Spiderhead
Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): June 17, 2022 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Mixed or average reviews based on 34 Critic Reviews
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90
New York Magazine (Vulture)Bilge EbiriJun 16, 2022
Here is a place, then, where everyone does as they’re told, and beneath its placid surfaces, its lush setting and clean spaces, lies a deep moral decay. This is a common theme in science fiction, but on film it’s rarely been presented as entertainingly and thoughtfully as it is in Spiderhead. Read full review
83
ColliderRoss BonaimeJun 13, 2022
Kosinski has already made one of the year's best movies with Maverick, and with an extremely intriguing concept and fantastic performances all around the board, Kosinski has for the second time this year made one of the best movies of this summer. Read full review
76
PolygonKatie RifeJun 13, 2022
In spite of the dystopian premise, Kosinski brings a light touch to Spiderhead. Colorful cinematography and spirited editing contrast with the characters’ tragic backstories and bleak living conditions, and highlight the disparity between the chemically induced highs and nightmarish lows of Abnesti’s experiments. Read full review
75
San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleJun 16, 2022
In dramatic terms, Spiderhead is mostly a face-off between Hemsworth’s irresistible force and Teller’s immovable object. It offers the pleasure of watching two actors, just coming into their full powers, going at it full-bore, moment by moment. And each makes the other’s performance better. Read full review
75
SlashfilmSarah MilnerJun 13, 2022
Spiderhead is a movie that defies conventional genre labels, and while Kosinski isn't always successful in balancing the various elements, I have to admit: this is one hell of a ride. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesMichael OrdoñaJun 16, 2022
An intelligent, sometimes moving, sometimes funny sci-fi examination of emotional autonomy amid futuristic pharmaceuticals, until an awkward shift into thriller territory dilutes its purity. Read full review
70
IGNSiddhant AdlakhaJun 13, 2022
Spiderhead is loaded with original sci-fi ideas, and while it may not stick the landing, it makes for an intriguing experience. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckJun 13, 2022
It’s a thriller at times, but also a wickedly funny dark comedy. And it features a nostalgia-inducing yacht rock soundtrack that slyly comments on the action. Read full review
67
The A.V. ClubCourtney HowardJun 15, 2022
With nimble performances, slick polish, dark-pitched wit, razor sharp sentiments, and a Yacht Rock-infused soundtrack, the film proves a seductive high. Read full review
67
The PlaylistRobert DanielsJun 13, 2022
While you will get sturdy popcorn pleasures from Spiderhead, you’ll also leave wondering what more possibilities Hemsworth holds as an actor once he lays his hammer down. Read full review
65
The AtlanticDavid SimsJun 21, 2022
What makes the first half of Spiderhead so compelling is that it’s injected with the unexpected; a shame, then, that the inventiveness drips out as the film’s running time winds down. Read full review
65
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Barry HertzJun 13, 2022
Perhaps sensing that the film needs all the toe-tapping energy it can get, Spiderhead’s cast make the most out of their thin material. Read full review
63
The Associated PressLindsey BahrJun 13, 2022
Ultimately, Spiderhead just seems a little unsure of what it is or what it’s supposed to be. Read full review
63
Movie NationRoger MooreJun 13, 2022
It’s a mixed bag in itself, but squeezing Chris Hemsworth into an outside-the-box role in between “Thor” outings and having him face-off with Teller in a simple story with a high-end setting and “human choice” morality pays off. Read full review
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