I liked it. And has anybody here who says this is a cheesy idea or a ripoff of Face/Off never heard of a little notion from the 1810s called Frankenstein?
Yes, its trashy but I thoroughly enjoyed Costner acting against type and being Liam Neeson. Taken fans will love it. I would have loved to see more of Tommy Lee Jones but its great seeing three stars of JFK together again.
Completely disagree with Kermode. Loved the film. Heartfelt, yet urgent, good story. Do agree that Oldman's character shouts a lot, but what would you do in those circumstances?
I never really knew anything about this movie until I saw the DVD on sale in my local Matalan and I decided to buy it with a load of clothes and a gift card I had received for Xmas a couple of months earlier. It was the cast of Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman and Tommy Lee Jones that appealed to me as much as anything plua the fact it was a thriller I decided to give it a go. Brilliant film.
Now really? They've transplanted the science guy's brain into the criminal's body? How did they suppose it would work? That's incredibly stupid even for 80's b-movies. At least hose movies had common sence. Sometimes.
The film’s well acted, however the film’s story becomes confusing & unfocused as does the script, the effects are cheap & the direction is unfocused. (29%) (1.5/5 stars) (negative)
This actually sounds like a Karl Pilkington plot idea
"He's just terribly hard." *smirk*
"You got some 'splanting to do!"
Kevin Costner says 'quid' in it! I never thought I would hear him say that!
This movie looks hilarious! I wonder if Gary Oldman shouts: "Everyone!" in this movie.
+Luvie1980 What lines does Gary Oldman shout in this movie? EVERY ONE!!!!
+bartholen Leon
I can go to sleep smiling after kermodes review of criminal
The trouble is this review really makes me want to see it! The idea's so bonkers at least it sounds memorable...
Crim-Crimney.
Dances with Cartoon Penguins.
"The Spanish Anarchist" is also one of the lesser used long cons.
I've seen the trailer for it 5 times and I still have no clue what it's about.
Just watched on Netflix. The football commentary on the car radio is hilarious.
When I first saw a movie titled Criminal, I thought it was going to be based on Ed Brubaker's graphic novel series. Alas, not so.
How does a movie like this get a cast like this?
Who Knew 22
How does a movie like this get that much of a budget?
How did Kevin Costner ever become one of the biggest movie stars? He is such a dull, charmless actor.
Oi mate, this review is bang out of order
oi, you are bang out of order!
+nosuchthing8 Wanna go down pub or what?
Not one of you are English are you lol
I liked it. And has anybody here who says this is a cheesy idea or a ripoff of Face/Off never heard of a little notion from the 1810s called Frankenstein?
Yes, its trashy but I thoroughly enjoyed Costner acting against type and being Liam Neeson. Taken fans will love it. I would have loved to see more of Tommy Lee Jones but its great seeing three stars of JFK together again.
Hilarious review. Also, how much does this sound like a rip-off of Face/Off?
"THE WHOLE TIME!!!......meanwhile"
Completely disagree with Kermode. Loved the film. Heartfelt, yet urgent, good story. Do agree that Oldman's character shouts a lot, but what would you do in those circumstances?
Movie was good idk what these guys r talking about I watched it from beginning to end and kept interest
I don't get the dislike. Lineup is perhaps the most insane I've ever seen. Talking about the essense (or lack of) of the soul.
When I hear empty vessel, Henry Cavill immediately and charmlessly comes to mind.
New word
Splonted = supplanted.
The numbers Mason! What do they mean?!
Great rant
Gal Gado? It's Gadot, Kermode.
Yes, but she's Israeli. It's pronounced "Gadoh".
I never really knew anything about this movie until I saw the DVD on sale in my local Matalan and I decided to buy it with a load of clothes and a gift card I had received for Xmas a couple of months earlier.
It was the cast of Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman and Tommy Lee Jones that appealed to me as much as anything plua the fact it was a thriller I decided to give it a go.
Brilliant film.
Now really? They've transplanted the science guy's brain into the criminal's body? How did they suppose it would work? That's incredibly stupid even for 80's b-movies. At least hose movies had common sence. Sometimes.
XD Aw, I love these rants. So funny.
Cool to see Ian Botham getting a shot at acting
The film’s well acted, however the film’s story becomes confusing & unfocused as does the script, the effects are cheap & the direction is unfocused. (29%) (1.5/5 stars) (negative)
Gotta disagree. I think it is totally rubbish, and Gary Oldman is terrible, but I was thoroughly entertained by it.