Apt Pupil
User Score
7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5

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  1. MargretH.
    May 23, 2007
    5
    Worst novella turned book ever.
  2. RDalvi
    Mar 17, 2007
    8
    Under-appreciated gem by Singer. McKellen is very nice and Renfro is surprisingly good. Very taut and brilliantly done thriller.

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Metascore
51 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
  1. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    50
    This sensationalistic tale doesn't delve very far into the issues it raises.
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  2. Dallas Observer
    Reviewed by: Jean Oppenheimer
    80
    This brutal film borders on the brilliant. Beautifully structured and edited, with a chilling central performance by Ian McKellen and an exceptional score by John Ottman, who also edited the picture, it churns up emotions and leaves the viewer feeling stunned and depleted.
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  3. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Merle Bertrand
    50
    A creepy, if disjointed exploration of the nature of evil. But compared to its predecessor, it's also a bit of a disappointment.
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