Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
Metascore
42 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 35
  3. Negative: 9 out of 35
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  1. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    Jun 21, 2012
    38
    The movie deserves a stake through the heart.
  2. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Ty Burr
    Jun 21, 2012
    25
    A pox upon history and an insult to the 16th president of the United States. It's that, of course - actually, that's the point - but this joyless, deafening cinematic headache commits a different crime. It's a sin against entertainment.
  3. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Joe Morgenstern
    Jun 21, 2012
    20
    What I don't understand is why this extended piece of idiocy chose to sink its stinky teeth into our 16th president. If an axe-wielding hero was required, George Washington would have been the better choice, with the Redcoats as bloodsuckers.
  4. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Rene Rodriguez
    Jun 21, 2012
    25
    Enormous in its scope and colossal in its stupidity.
  5. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
    Jun 22, 2012
    0
    I didn't know whether to be more offended as a moviegoer or as an American, but I do know I'd rather gargle nitroglycerine than watch this again, though given that the film looks like it were buried under a log cabin for a century, I barely saw it the first time.
  6. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Joe Neumaier
    Jun 21, 2012
    20
    This insipid mashup of history lesson and monster flick takes itself semi-seriously, which is truly deadly.
  7. Time Out New York
    Reviewed by: Keith Uhlich
    Jun 21, 2012
    20
    This ludicrous CGI extravaganza, based on the comic horror novel by Seth Grahame-Smith, can stand proudly beside the best-worst of Ed Wood and Uwe Boll.
  8. Tampa Bay Times
    Reviewed by: Steve Persall
    Jun 21, 2012
    25
    Other than its campy title, not much about Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is fun.
  9. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
    Reviewed by: James Adams
    Jun 21, 2012
    38
    The biggest high comes from the images evoked by the title alone, or the title in tandem with the movie poster, doesn't it?

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6.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 190 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 70
  3. Negative: 14 out of 70
  1. TravisFinn
    9
    An amazing action flick composed of fictional history and vampire ass-kicking! Even though the film has its flaws, the over all win is the action. If you're yearning for amazing fight scenes, excellent set designs and a skilled president, this is your movie.… Full Review »
  2. ORidenour
    4
    Jumped around from part to part way too fast and the plot in the movie deviated from the book wayy too much. Even with these flaws there were parts that I found funny and exciting but i think with a better director and if the plot was more in line with the book it could have been a great movie… Full Review »
  3. weddingsinger
    6
    I actually laughed at some of the action in this movie. Not because it was bad, but because it was so over the top ridiculous I couldn't help but be amused. By the same director who did the bullet-bending "Wanted," and if you liked that one you'll probably have fun with this. If not, or if the trailer and concept of a revenge seeking, vampire-killing Abraham Lincoln doesn't put a smile on your face, go ahead and skip. High art and drama is no where to be found here. If you love a good bad action movie, you'll love it.… Full Review »
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