| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade: |
B |
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| Source |
Brief Review |
Grade* |
Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert |
"It never really pulls itself together into the convincing, focused drama it promises, yet it kept me involved right up until the final scenes..." more... |
B |
Chicago Tribune
Matt Pais |
"...the movie compels as a story of the struggles and consequences of being a good, honest man in a world that rarely rewards either attribute." more... |
B |
E! Online
Chris Farnsworth |
"...a thinking-man's Rocky..." more... |
A- |
filmcritic.com
Matt McKillop |
"...twisty, heady, butt-kicking fun..." more... |
B+ |
New York Post
Kyle Smith |
"...a typically strong brew of manliness and mystique." more... |
B |
New York Times
Manohla Dargis |
"...a satisfying, unexpectedly involving B-movie that owes as much to old Hollywood as to Greek tragedy." more... |
B |
ReelViews
James Berardinelli |
"It's neither uninteresting nor unentertaining, but the plot is as threadbare as an old carpet and Mamet's narrative contortions will leave many viewers scratching their heads." more... |
B- |
Rolling Stone
Peter Travers |
"...Mamet is on his game, and that is a sight to see." more... |
B |
USA Today
Claudia Puig |
"...a compelling drama about the world of martial arts fighting." more... |
B |
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