Snitch

Name: Snitch
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: February 22, 2013
Duration: 112 min
Rating: 51
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Jon Bernthal, Rafi Gavron, Susan Sarandon

2013

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Summit Entertainment | Release Date: February 22, 2013 | PG-13

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jon Bernthal, Rafi Gavron, Susan Sarandon

Summary: A father goes undercover for the DEA in order to free his son who was imprisoned after being set up in drug deal.

Director: Ric Roman Waugh

Genre(s): Action, Drama, Thriller

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 112 min

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Steve Persall

Feb 20, 2013

Snitch is grittily streetwise, and until its last 20 minutes fairly credible compared to other movies "inspired by" true stories. Read full review

Michael Phillips

Feb 21, 2013

It's an entertaining picture — pulp, coming from a place of righteous indignation. Read full review

Michael O'Sullivan

Feb 21, 2013

Snitch is protein-and-starch filmmaking at its utilitarian -- and belly-filling -- best. Johnson brings the steak; Bernthal the sizzle. The father-son drama is served up as sauce on the side. But as long as the beef isn’t too overcooked, who needs the A1? Read full review

Scott Tobias

Feb 22, 2013

Whatever lizard-brain fun might have been had in watching Johnson do battle against a drug cartel is weakened by the occasional hard tug at the social conscience. The film winds up divided against itself. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Feb 21, 2013

Someone please get director Ric Roman Waugh a tripod! Snitch might be a passable action-thriller but it's hard to say because every time an action scene comes along, the image shakes so badly it's impossible to keep anything in view or focus. Read full review

The Telegraph Robbie Collin

Jun 21, 2013

Neither clever nor stupid enough to work. Read full review

Feb 20, 2013

Snitch is the latest in a long line of films whose sole purpose is to flatten a major social problem into a pulp ideal for self-serious spectacle. Read full review

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mishael

Sep 16, 2019

dope movie realy sad talks about life bra best ever cant wait next one yeah

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Orman

Mar 10, 2013

Some movies are I find are over rated here on Meta Critic, some under rated. I believe this movie is vastly under rated for men. For women, I can understand why you might not like this movie. But for men... I believe most will enjoy it. Suspenseful through out, good directing, goodSome movies are I find are over rated here on Meta Critic, some under rated. I believe this movie is vastly under rated for men. For women, I can understand why you might not like this movie. But for men... I believe most will enjoy it. Suspenseful through out, good directing, good cinematography, and good editing. Chase scene is not over or under done nice.… Expand

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Thegodfatherson

Feb 22, 2013

Snitch is a great film, the badasses are setting aside the hot cars and woman but instead they are saving family in a badass way. Dwayne Johnson is awesome because of his pumped up muscles, I am a big movie fan and this guy is the best body builder ever leaving Arnold S. Ric Roman Waugh hasSnitch is a great film, the badasses are setting aside the hot cars and woman but instead they are saving family in a badass way. Dwayne Johnson is awesome because of his pumped up muscles, I am a big movie fan and this guy is the best body builder ever leaving Arnold S. Ric Roman Waugh has said it's a true story, but I don't think this ever happened... Maybe he is right. Well overall, Snitch is a great edge of your seat ride. 8/10!… Expand

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Forrestgump1

Jun 4, 2013

"Snitch is no-where near originality or up to par with the Rock's other action flicks, but entertaining enough to the point where if you can get past the flaws, there are many, you may actually find enjoyment out of this easily forgettable action film." B

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Oddsbodikins

Jun 26, 2013

Any film with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson on the front cover inspires images of butt kicking and broken bones, however, this film appears to be an attempt to leave that behind and show the world that their is more to him than big muscles.

The Rock puts in a good performance and that coupledAny film with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson on the front cover inspires images of butt kicking and broken bones, however, this film appears to be an attempt to leave that behind and show the world that their is more to him than big muscles.

The Rock puts in a good performance and that coupled with Barry Peppers excellent portrayal of a gritty, streetwise cop and good performances from Susan Sarandon and Jon Bernthal means the film is definitely not lacking in acting quality.

However, what starts out as a realistic and engaging storyline quickly becomes depthless and far from original, culminating in a far too predictable conclusion that completely lacks any twists and leaves the watcher wishing that it had been a balls-to-the-wall Rock action fest.

In conclusion a poor, unoriginal storyline saved by some good performances and proof that Dwayne Johnson can act in a slightly more serious role as well as his usual broken bones style.… Expand

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jfrotylpe532

Feb 23, 2013

Better than I thought. It was a little slow but Johnson's puts up a fighting fatherly performance. The action kind of got drowsy but the main idea was decent.

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TheGeographer52

Feb 23, 2013

Snitch tries to show sympathy but ends up going off-topic with uneeded plot material.

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