Babylon A.D.
Metascore
26 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 15 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 10 out of 15
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  1. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marc Savlov
    30
    It's not a great action dust-up by any means.
  2. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Tom Russo
    25
    When this Vin Diesel vehicle isn't pointlessly frenzied, it's narratively inert, wasting some decent production design, and a French-flavored cast primed for fun.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Adam Markovitz
    33
    When martial arts star Michelle Yeoh shows up as a pious, butt-kicking nun, you have to wonder if Kassovitz isn't accidentally cribbing from Mel Brooks, too.
  4. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Felix Vasques Jr.
    20
    Wants to be three different films at one time but sadly never asks much from Diesel other than to grunt, stomp around, and reprise the role that made him a star.
  5. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    20
    The plot makes absolutely no sense.
  6. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    38
    The lackluster acting and horrendous dialogue don't help.
  7. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Keith Phipps
    33
    As long it sticks to that chase, Babylon A.D. remains a sub-passable lead-footed action film with neat scenery.
  8. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
    Reviewed by: Jason Anderson
    38
    The storyline is a sinkhole that swallows up any sense and suspense.
  9. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Michael Rechtshaffen
    10
    A towering heap of nihilistic nonsense that plays like a cornball "Children of God."
  10. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: A.O. Scott
    20
    Our judgments, in any case, may be superfluous, since the director, Mathieu Kassovitz, has already publicly described it as "pure violence and stupidity."

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User Score
4.4 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 84 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 42
  3. Negative: 19 out of 42
  1. ZarghevI
    8
    I found that it's a pleasant science-fiction movie. Probably, it's cultural. I watched "Southland Tales" and "Babylon A.D." back to back - I fail to understand how "Southland Tales" could even remotely have better ratings, but for some reason it has. Every flaw you can find in Babylon, is about ten times worse in "Southland Tales". I found that interesting.… Full Review »
  2. Jake
    9
    All I can say to all the negative reviews of this movie is this: There are most certainly worse movies in all aspects. While some events in the film were a bit confusing, the plot did make you think, and also left you to draw some conclusions for yourself rather than spelling everything out for you, which I find very refreshing. Additionally, I found the action to be, at worst, different, and at best, pretty cool.… Full Review »
  3. Ravens1294
    0
    One of the worse movies I've ever seen. Seriously, why was this film even made. The movie is utter and the acting is horrible. Crappy plot and execution.… Full Review »
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