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49 out of 100

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5.4 out of 10

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  • Starring: Danny McBride, Jesse Eisenberg, Nick Swardson
  • Summary: In the action-comedy 30 Minutes or Less, Nick is a small town pizza delivery guy whose mundane life collides with the big plans of two wanna-be criminal masterminds. The volatile duo kidnaps Nick and forces him to rob a bank. With mere hours to pull off the impossible task, Nick enlists the help of his ex-best friend, Chet. As the clock ticks, the two must deal with the police, hired assassins, flamethrowers, and their own tumultuous relationship.(Sony Pictures) … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 37
  3. Negative: 5 out of 37
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    Aug 10, 2011
    83
    There's nothing nice about 30 Minutes or Less. It's got no redeeming social value. It just ticks away, exploding all notions of where you think it's going to go. It blew me sideways.
  2. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    Aug 11, 2011
    60
    A darkly comic underachiever that manages to charm almost in spite of itself, Ruben Fleischer's 30 Minutes or Less is probably best watched as it was made: without much evident effort. In other words, wait until it hits DVD, order a pizza and Netflix it.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: R. Kurt Osenlund
    Aug 12, 2011
    38
    Watching 30 Minutes or Less, a proudly stupid action comedy that's awfully lethargic for all its slam-bang propulsion, it's tough to pinpoint who exactly Ruben Fleischer thinks he is.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 45
  3. Negative: 10 out of 45
  1. MarcDoyle
    6
    It's a fun film, but I want to devote most of my comment to giving huge props to Michael Pena as Chango, Juicy's hit-man/boyfriend. He's absolutely hilarious in this role. Reminds me of what Benicio did for The Usual Suspects. His speaking style made me roar. I think he needs his own comedy vehicle sometime soon. And sure, Aziz is funny, his on-screen sister from Greek is solid (and should get more roles), but I'm getting a little tired of seeing Eisenberg. Lastly, it seems like Danny McBride - while funny - is essentially playing Kenny Freakin' Powers in every role. He needs to mix it up soon lest he wear out his welcome.… Expand
    • 4 of 5 users said yes
  2. grandpajoe6191
    5
    "30 Minutes or Less" is dumb. The action is aided with too obvious CGI and the film's very cliched and skimmed. I suggest watching something alse.
    • 4 of 4 users said yes
  3. Andre
    2
    I was excited to see the movie, as I work next to the location they were using to film it, parked the cars, etc. I will say it's a disappointment. poorly done, language used was not necessary and it certainly was not funny. I'm glad I waited for the DVD to come out, and also glad I got it for free. This is certainly a poor movie. Too much cussing, too much sexual reference, and not funny at all. I can't say anything positive, except when it was finally over. It was a waste of time.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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