The Instigators
Apple TV+ | Release Date: August 2, 2024 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
48
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 38 Critic Reviews
Positive:
13
Mixed:
20
Negative:
5
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38
Boston GlobeOdie HendersonAug 1, 2024
It’s sad when a film wastes the talents of so many fine actors. Sad for us, that is, because I’m sure they were all paid handsomely. Read full review
37
Washington PostTy BurrAug 6, 2024
If you’re already a subscriber to Apple TV Plus and have absolutely nothing else to do, “The Instigators” is worth a look. Read full review
30
Wall Street JournalKyle SmithAug 1, 2024
Mr. Liman handles each plot beat maladroitly, piling one utterly absurd contrivance or coincidence upon another. Read full review
25
The PlaylistRodrigo PerezAug 5, 2024
This is a B-movie of the week at best, which should be starring also-ran actors looking for a paycheck, not some of Hollywood’s finest. Read full review
0
RogerEbert.comRobert DanielsAug 2, 2024
This Apple TV heist flick is underwritten, dreary, tedious, inert, and without any stakes. I almost hesitate to write too much about it because this soulless dreck feels so unworthy of adding blemishes to the white page. Read full review
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