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6.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12

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  1. Gilbert
    Nov 20, 2002
    8
    Great thriller - have to take issue with Ebert, the ending is the best thing about it. Probably best if you disengage your brain, or your Brian, but watch it anyway.
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  2. EloiP.
    Mar 29, 2002
    9
    Definitely worth seeing. It creeps up on you like few thrillers have done recently.
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  3. Jeremy
    Sep 29, 2003
    8
    A criminally underated film that is well-made, realistic, and very well acted. Yet critics panned the film, despite the fact that it was unconvential and took risks: What do they want, more Double Jeopardy's?
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  4. GerronK
    Oct 4, 2004
    8
    A absolutely visually disturbing film with a horrifying performance by Tim Robbins, this film deals with the issue of terrorism wonderfully. Although its a Hollywood method of terrorism, the ending is spectacular and is probably one of the best endings of this year.
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  5. PaulW.
    Mar 22, 2008
    1
    The main problems with this hokey and overwrought mishap are the beyond ridiculous storyline which scoffs the whole idea of suspension of disbelief, the cringeworthy and repetitive script and the annoying, over the top acting by Bridges. But even other 'minor' flaws in the editing, lighting and shaky camera-work are not in any way less responsible for this movie turning out to be the most campy thriller with a decent cast I've seen in quite some time. Although, 'The Contract' did come to mind... But the ending was by a nose the most insulting part of the whole ordeal. An ending not oh-well-It's-just-a-movie kind of stupid, not what-do-ya-mean-the-earth-isn't flat kinda buffoonic, but abysmally worse, you'd have to see it to believe it. But I really wish you didn't. A serious no-brainer which will only get worse as the playtime goes on. And despite the few positive reviews some mentally challanged persons (or production crew) placed on this website, a must miss for sure.… Expand
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  6. GabeT.
    Mar 27, 2002
    6
    Despite plot inconsistencies, Mark Pellington's paranoia thriller succeeds by being a smarmy, sneaky little b-thriller. What keeps this above the usual genre trash is a strong turn by the reliable Jeff Bridges and creepy performances from Tim Robbins and Joan Cusack.
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  7. KeithC.
    Jan 28, 2006
    10
    Very well written. You think the hero may actually save the day and they pull the rug right out from under you...Incredible twist.
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Metascore
65 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Rita Kempley
    70
    Though a thematically ambitious and deftly acted thriller, the film is also shockingly coldblooded and not a little reactionary.
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Todd McCarthy
    80
    An intelligent, insidiously plotted Hitchcockian thriller directed in souped-up, modern expressionistic style.
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  3. Film.com
    Reviewed by: Tom Keogh
    70
    If you don't ponder too much the script's muddled, self-serving influences, Arlington Road succeeds at discomforting a viewer and making one apt to look over one's shoulder for a day or two.
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