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Genre :

Drama, Thriller

Release Date :

May 25, 2007

MPAA Rating :

R

Director :

William Friedkin

Starring :

Ashley Judd, Harry Connick Jr., Lynn Collins, Michael Shannon, Brian F. O'Byrne

REVIEWS RATE:  Critics  Nothing's perfect, but it's worth seeing.    Readers  3 of 5 [Rate It]

2.5 of 4

“..is as difficult to like as it is to turn away from..”
by James Berardinelli [Reel Views]
Review rate : C+

“..an exhausting experience that overstays its welcome..”
by Brian Orndorf [Film Jerk]
2.5 of 4

“..an above-average but not especially good horror flick..”
by Cole Haddon [Orlando Weekly]
3.5 of 4

“..a surprising, intelligent addition to the studio's sadomasochistic collection..”
by Wesley Morris [Boston Globe]
1 of 5

“..a staggering miscalculation..”
by Jay Antani [FilmCritic.com]
3 of 4

“..a harrowing, at times grueling film..”
by Tim Knight [Reel.com]
4 of 5

“..a gripping, brilliantly acted, and superbly directed thriller..”
by Matthew Turner [View London]
Review rate : B+
Reviewed by Colin Covert [Guide Live]
4 of 6
Reviewed by David Fear [Time Out New York]
3 of 4
Reviewed by Ed Gonzalez [Slant Magazine]
2.5 of 4
Reviewed by Jeanne Aufmuth [Palo Alto Online]
2 of 4
Reviewed by Susan Walker [Toronto Star]
2 of 4
Reviewed by Jack Mathews [NY Daily News]
Reviewed by Mick LaSalle [San Francisco Chronicle]
Reviewed by Todd McCarthy [Variety]

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