The Poison Rose
Lionsgate | Release Date: May 24, 2019
4.8
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Mixed or average reviews based on 19 Ratings
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goodhumansJun 7, 2019
My mother taught me to not say anything unless I had something nice to say. So I guess the scenery was kinda nice in a scene or two
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Chloe13May 24, 2019
A bit slow moving, indicative of small town living in the 70s replete with small town corruption, but a pleasant enough viewing experience. Travolta did ok with Texan accent - after all his character Carson had lived in LA half his life. AA bit slow moving, indicative of small town living in the 70s replete with small town corruption, but a pleasant enough viewing experience. Travolta did ok with Texan accent - after all his character Carson had lived in LA half his life. A laid back PI with no fear Carson had great comebacks, was a good street fighter & almost as good with a gun as Clint Eastwood.… Expand
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jimmyhatesyouMay 26, 2019
this is a good movie.PERIOD! yeah its a bit slow but thats what makes it good.reminded you of the 70s 80s detectives films.this movie is not aiming for the oscar so dont judge it as if its oscar hopeful.enjoy the ride.travolta freeman famkethis is a good movie.PERIOD! yeah its a bit slow but thats what makes it good.reminded you of the 70s 80s detectives films.this movie is not aiming for the oscar so dont judge it as if its oscar hopeful.enjoy the ride.travolta freeman famke fraser were all good.i hate so called 'critics' who cant seem to enjoy a simple movie without dissecting it inside out.its a low budget movie.treat it like one.dont be an asshat just because you can.accept the fact that some films are made to be enjoyed, not butchered… Expand
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JLuis_001Feb 5, 2021
From Travolta I expected it, and although I know that Morgan Freeman has participated in his considerable amount of **** this miserable thriller is among the worst I've seen from him.

Nothing deserves to be rescued from it, and the darknessFrom Travolta I expected it, and although I know that Morgan Freeman has participated in his considerable amount of **** this miserable thriller is among the worst I've seen from him.

Nothing deserves to be rescued from it, and the darkness of oblivion is a deserved home for this film.… Expand
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Netheo2Jun 16, 2019
Movie is horrible and barely watchable barring Brendan Fraser's off the wall and at times hilarious performance. If you watch nothing else this year check out his performance (especially towards the end).
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artsongimagesJun 18, 2019
These days it seems critics are likely to pan movie, unless it’s loaded with special effects. If you’re looking for a contemporary Mystery that hearkens back to Hitchcock noir, The Poison Rose is fantastic! Carson Philips (John Travolta) doesThese days it seems critics are likely to pan movie, unless it’s loaded with special effects. If you’re looking for a contemporary Mystery that hearkens back to Hitchcock noir, The Poison Rose is fantastic! Carson Philips (John Travolta) does a stellar performance as a Los Angeles private eye pulled back to his hometown to investigate a case. He’s so real that you forget he’s John Travolta. The inimitable Morgan Freeman pulls off the crime boss with flare. Now that’s a movie!… Expand
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DinggledoJul 27, 2019
This movie is quality crime noire. It is well acted with some good twists. Some of the writing was a bit cheesy. But if you understand what this movie is supposed to be and what it's not you will really enjoy it. The low scores are people whoThis movie is quality crime noire. It is well acted with some good twists. Some of the writing was a bit cheesy. But if you understand what this movie is supposed to be and what it's not you will really enjoy it. The low scores are people who take themselves to seriously.… Expand
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AmateurfilmVWRSep 27, 2022
This wasn't for me. It was a paint-by-numbers plot with a bad screenplay and poor editing to boot. It's cool to see good actors like Travolta, Freeman, Fraser, Robert Patrick and Famke Jannsen share the screen together but Fraser isThis wasn't for me. It was a paint-by-numbers plot with a bad screenplay and poor editing to boot. It's cool to see good actors like Travolta, Freeman, Fraser, Robert Patrick and Famke Jannsen share the screen together but Fraser is incredibly over-the-top and weird in his performance. Morgan Freeman is passable but at times, he looks like he'd rather be anywhere else but on the screen. This isn't even mentioning some incredibly stiff acting by Ella Bleu Travolta and not to mention Brendan Fraser and Pete Stormare's ridiculous accents. I could go on and on but It's really not a good film.… Expand
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