Asher
Momentum Pictures | Release Date: December 7, 2018 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
58
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Mixed or average reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
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4
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Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperDec 9, 2018
Of course, the aging-hit-man theme is hardly original, and at times Asher feels almost TOO familiar — but thanks to the great performances by Perlman and the supporting cast; a knowing and literate script by Jay Zaretsky, and the slick direction of Michael Caton-Jones, this is a sparkling black diamond of film noir. Read full review
70
Arizona RepublicWeldon B. JohnsonDec 5, 2018
Asher can move slowly at times, kind of like its main character, but you find yourself rooting for the old guy. You’ll want to stick around to find out if he makes it to the retirement home for hitmen. Read full review
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Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayDec 10, 2018
Perlman has a physical presence that makes him look like he stepped off the cover of a paperback. He brings soul to this old hired gun, who’s become a creature of habit, mired in a daily routine of killing other people and waiting to die. Read full review
50
VarietyDennis HarveyDec 7, 2018
That blend of action genre content and character study is a comfortable mix for Perlman, even if Asher doesn’t quite have the stuff to be truly memorable on either count. Read full review
50
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckDec 6, 2018
Nothing in the proceedings rings remotely true unless you've been weaned on a steady diet of soulful hit men movies. But the film works to some degree anyway thanks to the terrific performance by Perlman, who infuses the title character with a compelling, world-weary gravitas. Read full review
50
The New York TimesGlenn KennyDec 6, 2018
Unfortunately the pace is so relaxed as to be meandering; and Jay Zaretsky’s screenplay is cliché-packed. Read full review
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