THE HOME (2025) – Movie Review)

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Some films just don’t land, and THE HOME (2025) is unfortunately one of them for me.

As someone who genuinely tries to give every movie a fair shot, I walked into The Home hoping to discover something unique, maybe even chilling, emotional, or profound. What I got instead was a film that felt overly familiar, borrowing tropes from stories I’ve already seen multiple times without adding anything meaningful or fresh to the mix.

I found myself struggling to stay engaged. The pacing dragged, the emotional beats didn’t hit as hard as they could have, and the story never found its footing in a way that made me care. I really did try to enjoy it. I wanted to like it, especially because I’m a fan of films that explore heavy or unsettling themesbut this one just didn’t do it for me. In fact, it ended up being one of the most disappointing experiences I’ve had at the movies this year.

I understand that every film finds its audience. For some, this might end up being a new favorite or a personal gem. But for me, it’s always a bummer when a film misses the mark, especially one that had the potential to be something special.

If it ends up speaking to you, that’s great. Cinema is subjective. But for my part, this one just wasn’t it.

📲 Read my quick thoughts on Letterboxd:
🔗 https://letterboxd.com/carsonjkelly/film/the-home-2025-1/

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