Madhouse
Orion Pictures | Release Date: February 16, 1990 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
30
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 15 Critic Reviews
Positive:
0
Mixed:
6
Negative:
9
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60
The New York TimesJanet Maslin
To his credit, Mr. Ropelewski comes up with fairly novel forms of mayhem and makes an effort to tie up most of the loose ends when the film is over. Read full review
50
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
On a few occasions it's very funny, but it never quite goes over the top and gets the big laughs it is obviously aiming for. Read full review
50
Entertainment WeeklyTy Burr
The tacky New Jersey cousin with the nauseous cat, the gold-digging sister, the drug-running nephew — these are cruel cartoons, as grating to the viewer as they are to their hosts. Tucked between the pratfalls, though, is some surprisingly deft comedy. Read full review
50
San Francisco ChroniclePeter Stack
It has the simple charm of being mindless fun with nary a worry that there are several pockets of lame gags or far-fetched comedy bits that refuse to register on the giggle meter. [16 Feb 1990, p.E3]
40
EmpireAngie Errigo
Gauged on a count of wit or originality this doesn't even register. Read full review
40
Los Angeles TimesMichael Wilmington
Madhouse grabs you by the lapels and tries to shake the laughs out of you. But it’s never very funny, despite the best efforts of that facile TV farceur Larroquette and the sexiest contortions of Kirstie Alley. Read full review
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