From ScreenRant · Simon Gallagher · · 1m 10s
Animals Review: Ben Affleck's Return To Thrillers Is A Boring Mess
Ben Affleck's Animals fails to deliver on political thriller promises.
In brief
Ben Affleck's Animals fails to deliver on political thriller promises. Ben Affleck's Animals movie is a poorly executed political thriller that fails to develop its ideas and characters. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
Ben Affleck's Animals Review
Simon Gallagher reviews Ben Affleck's Animals movie as a disappointing political thriller.
Animals Cast
Kerry Washington plays Mark Kimball's wife Abigail, Steven Yeun is political aide Sam, Adriana Paz is nanny Ceci.
Animals Premise
Kimball's son Denny is kidnapped, forcing moral political crusader to make unthinkable choices.
Animals Story Problems
The movie fails to develop its political thriller ideas and characters effectively.
Animals Plot Issues
The movie's political thriller elements are undercooked and lack satisfying resolution.
Animals Release Details
Animals streams on Netflix from Friday, October 9, 2026, with a runtime of 106 minutes.
Animals Critical Reception
The movie is rated 2 out of 10 by Simon Gallagher.
Animals Director
Ben Affleck directs Animals with a cast including Kerry Washington and Steven Yeun.
Animals Final Verdict
Animals is a boring mess that fails to deliver on its political thriller promises.
What matters most
Ben Affleck's Animals movie is a poorly executed political thriller that fails to develop its ideas and characters.
