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IScarfacEIJan 25, 2019

The usual, movie critics being out of touch with the audience of the film. Its a great movie, strong plot progression and smart ideas all around with quite a stylish execution.

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TVJerryFeb 1, 2019

Once again, critics don't get it (and I've been one for 35 years). This is pure popcorn fun. Sure, the plot is hackneyed, but the direction is wildly fun and there's plenty of violent action. After all, that's what it's all about. Just sitOnce again, critics don't get it (and I've been one for 35 years). This is pure popcorn fun. Sure, the plot is hackneyed, but the direction is wildly fun and there's plenty of violent action. After all, that's what it's all about. Just sit back and enjoy it.… Expand

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8

JohnnyTheftFeb 2, 2019

I created an account just to say that the reviewers are so lost on this one. This is a fun, stylistic, action flick with some unique things going on. If you dig the genre, it's definitely worth a watch.

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OzedJan 25, 2019

Relax, tighten your restraints and have sedatives at hand. If you can avoid taking it too seriously the film will make you happy your real life is not as Fu**ed up as Duncan's and provide a crazy ride with some gore soaked finesse.

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10

Alex13aceFeb 2, 2019

Hands down one of the best movies on Netflix!If you want to have a fun time with your friends this is a must watch.

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ashes2ashesFeb 1, 2019

Whatever critics write it's a nice movie. Stylish, entertaining and i liked Hudgens/Lucas at their roles. Mikkelsen was a bit emotionless buy, hey, he's the world's most deadly hitman - he should not have lots of emotions.

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cajun67Jan 27, 2019

Just a warning, this is a very dark and violent film, but if you're into this sort of action drama, it's very good. Mads Mikkelsen is excellent in this role, and it's worth watching for him, alone.

The first act is too cartoonish, as all ofJust a warning, this is a very dark and violent film, but if you're into this sort of action drama, it's very good. Mads Mikkelsen is excellent in this role, and it's worth watching for him, alone.

The first act is too cartoonish, as all of the main characters are introduced with their own title sequence. Honestly, no one cares about that. Most of those names are of no importance to the storyline. The only name you need to know is the main character (Duncan).

But this movie gets progressively better, and finishes with a strong third act.

The critics are really trashing this film, but honestly, I don't see it as all that different from similar films made from ultra-violent graphic novels. Again, this is a genre that either appeals to you or it doesn't.… Expand

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Nico85Feb 2, 2019

Polar is a fun, stylish movie. Is it a masterpiece? No. Does it want to be a masterpiece? Probably not. I don't see why people can't judge it for what it is, an action-packed, violent, light movie. Do you want to spend a few hours entertainedPolar is a fun, stylish movie. Is it a masterpiece? No. Does it want to be a masterpiece? Probably not. I don't see why people can't judge it for what it is, an action-packed, violent, light movie. Do you want to spend a few hours entertained by ludicrous action, over the top assassins and weapons? Watch it! Are you appalled by violence and are looking for an absolute masterpiece with incredible depth and enlightening dialogues? Move on, this is not the movie for you. (nor does it want to be)… Expand

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deltagilbertJan 26, 2019

Yet another baffling set of scores from the 'professional' critics. They really are out of touch with normal TV and movie viewers. I really enjoyed this movie. Always been a fan of Mads Mikkelsen and he pulls off the role of a very cool andYet another baffling set of scores from the 'professional' critics. They really are out of touch with normal TV and movie viewers. I really enjoyed this movie. Always been a fan of Mads Mikkelsen and he pulls off the role of a very cool and charismatic hitman brilliantly in this. The story was surprisingly straight forward without any nonsense. Matt Lucas was great as the very punch-able main villain too. Give it a watch. You'll enjoy it.… Expand

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paulraisedJan 26, 2019

This feels like a mix of Sin City and John Wick. The movie plays a lot like a comic book. Action sequences with extreme violence are a lot of fun. However the movie has slow scenes in between the action, and this hurts the pace badly. Some ofThis feels like a mix of Sin City and John Wick. The movie plays a lot like a comic book. Action sequences with extreme violence are a lot of fun. However the movie has slow scenes in between the action, and this hurts the pace badly. Some of the sex scenes are borderline porn and awkwardly long. It would help to cut twenty minutes or so from it. Vanessa Hudgens is very underutilized, but the rest of the cast works well.… Expand

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LeFrogletJan 27, 2019

Loved it, honestly absolutely baffled with the "critic" reviews, there giving the film very negative reviews citing things in it such as violence, gore, sex etc to which the same reviewers praised in John Wick, happily saying it's moreLoved it, honestly absolutely baffled with the "critic" reviews, there giving the film very negative reviews citing things in it such as violence, gore, sex etc to which the same reviewers praised in John Wick, happily saying it's more violent than ever it will leave you in awe.… Expand

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nooshzadJan 26, 2019

What exactly do you want from a good movie?
Only those 4 fools are bad.Mads Michaels is a good casual killer

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KUTCJan 26, 2019

Just watch it! What a movie, big fan of Mads and thus I can be based, but it was a hell of an adaptation!

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SkillJamJan 26, 2019

Polar is amazing movie, please dont listen to those crazy reviewers.
I dont know, but they must have seen another movie or they totaly didnt get the movie.
Mads is amazing, action scenes are great, some funny scenes and ofc totally amazingPolar is amazing movie, please dont listen to those crazy reviewers.
I dont know, but they must have seen another movie or they totaly didnt get the movie.
Mads is amazing, action scenes are great, some funny scenes and ofc totally amazing soundtrack by Deadmau5. If you liked John Wick and similiar movies, you will like this too.… Expand

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MrValleJan 26, 2019

Veeeery good movie. It's action packed, has a very simple plot. Retired hitman tries to live a simple life but gets his peace interrupted. Very stylish and fun action direction, tons of visual metaphors and good foreshadowing. Very nice colorVeeeery good movie. It's action packed, has a very simple plot. Retired hitman tries to live a simple life but gets his peace interrupted. Very stylish and fun action direction, tons of visual metaphors and good foreshadowing. Very nice color distinction between the villain's wild life and the
"boring" and "monotone" life the protagonist tries to get. I enjoyed it, 10/10.… Expand

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XianyuJan 29, 2019

Another example of the movie critics having no **** idea what they're talking about.

The movie was pretty bloody great. I put it on expecting some over-the-top corny action that was completely forgettable. What I got was Schlong Wick. TheAnother example of the movie critics having no **** idea what they're talking about.

The movie was pretty bloody great. I put it on expecting some over-the-top corny action that was completely forgettable.

What I got was Schlong Wick.

The movie doesn't take itself too seriously while telling a pretty decent story. The fact that the 'professional' movie reviewers panned it should be another reason you should watch this gem of a movie. They clearly have no concept of what makes a movie good to watch.… Expand

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JaRockJan 26, 2019

This is not a great movie, but I still had a lot of fun. Mads Mikkelsen is perfect, whole picture should be judged with a pinch of salt. Slow at first, then fast, brutal and twisted at the end.

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DebrinaMariaJan 26, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am not sure why people do not like this movie. I think it's a really good action packed movie. And Mads M gives a great performance as always. Sex scene is hot with younger chic. I wouldn't have wanted him shot if I had been her, JUST SAYING....LOL I would have tried to save him more. He is a BAMF (Bad Azz MF), he just has the look. Movie was packed with all kinds of different craziness. The plump villain bad man plays a good/mean villain in a quirky sorta way. Vanessa does a good job playing the scared neighbor. The chic from Vikings is excellent. Superb acting by all in this film. A lot of blood and shooting, not for the sensitive peeps. And this movie is very clear and bright for some reason. Yes, I have big Sony HDTV, but for some reason more Clear and Crisp than most films that I have seen lately. Maybe my eye sight is improving or this film was done in some really awesome video camera work, Idk. Should have higher reviews. I am house bound and watch movies everyday for many years. This one is worth the watch. Kinda like some Quentin Tarantino movies without all the EXTRA talking....and with more of a plot and story. Only one part I did not care for Rusty, that shouldn't have happened. The rest is really good.… Expand

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EludiumQ36Feb 6, 2019

"Polar" is the shortened name from the source graphic novel, and boy, is the violence graphic! If you want to desensitize your kid or a friend to human violence, then this ranks in the top 3. The plot is unremarkable, you've seen it dozens of"Polar" is the shortened name from the source graphic novel, and boy, is the violence graphic! If you want to desensitize your kid or a friend to human violence, then this ranks in the top 3. The plot is unremarkable, you've seen it dozens of times before, but the violent antics of Duncan (Mads M) and the Suicide Squad-like kill team are just shocking. Vanessa Hudgens attempts to ditch her cute-ness with a gritty drama role but it works about as well as dressing a kitten in a cowboy hat, still cute, sorry, so that's a casting miss and if you dwell on it too much can ruin the otherwise dark, violent vibe throughout. Kadee Strickland or Dawn Olivieri would've been a FAR better choice. Camille (Vanessa) doesn't have the commitment in the end to do what should be done, so we have the germ of the sequel which would include even more of Vanessa, so no thanks.… Expand

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conferatuJan 25, 2019

Watched this because of deadmau5 and I can say those reviewers shredded this movie unfairly. Side characters are not memorable and that Blut character was very bad and didn't fit the movie at all. But it was overall fun to watch. 7.5/10Watched this because of deadmau5 and I can say those reviewers shredded this movie unfairly. Side characters are not memorable and that Blut character was very bad and didn't fit the movie at all. But it was overall fun to watch. 7.5/10 (movie's OST's are top class also)… Expand

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WasdkiakJan 26, 2019

It's a fun, solid action flick. As others have said, the critics continue to be out of touch and haven't the slightest clue what sorts of films they're watching.

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7

JohnnysomebodyJan 28, 2019

Enjoyed the film. Original concept and execution. no reason for the poor marks received.

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nigelbomb2Jan 27, 2019

if you liked The Punisher, first Kingsman and brilliant netflix movie The night comes for you , you will love this movie,Actor Mads is perfect. Great Netflix thinking outside the box movie.Movie critics suffering from Netflix snobbery.Greatif you liked The Punisher, first Kingsman and brilliant netflix movie The night comes for you , you will love this movie,Actor Mads is perfect. Great Netflix thinking outside the box movie.Movie critics suffering from Netflix snobbery.Great graphic pulp movie and looking forward to the next movie which this one hints at.… Expand

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deadc0d3Jan 25, 2019

Critics are, in my opinion, completely misunderstanding this movie. It's a graphic novel adaption, yes, perhaps it's not the deepest movie out there, but it's not meant to be. It's a well made action movie, it's done in a very unique styleCritics are, in my opinion, completely misunderstanding this movie. It's a graphic novel adaption, yes, perhaps it's not the deepest movie out there, but it's not meant to be. It's a well made action movie, it's done in a very unique style where a calm world of Duncan's retirement comes to clash with the over-the-top antics of his past. It entertains and packs a few good plot-twists. It might pack a bit too much gore for some, but if you're good with that, it's fun and very well made. John Wick meets Tarantino on steroids.… Expand

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CaBzJan 27, 2019

I'm a simple man and loved this movie. Everything is so exaggerated that it becomes funny and interesting in a way.

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NeroxFlameJan 25, 2019

Muy buena pelicula que me recuerda a las peliculas de Quentin Tarantino y una actuacion de Mad Mikkelsen sobresaliente

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GodoteXJan 30, 2019

This is great movie (if you like this type of John Wick movies). If you looking good movie with popcorn and brutal action just push the button play. Good show to waiting for John Wick 3 :) To bad that critics forget what "movie" means.

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razvtJan 31, 2019

This movie is not a 10. It's a 7. However I think that I need to compensate for the multitude of people just giving it 0 or 1 because they felt offended by the gore. It's not a very good movie, but I've seen far worse in the same genre. PlusThis movie is not a 10. It's a 7. However I think that I need to compensate for the multitude of people just giving it 0 or 1 because they felt offended by the gore. It's not a very good movie, but I've seen far worse in the same genre. Plus Mads' acting is excellent.… Expand

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pjonssonJan 28, 2019

This is a bit of a strange movie. Part of it feels like a pretty good, dark and gritty thriller, part of it feels like a wannabe Tarantino movie and part of it feels like a comedy. Overall I would classify it as a B-movie but a pretty goodThis is a bit of a strange movie. Part of it feels like a pretty good, dark and gritty thriller, part of it feels like a wannabe Tarantino movie and part of it feels like a comedy. Overall I would classify it as a B-movie but a pretty good B-movie. As strange as the movie is I have to say that I liked it.

I kind of watched this movie on a whim. It popped up on my Netflix home screen and I kind of liked the blurb. A type of story that I like. Then I saw that Mads Mikkelsen played the lead role and this sold me on it. I quite like Mads Mikkelsen in these kind of roles.

The movie starts off in a fairly normal way for this kind of movie. You know, some assassinations, introduction of the hero, the bad guys, the even badder guys and all that. It is fairly clear already from the start that there will be blood splatter. That it would reach the levels it did towards the end of the movie was a bit of a surprise though.

I did like Mads Mikkelsen in his role as Duncan, the somewhat brooding and grim assassin starting his retirement. But then I’m not really surprised. It’s a perfect role for him. The rest of the actors, well let’s just say that their acting was for the most part forgettable. Maybe with the exception of Matt Lucas as Blut. But then, his role was so comical and wacky so one wonders if it required acting skills or just a good dose of insanity (or some chemical products).

The blurb states that he is deemed a liability. Well, that is not exactly the truth actually. It is more that his overly wacky boss is trying to screw him. This is where it starts to get into comedy land. Already in the first couple of scenes it is clear that this guy is a nut job. Then he let’s loose his assassins and at that point the movie escalates in a orgy of blood, violence and comedy.

I cannot really make up my mind if it would have been a better movie if the violence would have been less comical or not. With the comedy this movie becomes a bit unusual and sticks out. Without it it would risk becoming just another thirteen on a dozen assassin thrillers. Also, as comical as it is, it is fairly well done.

Anyway, there is of course a pretty dramatic and violent fight as the movie draws to a close. I quite liked that one. There is also a little twist that I actually did not see coming at the end.

Overall, it was a fun movie to watch.… Expand

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RemtingsJan 30, 2019

This is not a film to think about too deeply, which seems to be what has happened looking at the overall score. It's violent, somewhat offensive, unnecessarily shiny, but also a very switch off and go sort of experience. This can be enjoyed...

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SeanBurgJan 27, 2019

Great movie, over the top action and violence. But fun to the end. Mads is awesome as always... Don't believe the critics, check it out for yourself.

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DukeTraderJan 28, 2019

This is a very enjoyable film, its dark, funny and violent. don't trust what the critics say most of them have lost the plot and are against Netflix. The only gripe with it is how the film switches from over the top comedy to dark theme makesThis is a very enjoyable film, its dark, funny and violent. don't trust what the critics say most of them have lost the plot and are against Netflix. The only gripe with it is how the film switches from over the top comedy to dark theme makes it feel a little off now and then in the pace of the film.… Expand

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JinweaselJan 30, 2019

Ignore the critics reviews as this movie was enjoyable. Its a solid action/comedy. Enjoy it for what it is which is some mindless entertaining action.

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FluentFoxJan 29, 2019

Strip away the crude 'Crank' style "comedy" and Luca's character (why...) and there's a very cool neo-noir/human tale with John Wick levels of explosive violence. Mads and Vanessa are both fantastic.

Ignore the critic scores.

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KurschJan 28, 2019

Polar is a blood soaked crime noir dark comedy, filled with gratuitous violence and scantily clad women. For those that like sort of thing, it's a fun ride; for anyone who wants something with more depth - stay away.

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ooujolaleaJan 28, 2019

I liked the oversaturated look of the scene where the young assains show up on the screen against the grayish tone when Dark Kaizer on the screen, for me it shows the difference on the mentality of a retired and older assassin against of moreI liked the oversaturated look of the scene where the young assains show up on the screen against the grayish tone when Dark Kaizer on the screen, for me it shows the difference on the mentality of a retired and older assassin against of more young and over-confident assassin.
OVERALL it was an entertaining movie to watch.… Expand

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plaroonJan 29, 2019

Don't take the film too seriously, it's really entertaining to see. Loved it

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JBG50Jan 28, 2019

DA **** is up wiv youse "professional film critic" honkies? Yes, the "young killers" are grotesque and obnoxious, and yes, the Matt Lucas character is your stereotypical evil kingpin. But surely that's at least half the point: If "PulpDA **** is up wiv youse "professional film critic" honkies? Yes, the "young killers" are grotesque and obnoxious, and yes, the Matt Lucas character is your stereotypical evil kingpin. But surely that's at least half the point: If "Pulp Fiction" was Jospeh Campbell's "Journey Myth of The Hero" as broad and impetuous brushstrokes, "Polar" is the "paint by numbers" version. But so what? There was a great deal to love and a great deal that engaged me with certain juxtapositions of sound, colour and dialogue in this film, while the narrative arc has an unusual twist in the tail. It's just a movie, for ****'s sake! Try stepping away from the Cohorts Of The Perpetually Offended, and live a little ;)… Expand

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joskeprotJan 29, 2019

This is a very good movie. It has a the full package of an action movie: sex, drugs, violence and a good plot.
The reason why it has a low score is because the sjw are against the sexscenes.

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weisscraftFeb 5, 2019

I've got what i've expected and more. Mads, sex and blood! What is wrong with you if you want something else from such a movie?

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RyskimFeb 3, 2019

These so-called "critics" can't be more clueless. Don't read their crap opinions, watch the movie and judge yourself if it's worthy of your time or not. It's a good movie tbh.

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Abdullah9494Mar 4, 2019

The action is good, story is good, all actors are great in character especially mads, critics as always not knowing what the audience like.

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th-702Feb 7, 2019

actually i've really enjoyed the film it was fun and verry entertaining, and for real, just dont trust that 19/100 meta score

focus on People's ratings and not the rating of sons of w****** that are probobly just payed to put **** reviews iactually i've really enjoyed the film it was fun and verry entertaining, and for real, just dont trust that 19/100 meta score

focus on People's ratings and not the rating of sons of w****** that are probobly just payed to put **** reviews

i mean some of them rated the film with a 0 .. "pRoFeSiOnAl MoVIe CriTiCs" nothing but a bunch of rats… Expand

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KimBongUnFeb 1, 2019

The first half of this film is so bad that it's great, and the second half was actually pretty decent. The film is a lot of fun if you don't take it too seriously

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Paper_KayFeb 4, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While people wait for John Wick 3 ballet scenes and horses, (though, oddly enough, Mads Mikkelsen is a lot better actor than K. Reeves), if you want to watch witless carnage and stylish torture, this is the exact kind of a movie for you. Nobody goes to see this, expecting it to be a Skandi drama thriller. This is humor on the level of prostate exams, tragedy on the level of weeping with only one eye left and romance .. well, there IS that one scene, ten or fifteen minutes long, in which our boy rocks it like a velociraptor on cocaine (whoever filmed that scene clearly likes porn as much as me.) So, critics, calm down. It's not Heat. It's not supposed to be deep and original. You're not supposed to wonder how a naked man runs around in snow like it's nothing. It's supposed to have hot women blown to bits by Browning guns and ugly bad guys. One half-deaf half-blind old man versus an eager young army. And all of the above is exactly what you get.… Expand

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movie-junkieFeb 4, 2019

I create a account on metacritic just to give this movie justice (bullied by the so called mainstream film critics).

Hat off to the director, this one is by far the most unique, bold, shock, ultra violent, action pack to the bone, so soI create a account on metacritic just to give this movie justice (bullied by the so called mainstream film critics).

Hat off to the director, this one is by far the most unique, bold, shock, ultra violent, action pack to the bone, so so bloody and most stylish movie I have seen for a long time. The gun fight scenes are very creative and clever. The action sequences, OMG, so brutal and some scenes are so just bloody that my reflex just turned my head away.

Black Kaiser makes John Wick looks like a Teletubby.… Expand

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Lord_Cryptic91Feb 14, 2019

This Film is Enjoyable from Start to Finish!! Critics are Way to political these days and don't understand what the fans want these days, I recommend this film to any of my friends, I Enjoyed it from start to finish.

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IkendaAug 12, 2021

Brilliant comic book movie.

This movie has a metacritic of 19 and F9 (aka Fast and Furious 9) has a 58. I rest my case... No, not yet... It also has a user review score of 6.4 and F9 has 4.3... ...now i rest my case.