| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade: |
C |
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| Source |
Brief Review |
Grade* |
Boston Globe
Wesley Morris |
"...another unsavory mix of sentimentality and high-octane seediness from the Luc Besson factory." more... |
D |
Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert |
"...Liam Neeson can bring undeserved credibility to most roles just by playing them..." more... |
B- |
Chicago Tribune
Matt Pais |
"...despite Neeson’s clever tactics he succeeds a bit too easily and stomps out the tension..." more... |
B- |
E! Online
Matt Stevens |
"...racks up plot contrivances and cultural stereotypes along with the dead bodies." more... |
C+ |
Entertainment Weekly
Owen Gleiberman |
"...propulsively outandish..." more... |
C+ |
New York Post
Kyle Smith |
"The fights and chases are so scrambled that it's hard to figure out basics such as where objects are in relation to one another." more... |
D- |
New York Times
Manohla Dargis |
"...starts in low gear and almost immediately stalls out." more... |
D |
Reelviews
James Berardinelli |
"For Liam Neeson, this is one of those 'paycheck' roles." more... |
B- |
San Francisco Chronicle
Mick LaSalle |
"In terms of pace and economy, it's beautiful to behold." more... |
B |
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Travis Nichols |
"...accomplished if misguided thriller..." more... |
B- |
USA Today
Claudia Puig |
"With some suspension of disbelief and a strong stomach, it's possible to get taken in, or at least absorbed, by this adrenaline-pumping action thriller." more... |
B- |
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