Dead Man Down
FilmDistrict | Release Date: March 8, 2013 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
39
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 24 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
13
Negative:
8
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
60
EmpireKim NewmanApr 29, 2013
A pleasingly intricate double (or is it triple?) revenge plot anchored by excellent acting, with a terrific burst of action at the climax. Read full review
60
Los Angeles TimesBetsy SharkeyMar 7, 2013
With so many twists, the movie feels like it's trying too hard. Some moments are cleverly constructed; and others seem as if the filmmakers have left themselves no plausible escape. Read full review
60
New York Daily NewsJoe NeumaierMar 7, 2013
Before it devolves into typical American-style action, there’s an intriguing, European-style complexity to Dead Man Down. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterMichael RechtshaffenMar 7, 2013
More of a character-etched mood piece than a tautly calibrated caper, Dead Man Down benefits from potent visuals and a compelling international cast that also includes lead Colin Farrell, Terrence Howard and Isabelle Huppert. Read full review
55
NPRMark JenkinsMar 8, 2013
J.H. Wyman's script is grim and fairly audacious, without anything so goofy as the silliest stuff in "Dragon Tattoo." The story involves some Grand Guignol violence, but its wildest notion is that a suicide-mission plot might somehow yield a happy ending. Read full review
50
New York Magazine (Vulture)Bilge EbiriMar 8, 2013
More a dark fairy tale about vengeance than the action-packed crime thriller it purports to be, the film is at times exhilarating, bold, and beautiful — when it’s not busy being ludicrous, fragmented, and just plain stupid. Read full review
50
USA TodayClaudia PuigMar 7, 2013
As a gritty thriller, Dead Man Down doesn't stand out among its bullet-riddled brethren. Read full review
50
The New York TimesManohla DargisMar 7, 2013
Dead Man Down, unfortunately, turns out to be too innocuous to qualify as either actually good or delectably bad. Read full review
50
Boston GlobeTy BurrMar 7, 2013
Before this urban revenge melodrama falls apart in a clatter of plot absurdities and pretensions, it has its loopy charms. Read full review
42
Film.comStephanie ZacharekMar 7, 2013
Dead Man Down is actually mildly entertaining, without being particularly fun. Read full review
40
Time Out LondonTrevor JohnstonMay 3, 2013
A way-too-leisurely thriller whose destination is fairly obvious from early on, but to which the talented cast apply themselves with effortful seriousness. Read full review
40
Austin ChronicleKimberley JonesMar 13, 2013
It’s clear this director sees carnage as nothing more than an opportunity for music-video production values. Read full review
40
Time OutKeith PhippsMar 10, 2013
A long, dull swim through narrative syrup interrupted occasionally by poorly choreographed acts of violence. It’s essential only for those wanting to hear Farrell try on a Hungarian accent. Read full review
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