John Henry
Saban Films | Release Date: January 24, 2020 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
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50
VarietyLisa KennedyJan 22, 2020
Flashes of craft can’t make up for the director’s easy default to gore over story. Forbes and his co-writer knew how they wanted to depict Hell’s sadism but never nailed how to embrace the hero with the hammer. Read full review
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The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeJan 23, 2020
Clearly qualified in the physique department, Crews is an actor with enough charisma and range to carry either gritty genre adventures or more cartoony showdowns; but Forbes' tonal uncertainty and a stiff script leave him stranded here, in a world that lacks the gravity to put his conscience-driven reticence in context. Read full review
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Movie NationRoger MooreJan 20, 2020
Once the picture finally gets around to what it’s supposed to be doing, it almost turns exciting and visceral, and it kind of makes sense. Nothing shows viscera and blood to better advantage than white on white clothing and decor — spattered and arterial sprayed. All a bit too little entirely too late, here. Read full review
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The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisJan 23, 2020
This first feature from Will Forbes is a big slice of ham. Read full review
20
Los Angeles TimesMichael RechtshaffenJan 23, 2020
John Henry is a lead-footed revenge thriller that lands with all the subtlety of the mighty steel-driving man’s sledgehammer. Read full review
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