| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade: |
C |
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| Source |
Brief Review |
Grade* |
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Bob Townsend |
"...more like a waddling turkey than a soaring bird." more... |
C |
Boston Globe
Wesley Morris |
"...silly to the last drop of rationed water." more... |
C+ |
Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert |
"I'm not recommending it for those who know the original, but it might work nicely enough for those who have not." more... |
C+ |
Chicago Tribune
Michael Wilmington |
"...a motorless, rudderless wreck that is top-heavy with cliches." more... |
C |
| E! Online |
"It's like Lost in the middle of the desert but without the smart mystery, compelling characters and strange monster." more... |
C- |
filmcritic.com
David Levine |
"...may not be worth the turbulent ride. Unlike the outcome of the fabled Phoenix, this story cannot resurrect itself." more... |
C |
Hollywood Reporter
Michael Rechtshaffen |
"...fails to rise above the generic writing and flat pacing." more... |
C |
ReelViews
James Berardinelli |
"...this remake replaces suspense with boredom and witty dialogue with lame lines any self-respecting actor should be embarrassed to utter." more... |
C |
San Francisco Chronicle
Ruthe Stein |
"...often enjoyable and even uplifting..." more... |
C |
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
William Arnold |
"...it's long and slow and could well be retooled and updated for a contemporary audience hooked on survival stories." more... |
D |
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