The Border
Universal Pictures | Release Date: February 12, 1982 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
66
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 11 Critic Reviews
Positive:
7
Mixed:
4
Negative:
0
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50
The New York TimesVincent Canby
Although it has been made with intelligence, is well directed and acted and is in touch with the ways of lower-middle-class American life, it has the sort of predictable outrage and shape of a made-for-television movie. It has suspense but little excitement. Read full review
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Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
A Tex-Mex stew that looks to have all the right spicy ingredients, but emerges under gringo chef Richardson as not exactly indigestible, merely flavourless. Read full review
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TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
Despite fine performances from its lead actors, The Border fails to involve the viewer at more than a perfunctory level. Read full review
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VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
Despite Jack Nicholson's multi-leveled performance, The Border is a surprisingly uninvolving film. Read full review
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