It's fast, slick, stupid, violent fun and, despite the cynically high body count, without serious intention in this world.
63
Chicago TribuneAllison Benedikt
Chicago TribuneAllison Benedikt
It's a cheap thrill, with twists that later seem evident and foreshadowing that often seems obvious, with a B-movie look and vibe reminiscent of the much tighter "Jagged Edge."
A junky thriller that mistakes brute-strength plot twist, showy violence, and the against-type participation of Jennifer Aniston for earned excitement.
This murky psychological suspenser manages the tricky feat of being as predictable as it is finally preposterous.
30
L.A. WeeklyElla Taylor
L.A. WeeklyElla Taylor
Directed by Swedish filmmaker Mikael Håfström, who's clearly new at the genre, this aptly named movie is riddled with obvious parallels, crude moral talking points, a script so awful it's practically avant-garde, and a vain attempt at comic relief by RZA.