The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box
Film Arcade | Release Date: January 10, 2014 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
39
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
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Mixed:
6
Negative:
2
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50
RogerEbert.comGlenn KennyJan 10, 2014
Meh and double meh on this movie. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Read full review
50
Chicago Sun-TimesBruce IngramJan 9, 2014
There simply isn’t a whole lot of excitement being generated in this lackluster family adventure, though it tries oh so very hard. Read full review
50
VarietyDennis HarveyJan 9, 2014
After a decent if formulaic setup, the story bogs down in dull midsection intrigue, and helmer Jonathan Newman doesn’t deliver as much excitement as expected in the climactic stretch. Read full review
50
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckJan 9, 2014
Boasting uncommonly handsome production values and a stellar cast, the awkwardly titled The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box nonetheless feels like a stillborn attempt at a franchise starter. Read full review
50
Slant MagazineR. Kurt OsenlundJan 7, 2014
The film gradually reveals a lot of unsavory motives, which ultimately deflate the buoyant virtues on which the film had blithely coasted. Read full review
40
Total FilmPaul BradshawJan 9, 2015
Previously known as "Mariah Mundi And The Midas Box," the retitling came with the straight-to-DVD release – presumably to help hide it from fans of G.P. Taylor’s original book. Read full review
38
Chicago TribuneMichael PhillipsJan 9, 2014
"The Misadventurer" is more like it. Read full review
25
The PlaylistGabe ToroJan 23, 2014
For being a kids-centric film, the picture is relatively slow and joyless. Read full review
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