Dismissed (2017) Reviews

• Quite good, actually.

  bladexz952017-12-09

  I didn't expect much as this movie was so low on the radar, but man, Dylan really stole the show on this one. He did a great job depicting the ins and outs of a psychopath focused on only one thing. The story has been done, as people have said, but I'd have to say that this is one of the best films that involves students attempting to blackmail a teacher. I did find it particularly compelling that they portrayed Iago in Lucas, and went so deeply into the metaphorical tendencies that the characters both shared, which makes sense when Lucas attempts to paint Iago in a heroic light rather than the villain he was. It was a well written script for the most part, with only a couple of downfalls. Predictable, in a sense, but the acting, cinematography and pacing helped fill the gaps. Kent and Dylan enforce a strong casting in this movie, and the other actors did their jobs well, also. Highly recommend to watch at least once.

• Great what you can do with a low budget

  omendata2017-11-25

  Just watched The Snowman and Hangman multi million pound thrillers and this beats both of them hands down. Great acting especially from the two main relatively unknown actors, smart story filmed well and although its not massively original "Apt Pupil" being brought to mind it does what it does well and is well worth a watch if you are looking for a decent thriller. This is the type of film that proves you don't need a massive budget to make a good film.

• One of the better psychopath movies

  antoniokowatsch2017-12-01

  This movie tells the tale of an overzealous straight A student (Lucas) and a teacher with a conviction to do the right thing. Lucas is pretty much the antithesis of an hero. He is driven by a desire for excellence but is ultimately flawed in character due to his unwillingness to accept criticism. This becomes quite apparent in the first act of the movie. As the movie progresses his English teacher grows suspicious because "unlucky incidents" start to happen after a little confrontation takes place. At first his teacher just tries to shrug it off but as the severity of the sabotage increases he grows uneasy about the situation. Wondering how far Lucas might go to get what he wants. As expected things escalate towards the end in a final showdown between the two protagonists. I personally really liked the movie because it was focusing on a more realistic portrayal of psychopathic behavior. I'm also glad to see that at least 1 of the Sprouse twins is still acting.

• Better than Expected

  gabicooper-471002017-11-26

  This movies description was very vague, so I was hesitant to watch it as it seemed like it would be another cliché movie. To a certain extent, it was, it was predictable at some moments. Ultimately, the acting, especially by Dylan Sprouse, was fantastic. He played a believable deranged character, something very different from what he had done in the past and has now made a great return to acting. The movie was overall quite entertaining and highly interesting as a thriller. I encourage people to check it out.

• Great movie that could be better

  snowhunterx2018-02-23

  As an avid lover of crime and thriller stories, I was thrilled and intrigued by the storyline when I first watched the trailer. When I watched the actual movie, the movie plot portrayed an interesting build up and really got me wondering what the antagonist is capable of doing. Unfortunately, towards the end of the movie, the quality of the storyline plummeted and the movie ending in abrupt and perfunctory manner. I personally feel that its a pity such a good story plot ended in such a mediocre ending but having said that, I would still give the producer and the actors credit as they have indeed done a great job. For those watching it, you would be in for a thrilling treat.