Freaks
Well Go USA Entertainment | Release Date: September 13, 2019 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
63
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 16 Critic Reviews
Positive:
8
Mixed:
7
Negative:
1
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Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
Original-CinThom ErnstSep 12, 2019
Freaks is a mind-bending thriller that is subversive enough to be rebellious, and in this era of CGI superhero cinema, the revolution is welcomed. Read full review
86
The VergeTasha RobinsonSep 11, 2018
In a world packed with information, it’s outright exciting to know so little about where a story is going, or how far it’s willing to go to get there. Read full review
80
Film ThreatAlex SavelievAug 23, 2019
Freaks subtly subverts the superhero formula under the guise of a hallucinatory, cautionary tale of paranoia, delusion and extreme parenthood. Read full review
75
The A.V. ClubMike D'AngeloSep 10, 2019
The film shrewdly keeps us inside Chloe’s head, filtered through her very limited comprehension of her burgeoning and truly awesome abilities. Read full review
75
The Film StageJared MobarakSep 12, 2018
Every little detail — straight down to a smiling child holding out a melting ice cream without caring that it’s pooling atop her hand — carries weight. Not a second is wasted. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterJustin LoweSep 12, 2018
Although in the early going the convoluted plot sometimes struggles to maintain interest, Stein and Lipovsky have such a clear vision that they keep developments confidently on track until subsequent revelations engage in full-throttle action mode, leading to a climax suggesting they likely have future plans for these characters. Read full review
67
The PlaylistChristopher SchobertSep 12, 2018
One of the film’s successes is its ability to subvert expectations. Read full review
63
Movie NationRoger MooreAug 22, 2019
The final act isn’t as interesting as the first two were to me. But Hirsch impresses, as usual, as a man losing his wits and Dern always gives fair value as a canny old coot who knows more than he’s letting on. Read full review
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