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34 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 70Washington PostStephen HunterWashington PostStephen HunterIt's fast, slick, stupid, violent fun and, despite the cynically high body count, without serious intention in this world.
- 63Chicago TribuneAllison BenediktChicago TribuneAllison BenediktIt's a cheap thrill, with twists that later seem evident and foreshadowing that often seems obvious, with a B-movie look and vibe reminiscent of the much tighter "Jagged Edge."
- 50Rolling StonePeter TraversRolling StonePeter TraversThe strapping Owen as a guy who can't handle himself and cutie-pie Aniston as a witchy woman? I don't think so. Talk about derailed.
- 50The Hollywood ReporterMichael RechtshaffenThe Hollywood ReporterMichael RechtshaffenThis flaccid psychological thriller keeps spoiling its own surprise by constantly signaling the big plot twist.
- 50Village VoiceLaura SinagraVillage VoiceLaura SinagraClive Owen proves he can just about save anything.
- 50Dallas ObserverBill GalloDallas ObserverBill GalloVillain? Great. Verdict? Average.
- 50Christian Science MonitorPeter RainerChristian Science MonitorPeter RainerStay home.
- 42Entertainment WeeklyLisa SchwarzbaumEntertainment WeeklyLisa SchwarzbaumA junky thriller that mistakes brute-strength plot twist, showy violence, and the against-type participation of Jennifer Aniston for earned excitement.
- 40VarietyJustin ChangVarietyJustin ChangThis murky psychological suspenser manages the tricky feat of being as predictable as it is finally preposterous.
- 30L.A. WeeklyElla TaylorL.A. WeeklyElla TaylorDirected by Swedish filmmaker Mikael Håfström, who's clearly new at the genre, this aptly named movie is riddled with obvious parallels, crude moral talking points, a script so awful it's practically avant-garde, and a vain attempt at comic relief by RZA.