquisite cinematography and unique score breathes life into the lush grounds and gives birth to an unforgettable bizarre ending! The acting and directing are perfection due to Jesse Buckley, Rory Kinnear, and the director Alex Garland.
- รҡ૨אρƭเ∂October 31, 2024Decent entertainment. But the sociopolitical undertones bring to life the narrative that all men are out to rape you and cut your body up into tiny little pieces. Keep it away from influencable daughters.
- Kevin WardJuly 12, 2025I enjoyed this immensely. I will watch anything Jessie Buckley related, especially when her accent is allowed to come out some. She is excellent here and I really loved the dress she was wearing for most of the latter half of this film. Rory Kinnear is excellent in this as well playing multiple roles, all of them varying degrees of creepy. The film is really stunning looking from the scenic shots of the English Countryside, symmetrical imagery of tunnels and churches, and the red and green color palette made this a joy to see on the big screen. The horror elements worked really well. There are some incredibly tense scenes in the build up, and a finale that incorporates body horror that I can honestly say I’ve never seen before. I like many of the ideas explored here. I think the title, Men, is terrible and actually does a disservice to the film. I think an alternative title might have allowed viewers to more naturally explore some of themes presented. That title makes many of the thematic elements feel very on the nose and as a result it’s challenging to see what’s happening beyond the surface level. I do think there’s more to explore than just what the title suggests, particularly that ending. What exactly that is, I have no idea. But I have no idea what the fuck the end of Annihilation was supposed to mean either and I love that movie. I’m looking forward to watching this one again a few more times.
- MrMitchieFebruary 17, 2025This film actually blew my mind. Men, directed by Alex Garland, is a drama-horror film released in 2022. The story follows Harper, a woman who retreats to the countryside to find solace after experiencing a personal tragedy. However, her unease at the town's leering and uncannily similar men grows into a fully-fledged nightmare as her arrival awakens something primal in the forest. The film explores themes of grief, trauma, and toxic masculinity, with a focus on Harper's psychological journey. The unsettling atmosphere and the portrayal of the male characters add to the film's eerie and disturbing tone. The movie stars Jessie Buckley as Harper, Rory Kinnear as Geoffrey, and Paapa Essiedu as James. Men has received mixed reviews, with praise for its visual storytelling and performances, but some criticism for its ambiguous and complex narrative. If you're looking for a thought-provoking and intense cinematic experience, this film might be worth watching. Alex Garland the Director of Men has also notable works such as Ex Machina (2004), Annihilation (2018) which I am personally a fan. Prepare yourself for the unexpected if you watch this film. Enjoy!
- Rowan KrzysiakMay 23, 2025It's like a solid episode of Doctor Who with some 18 rated body-horror thrown in. I went in blind and found it entertaining enough.
Men Trivia
Men was released on May 20, 2022.
Men was directed by Alex Garland.
Men has a runtime of 1 hr 40 min.
Men was produced by Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich.
The key characters in Men are Harper (Jessie Buckley), Geoffrey (Rory Kinnear), James (Paapa Essiedu).
Men is rated R.
Men is a Drama, Horror, Fantasy film.
Men has an audience rating of 4 out of 10.