Maggie

Art zombie horror? Daddy Vogel brings his infected daughter home and spends the last two weeks of her life with her. Maggie is no blockbuster and it’s quality is on a level with some of the worse episodes of the Walking Dead series, but Hobson does good work with the atmosphere of utter despair and depression a little like what you feel on a Sunday afternoon. There is a basic lack of story and nothing interesting happens until the second half when her transformation becomes slightly apparent. But the main surprise is Arnold who, in his role as a pensive farmer displays, his greatest acting attributes - a grim expression and sparse lines - in this mode he is fantastic and I hope he uses it in some more viewer-friendly movie. But I am pleased with him, you have to experiment. Are we still people? (05/10/2015)

Arnold fans probably won’t be very happy with this atypical role for him in an atypical film, but I think he managed it well. On an emotional level it works mainly because nobody speaks too much (which is good, especially for Arnold), everyone goes around broody and sad, suffering in silence. The plot is basically non-existent, it’s just a moody 80-minute farewell to a daughter. Anyone willing to get in the mood, will enjoy it. 7/10 (05/09/2015)

Arnold Schwarzenegger, who surprisingly acts and is believable, is definitely not the weak point of the film. Plus, he tried to tone down his accent a bit, which worked out pretty well. This film definitely deserves more attention than it has received, or more positive reviews, because while it doesn't change the genre, it definitely manages to come up with something that isn't traditional, and that works. (02/12/2016)

I was curious to see what this film was going to be like, but I really didn't expect to get this excited. This very original approach to the zombie genre is a welcome change, both Arnold and Abigail Breslin act great, the intimate gloomy atmosphere is quite palpable, everything feels entirely authentic. I'm sure I won't forget a number of scenes from Maggie and that I'll be watching it again soon. (09/16/2018)

Terrence Malick's style farewell to his daughter. The concept is quite nice, but the way it is eventually put into practice is rather a letdown. The melancholic atmosphere works quite well, but in terms of acting it is not typical. What is telling is that pensive Arnie whose acting seems to be desperate and inappropriate is the better part of the central duo. (08/03/2015)