Bad Samaritan

Electric Entertainment | Release Date: May 4, 2018

6.3	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 44 Ratings

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GrantD243May 10, 2018

Bad Samaritan is an entertaining watch. I can't deny that. I wasn't bored by it and you could even say that I enjoyed myself for the most part while watching it. It has an interesting premise, and I was impressed by the antagonist. However,Bad Samaritan is an entertaining watch. I can't deny that. I wasn't bored by it and you could even say that I enjoyed myself for the most part while watching it. It has an interesting premise, and I was impressed by the antagonist. However, it's hard for me to ignore how incredibly stupid most of the characters in this film are. My goodness, I guess we are just meant to assume that most of the people that found themselves in this story are not the smartest folks around. Even when I try to ignore that issue, I still have a few problems with how the story unfolded in the third act. The dialogue is also quite painful at times. Bad Samaritan reminded me of Disturbia in a sense, except it's not as good. Like I said, I didn't hate this film, and it was entertaining enough to make me feel like I didn't waste $5 on a ticket, but I don't think I'll ever have the sudden urge to watch this one again.… Expand

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TVJerryMay 8, 2018

Before a restaurant's valet (Robert Sheehan) parks client's cars, he slips away to rob their houses…until he discovers a shocking surprise at the residence of one especially smarmy customer (David Tennant, who's relishing playing anBefore a restaurant's valet (Robert Sheehan) parks client's cars, he slips away to rob their houses…until he discovers a shocking surprise at the residence of one especially smarmy customer (David Tennant, who's relishing playing an especially devious villain). This unfurls a cascading series of events that provides several effective scares and mounting tension. There are some flaws in the logic, but also some clever uses of technology. Director Dean Devlin is best known for big disaster films like Geostorm and Independence Day: Resurgence (neither of which was especially successful). He does better with this tightly-woven and enjoyably suspenseful film.… Expand

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AcaciaMay 8, 2018

This is a really good, really suspenseful movie! I found myself on the edge of my seat much of the time. The cast is terrific and the story doesn’t take long to get going. It is a bit brutal at times and I did have to cover my eyes once orThis is a really good, really suspenseful movie! I found myself on the edge of my seat much of the time. The cast is terrific and the story doesn’t take long to get going. It is a bit brutal at times and I did have to cover my eyes once or twice. But, the plot picks up a good head of steam and you find yourself talking to the people up on the screen, trying to get their attention! If you like on the edge suspense, this is the movie for you.… Expand

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JusthelenMay 6, 2018

I also disagree with the low ratings given by the professional critics. This film (though it started out a little slow...to introduce the characters) got crazy tense and the tension built to the end. The actors were excellent includingI also disagree with the low ratings given by the professional critics. This film (though it started out a little slow...to introduce the characters) got crazy tense and the tension built to the end. The actors were excellent including David Tenant (who I hated to see him play a bad guy...but, boy or boy, what a bad guy he played!).… Expand

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GeidolonMay 4, 2018

I don't get why the "top critics" despise this movie? I think they have it out for Dean Devlin. This was a low budget, indie film, produced, directed, and essentially marketed by an indie company with the help of Legion M. This isn't someI don't get why the "top critics" despise this movie? I think they have it out for Dean Devlin. This was a low budget, indie film, produced, directed, and essentially marketed by an indie company with the help of Legion M. This isn't some huge blockbuster company. That being said, the movie was phenomenally done and had a lot of great moments. The entire cast performed wonderfully and the writing was superb. Seriously, this was a really good movie.… Expand

7 of 10 users found this helpful73

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SonicElHedgehogMay 8, 2018

I literally just setup a new account to write this review so that I could 1) completely agree with the User's rating on this one. This was very much a well executed suspenseful film, where the writing, acting, and timing were all worthI literally just setup a new account to write this review so that I could 1) completely agree with the User's rating on this one. This was very much a well executed suspenseful film, where the writing, acting, and timing were all worth checking out on the big screen.

2) Critics really do show their true colors here - and not in a good way. It's not shocking to see their low ratings for a lower-than-Marvel-budget film, especially when there are numerous stories of critics incentivized to submit a particular score based on criteria that couldn't be further away from what the common movie watcher cares about. Suggestion: There should be something to establish Critic credibility and hold the bias Critics accountable. I hope someone could allow Users to rate the movie critics that end up giving scores so polarizing to the average User score.… Expand

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GinaKMay 8, 2018

I am giving this movie a high grade, not because I think it is a great film, but because it is a very enjoyable one. The plot is twisty and fast-paced, the direction is good, and the acting is very good for this type of escapist fare. DavidI am giving this movie a high grade, not because I think it is a great film, but because it is a very enjoyable one. The plot is twisty and fast-paced, the direction is good, and the acting is very good for this type of escapist fare. David Tennant, the villain, is known for his excellent work on British TV in Doctor Who and Broadchurch, and he is fun to watch in this film. His nemesis is Robert Sheehan who plays the very likable hero Samaritan and who was in the Red Riding Trilogy.… Expand

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SFgiant4LifeMay 8, 2018

I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of tension that was able to be built from this movie. It can be a bit linear at points given the circumstances, but it does not overall take away from all the action and suspense this film brings toI was pleasantly surprised at the amount of tension that was able to be built from this movie. It can be a bit linear at points given the circumstances, but it does not overall take away from all the action and suspense this film brings to the table. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of watching this in a theater and would pay to see it again if friends wanted to go see it.… Expand

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wtbrown1993May 9, 2018

Don't listen to these people giving this film high scores, these guys are speaking complete bull! I went into this film blind, I didn't read or watch any critic reviews nor did I hear about it from word of mouth. I left the film 4/5's of aDon't listen to these people giving this film high scores, these guys are speaking complete bull! I went into this film blind, I didn't read or watch any critic reviews nor did I hear about it from word of mouth. I left the film 4/5's of a way into it because it was just TERRIBLE. I don't care if the budget was low and indie-style, that does not excuse middle school level of writing in this film. This is a Redbox rental at best.
Everyone did a good job with the terrible script they got including the almighty David Tenant, but the film was completely boring, wasn't really tense, even Kilgrave couldn't make this film interesting.

The first 30 was alright but then it just got dumber and dumber and dumber to the point your own patience will definitely be tested. This film reminds me of an okay yet far superior film, Arlington Road. Just trust me, unless you're using MoviePass to pass the time like me, DO NOT waste your money. I'm telling you, you will regret it! Don't you do it! You better not!… Expand

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UnoGamingMay 10, 2018

The movie gets worse the longer you watch it. Kinda sad, because it looks like a good amount of effort was put in as far as acting goes. It's just really boring and pointless. No suspense, thrills, horror, action or purpose. I should haveThe movie gets worse the longer you watch it. Kinda sad, because it looks like a good amount of effort was put in as far as acting goes. It's just really boring and pointless. No suspense, thrills, horror, action or purpose. I should have just went with my gut and saw avengers again.… Expand

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JoeCoolMay 5, 2019

Pretty believable deranged psycho, reasonably well played burglar. Sort of interesting, sometimes the suspense is really there, though it's all hardly surprising or innovative. If you look closely at the plot it's all rather improbable, butPretty believable deranged psycho, reasonably well played burglar. Sort of interesting, sometimes the suspense is really there, though it's all hardly surprising or innovative. If you look closely at the plot it's all rather improbable, but if you go with the flow it's an okay movie.… Expand