Last Hijack
FilmBuff | Release Date: October 3, 2014 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
61
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
4
Negative:
0
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83
The PlaylistOktay Ege KozakOct 9, 2014
A unique filmgoing experience that’s both intellectually stimulating and emotionally rewarding. Read full review
80
The DissolveSheila O’MalleyOct 2, 2014
The dark, surreal animation unearths the personal side of the story: its nightmarish aspect and traumas. It elevates the film into a portrait of an unspeakable tragedy. Read full review
75
Slant MagazineElise NakhnikianSep 30, 2014
It intriguingly invites us to think about the mundane forces that can drive a seemingly ordinary guy like Mohamed to do something so desperate and cruel as piracy. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterDeborah YoungOct 2, 2014
The story of Mohamed, who leaves behind his normal life for the money and excitement of piracy, is illuminating, even if he is never a terribly sympathetic character that the viewer can warm up to. Read full review
60
VarietyJay WeissbergOct 2, 2014
Hulsing’s illustrations suggest a depth to pirate Mohamed Nura that remains hidden in the flesh. Read full review
60
Village VoiceAlan ScherstuhlSep 30, 2014
The filmmakers have gotten extraordinary access to Mohamed and ravaged Somalia... But it's disappointing that they did not capture more scenes of Mohamed's wife and her family, who in the end are the ones who make the most momentous decision. Read full review
50
The New York TimesNicolas RapoldOct 2, 2014
This film could have been more surely and deftly put together. Read full review
40
Los Angeles TimesCharles SolomonOct 2, 2014
Disjointed and unfocused. Read full review
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