Mad Detective
IFC Films | Release Date: July 18, 2008 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
68
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0
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80
The New York TimesManohla Dargis
If the insanely inventive and entertaining Mad Detective weren't so weird -- and in Cantonese -- hordes of action geeks would be lining the block to see it. Read full review
75
The A.V. ClubNoel Murray
Fleeting confusion and bizarre literalization aside, though, Mad Detective is an effective mystery story, with an oddball hero--like TV's Monk, but far crazier--and some moments of visceral violence that raise the stakes. Read full review
75
New York PostV.A. Musetto
Doesn't always make sense, and you cannot always tell what is real and what is imaginary, but viewers will be having too much zonked-out fun to care. Read full review
75
Boston GlobeTy Burr
Mad Detective is equal parts gonzo inspiration and overwrought indecision. It could be called "The Lunatic From Kowloon." Read full review
60
EmpireAnna Hart
Director Johnny To's previous flicks are slicker affairs, but there's still plenty here to please the fans. Read full review
60
Village VoiceJim Ridley
Apart from its inventive depiction of the weaknesses that tough guys try to hide, Mad Detective is a slight work from the wildly prolific To. Read full review
50
VarietyDerek Elley
A neat idea that doesn't quite hit the bull's-eye. Read full review
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