The Raven(2012)- User Reviews

I think Edgar Allen Poe, if he were alive, would enjoy this movie. It was well-written and suspenseful. There are two aspects of the movie;however, that I question: 1. John Cusack was very stilted in his performance, and I therefore, wonder if he …more»

This film is just one of the reasons that I never pay attention to the critics....critics have yet to figure out what the ordinary folks enjoy. I found the mood of The Raven to be perfectly in keeping with Poe's writings, dark, rainy streets and "heavy …more»

I took a gamble on this movie despite the horrible reviews since I prefer making my own judgements, but I am actually in full agreement with whatever negative things anyone had to say.

The acting was terrible! With Cusack, I felt like I was watching …more»

This is based on a graphic novel. So fans of the graphic novel will probably be somewhat disappointed. They shouldn't be. Cusack plays a good Poe- smart, sensitive, a little bit off, but a romantic, too. I think that the movie remains faithful …more»

This is what I go to the movies for, entertainment. The Raven is suspenseful and gripping. It held my interest right to the end and I thought John Cusack and the rest of the cast did a great job. I don't expect great art from a movie like this, all …more»

The Raven was a great movie! The acting was top notch, it was suspenseful, and had the readings of Poe thrown into the mix. The mystery surrounding the death of Poe opens the window for this film and you begin a terrifying journey into the mind of a Poe …more»

Blanca Rodriguez

DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!
ok so I went to see the raven sat night and I must say...
It was soooo boring. I kept waiting for the good part cuz I don't really wanna walk out n miss the best part but it never came. If you have read Poe …more»

I've long been a fan of Poe, and this was a really fun twist on the darkness that was his life. It was a unique story and I enjoyed the links between the events in the film and his stories. If you like a a movie that includes a lot of darkness, some …more»

John Cusak is an excellent actor and he did an admiral job. He, as well as the movie got better as it went, and I would recommend it highly for anyone who has read Poe's work. If you haven't, then you probably won't catch the subtle parts …more»

Did not know what to expect since our local paper gave it a C rating. My wife and i both loved it. After last weekends so called A rated The cabin in the woods, which totally sucked! The Raven blew us away! Great story and cinematography kept us interested …more»