Body Brokers
Vertical Entertainment | Release Date: February 19, 2021 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
64
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Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
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4
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2
Negative:
0
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75
Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperFeb 19, 2021
Writer-director John Swab is clearly influenced by films such as the The Big Short and his grasp sometimes exceeds his reach as he indulges in a few too many stylized touches and meandering subplots, but Body Brokers keeps us in its grips throughout. Read full review
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VarietyPeter DebrugeMar 22, 2021
A self-described former junkie who experienced the dirty side of going clean firsthand, writer-director John Swab delivers an entertaining and eye-opening insider’s take on the treatment racket. Read full review
63
RogerEbert.comPeter SobczynskiFeb 19, 2021
Body Brokers was clearly made with good intentions, but while it might still fill you with anger towards the predatory aspects of the rehabilitation industry, you'll also be upset that the script is not nearly as great as it could have been. Read full review
63
Movie NationRoger MooreFeb 17, 2021
Writer-director John Swab (“Run With the Hunted”) delivers a B-movie with few surprises but plenty of good, solid punches at a mess that didn’t fix a problem, it just allowed a fresh field of predators to profit from it. Read full review
60
The GuardianPhil HoadMar 1, 2021
Emblazoned with mouthy Big Short-style info-dumps, and with a phone-selling scene reminiscent of The Wolf of Wall Street, Body Brokers outwardly seems to be aiming for high Scorsesian amoral operatics. But given the originality of Swab’s take, it’s a shame he couldn’t find the film a more appropriate style: at heart it is a more sober film intent on declaring its outrage. Read full review
60
Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayFeb 18, 2021
The plot here is too plain, but the details are vivid and the outrage palpable. If nothing else, this movie is one hell of an education. Read full review
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