Final
Lions Gate Films | Release Date: December 7, 2001 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
48
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 11 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
5
Negative:
3
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80
L.A. WeeklyHazel-Dawn Dumpert
On the strength of such skillful pacing, and the pair's beautifully modulated performances (Leary's never been so warm or vulnerable), the film builds almost imperceptibly to a climax that's as moving as it is startling. Read full review
67
Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman
Did Scott, too, get hooked by the 1998 Spanish film ''Open Your Eyes?'' Intentionally or not, he has made ''Overcast Vanilla Sky.'' Read full review
63
New York PostV.A. Musetto
You might be tempted to walk out. Don't. Read full review
60
The New York TimesDana Stevens
Though its story is fuzzy, the acting and direction in Final give it an air of quiet, dignified ambition. Read full review
60
Film ThreatChristopher Varney
The film's acting is superb. Best known as a gritty wiseass, Denis Leary creates a fine dramatic performance. Read full review
50
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
Actor-turned-director Campbell Scott handles this enigmatic science fiction mystery with such gloomy restraint that it barely moves. That said, it never panders to audience expectations and is exceptionally well acted. Bill Tyler. Read full review
50
New York Daily NewsJack Mathews
The cat-and-mouse game between the patient and doctor and the coy is-he-or-isn't-he? game being played on us by the filmmakers becomes tiring. Read full review
50
Los Angeles TimesKevin Thomas
Less than terrific technically; focus and sound levels waver. Luckily, these flaws are not inconsistent with the film's raw, unvarnished tone and they do not diminish the effect of Leary's performance or that of Davis. Read full review
30
New Times (L.A.)Robert Wilonsky
Final is one big hunh? barely worth the effort; just because it doesn't make any sense doesn't mean it's art. Read full review
30
Village VoiceJessica Winter
A story that splits at the seams with plot holes and bloat. Read full review
25
San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalle
The film is like watching a very bad play as presented by a very bad director. Read full review
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