| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade: |
B+ |
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| Source |
Brief Review |
Grade* |
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Bob Townsend |
"...visually stunning and intricately shot, director Alfonso Cuarón's dark drama boasts the best cinematography of the year." more... |
B |
Chicago Sun-Times
Richard Roeper |
"Directed with gritty style by Alfonso Cuaron..." more... |
B |
Chicago Tribune
Michael Phillips |
"...grim in its scenario, yet exhilarating in its technique." more... |
A- |
E! Online
Dezhda Mountz |
"...phenomenal acting, an intelligent script and a small, but profound dose of hope..." more... |
A |
Entertainment Weekly
Lisa Schwarzbaum |
"Thrilling, important, and invigoratingly bleak..." more... |
A |
filmcritic.com
Chris Cabin |
"...stunning works of action and camera work." more... |
B |
Hollywood Reporter
Ray Bennett |
"...film works both as a thriller and as a satisfying political and social drama." more... |
A |
New York Post
Kyle Smith |
"Director Alfonso Cuarón has a vision so mesmerizingly terrible that it alone - at least, for those who enjoy a gorgeous nightmare - is reason enough to see the film." more... |
B- |
New York Times
Manohla Dargis |
"...may be something of a bummer, but it's the kind of glorious bummer that lifts you to the rafters, transporting you with the greatness of its filmmaking." more... |
A- |
ReelViews
James Berardinelli |
"Although imperfect, it's engaging, thought-provoking stuff." more... |
B |
San Francisco Chronicle
Peter Hartlaub |
"...Cuarón's run for freedom, with a riveting story, fantastic action scenes and acting so universally solid that even the dogs perform masterfully under his direction." more... |
A- |
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
William Arnold |
"...doesn't deliver much of an intellectual or emotional punch..." more... |
B- |
USA Today
Claudia Puig |
"...an exhilarating sci-fi action thriller with a powerful social and political message." more... |
B |
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