Movie Review: Sally Field, Lewis Pullman and an octopus in 'Remarkably Bright Creatures'

'Remarkably Bright Creatures' Is a Sweet, if Slight, Melodrama with an Eight-Armed Star

A friend of mine, generally not finicky, refuses to eat octopus. “I just can’t eat any creature that’s smarter than I am,” he says, and he’s got a point. Octopuses are adept at problem solving and hiding themselves from prey. They can use tools. They can distinguish one human face from another. They even, possibly, have a sense of humor. All of those things might be enough to make you think twice about consuming that grilled, tentacled thing on …

We like Sally Field! Especially costarring with an octopus

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Sally Field Finally Reveals the Truth About the Octopus in 'Remarkably Bright Creatures'—Sort of

With "Remarkably Bright Creatures," the legendary performer had a new kind of role.

Movie Review: Sally Field, Lewis Pullman and an octopus in 'Remarkably Bright Creatures'

Sally Field and Lewis Pullman star in the Netflix adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt's "Remarkably Bright Creatures," streaming Friday.

Remarkably Bright Creatures Has A Lot Of Differences From The Book, But I Think One Change Actually Made It Better

As a fan of the book, I want to talk about how Sally Field and Lewis Pullman bring to life Shleby Van Pelt's bestselling heartwarmer, Remarkably Bright Creatures.

‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ Review: Sally Field Anchors a Sweet, Nostalgic Tearjerker That Will Hit You Right in the Feels

It may wear its heart on its sleeve, but this unapologetically sentimental adaptation of the bestselling novel—featuring a brilliant Sally Field and a wise, giant Pacific octopus—is an emotionally resonant surprise.