Catch Hell
Phase 4 Films | Release Date: October 10, 2014 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
40
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Mixed or average reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
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Los Angeles TimesMichael RechtshaffenOct 9, 2014
While Phillippe's tongue seldom ventures far from his cheek in addressing the cult of celebrity, he maintains a nice technical grip on the tension and intensity — at least until things start to unravel toward the end. Read full review
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Movie NationRoger MooreOct 13, 2015
Philippe co-wrote directed and stars in Catch, so it’s easy to read a lot into this performance, a low-maintenance, low wattage but still recognizable movie star reduced to making a low-budget film in Shreveport. Read full review
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McClatchy-Tribune News ServiceRoger MooreOct 7, 2014
Catch Hell has physical torture and sexually explicit mind games. It has a star who seems resigned to his fate and willing to give up and savage bumpkins straight out of “Deliverance” ready to take out their hatred of Hollywood and Hollywood values on him. That description gives this simple, ferociously feral thriller more depth than it deserves. Read full review
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The New York TimesNicolas RapoldOct 9, 2014
A certain curiosity value arises out of Mr. Phillippe’s coincidental occupation here as a professional actor and a director. Read full review
38
Slant MagazineWes GreeneOct 6, 2014
The story allows for Ryan Phillippe to indulge in a self-deprecating brand of satire, but he can't work up enough courage to ever make his character--and, by extension, himself--the brunt of any of the film's barbs. Read full review
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Village VoiceRob StaegerOct 7, 2014
Catch Hell suffers from both a drowsy start and a dragging ending. Read full review
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