The Gateway
Lionsgate | Release Date: September 3, 2021 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
58
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0
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Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
90
Film ThreatLorry KiktaSep 5, 2021
This is one of the better examples of art imitating life that I have seen in a long time. It’s very real and takes no prisoners. Watch it when you feel like having a good cry. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperSep 1, 2021
The screenplay is dense with crackling dialogue, and the performances are uniformly excellent, with Shea Whigham leading the way in a badass anti-hero performance. Read full review
70
Wall Street JournalJohn AndersonSep 3, 2021
The Gateway is a bit like the movie’s drug robbery—they know how to get in, but don’t know how to get out. It’s Mr. Whigham who keeps you watching. Read full review
60
The GuardianPhil HoadSep 23, 2021
With Civetta ably dashing off a couple of desperate kidnap attempts, The Gateway manages to scrabble over the line. Read full review
50
VarietyDennis HarveySep 5, 2021
The Gateway moves quickly enough to hold attention, if not to cover up its ill-matched individual elements, let alone meld them into a coherent vision. Read full review
40
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckSep 8, 2021
The overall pretentiousness and lack of humor make it more of a slog than a guilty pleasure. Read full review
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