A Walk Among the Tombstones
Universal Pictures | Release Date: September 19, 2014
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TVJerrySep 23, 2014
Think of trite character traits for a movie cop: former NYC beat, retired working as a private detective, haunted by a past act, alcoholic, befriends an innocent who helps his pursuit and touches his heart. Now, drop Liam Neeson into the roleThink of trite character traits for a movie cop: former NYC beat, retired working as a private detective, haunted by a past act, alcoholic, befriends an innocent who helps his pursuit and touches his heart. Now, drop Liam Neeson into the role and you've got this slowly-paced, well-worn story. He's searching for a duo of sadistic kidnappers, but nothing happens, except on the most hackneyed level. The title appropriately describes this somber stroll.… Expand
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BaroniSep 24, 2014
Probably Liam Neeson's best thriller so far! A brilliant dark thriller, that doesn't deserve the 5.8 rating it currently has. No cheesy lines, just a great detective hunt. This makes Taken look like a disney movie!
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TheQuietGamerJan 23, 2015
Don't come into this expecting a "Taken" like Neeson action movie. It's a slower paced and dark thriller. It doesn't do anything new for that genre, but thanks to a tight plot and an excellent lead in Neeson it's a top-notch addition to theDon't come into this expecting a "Taken" like Neeson action movie. It's a slower paced and dark thriller. It doesn't do anything new for that genre, but thanks to a tight plot and an excellent lead in Neeson it's a top-notch addition to the genre.

Most movies based off of novels have brief sections where something a character does makes little sense because the explanation behind it which was in the source material didn't make it into the movie due to time constraints. That isn't the case here. It's one of those rare cases where everything feels perfectly fleshed out.

A few familiar tropes of the genre are present (a retired cop becoming a detective after a past mistake on the force caused him to hang up his badge), but they don't detract from the overall experience. This is a dark, grisly thriller that I think is sure to please. An excellent book to film adaption.

My total score for the movie is a 9.9/10.… Expand
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analogkid280Sep 20, 2014
Very good thriller reminiscent of 70's films like 'Bullet' or 'Death Wish'. Anyone expecting Liam Neeson to deliver another 'Taken' style of action film might be disappointing themselves as this one likes to spend time building the sceneVery good thriller reminiscent of 70's films like 'Bullet' or 'Death Wish'. Anyone expecting Liam Neeson to deliver another 'Taken' style of action film might be disappointing themselves as this one likes to spend time building the scene before showing action. The director for this film did a great job in leading the viewer with lots of visuals leading you to notice or think something throughout the whole picture. This also has some gruesome violence so I would not take the kids to see this one as it is well deserving of is rated "R" rating.… Expand
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ArgeonSep 21, 2014
For an investigative thriller, it does a fantastic job at keeping the audience tense and afraid of what happens next. The acting is also great, but in particular, the two stars stand out; Liam Neeson is the classic Liam Neeson - gritty,For an investigative thriller, it does a fantastic job at keeping the audience tense and afraid of what happens next. The acting is also great, but in particular, the two stars stand out; Liam Neeson is the classic Liam Neeson - gritty, serious, with a touch of dry humour, and Brian "Astro" Bradley (TJ, in the movie) also does a surprising job at playing a homeless side-kick.
The visuals are also well-done, however, they may bore some. The movie is very gray, creating a dull atmosphere, which fits the movie perfectly, but isn't really appealing to everyone.

The movie is a solid 7/10. Some flaws here and there, but overall, if you can stomach a disturbing thriller, A Walk Among the Tombstones is a great Liam Neeson film.… Expand
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Compi24Sep 21, 2014
Despite its length and glacial pacing, "A Walk Among The Tombstones" still maintains the viewer's interest with a solidly subtle performance from Liam Neeson and some thrilling subject matter throughout.
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cdsmusicchartSep 22, 2014
Getting tired of these movies that portray Liam Neeson as an "Ex-Cop from New York", I mean sure "A Walk Among the Tombstones" is different than "Taken" and "Non Stop", but come up with another back story or at least get a different actor.Getting tired of these movies that portray Liam Neeson as an "Ex-Cop from New York", I mean sure "A Walk Among the Tombstones" is different than "Taken" and "Non Stop", but come up with another back story or at least get a different actor. Neeson's stereotypical role is getting really tired.… Expand
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Filmwatcher123Sep 20, 2014
From the advertising on this movie this looked to be a very intense thriller similar to last years brilliant Prisoners, much different to Liam Neesons recent action filled shootout action movies. This movie started off strong with a goodFrom the advertising on this movie this looked to be a very intense thriller similar to last years brilliant Prisoners, much different to Liam Neesons recent action filled shootout action movies. This movie started off strong with a good premise with a lot of potential to be a tense mystery movie, which slowly went nowhere with bland dialogue and poor pacing with some dull acting all around. The film had some good scenes which broke up the boredom throughout but overall left me wanting more, one of the flaws being that they reveal who is behind the murders around half way through, so it loses all appeal to those wanting a murder mystery movie such as myself. Overall i would say that this movie is okay if you want to watch something to switch off and watch as a straight drama with not much new to offer.… Expand
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jrodfilmsSep 24, 2014
forgettable, lifetime movie. a couple of good scenes. there are two scenes of violence against women and children which were pretty nasty, other than that, its a generic movie.
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downey9Sep 24, 2014
If you are a Liam Neeson fan: "Then you will enjoy this movie". The movie moves very slow. I kept waiting for the punch "It never happened". However, I am a Liam Neeson fan and it worked great for me. The movie is cast very well, but ifIf you are a Liam Neeson fan: "Then you will enjoy this movie". The movie moves very slow. I kept waiting for the punch "It never happened". However, I am a Liam Neeson fan and it worked great for me. The movie is cast very well, but if you are looking for non-stop action, go rent "Taken" or "Non-Stop".… Expand
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JalalBlackSep 22, 2014
Could've been better , you'll only got the minimum Liam Neeson Actioner , the action is scarce , the Noir elements only hinted at and the characters are your usual suspects , wait and rent the DVD .
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ThegodfathersonSep 21, 2014
A Walk Among The Tombstones is a taut, gritty and overall stylish thriller, that is a rare brilliance in book to film adaptations. Liam Neeson plays a detective who gets a case to find out the killers of the client's wife, but slowly getsA Walk Among The Tombstones is a taut, gritty and overall stylish thriller, that is a rare brilliance in book to film adaptations. Liam Neeson plays a detective who gets a case to find out the killers of the client's wife, but slowly gets tangled with much more than he expected. The film is very well directed and written, Director Scott Frank did an awesome job with this feature and I want to see it 20 times more. AWATT is a gritty, awesome and excellent thriller that deserves a watch, even if it's for Liam Neeson.… Expand
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noscoperaidersSep 27, 2014
A walk amoung the tombstones is a satisfying crime drama. Liam Neeson actually moves away from his usual taken character to given a more human performance while also no losing that badass side of him. As for the rest of the film its aboutA walk amoung the tombstones is a satisfying crime drama. Liam Neeson actually moves away from his usual taken character to given a more human performance while also no losing that badass side of him. As for the rest of the film its about average. Some characters like the kid and one of the murderers give convincing performances while others just feel thrown in. My biggest issue that makes me like other crime dramas like prisioners more than this is there really isn't any big villain reveal. It might seem like it when their identities are hidden in scenes but half way in they just are like screw it show who they are, killing the suspense and mystery. The movie is brutal so at times I was on the edge of my seat. Though its not the next prisoners or silence in the lamb, its still an average fun movie that might convince you Liam Neeson can do more than just play a taken like character.… Expand
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LowbrowCinemaSep 19, 2014
I don't know where to begin in describing just what a bore and snooze fest is the film called A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES. This is one of those rare Hollywood films that feels utterly amateurish and inert. The performances are all dreadfulI don't know where to begin in describing just what a bore and snooze fest is the film called A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES. This is one of those rare Hollywood films that feels utterly amateurish and inert. The performances are all dreadful with no insight or depth. The story incomprehensible and quite simply dumb. And then there is hulking Liam Neeson slogging through it all. Stay away. Be warned. Unless a really good long nap.… Expand
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GinaKSep 21, 2014
I enjoyed this very well-made thriller, thanks to Liam Neeson, an excellent supporting cast, a very good, complex script (a real mystery), and also very good, clear direction. Complex and convincing, the film moved along without being overlyI enjoyed this very well-made thriller, thanks to Liam Neeson, an excellent supporting cast, a very good, complex script (a real mystery), and also very good, clear direction. Complex and convincing, the film moved along without being overly brutal and sadistic. There was just enough of the murders in close-up and mainly shown not in body parts but through frightened eyes that made this film work and raised it a cut (no pun intended) above the others in this genre. This is a thriller that gives a real feeling of horror, without being too graphic, along with a genuine feeling of sadness and sympathy for Scudder, the main character, but also for the victims..… Expand
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BrianMcCriticSep 19, 2014
A solid investigative thriller that while it may be slow it keeps you interested throughout. Those expecting Taken might be disappointed, this is not that kind of movie. Overall while unspectacular it's still worth your time. B
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talisencrwSep 17, 2016
Though I haven't watched a lot of them yet (I've mainly devoted my time, of late, to catching up on 1920-1970s cinematic milestones), I have a profound respect for the new roles Liam Neeson has taken on in recent years. It makes me think ofThough I haven't watched a lot of them yet (I've mainly devoted my time, of late, to catching up on 1920-1970s cinematic milestones), I have a profound respect for the new roles Liam Neeson has taken on in recent years. It makes me think of what would have been had my favourite actor ever, James Cagney, hadn't basically retired for the quiet life in the early 60's, when the perfect storm of 'great actors in B-movies' hit the fans.

My lady is more a horror aficionado, and of recent vintage films, so it was nice to throw this on for a spin and show her its neo-noir tendencies, almost as if going through a 'make your own movie' template, checking them off one-by-one. I don't mind that sort of rote predictability if it's done right, and, though heavily flawed, for the most part it does. By the climax, I basically only cared for four things: that the kidnapped girl, Matthew Scudder and TJ were alive, and that the two kidnappers/murderers got their just desserts, whether it be lengthy incarceration or murder, anything so their crime spree would be ended. The film was well-made and a very enjoyable experience, so considering the relatively minor flaws (especially the one-dimensional aspect of the antagonists), I would definitely recommend at least a watch for most cinephiles out there, especially those interested in 'true crime' type of contemporary American cinema.… Expand
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tdigilioSep 19, 2014
This movie is really good and just like taken I loved it and im excited about hopefully seeing a sequel soon because it seriously was sick. Liam neeson is my favorite actor.
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NapalmenemaNov 16, 2018
Dull.
Character development ? Non existent.
Violence sequences? None memorable. Overuse of tropes? Hell yeah!beat those tropes ,beat them to death. Memorable soundtracks? There was a soundtrack? Memorable characters? Err the kid ? Wassisname?Dull.
Character development ? Non existent.
Violence sequences? None memorable.
Overuse of tropes? Hell yeah!beat those tropes ,beat them to death.
Memorable soundtracks? There was a soundtrack?
Memorable characters? Err the kid ? Wassisname? The one with the redeeming talent.
Scenery, settings? Duller than a wardrobe of beige.
Romance? Ahahahahaha.
Main protagonists effort in role? I’m pretty sure Liam died somewhere along the way but the crew just pushed him onto set regardless.
Redeeming features? It ended.
Waste of life levels? Better off head butting a wall, save electricity people.
ANYTHING good about this film? I guess it didn’t glorify drugs so that was a good thing I guess. Although the addict was remarkably healthy looking for a long term junkie. (Ex military of course. Can’t miss those tropes)

So to conclude, if you want to see Liam sleepwalking through a graveyard in which the tombstones our act him this film is GREAT! If ,however, you want something with anything remotely interesting, exciting or challenging? Avoid.… Expand
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BikerjamesOct 14, 2014
The film reminded me of some of Clint Eastwood's "Dirty Harry" films. Not only similar in storyline to some of Clint's films, but both actors plays the "man of few words" silent types. Although I didn't enjoy it as much as Clint's movies,The film reminded me of some of Clint Eastwood's "Dirty Harry" films. Not only similar in storyline to some of Clint's films, but both actors plays the "man of few words" silent types. Although I didn't enjoy it as much as Clint's movies, it held my interest. Just barely passable.… Expand
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JonDocMay 3, 2017
Below-par B-movie with cruel, unsympathetic characters, vicious, depraved, nihilistic violence, no humour, no motivation or emotional narrative arc. The only good part is the pre-credits shoot out sequence but the rest of the movie is anBelow-par B-movie with cruel, unsympathetic characters, vicious, depraved, nihilistic violence, no humour, no motivation or emotional narrative arc. The only good part is the pre-credits shoot out sequence but the rest of the movie is an unsatisfying mess with no redeeming qualities and the ending sequence, oh brother, don't bother.… Expand
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tie57Sep 30, 2014
If you give this movie a really fair shot, it will surprise you. You cannot simply walk into this film wishing it to be like other "LN" films, or with prejudgments because of a trailer or the attitude - it must fit into this category. ThisIf you give this movie a really fair shot, it will surprise you. You cannot simply walk into this film wishing it to be like other "LN" films, or with prejudgments because of a trailer or the attitude - it must fit into this category. This film is in a category of its own, with its own unique twist. All the negative reviews I have been reading so far, give me the impression some people were butt-hurt over the limited action sequences or perhaps even more rudimentary than that - a lack of good old fashion patience.… Expand
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csw12Jan 18, 2015
A Walk Among the Tombstones is a great thriller anchored by, at times, funny Liam Neeson. If you're looking for some entertainment for a movie night, than this film will satisfy it.
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Trev29Jan 18, 2015
Another good thriller movie starring Liam Neeson. It is stylishly made with a tense story that is also fun. It effectively builds up to some good old fashioned fighting scenes.
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BshopOct 2, 2014
Played like a period drama more than an ex-cop drama.
Liam Nesson was alright, I thought The Grey was better than this. He had the predictable one liners like "I'm not negotiating with you" and multiple killings.
Watch it on Netflix, AmazonPlayed like a period drama more than an ex-cop drama.
Liam Nesson was alright, I thought The Grey was better than this. He had the predictable one liners like "I'm not negotiating with you" and multiple killings.
Watch it on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or if you must, Redbox. Not worth a buy.… Expand
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MeritCobaJul 9, 2016
"A walk among tombstones" comes over as a failed tango: it limps and stumbles from the outset. Its biggest flaw is also its strongest and only asset : Liam Neeson. Liam Neeson is a great actor but he has to play against...himself and only"A walk among tombstones" comes over as a failed tango: it limps and stumbles from the outset. Its biggest flaw is also its strongest and only asset : Liam Neeson. Liam Neeson is a great actor but he has to play against...himself and only himself. And this then is the sad truth really, for all the other actors feel like extras even though an attempt is made to couple the young Astor(?) with him. An attempt that mostly fails because of its obvious cheesy aspect and failure of giving the relation any sufficient depth.
While there is no reason to suppose that a story requires two or more people to make it work, it is not easy to pull it off. I have a hard time trying to recall a movie that has just one central figure in it and nobody else.
Liam thus dominates every scene and he doesn't bore, but it is a talent wasted in a movie that doesn't put him up against a great adversary or gives him a brilliant sidekick. If I hold it up against a movie like the Maltese Falcon,
Bogart is up against the likes of a Syndney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre. And Mary Astor makes for a great femme fatale. In Bladerunner Ford spars with Rutget Hauer, Sean Young, the latter who might not be a great actor, but was the right person at the right place. And in the Silence of the Lambs, Foster and Hopkins make the movie.
Liam has nobody that remotely helps him make the movie. Hence the movie is nothing but an okay movie, with some flaws and silly turns, but lacking that essential human interaction that makes a movie greater. The point to learn is that a movie is perhaps like a tango.… Expand
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sanyrubJun 6, 2015
A better film than expected. It is nothing great, new or groundbreaking. We´ve seen it many times before. But somehow it manages to have enough interest and character. It keeps getting better as the film progresses. You´ll have fun watchingA better film than expected. It is nothing great, new or groundbreaking. We´ve seen it many times before. But somehow it manages to have enough interest and character. It keeps getting better as the film progresses. You´ll have fun watching it. Decent thriller.… Expand
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traderebayJan 16, 2015
This movie is not for the faint of heart. Gritty, well acted, thriller. This was much better than I expected. It looked like it was all location shooting.
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BrutalBran95Oct 16, 2014
why is this rated green I think this is the worst films hes made it was VERY BORING its a F ING inspector film with a crappy twist which you see from a mile away I mean come on he gets dissmissed for his bullet missing and hitting a child andwhy is this rated green I think this is the worst films hes made it was VERY BORING its a F ING inspector film with a crappy twist which you see from a mile away I mean come on he gets dissmissed for his bullet missing and hitting a child and later a child gets fingers cut off the people that made this film are sick this wasnt a good film would not buy would not watch again stick to taken or other types of shoot them up films this had less then 3 mins worth of shooting so yeah crap and boring… Expand
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jnmeansJan 24, 2015
What A movie...Liam Neeson does some very fine acting in this..While not A fast paced storyline,I never once found myself losing interest at all. The storyline kept me intrigued the whole time..Very good movie..
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sammurphy66Oct 18, 2014
Well scripted and astutely acted, A Walk Among the Tombstones is proof that Liam Neeson is still more than capable of making engaging, non-generic action movies.
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moviemitch96Sep 29, 2014
It may look a little "been there, done that", but this particular Liam Neeson thriller takes a bit of a darker turn than some of his previous films. The film maintains a rather gloomy and eerie New York atmosphere, kind of like the movie "TheIt may look a little "been there, done that", but this particular Liam Neeson thriller takes a bit of a darker turn than some of his previous films. The film maintains a rather gloomy and eerie New York atmosphere, kind of like the movie "The Drop", which I reviewed a couple weeks back. Liam Neeson does great as usual. What else can I say? The guy's awesome! While the story did move a little slow, it always felt consistent and played its cards smart. Overall, it certainly doesn't rank among Neeson's best work, but it's still a worthwhile and entertaining mystery thriller.… Expand
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roosevelt323Oct 24, 2014
for all and any of you that mightve thought this was a Taken 3 kinda movie... it isnt. But its not bad either
kinda dark for Liam's type of movies... but nonetheless decent tale of the darkest parts of the human mind and subsequent actionsfor all and any of you that mightve thought this was a Taken 3 kinda movie... it isnt. But its not bad either
kinda dark for Liam's type of movies... but nonetheless decent tale of the darkest parts of the human mind and subsequent actions and behaviors. Redemption is like a rabbit... hard to catch up with.. but worth the chase. Liam can at time seem vulnerable... yet ready. Apathetic... yet caring. Hard... yet soft... Check it out... you can see for yourself… Expand
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pjcriticJan 12, 2015
Una buena película del tipo detective retirado con problemas que recibe un último encargo que no puede rechazar y que interpreta el siempre convincente Liam Neeson. Aunque la historia no es nada del otro mundo, está muy bien contada y seUna buena película del tipo detective retirado con problemas que recibe un último encargo que no puede rechazar y que interpreta el siempre convincente Liam Neeson. Aunque la historia no es nada del otro mundo, está muy bien contada y se encuentra muy por encima de lo último que se ha visto en este género.… Expand
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diogomendesJun 20, 2015
"A Walk Among the Tombstones" wastes Liam Neeson's typically fine performance on a clichéd storytelling, monotonous pacing, and flat-out uninvolving characters.
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ydnar4Jan 8, 2015
I must say I was worried that Liam Neeson was becoming a typecast actor. Since Taken he has been involved in several action films like the A-team, Non-Stop and now two sequels to Taken. This role displays his serious side where he portrays aI must say I was worried that Liam Neeson was becoming a typecast actor. Since Taken he has been involved in several action films like the A-team, Non-Stop and now two sequels to Taken. This role displays his serious side where he portrays a deep character that doesn't have to kill everyone he comes in to contact with in order to entertain the audience. These are the movies that Neeson should be doing now that he is well over 60 years old. Brian Astro Bradley also showed off some acting chops as Neesons young "associate". Astro made a name for himself being a contestant on the X factor but it looks like he may have a promising career in acting. A Walk Among the Tombstones is a great crime film. It really doesn't make you think too hard but it still has some shock value. This movie is certainly one of the underrated 2014 films.… Expand
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BigZOct 16, 2014
This movie was a bit slow and thriller-like considering Liam Neeson is the main character playing a retired cop now private detective. He is a skilled and occasionally dynamic actor so this did not step out of his abilities. There was lessThis movie was a bit slow and thriller-like considering Liam Neeson is the main character playing a retired cop now private detective. He is a skilled and occasionally dynamic actor so this did not step out of his abilities. There was less hard nosed punch and shoot action than I expected. When Liam's character is asked to track down two demented killers who make drug dealers widowers he steps into more than he bargained for. The cast was well picked and well defined. The plot was not terribly complicated and coupling that with so many different characters and moving pieces sort of mashed it up a bit. There was a lot of weight put on the horrible killers but even to the end it is not all that clear why they did what they did and where they came from in the first place and why it is so important that they be stopped as opposed to other criminals Liam could be being paid to chase. Kind of trivializes things. Overall a cruel bloody tale of bad guys and who ever is not quite bad enough to be a bad guy. Liam Neeson carried dignity and grit as he always does. But I think this movie overextended its relevance in certain scenes, and didn't glaze it with enough action and/or pretty women to make you not notice. If you're a Liam fan like me, give it a try, if not, maybe worth a watch for free at the most.… Expand
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PatsySep 27, 2014
I thought this movie was dreary and boring. Liam Neeson had to try to rise above the terrible script, but
it was all together too gory with practically no story line. It seemed as though they recruited the
actors from the morgue andI thought this movie was dreary and boring. Liam Neeson had to try to rise above the terrible script, but
it was all together too gory with practically no story line. It seemed as though they recruited the
actors from the morgue and randomly placed them all over the set!!!

Really should miss this one.
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LAMcCourt94Sep 27, 2014
This movie reminds you a lot of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo in the sense that it's a taught, dark and enthralling picture which draws you in throughout. Nothing particularly reminds you of Taken other than Liam Neesons great acting.This movie reminds you a lot of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo in the sense that it's a taught, dark and enthralling picture which draws you in throughout. Nothing particularly reminds you of Taken other than Liam Neesons great acting. The only reason this movie doesn't beta ten is the ending. While it was good, it wasn't great. Highly recommend.… Expand
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Citizen-OasisSep 28, 2014
The movie started with Liam Neeson portraying a street detective with long hair. From there I thought the movie could only get better however, I must say TAKEN will be what he stays known for. Though the film had a very promising storylineThe movie started with Liam Neeson portraying a street detective with long hair. From there I thought the movie could only get better however, I must say TAKEN will be what he stays known for. Though the film had a very promising storyline from start, areas where you would have thought it could climax and reach its potential it failed. This will make a good rental for later , I would not pay a prime movie ticket price for this performance.… Expand
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root_Jan 5, 2015
A classy,stylish film but with a weak plot and script to display. Liam Neeson is always convincing while doing a thriller movie more-over if its fast paced. This movie turned out real slow making it boring.

The direction and CinematographyA classy,stylish film but with a weak plot and script to display. Liam Neeson is always convincing while doing a thriller movie more-over if its fast paced. This movie turned out real slow making it boring.

The direction and Cinematography was something to appreciate.… Expand
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Movi3R3vi3werMar 24, 2015
A verily underrated film, A Walk Among the Tombstones has Liam Neeson at his finest as he actually gets to really act in the movie and he kills it as usual. A stylish, old fashioned neo-nior crime thriller that had me hooked nearly from startA verily underrated film, A Walk Among the Tombstones has Liam Neeson at his finest as he actually gets to really act in the movie and he kills it as usual. A stylish, old fashioned neo-nior crime thriller that had me hooked nearly from start to finish. Though it drags a bit too long in the second act, I believe this is the best Liam Neeson movie since The Grey.… Expand
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Smaug25Dec 29, 2014
Incredibly paced, well written, directed and sports a fantastic performance by Liam Neeson, this is an amazing investigative crime film that has great atmosphere, a few twists and incredibly creepy villains.
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HotelCentralOct 23, 2015
Liam Neeson is a really good actor. But he isn't a New York City guy. He doesn't look like a New York City guy and he doesn't sound like one either. And, OK, the NYPD is probably the most diverse organization to be found anywhere on Earth,Liam Neeson is a really good actor. But he isn't a New York City guy. He doesn't look like a New York City guy and he doesn't sound like one either. And, OK, the NYPD is probably the most diverse organization to be found anywhere on Earth, but if you're showing me a NYC cop--active duty or not--he probably looks more like Chris Noth than Liam Neeson.

Problem #2: the teenage computer whiz sidekick. Maybe this worked in novels published in 1992 but in movies made in 2014, movies that appear styled like they're supposed to be hardboiled or hardcore & gritty, the whiz kid sidekick just seems silly.

Problem #3: this is one of those movies in which from time to time a character announces something and I'm left wondering how the hell did he figure that out. But maybe I wasn't paying close enough attention when the microfilm was flashed on the screen. Maybe I'm an idiot. Or maybe the screenwriter and/or director decided to take a short cut.

Problem #4: For some reason I've got this idea like Russian gangsters and big-time drug traffickers are really hard dudes. You know, like, you kidnap his wife or his kid and he will kill everybody in New York City who comes between himself and retribution. You call him on the phone to tell him where to deliver the ransom money and he'll spend the entire phone call telling you about all the horrible ways he's going to torture you before he finally kills you with his own bare hands. Because he's not going to pay you. He doesn't care who you kidnap or who you murder. He's going to get you and he won't stop until he does. What he isn't going to do is get on the phone and say, "Please don't kill my wife."

So, all in all, the best I could say is that this film is tolerably OK.… Expand
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MattBrady99Mar 13, 2015
In this film Liam Neeson is playing... Liam Neeson, like always.

The film is about a ex-NYPD cop who now works as an unlicensed private investigator operating just outside the law. When Scudder reluctantly agrees to help a heroinIn this film Liam Neeson is playing... Liam Neeson, like always.

The film is about a ex-NYPD cop who now works as an unlicensed private investigator operating just outside the law. When Scudder reluctantly agrees to help a heroin trafficker (Dan Stevens) hunt down the men who kidnapped and then brutally murdered his wife, the PI learns that this is not the first time these men have committed this sort of twisted crime...nor will it be the last. Blurring the lines between right and wrong, Scudder races to track the deviants through the backstreets of New York City before they kill again.

The one thing that I didn't see coming was how dark the was movie. The villains in the film are just the worst human beings on the face of the earth. There where creepy people and overall terrible people. Liam Neeson did a good job in the movie and this time does play a different character a little bit. Like in this movie he's a a lot darker and messed up character then he other movies. The sound mixing and editing in this film is some of the best sound in film since Gravity. My only problems with the movie is that it slows down at times or some scene didn't work for me. Overall this is a good watch.… Expand
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SirNilesIVMay 2, 2016
This movie is a slow weird burn...good...but a little off. I gave it a 7. First the good: it's a nice brisk pace, shot really well, good acting (for the most part)...I watched on a Lazy Sunday. Which is how I would recommend you do too. It'sThis movie is a slow weird burn...good...but a little off. I gave it a 7. First the good: it's a nice brisk pace, shot really well, good acting (for the most part)...I watched on a Lazy Sunday. Which is how I would recommend you do too. It's not like a Saturday night movie: for starters it is really violent at times, unless thats how you like to spend your weekend nights; then go cray!

Ok the bad: I'm willing to forgive Arnold having his Austrian accent peppering everything, but his movies are dumb fun. So you let it go. But Liam Neeson as an NYC cop? No way. He just isn't that believable as one. But you can put that aside, sorta. Then there are the weird musical cues that come out of nowhere. Happy music! Sad music! Creepy! It all doesn't make sense. The villains are great villains, but they are hollow and come out of nowhere.

All this isn't to say you shouldn't see though. It was worth it. Just worth the 7 it got.… Expand
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CineAutoctonoApr 19, 2017
"A Walk Among the Tombstones" was an acceptable film, Liam Neeson came out to attack once again as a veteran cop, but with a good story, but with an almost slow pace.
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StanCliffBroadFeb 10, 2018
Why was this script deemed worthy of being made into a film? Better a three part TV Series, even then not prime time, but late night viewing. The storyline has been seen and read before in many films and books. The best I can muster is theWhy was this script deemed worthy of being made into a film? Better a three part TV Series, even then not prime time, but late night viewing. The storyline has been seen and read before in many films and books. The best I can muster is the word pedestrian, with no thrills or a scintilla of shock value.… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeMar 4, 2016
Slow and salty from beginning to end. A Walk Among the Tombstones shows us that these filmmakers have tried their best and they partly failed and succeed at the same time.
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eva3si0nFeb 12, 2023
A Walk Among the Tombstones is a classic B-thriller starring Liam Neeson. A thriller with neo-noir elements, which you don't expect from the trailer at all. A good cast for a B-movie. Not a poorly built suspense, at least it doesn't sagA Walk Among the Tombstones is a classic B-thriller starring Liam Neeson. A thriller with neo-noir elements, which you don't expect from the trailer at all. A good cast for a B-movie. Not a poorly built suspense, at least it doesn't sag throughout the film. And even the plot is intriguing. The first half of the film, of course, rocks the plot very slowly and but this is copied by the final third. Honestly, before viewing, I expected much worse. Not a bad gloomy ending, with no sweet ending. A Walk Among the Tombstones can be recommended for viewing by both thriller fans and the usual open-minded viewer.… Expand
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BroyaxJun 11, 2019
Liam Neeson qui semble remplacer ici et là Jason Statham à ses heures perdues dans quelques bessonneries connaît une fin de carrière étonnante (et encore loin d'être finie apparemment !) : il a trouvé son créneau et il l'assure ma foi avecLiam Neeson qui semble remplacer ici et là Jason Statham à ses heures perdues dans quelques bessonneries connaît une fin de carrière étonnante (et encore loin d'être finie apparemment !) : il a trouvé son créneau et il l'assure ma foi avec une décontraction et un brio non moins étonnants. Bref, j'aime bien le grand Liam nonobstant les daubes commerciales qu'il enchaîne comme à la parade !

Ici cependant, il se révèle plutôt mesuré et globalement assez calme (il ne tue que le minimum syndical...) dans le rôle du l'ancien flic alcoolique reconverti en détective privé. Il en vient à aider de "drôles" de personnes (c'est là l'originalité du film ma foi) victimes de deux affreux psychopathes...

Fin limier, il remonte la piste obstinément jusqu'aux salopards, via les témoignages d'une enquête assez bien menée qui occasionne des retours en arrière sur les évènements. En nuances de gris, l'ambiance de ce polar sait se montrer glauque à souhait mais penche également dangereusement vers un misérabilisme social fort malvenu avec le jeune black, un abruti de traîne-savate. Sans compter le "petit" frère du gars Kenny, caricature ambulante du toxicomane.

Par ailleurs, la toute fin sombre dans le rebondissement foireux de dernière minute, aussi peu crédible que bien ridicule et le personnage de Liam transpire une bigoterie rédemptrice assez lourdingue. Dommage, car le film se laisse voir sans déplaisir et sa mise en scène est très correcte.… Expand
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ErikTheCriticOct 11, 2018
It features some good suspense, good acting and some very intense sequences near the end. It is not, however, profoundly original and does rely on its genre's clichés.
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OrukayuJan 22, 2023
Slow motion action movie from 2014. The movie already has a similar theme. There are two serial killers. They kidnap women and demand ransom, and when they get the money, they kill the women. Liam Neeson is an off-the-record detective who hasSlow motion action movie from 2014. The movie already has a similar theme. There are two serial killers. They kidnap women and demand ransom, and when they get the money, they kill the women. Liam Neeson is an off-the-record detective who has been fired from the police. It comes down to this. There's a lot of nonsense. There is no one who has not seen the men who abducted the women, plus the model of the van is known. So he's just like Clark Kent when he changes color? My brother Liam, of course, is cunning to capture the killers. Oh Liam brother oh. Where you were Rob Roy, the days when you were Jean Valjean.

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Zac03Aug 8, 2021
I enjoyed this very well-made thriller, thanks to Liam Neeson, an excellent supporting cast, a very good, complex script (a real mystery), and also very good, clear direction. Complex and convincing, the film moved along without being overlyI enjoyed this very well-made thriller, thanks to Liam Neeson, an excellent supporting cast, a very good, complex script (a real mystery), and also very good, clear direction. Complex and convincing, the film moved along without being overly brutal and sadistic. This is a thriller that gives a real feeling of horror, without being too graphic, along with a genuine feeling of sadness and sympathy for Scudder, the main character, but also for the victims. It really doesn't make you think too hard but it still has some shock value. This movie is certainly one of the underrated 2014 films.… Expand
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Benperez22May 31, 2022
A Walk Among Tombstone's story is a battle against total depravity… Which makes the motivation of Neeson’s character riveting and it’s story engaging... Most of the time.
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