Crooked House
Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (SPWA) | Release Date: December 22, 2017 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
59
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
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4
Mixed:
2
Negative:
2
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90
Los Angeles TimesKatie WalshDec 21, 2017
The twists and turns of the story keep you on your toes until the very end, never giving anything away. The verbal blows drop as fast as the bodies, and if British aristocrats fighting over money, beautifully, is your thing, Crooked House will more than satisfy, it will thrill. Read full review
80
The TelegraphGerard O'DonovanDec 21, 2017
All in all, a hugely enjoyable, sumptuous adaptation that, while never attempting to break the Christie mould, imbued the story with a pleasingly contemporary feel. Read full review
70
New York Magazine (Vulture)Emily YoshidaDec 18, 2017
It has its creaky corners, but there are enough twists and shocks to keep it engaging throughout. Read full review
70
VarietyPeter DebrugeDec 14, 2017
With such an enticing cast, it’s tougher than one might think trying to divine which of these eccentrics might be responsible for the crime, and “Crooked House” keeps you guessing, right up to its shocking conclusion. Read full review
60
The New York TimesGlenn KennyDec 21, 2017
The superb cast provides mild pleasures, as do some aspects of the elaborate mystery itself. And that’s all, folks. Read full review
50
The Hollywood ReporterSheri LindenDec 22, 2017
The ace cast provides delicious moments, to be sure, but mainly they're playing caricatures in search of a compelling plot. Read full review
38
RogerEbert.comVikram MurthiDec 22, 2017
The actors never once seem engaged with the material beyond the surface. Thus, Crooked House feels as lifeless as the corpse at its center. Read full review
38
Slant MagazineChuck BowenDec 13, 2017
Gilles Paquet-Brenner's film is ultimately a genre item that operates on alternately prestigious and campy autopilot. Read full review
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