Snipes
Innovation Film Group (IFG) | Release Date: September 20, 2002 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
32
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
1
Mixed:
2
Negative:
6
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70
Washington PostMichael O'Sullivan
Highly watchable stuff (not to mention listenable, with a relentless but not overly obtrusive hip-hop soundtrack propelling the action). Read full review
50
VarietyDennis Harvey
Unremarkable but competent in stylistic terms, with good use of Philadelphia locations, sharp casting and the requisite marketable hip-hop soundtrack adding up to a fun genre package. Read full review
50
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
Boasts spunk, imagination and a strong performance from Smallville's very talented Sam Jones III. Read full review
38
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
Oddly enough, given his limited role, the movie seems to have been made around Nelly; when he's not onscreen, everything falls apart. Read full review
38
Baltimore SunMichael Sragow
Too bad this movie is more tepid than the average Snipes potboiler and even rustier than his mindless Blade pictures.
30
The New York TimesDana Stevens
Mr. Jones, who recently starred in "Zig-Zag," a similarly striving, overwrought picture, is a disciplined and likable performer, and he bravely perseveres in the face of narrative absurdity and rampant overacting. Read full review
25
New York PostMegan Lehmann
Enough to give you brain strain -- and the pay-off is negligible. Read full review
20
Washington PostAnn Hornaday
Both a snore and utter tripe. Read full review
20
Village VoiceLaura Sinagra
A cockeyed shot all the way. Read full review
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