Here, we get to see a black man as a father figure rather than a “baby daddy” character with no interest in kids.įinally, I also have to mention Lil Rel Howery, who once again delivers the perfect amount of comic relief. This creates a (somewhat reluctant on Malorie’s side) bond that carries the story.Īgain, I love how natural this feels and acknowledge how important it is. Even if he’s not a parent, he clearly knows more about what it entails than Bullock’s character. The fact that she’s very pregnant when they meet reminds him of his sister. His character, Tom, immediately takes a liking to the strong-minded Malorie (Bullock).
I also have to mention Trevante Rhodes ( Moonlight) who portrays a war veteran determined to do the right thing. Something I was personally very sorry to learn many other people (film critics, anyway) missed. But in Bird Box, it really does make sense.īoth John Malkovich and BD Wong deliver some beautiful nuances in their scenes together. Yes, Malkovich does what he does best Portrays the cold-hearted and cynical man. And apparently in the home of someone he hasn’t been the best neighbor to. In other words, he’s one of the people seeking refuge. Greg (Wong) however notes quite frankly that this is his house and he won’t let people die when he can save them.ĭouglas is the neighbor of Greg and his husband. It’s quite an important part of the story since Douglas (Malkovich) refuses to let anyone stay at the house in question. The old, angry, white man does not save the day. I have no idea how so many film critics are missing this huge point. Variety and The Hollywood Reporter), the story does not begin with a reluctant Douglas (John Malkovich) saving a group of people by letting them stay at his house. Unlike what several other reviews are claiming (i.e.
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