Peppermint

STX Entertainment | Release Date: September 7, 2018

5.7	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 110 Ratings

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craigmeaselOct 5, 2018

Peppermint is an action thriller which tells the story of young mother Riley North (Jennifer Garner) who awakens from a coma after her husband and daughter are killed in a brutal attack on the family. When the system frustratingly shields thePeppermint is an action thriller which tells the story of young mother Riley North (Jennifer Garner) who awakens from a coma after her husband and daughter are killed in a brutal attack on the family. When the system frustratingly shields the murderers from justice, Riley sets out to transform herself from citizen to urban guerilla. Channeling her frustration into personal motivation, she spends years in hiding honing her mind, body and spirit to become an unstoppable force - eluding the underworld, the LAPD and the FBI - as she methodically delivers her personal brand of justice… Expand

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moviechatterOct 16, 2018

Jennifer Garner is an Avenging Angel of Death Serving Justice with a M-16.
Jennifer Garner goes from a suburban “Girl Scout mom” to bad ass gun toting assassin, Riley North, on a mission to kill anyone involved the murder of her family. YouJennifer Garner is an Avenging Angel of Death Serving Justice with a M-16.
Jennifer Garner goes from a suburban “Girl Scout mom” to bad ass gun toting assassin, Riley North, on a mission to kill anyone involved the murder of her family. You probably know Jennifer Garner from her Capital One commercials or her overly publicized three-year divorce proceedings from rehabbed Ben Affleck. Yet, not too long ago she was Sidney Bristow, a sexy undercover spy, in J.J. Abrams’ Alias. Or you might remember her as the beautiful sword swinging ninja assassin-for-hire in Marvel’s Elecktra? In Peppermint, Jennifer Garner returns with a vengeance. Riley’s super cute 9-year-old daughter (Cailey Fleming – Star Wars: The Force Awakens) and handsome husband (Jeff Hephner – Interstellar) are in the movie just long enough to for you to fall in love with them and becomes outraged when they are machine gunned down by the L.A. Mexican drug cartel while innocently eating peppermint ice cream cones at the Carnival. Despite Riley identification of the face tattooed killers in a line up, the corrupt judge lets them go. Enraged, Riley goes off the grid for five years hiding in L.A.’s Skid Row, training and preparing to exact her revenge. Director Pierre Morel (Taken) knows action movies, and like Taken this one is no exception. Sometimes when a movie is firing on all cylinders it is criticized for being too formulaic. Sure, it won’t win any Oscars, and this was no John Wick, but this was a fun ride of non-stop violent revenge. While not for everybody, if you liked Death Wish, Punisher or The Equalizer, you will love Peppermint.… Expand

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donreneNov 23, 2018

Critics blundered a movie review again. I thought this movie was fantastic, Jennifer Garner really had you feeling for this woman. No she couldn't fly, add no super powers but she kicks butt.

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ryu9376Oct 15, 2018

This movie was even better than I expected... & I was more than pleasantly surprised by Jennifer Garner, Action Star.

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MustangGirlSep 8, 2018

Im very annoyed that these critics rated this movie the way that they did. Just saw it today and I think it's a great comeback film for Jennifer Garner. She did something in this film that most NEVER do. I won't ruin it for those you haven'tIm very annoyed that these critics rated this movie the way that they did. Just saw it today and I think it's a great comeback film for Jennifer Garner. She did something in this film that most NEVER do. I won't ruin it for those you haven't seen the film. Great film! Worth seeing. I hope she decides to do more films in the future.… Expand

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ShaunnaSep 9, 2018

This movie was excellent. I am not familiar with Alias but I am now a Jennifer Garner fan! She kicked butt and took names. I actually want to see it again today. Great ending which sets it up for a sequel.

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LamontRaymondSep 7, 2018

Garner really makes this movie - she knows she's in a relatively low-rent revenge flick, but she doesn't act like it. Reminds me of her stellar performances in Alias about 13 years ago. The woman is ageless. The supporting cast, theGarner really makes this movie - she knows she's in a relatively low-rent revenge flick, but she doesn't act like it. Reminds me of her stellar performances in Alias about 13 years ago. The woman is ageless. The supporting cast, the writing, and the directing are all very average, but the star is gold.… Expand

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EquinoqsSep 24, 2018

No idea why critics hated this film so much. I found it to be a very enjoyable but dark revenge-action film that makes you root for a killer in the best Death Wish style. Jennifer Garner is a believable vigilante, though I would've liked forNo idea why critics hated this film so much. I found it to be a very enjoyable but dark revenge-action film that makes you root for a killer in the best Death Wish style. Jennifer Garner is a believable vigilante, though I would've liked for the film not to have skipped over her transformation from mom to trained mercenary.… Expand

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Sv4roGSep 24, 2018

Another example of how critics are disconnected from what audience likes to watch. Movie is good, fun and relaxing. It's time for distributors to stop listening to critics if they want to sell tickets.

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manningn15Sep 14, 2018

I really liked this movie. The action and fight scenes were spectacular. Jennifer Garner's performance was stupendous. The soundtrack and musical score were fantastic.

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DufreshestSep 22, 2018

Easy on the Stomach (Peppermint Review)
Peppermint is not really a complex film. It's a straight forward action film that feels like a showcase for Jennifer Garner. Are there underlying messages? Yes, and I think the film tries to be moreEasy on the Stomach (Peppermint Review)
Peppermint is not really a complex film. It's a straight forward action film that feels like a showcase for Jennifer Garner. Are there underlying messages? Yes, and I think the film tries to be more hardcore than clever e.g. don't enable or let substance abusing take precedence over child rearing or suffer consequences. Is this film social commentary? It definitely leaves the viewer to discern then decide which is always an interesting dilemma for an audience.

Vigilanteism (eh-hrm…) in Peppermint is holy water against hell fire except in the confines of the legal system - illegal. Who is going to stand against systemic corruption and how? Riley and "a very particular set of skills."

The film is decent and feels like a warm-up for the lot of films releasing with female protagonists embarking on their quests of justice, righting the wrongs of evil men.

Overall Grade: C+

-K.D.

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clarkaddisonSep 13, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jennifer Garner is trying her best. She succeeds in being a loving mother who after getting her world torn apart becomes a symbol of justice. Not like good justice but like a violent gun totting batman justice. It sounds weird, but I believe this works well with what they are going for. After being broken and destroyed by the system she trains for years to become a killer. I love they added this. Sometimes it`s just explained by, oh golly I forgot she was military trained back in her service years. It makes sense it takes time for her to be this way. A scared person pees themselves. THAT’S REALISM. Villains when scared resort to out lash and typical things cowards do. I love all the realism like this, even how Jennifer or Riley holds all her guns make sense. There are some small details that continue. Jennifer gets stabbed and for the rest of the film that side, or leg hurts, and she shows it with every step. I love continuity. There is fluid action. It is in between the long shots of John Wick style action and quick edits like Taken 3. It is a healthy mix that is easy to follow. Film name is weird, could have picked something else. All movement is military.… Expand

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FelicityFenwickSep 7, 2018

No clue what the critics saw, but this is a fun action movie! I've always loved Jennifer Garner's ass-kicking ways (she's been wasted in sentimental dramas for the last decade or so). It's MUCH better than something like the new Willis DeathNo clue what the critics saw, but this is a fun action movie! I've always loved Jennifer Garner's ass-kicking ways (she's been wasted in sentimental dramas for the last decade or so). It's MUCH better than something like the new Willis Death Wish. Check it out....… Expand

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CloudWalkerSep 10, 2018

Looks good to me. Bit of same old same old, but seems a good robust, vengeance film. Like to see the whole thing.

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RmyWifNov 30, 2018

Once again, the critics got it wrong! Did they see what I just watched? I've been waiting for Peppermint to come out after seeing the trailer, bought it tonight and couldn't wait to watch it with my husband. As a 40-something soccer mom, IOnce again, the critics got it wrong! Did they see what I just watched? I've been waiting for Peppermint to come out after seeing the trailer, bought it tonight and couldn't wait to watch it with my husband. As a 40-something soccer mom, I couldn't help but root for Riley. It was easy to empathize with her and cheer her on. This is now one of my new favorite movies. How this has a low rating is beyond me..... I have over 1200 movies on my VUDU account (we are a bit of a movie fanatic family) and this is on my top 5 of all time favorite action movies. I've always loved Jennifer Garner, but now, I have a serious girl crush on her. She's bad ass. I signed up to Metacritic tonight, just so I could leave a review because I was so disappointed with pretentious critics who think they know what makes a good film. Don't trust the critics, this is a must see!… Expand

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mefirstoyFeb 7, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have to admit, this is a complete guilty pleasure. The script is predictable, the action is well directed but offers nothing new, Jennifer Gardner is improving and de villains are cartoon versions of the real deal. In other words, it is kinda bad. But I loved it! A character taking justice in her own hands will always be appealing to me. So if you like watching bad guys getting blown away, you will like it too.… Expand

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f1reboltAug 6, 2019

Do not pay any heed to poor analysis of the film from imbeciles such as michael **** Lungold. Its a top action film and will keep you entertained throughout!

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Pjl90631Sep 7, 2019

Way low score kick ass movie. It's on showtime extreme, check it out yourself.

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AWESOM-0Mar 10, 2020

I really don’t get the negative reviews. I have it as a 7.5 but I’m going to round up because of my dislike of the negative reviews. Sure it’s has a lot of cliches and isn’t really a nuanced movie, but rarely is any other action/revengeI really don’t get the negative reviews. I have it as a 7.5 but I’m going to round up because of my dislike of the negative reviews. Sure it’s has a lot of cliches and isn’t really a nuanced movie, but rarely is any other action/revenge flick. For what it is, it’s pretty cool (basically a female Punisher). In fact, this movie is better than the punisher movies (probably not the tv series). The action scenes although extreme are believable and tactical and Garner pulls it off, she’s pretty bad ass!… Expand

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