The Set-Up
RKO Radio Pictures | Release Date: April 2, 1949 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
75
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0

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100
Time OutGeoff Andrew
Great blue moments in black-and-white from a director whose early work is still outstanding: the film burns with the humanity that Raging Bull never quite achieves, an expression of masochism mixed with futile pride that is the essence of boxing as a movie myth. Read full review
88
Chicago TribuneMichael Wilmington
To cop a phrase, it's a knockout. [05 Sep 1999, p.32C]
80
The IndependentDavid Thomson
Only 72 minutes, in black and white, this is a small classic, directed by Robert Wise. [02 Jul 2000, p.17]
70
The New York TimesStaff (Not Credited)
The Set-Up is a real dilly for those who go for muscular entertainment. Read full review
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