The Brink's Job
Universal Pictures | Release Date: December 8, 1978 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
60
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
75
Chicago ReaderBen Sachs
I wouldn’t call it an overlooked masterpiece, but it’s eccentric studio filmmaking of a tall order (not to mention hilarious in spots). It certainly looks like nothing else coming out of Hollywood at present. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
What we have here is basically two hours of inventive, colorfully imagined entertainment, with the Brinks job laid on top: A movie-movie, so to speak, and fun from beginning to end. Read full review
70
The TelegraphStaff (Not Credited)
It's loud-mouthed, colourful fun. [18 Apr 2020, p.21]
50
The Hollywood ReporterArthur Knight
Unquestionably, there is a good story here — as Universal itself demonstrated some years ago in Seven Bridges to Cross. But Friedkin has failed to tell it. Read full review
50
The New York TimesVincent Canby
As in his last film, "Sorcerer," Mr. Friedkin seems bent on supplying us with more sociological information than is entirely necessary, whereas more information about the heist itself would have been welcome. Read full review
40
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
All technical credits are first rate, but Friedkin doesn't draw enough on his substantial cinematic talent. Read full review
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