The Lookout
Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: March 30, 2007 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
73
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 33 Critic Reviews
Positive:
27
Mixed:
6
Negative:
0
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60
Washington PostAnn Hornaday
The dour, downbeat story eventually spirals into grisly Grand Guignol and contrivance. Still, Gordon-Levitt is superb, and Jeff Daniels delivers a wry and wily performance as Pratt's blind roommate. Read full review
60
Film ThreatMark Bell
It is worthy of your time, simply because of the brilliant acting and the first and final acts but... the middle of the film feels like an endurance challenge. Read full review
60
EmpireAlan Morrison
Plot holes and a mixed tone lessen the impact but Gordon-Levitt holds it together with a strong lead performance. Read full review
50
Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman
A thriller that wheezes along on bits and pieces of ''character.'' Read full review
50
Chicago ReaderJ.R. Jones
Sleekly tooled but eminently forgettable thriller. Read full review
50
New York PostKyle Smith
Combines the sweet strangeness of "Fargo" with the existential panic of "Memento" and some Elmore Leonard tough talk. It all creates a cinematic tummy ache. Read full review
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