Bringing Out the Dead
Metascore
70 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
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  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    To look at Bringing Out the Dead --to look, indeed, at almost any Scorsese film--is to be reminded that film can touch us urgently and deeply.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Bob Graham
    100
    Potentially oppressive subject matter is redeemed by impeccable moral integrity and stunning artistry.
  3. Film.com
    Reviewed by: Tom Keogh
    90
    Certainly one of his (Scorsese's) most profound works.
  4. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    100
    Blazes up constantly with a stunning, off-kilter brilliance, an incandescent force that sometimes explodes the space between us and the screen.
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  5. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Jack Mathews
    88
    It's a slice of life, with all the trimmings, and one of the strongest films of the year.
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  6. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Mike Clark
    88
    In a role as tailor-made for him as the story is for its writer and director, Nicolas Cage anchors the movie with one of his best performances.
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  7. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    90
    Cage, who gives a blazing, imposive performance, uses his haunted eyes to reveal the emotional scars that Frank can't heal.
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  8. Newsweek
    Reviewed by: David Ansen
    90
    Full of bravura moments and high-wire performances.
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User Score
7.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. JimmyP.
    10
    I thought that this might be maybe one of if not Scorsese's most overlooked film. I thought it had a powerful message, gripping direction, and standout performances, from Nicolas Cage, and Ving Rhames. Lookout for Scorsese's voice on the dispatch, and also Queen Latifah's.… Full Review »
  2. Barryw.
    10
    This movie is excellent.the acting is superb,and the story deep and full of humor,love,and spritual lessons.i loved the movie.
  3. asianrique
    10
    The people who I have suggested this film to and disliked it all had one thing in common: they were dissatisfied with a broken and hopeless environment, mental instability, and intense emotions to be the focus of movies. However, the ones that did like it agree with me that when one takes what is presented on the screen and looks beneath it, the film is now rife with inner conflicts and turmoil, so many different kinds that do not need to be expressed with extroverted antics. Cage's character was intense without having to do or say too much to pass that.… Full Review »
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